Cardale Christopher Boone

Cardale Christopher Boone - affectionately known as Dale, Christopher, or Chris - was born on March 22, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, to Arnet Boone and Kimberly Cooper (Crowder). His life was a testament to resilience, generosity, and a vibrant spirit that left an unforgettable impact on everyone blessed to know him. 

Cardale accepted Christ at an early age and he loved The Lord!

Cardale attended Westchester High School, where he built lifelong friendships and developed the outgoing, charismatic personality that made him so loved. In 2010, he became a proud young father to his beautiful daughter, Camarah Boone, a role that he embraced with deep love and devotion.

Driven by a heart for service, Cardale began a career in 2014 supporting adults with developmental disabilities - a calling he fulfilled with compassion and dedication until his passing. His genuine desire to help others was much of who he was. 

During his time at Westchester, Cardale became best friends with Ariel, the love of his life. Their friendship grew into admiration and partnership, and in 2018 they united in marriage. That same year, they welcomed their cherished daughter, Kendal Boone. While still working with adults with developmental disabilities, he pursued his passion working with his hands and following in his uncles' footsteps. He went on to earn his certificate as an auto mechanic technician from Los Angeles Trade Technical College in 2023. He took pride in his skills and enjoyed learning, building, fixing, and helping others. 

Cardale enjoyed life, he would try anything. You might catch him riding motorcycles, skateboarding, video gaming, karate, and his latest hobby snowboarding. Cardale completed a 26 miles marathon in 2024 and tried out not only for LAPD but Gardena PD as well (results still pending). 

Cardale truly enjoyed life. He had a contagious laugh, a generous heart, and a presence that could light up any room. Whether spending time with family, laughing with friends, or working on cars, he lived and loved deeply. 

Though his time on earth was far too short, Cardale's impact will never fade. His laughter, kindness, and unforgettable spirit will continue to live on through the lives he touched and the love he gave so freely. Cardale is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rufus and Lucy Crowder; Dawood Earl and Juanita Boone; his father-in-law, Jeter Benson; and his uncle Michael Crowder. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Ariel Benson-Boone, and his two treasured daughters, Camarah and Kendal Boone, his father Arnet Boone, his devoted mother Kimberly Cooper and step-father Brian Cooper, his two brothers Arnet Jr. (AJ) and Carter Boone, his lovely sisters Jada and Katie Boone, his mother-in-law Yvonne Benson and a host of family members and lifelong friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.