Lester Sandy Hale was born at Chalk Butte, SD, to Sandy K. and Hazel (Meisky) Hale on October 30, 1926, and he was raised near Chalk Butte. As a young man, he worked for different ranchers in the area herding sheep and feeding cows. In 1945, he was drafted into the Army, serving 2 years; spending time at Pearl Harbor after the bombing.

On May 23, 1954, he was married to Evelyn Grace Long at Sturgis and to this union, four children were born, Darla, Sandy, James, and Christina.

Less ranched all his life and he especially enjoyed his horses. Less was found often humming a tune and singing in the car.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW, the Farmers Union, and RCalf.

Less, 85, Union Center, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Fort Meade VA Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; children, Darla (Ken) Sisel, Gillette, WY, Sandy (Rebecca) Hale, Box Elder, SD, James (Teresa) Hale, White Owl, SD, and Christina (Duane) Aaberg, Gillette, WY; nine grandchildren, Stephanie Leonard, Brett Hale, Rae Hale, Colby (Chelsie) Aaberg, Tye Hale, Wes Sisel, Tee Hale, and Carley and Bailey Aaberg; two stepgranchildren, Christy Kolo and Jennifer Gray; one sister-in-law, Bev Hale; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, one brother, four sisters, and one infant sister.

Memorials have been established to the Central Meade County Community Center and the Enning Volunteer Fire Department.

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