Dallas's family was incredibly important to him. He loved being a parent and was so excited from the time his daughter was born. He spent his time coaching baseball, fishing, boating, and traveling around Oregon with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Being able to officiate his granddaughter's wedding was a highlight of his last few years. Weekly family dinners and gathering the family together for holidays and birthdays helped to create a tight-knit family that remained close throughout the years.

Ever since moving to Oregon, Dallas loved the state. Camping, fishing, boating, and traveling around the state were among Dallas's favorite hobbies. He enjoyed camping at Diamond or Crater Lake. He was always looking for a chance to take the boat to Foster, or Detroit or D Lake for fishing or tubing. He loved the Painted Hills and the Oregon Coast. He relished deep sea fishing and crabbing. Exploring Oregon was not only a chance to see new places, but also a way to connect with friends and family, with whom he loved to share those experiences.

Before joining the army, Dallas attended Kansas State University. After leaving the army, he moved to Oregon and attended Oregon College of Education where he studied Criminal Justice and Psychology on a LEAP scholarship. He then spent his career working in corrections in Oregon, culminating in becoming the Assistant-Superintendent at EOCI in Pendleton.

Dallas excelled at woodworking. He built rocking horses and toyboxes for his grandchildren, along with dressers, tables, and chairs. He loved to work in the yard. He maintained a beautiful garden and grew vegetables every summer. He was especially proud of his roses.