Richard “Dale” Laughlin
Dale Laughlin was born in Oakdale, CA on Feb. 20, 1932 and passed very
peacefully with his family and friends at his side in Modesto, CA Dec. 15,
2012.
Dale grew up in Waterford, CA where he and his family were ranchers. He
graduated from Oakdale High School. Later he served in the U.S. Coast Guard from
1951 to 1954. He lived in Oakdale for many years and worked for Hunt &
Wesson Foods for 36 years. He lived in Copperopolis, CA for the past 32 years
where he had 20 acres, and loved the quiet there. He raised some cattle and
cured olives every year, that he shared with his family and friends.
Dale belonged to the Masonic Lodge #275 from Oakdale, he was a member of
the VFW of Copperopolis, and belonged to the Matuca Chapter of the E.C.V.
He loved his family; wife Barbara Laughlin, his son Billy Laughlin, his
daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Robert Cook. He had 5 grandchildren; Billy,
Amanda, Cory, Jordan, and Max Laughlin, and 1 great grandson; Evan Scott.
He held dear to his heart, his friends, and his community, where he was
loved so much that some called him the Mayor of Copperopolis, and some called
him Mr. Spiffy.
Dale will be missed by many for his wise words, his sense of humor,
honesty, integrity, and friendship. He will never be forgotten.
A celebration of his life will be held on Jan. 20, 2013 at Micky and
Larry’s Sports Pub, corner of O’Byrnes Ferry rd.and Copper Cove Dr. in
Copperopolis, CA starting at 1:00 P.M. and will continue throughout the
afternoon. For info call the Pub @ (209) 785-4646 or Nancy and Rob @ (209)
532-5753.
