Songwriter Dale Noe Passes

Smiley Roberts · From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075

DALE EMERSON NOE
December 31,1927 - November 4, 2004

Dale E. Noe, of Mesa, Arizona, celebrated songwriter and musician, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 4th, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 76 years old. He was born on December 31st, 1927, in New Boston, Ohio to Howard Fisher Noe, and Elizabeth Josephine (Farra) Noe.

Dale was the writer of many great country songs. Among his more successful songs, "It’s Such A Pretty World Today" became the song of the year in 1967. Originally recorded by Wynn Stewart, the song went on to be recorded by over 200 major artists throughout the music industry. It was nominated for the prestigious Grammy Award, and is still being performed and recorded today. A lifetime member of The Academy Of Country Music, Dale was not only the recipient of numerous awards for his writing, but was named "Number One Guitarist In America, in 1958. Other songs penned by Dale include: "After The Storm," recorded by Stewart, as well as Marty Robbins, Roy Clark, and many others. "Let The Whole World Sing It With Me" was another hit for Dale, sung by Wynn Stewart. Dale also had the distinction of writing more songs for country music legend, Jim Reeves, than any other single writer. Those immortal songs are: "Missing You," "Missing Angel," and "Angels Don’t Lie."

Dale was a gentle man who would help anyone in need. He loved life. And had an unique ability to see beauty in things that most people might miss. Although his friends number in the thousands all across America, Dale was mostly well known around the Valley, having played in a number of popular bands, and show venues, as well as leading his own groups, since 1946. He will be deeply missed by his many fans and friends.

A veteran of the second world war, Dale was a survivor of a kamikaze attack aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Kitkun Bay, in the Pacific. He, and the other surviving shipmates, re-boarded the crippled ship, making enough repairs to bring her home For this, Dale was the recipient of several medals, including the Bronze Star..

Mr. Noe is survived by his daughter, Ramona, 15 nieces, and 9 nephews.
A military graveside service, with honors, will be held at National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek, Phoenix, AZ at 12:30PM on Monday, the 15th of November.
Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home, 1505 E. McDowell, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Phone: (602) 716-5600

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[This message was edited by Smiley Roberts on 13 November 2004 at 08:37 AM.]

Fred Martin · From: Phoenix, Az

Thanks for the info Smiley, talked to my Dad today who is 87 and lives in Globe, Az. Dale played with him around that area a long time ago. 6 nights a week back then even in a little place like that. The obituary in the Phx paper didnt mention the music so he wanted to know. I met Dale a time or two and kind of lost track of him in later years. Great musician !

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