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Dale W. Pratt, a resident of Hawthorne the past three years, died Thursday, (14 Dec 1989),
at Paradise Peak, near Gabbs, where he was stricken while at work. His death was
attributed to a heart attack.
Mr. Pratt, who was born in Austin, Nevada, on October 14, 1932, had spent most of his life
in White Pine County. He graduated from high school in Ely in 1951 and for 29 years was
employed by Kennecott Copper Corporation. He had served as a member of the regional
planning commission while living in Ely.
Mr. Pratt and his wife moved to Hawthorne when he became mine operations supervisor for
FMC Gold at the Paradise Peak Mine.
He is survived by his widow, Marilyn Pratt, of Hawthorne; a son, John, of Logan, Utah; his
mother, who resides in Ely; a brother, James, of Phoenix, Arizona; and five
grandchildren.
Graveside services were conducted this morning at Ely City Cemetery. Arrangements were
under direction of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Wilson Bates Mortuary. nd 20 Dec 1989
Mineral County Independent News - Hawthorne, Mineral, NV