Aba Daba Rentals Facilitated Many Community Events Over the Years

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) – On Wednesday, September 2, 2020 a group of family, friends and Aba Daba Rentals employees gathered in Sacramento to remember and honor Dale Blackwell, co-owner of Aba Daba Rentals, for his many years of service to his community and the county of Sacramento.

Blackwell was 65 when he passed away on April 15, 2020 from complications following an accident where he sustained severe traumatic brain injuries.

His sudden death was a shock not only to his loved ones, friends, and employees, but to the entire equipment rental community where he had been active for over 20 years. Dale and his brother, Bob, became second generation owners of the business in 2000 with locations in Citrus and Sacramento.

Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost presented a County of Sacramento Proclamation to Dale’s wife, Vicky, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the people of Sacramento County to honor and remember Dale for all he has done for his community through his business.

Working with schools, places of worship, veterans’ events, scouting and sports, Blackwell, his family and employees have helped with needed repairs, fundraising and many other services as needed through the decades, to improve the quality of life in their communities.

Blackwell and his family business have been a mainstay in Sacramento County for over 50 years. The Sacramento location, on just under an acre of land is always bustling with activity. Frost described Aba Daba as having always been the ‘go to’ place for rentals when you’re having an event of any kind.” 

Always aware of the competition, growth and changes in the industry, through the years Dale and his brother, Bob, have acquired machines to rent including heavy equipment, industrial, landscaping, trailers of all sizes, to smaller gardening machines. They also are proud to provide full wedding services to their customers.

Looking beyond his own business, Dale was active in governing boards, regional and statewide, actively working to protect the standards of the industry and ensure the success of his fellow rental business owners.          

In death, as in life, Dale, with his sudden passing continues to remind all of how precious life and family is.  The last line in the County proclamation summarizes much of how Dale will be remembered: “Dale Blackwell was a passionate Oakland Raiders fan, loved to fish and travel and loved being with his grandchildren and family and was known for his infectious laugh, amazing advice and his kind and generous spirit.”

Frost added, “It is bittersweet to gather here to pay tribute to Dale and his wife and family for all they have given back to Citrus Heights (and the greater community.)”

Why the name Aba Daba? In 1971, when looking for a name for a newly merged business, Dale’s father and his new business partner held a naming contest.  Aba Daba won, being at the top of the phone book, easy to remember and not repeating any letters. Aba Daba, (from the song, Aba Daba Honeymoon), like Dale Blackwell won’t be soon forgotten.

Aba Daba Rental locations are at 4351 Auburn B, Citrus Heights, and 7448 Auburn, in Sacramento.