General Information
Full Name: Alec Thomas Dugdale
Date of Birth: February 7, 1994
Date of Death: June 12, 2013
Alec’s life story
Alec Thomas Dugdale
On February 7, 1994 in Edina, Alec Thomas Dugdale was born to parents Steve and Paula (Raffensparger) Dugdale. Alec spent his early years growing up in Savage and later, he and his family moved to Prior Lake, graduating from high school in 2012.
Even though Alec’s life was short when measured in time, it was the quality of the time here on earth that made it so special. He had a love for lighthouses, food—especially buffalo burgers, corn on the cob and Chipotle, cars, monster trucks, video games, computers (Apple only), trains, animals, movies, Twins and Vikes games and going outside when the weather was nice.
When he was young he made a mess of himself with melted ice cream, and loved to take a two hour bath in ice cold water until his lips were blue or you could see him making those goofy faces.
He truly enjoyed going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association camps each summer and once again seeing his same buddies in the fall at the MDA Telethon. These were treasured times for Alec. But his true love in his life was his savior Jesus Christ, his family, and his faithful four legged companion, Wally.
Known for his infectious smile and the sparkle in his eye, Alec entered Gods Arms, with his family by his side in the afternoon hours of June 12, 2013 at the age of 19.
Deeply missed and remembered always by his parents, Steve and Paula Dugdale; sister, Kayla Dugdale; his special dog friend, Wally; grandparents, Arlene Dugdale of Edina, Larry and Kay Raffensparger of Coon Rapids. Alec was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawrence Dugdale.
Pall bearers for Alec will be Daniel Bird, P. J. Kessler, Trevor Lachance, Blake Raffensparger, Eric Reed, Ryan Woodford.
The visitation will be on Friday, June 14, from 4-7 pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and one and one half hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
The Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, June 15, at 12:00 noon at Evergreen Church, 16165 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville. Pastor Mark Bowen will preside.
The Dugdale family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Prior Lake Chapel.
Visitation
When: Friday, June 14, 4-7 pm
Location: Ballard Sunder Funeral Home
Address: 4565 Pleasant Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
and also 10:30 – 12:00 noon at Evergreen Church
Service Information
When: Saturday, June 15th, 12:00 noon
Location: Evergreen Church
Address: 16165 Kenwood Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
Interment
