The Reverend Dale L. Van Meter, retired social worker, teacher and minister, died peacefully in his home in Sharon, June 27, 2014 following a brief illness. He was 94 years old and had lived a diverse full life, he will be greatly missed by many.
Born in Ohio he is the son of the late Carl and Laura Van Meter. Devoted husband to the late Elizabeth L. Van Meter. Loving father of Julia Wood and Donald Andrews of Sharon, Amelia Lydon of Norton, and the late Laura E. Van Meter. Brother of Delbert Van Meter, Norman Van Meter, and the late Francis Van Meter. Proud grandfather of Hannah Wood Sykes, Dale Wood, Nicholas Lydon, and Kevin Lydon. He is also survived by six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services celebrating his life on Tuesday July 1, 2014 at 11 AM in St. John’s Episcopal Church 23 High St. Sharon, MA. The family will be welcoming guests at the church at 10 AM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Dana Faber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168, Boston , MA