(Gordon) Dale Lawson of Pullman, passed away September 7, 2026. He was 75 years old. He was the son of Virginia Manderfeld and Richard “Dick” Lawson of Pullman. Dale was born in San Diego, CA and moved to Pullman as a toddler, living briefly in Lewiston and Moscow before his mother settled in Pullman. Dale attended Jefferson and Franklin Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, graduating Pullman High School with the class of “68”. Dale worked at Finch’s during and after graduation until he was drafted into the Army in 1971. During the Vietnam era, he served his tour of duty as a Military Police in Frankfurt, Germany. After his honorable discharge, Dale returned to Pullman and attended WSU studying Wildland Management. After college, Dale went to work for Hamiliton Distributors as driver/salesman eventually becoming the General Manager. He worked there for almost 25 years. When he left this position, he found his perfect job as a school bus driver with Pullman School District. He especially loved transporting his ‘students’ on the special needs bus. Dale retired from the Pullman School District after 12 years of service. Dale loved fishing, golfing, hiking, camping and RV’ing with family and friends, cooking and collecting cookbooks, family dinners, and was always up for a good, long road trip.

Dale is survived by his wife of 56 years, Debby at their home in Pullman. Daughter Cathy Jo Lawson Renner, son-in-law Bruce, their children Jacob Oliver and Lily Emma of Fall City, WA. Son Jeremy Dale Lawson, daughter-in-law Melissa, their children Ryley Ann and Conner Dale of Tampa, FL. Sisters Sharon Newell of Billings, MT and Debi Boller of Potlatch, ID.

Dale did not want a funeral, so we will have a casual Remembrance of Life gathering with family and friends instead at the Courtyard by Marriott on Saturday Oct. 10 beginning at 2pm.