Dale Eldon Millward, 87 of Traverse City, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 8, 2019. Dale, the son of Carl and Thelma Millward, was born on February 10, 1932 in Morristown, MN. He was married to the former Evelyn May Salem on August 5, 1951.

Dale was a wartime veteran with the USAF during the Korean War. During his working years, Dale was employed as a Foreman and then General Foreman at Pontiac Motors in Pontiac, MI. After his retirement, Dale dabbled quite successfully in real estate. For several years they moved back to Evelyn's home town to care for her father, and then in the year 2000, they relocated to Traverse City to be close to immediate family.

Dale will always be remembered as a humorous man who loved to be around people, as well as a kind and very generous man. Especially in his earlier years he will be remembered for his astounding singing ability. He could bring down the house in any public setting he chose to sing in.

Dale is survived by his children, Rev. Dan (Laura) Millward of Detroit, and Yvonne Larsen (Mark Poos) of Phoenix; his grandchildren, Jonathan (Tai) Larsen, Jennifer (Tim) Broekhuizen, Christopher (Nikki) Millward and Joseph (Emily) Millward, 17 great-grandchildren, and his sister Joyce Mourik.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn, his parents, brothers Bill and Gary Millward, and his great-grandson "Little Joey" Millward.

The visitation and Funeral will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 402 W. 9th St., Traverse City, where Dale has been a member since 2004. Pastor Scott Korljan will officiate. Visitation and viewing will take place at the church at 10:00AM; the service will be at 11:00AM with a luncheon following in the fellowship hall. The committal and burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery following the luncheon.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Single MOMM, P. O. Box 2442, Traverse City, MI 49685