A Great Loss to CPC - the passing of Dale Ibberson
There are a handful of people you meet in life that you will never forget; Dale was one of those people. Dale will certainly be missed by all of those his life touched. He was a founding board member of CPC and contributed thousands of hours of his time to conservation. We were fortunate to have had Dale's expertise, guidance, friendship and great sense of humor. I hope you are able to attend his memorial service.
Dale R. Ibberson, 62, of Harrisburg, died on Monday, March 2, 2009 at his home. Born on September 21, 1946 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Anna E. (Mikowychok) Ibberson. He was a graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School, Class of 1964; served in the United States Navy; and retired as a carpet salesman for the Carpet Den in Elizabethtown. He was a member of and served on the boards of many area service organizations. In addition to being a founding board member of the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy he was also involved with the Hummelstown Historical Society, National Speleological Society, Pennsylvania Cave Conservancy, Robertson Association, Save The Star Barn, Stony Creek Valley Coalition, York Grotto, and many more groups. He was also a member of the Beaver Camp hunting club. Dale was an Archivist and Historian for many organizations. He was known world wide for his knowledge and involvement in the science of Caving.
He is survived by his fiancée and life partner of 33 years, Judith A. Stack; son, Robert Blanton; daughters, Patricia Biddison, and Malissa Hoover; a brother, Michael G., husband of Kathy Ibberson; a sister, Mary A., wife of Donald Hill; 4 grandchildren; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; and 1 grand niece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Willis Blanton.
A memorial service to celebrate Dale's life will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 4 p.m., in the American Legion Post 272, 505 North Mountain Road, Linglestown, PA 17112. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the Dailey Funeral Home, Inc., Harrisburg, PA.
We will miss you Dale. You have left a legacy of true conservation!
