85, of Highlands Ranch, was an aerospace engineer with Ball Corporation and Lockheed-Martin. Husband of Rose; father of Michael (Jackie), Richard (Kristine), Patrice (Myles) Joyce; grandfather of Matthew, Kelly, Brock, Conner, and Sean. Preceded in death by grandsons Ryley and Joel. Great Grandfather of Owen and Oliver. Dale was a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy class of 1947. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing and hiking and was an active member of the Episcopal Church. Memorial Service, Saturday, March 5, 2011, 1:00 P.M., at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 6653 West Chatfield Avenue, in Littleton, Colorado. Memorials may be made in Dale's name to The Joel Michael McCormick Memorial Fund, c/o The Denver Foundation, 55 Madison Street, 8th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80206. Please share your memories of Dale and condolences with his family by signing the Guestbook.