Dale Edward DeJanovich “Bohunk”, 68, passed away October 29, 2011 in Spokane, Washington; his brother and two sisters were at his side. Dale was born June 21, 1943 in Wallace, Idaho; he was the son of Mike and Cleo DeJanovich.
Dale attended and graduated from the Kellogg High School of Kellogg, Idaho in 1961. He was an accomplished athlete and excelled in football and baseball, being a star pitcher in Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion.
Dale attended the North Idaho College and Eastern Washington University, pursuing a career as a safety engineer. He was employed by Inland Asphalt and in Washington D.C., he served as project manager for road construction around the Capitol Beltway. After his retirement, Dale enjoyed his jaunts to Montana to fish his favorite and “secret” fishing holes. He loved spending time with family, especially trips with his sisters and luncheons with his brother.
Dale had a passion for politics and loved to debate and discuss anyone on the subject! He enjoyed reminiscing about friends, especially old football buddies.
Dale was very proud of his Serbian heritage; his grandparents immigrated from Yugoslavia to Ellis Island in the early 1900’s, they settled in Kellogg, Idaho and raised nine children.
Dale is survived by one brother and sister-in-law Mike and Winnie DeJanovich of Spokane, Washington; two sisters and brothers-in-law Sandra and Jim Ball of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and Chris and Larry Fisher of Spokane, Washington; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Cleo DeJanovich.
Private family services will be held. A Memorial Reception/Luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. at Noah’s Loft of Silver Mountain, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho; everyone is welcome.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Kellogg High School Athletic Department or to the Kellogg High School Music Department.
TO OUR BROTHER- We laughed a lot, we cried some too, but through thick and thin we were always one. Love you forever, Mikey, Sis, and Chrissy
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Mike, Sandy and Chris ... and to all the DeJanovich family. Dale was a great athlete --- basketball, baseball and football combined and I vividly recall the tenacity in which he played the game --- to win and to take no prisoners. My sympathies are extended to all of the DeJanovich family. Rest in Peace Dale. -- John A. Bardelli
Dale made the treck to the valley when my sister Gerri Williams passed away and his caring warmed our hearts. There is a special place that was reserved for him in heaven. -- Tom and Cindie Sawyer
Sorry for your loss -- Anna Fisher
I met Dale, Bo, thru athletics while a student/athlete in Wallace and North Idaho JC as it was called then. He not only was a tremendous all around athlete but a very nice guy with a great sense of humor. We used to 'hang out' back in the day and he could laugh and make you laugh. I am saddend to hear of his passing and will miss him. We lose track over time but the memories remain. My condoleences to his family. RIP Bo my friend. -- Pat Wheeler
Gary Gunderson
My love to Dorothy loved him -- Nadene Nelson/Juelfs
