Caitlin Michael Dale, 19, of Mesa, Arizona died Thursday, August 30, 2012. She was born September 6, 1992 in Winslow, Arizona.At the time of her death she was employed by SouthData, in Tempe, Arizona as a Production Specialist and was a part-time student at Mesa Community College. Her interests ranged from Music, the Arts, to Culinary, to Native American Studies. Our "Catybear" was a sweet and caring young lady who touched the hearts of many people, most importantly she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. ...Words cannot even begin to express our sense of loss. Catybear, your presence, your life, our memories = PRICELESS!

She is survived by her parents Boyd & Lydia Nelson; her brother, Sheridan Dale, her little sister Jordan Nelson; and her father Gabriel Dale, sister Megan Dale; her materal grandmother, Irene; her paternal grandmother, Catherine, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Thompson, Sr. of Leupp, Arizona; her paternal grandfather, Richard Dale and aunt Victoria Dale, both of Holbrook, Arizona.

Viewing will be on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM MST, services will start at 10 AM MST, and interment to follow at family plot. Reception to be held at Leupp Presbyterian Church, Leupp, Arizona. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Lozano's Mortuary, Flagstaff, Arizona.

Contributions can be made at Wells Fargo Bank, "Catybear Memorial Fund".