Delbert "Dale" F. Coon, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at home with his family by his side. Dale was a native of the Verde Valley. He was born at the Coon Ranch on Sycamore Road in Clarkdale. He was the youngest child of Elbert and Mercy Ellen Coon. Dale is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sybil Coon; his sons, Jeremiah Coon of Sedona, Dennis Coon of Cottonwood; his daughter, Brenda Davidson and son-in-law, Donald Davidson of Cottonwood; his grandsons, Shane Davidson of Cottonwood, Caleb Coon and Jared Coon both of Scottsdale; his sister, Elberta Hulsey and his brother-in-law, Lee Hulsey of Camp Verde. Dale is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews; as well as, many dear friends. Mr. Coon was a welder repairman at the cement plant for several years. He loved horseback riding with his friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 19, 2006 at 11:00am at the Westcott Funeral Home, 1013 E. Mingus Ave., in Cottonwood. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com