Monday, May 25, 2020
Once I learned of her illness I wanted to come see her so bad, say my goodbyes, and thank her for so many things. COVID halted that idea quickly, so I will leave this for her family.
Dale was my second mom as a kid. She always welcomed me into her home with that infectious smile and just loved to laugh, be silly, and have a good time. (In contrast to mine) her home was so well kept with beautiful landscaping that she tenderly cared for. I can still hear her birds singing in the dining room. Not until I was an adult did I understand how hard she worked as a single mom to raise 2 amazing girls and taught them lessons of hard work and sacrifice, and how to truly measure success in life. I was a weird kid but she always accepted me and I loved sharing a ping pong game, even though she was so darned competitive- with a smile and a laugh of course. She loved her family so fiercely and was so proud of all of them. She has truly left a legacy and I will miss her always! Moms and grandmoms are just the best. Love to you all!
Linda Chadwick
