Dale Mayne Ballantine was born Dec. 28, 1935, in Underwood, Iowa to his parents Chester Ballentine and Evelyn Pearl Mayne. Dale passed away Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, after complications from a long battle with a blood infection. He was surrounded by family and friends as he slipped away peacefully.
Read more: Dale Mayne Ballantine obituaryThe Celebration of Life for Dale is Saturday at 2 p.m. at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau with Rev. Keith Stewart officiating.
Dale was a US Army veteran serving from 1958-1961. Dale was an excellent craftsman who made his living as a builder, licensed contractor, plumber, tile setter and electrician. Dale was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt and subsequently was a master of the BBQ grill.
He is survived by his loving wife, Melinda Ballantine; sons Randy and Michael Ballantine; his brothers, Dean and Danny Ballantine; his sister, Diane Puliam; his grandchildren Ryan, Brad, Bryan, Kevin and Nesha Ballantine; 10 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis; his parents Chester Ballantine and Evelyn Pearl Mayne; his sister, Darlene; and his grandson Carl Ballantine.
He will be missed by all.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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The Family of Dale Ballantine has entrusted his arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Avenue in Poteau.
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