DALE KATHLEEN KLASSEN

Condolences & Memories (25 entries)

• I'm so sorry to hear this Will. I just heard about this tonight from Kurt G. I wish to convey my condolence to you and your family. Frank Kasdorf - Posted by: Frank Kasdorf (Friend) on: May 10, 2015

• Bill I am so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Both Peg and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I was meeting with the good Doctor and he informed me of the situation. Both myself and business partner, Blair, recall many good times in a prior career in which you and Dale were fun participants. God Bless! - Posted by: Bob Tollefson (co-worker with Bill) on: Feb 26, 2015

• Our love and prayers for her lovely family. Penny & John LeNeveu - Posted by: Penny Lewis LeNeveu (Former RN and Grad of WGH class of 1969) on: Jan 28, 2015

• My deepest sympathy to Dale's family & her bestest friends & co-workers! I worked with Dale for a few years & so appreciated her love of life, her unparalleled gift of caring & the way she connected with all of us. My condolences to her friends, past co-workers & school mates who she shared life with in a very special way. What a loss for us here on earth..what a gain for heaven's treasures!! To Will, kids & grandkids - she talked about you all with such joy & your sorrow must be immense! You will continue to honour her life by the way that you live...she would love that! - Posted by: Judy Coleman (Past WRHA work colleague) on: Jan 28, 2015

• My sincere sympathy to all of Dale's family and friends. Dale and I were at St. Mary's together for 6 years. I have great memories of our time together with Lisa, Michele and so many others. Dale was always ready to help and support our reunions as the years went by. She will be sorely missed at our Class of '65 reunion this Fall. - Posted by: Margaret Brett (SMA friend) on: Jan 28, 2015

• Dear John and Nicole! Our deepest Condolences to you both and John's family. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Wanda and Thomas and family. - Posted by: Thomas & Wanda Struthers (Friends) on: Jan 27, 2015

• We will remember Dale's big heart and wonderful smile. She will be truly missed. - Posted by: Lilian and John Tankard (Coffee group friend) on: Jan 27, 2015

• Dear John and Nicole, Our sincerest condolences to the family and our hearts go out to you at this sad time and difficult time. Although we did not know Dale, we know how much she meant to your family and how much she loved and was loved. Words will not dull the pain but hopefully provide you with some comfort. Love Barb + Rico - Posted by: Barb and EricLoewen (Friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

• I've volunteered with Dale every wednesday at Cancer Care for years and I can say that every week I looked forward to coming in and enjoying our snack time chats in between running shifts. We shared a love for travel and I always loved hearing about her trips to Barcelona among other places. We will miss you Dale! My thoughts and prayers are with Dale's family and friends. - Posted by: Willow Parke (Cancer Care Volunteer) on: Jan 26, 2015

• How lucky was I that my maiden name, Giesbrecht, followed Gall. As a result, Dale and I shared many clinical postings together. I always thought of her as one of our Class's "Wise Ones". A calm and joyful outward appearance, but always ready and willing to "get the job done". More recently, I ran into her on occasion while grocery shopping. I learned that she had learned some difficult lessons over the years, but was still the "Wise One" that I remembered. Still joyful, and absolutely still willing to care for others - especially her loved ones. She was an inspiration to me. I will carry her in my heart always. Our love and prayers to alll of you Don and Fay Ernst - Posted by: Fay Ernst (Classmate, WGH 1969) on: Jan 26, 2015

• Dale was my dear friend throughout elementary school at St Mary's. We walked home from school together & on cold winter days Dale's Dad would drive us to SMA. Life was so carefree in our neighbourhood; riding our bikes, taking the bus downtown, overnights. Nothing but good memories Dale. Thanks for your friendship. - Posted by: Lisa Schlingerman (elementary school friend at St Mary's) on: Jan 26, 2015

• We are so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Having been friends with Will since grade 4, and with Dale and Will all of their married life, we knew Dale as a special friend to us and our Calgary family. May God bring comfort to you all and your families at this sorrowful time. - Posted by: John and Evelyn Buller (Friends) on: Jan 25, 2015

• Willy. Our deepest condolences. We still remember meeting you guys at VB. Dale was a friendly and upbeat person. Our prayers are with you. Herb and Erna - Posted by: Herb and Erna Buller (Friend) on: Jan 25, 2015

• Dale you were always so easy to talk to and listened so well. Supportive and witty, your smile and laughter shared during coffee breaks. We grew to know your family and your pride in all their accomplishments. Always so organized, thoughtful, enjoying your work as a nurse and those you cared for appreciating all you did for them. You will be missed my friend, you made a difference to so many. Peace be with you. To your family strength and support to you through friends and each other. There is a special angel now watching out for you all. Take care. Memories held in your heart will keep her spirit alive. - Posted by: Cori Yakiwchuk (Friend and collegue) on: Jan 25, 2015

• Words cannot express the sympathy I feel for the wonderful Klassen family. Rest in peace, Dale, you are in good hands. Carol Harvey - Posted by: Carol Harvey (Former next door neighbor) on: Jan 25, 2015

• Words cannot express the sympathy I feel for the wonderful Klassen family. Rest in peace, Dale, you are in good hands. Carol Harvey - Posted by: Carol Harvey (Former next door neighbor) on: Jan 25, 2015

• Dale was a beautiful person, my condolences to bill and family at this time - Posted by: Margaret krupa (Coffee group friend) on: Jan 25, 2015

• We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Dale. Dale had a kind and gentle soul and a sense of wit and humor that will be missed by all. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may loving memories surround Bill, Beth, Emily, John and their families with love and comfort always. Sending love and sincere condolences from Wayne, Cheryl, Amanda and Ashley - Posted by: Cheryl Rivers (Friend) on: Jan 25, 2015

• We SMA '65 grads have known Dale for 53+ years. She will be greatly missed at our 50th anniversary of graduation later this year. We will do her memory proud. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Rest in peace Dale. Barb Clubb, SMA Class of '65 and SMA Student President 1964-65. - Posted by: Barbara Clubb (Classmate at St Mary's Academy) on: Jan 25, 2015

• We were so sorry to read of Dale's passing. May God comfort you at this difficult time Bill and family. - Posted by: John and Donna Driedger (Former neighbors on Shier Drive) on: Jan 24, 2015

• Dear John, Nicole, Bill and family, may all your wonderful memories sustain you through this most difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely and with love. Jim and Arlene - Posted by: Jim & Arlene Love (Friends) on: Jan 24, 2015

• To Will and family. The loss of Dale in your family is so unfair but she was really all about family and so her legacy lives on...thinking of you all as you mourn a wonderful lady. Sincere condolences. Jerry and Lynn Butler.: Rob, Jenny and Catherine and our families. - Posted by: Lynn Butler (Friend) on: Jan 24, 2015

• Truly a wonderful lady as these words have expressed. Family has always been foremost in Dale's life and we are especially grateful that Dale welcomed and included our daughter Nicole as part of the family. We admired her strength and courage through this ordeal. Al recalls the wonderful Sunday dinners when he was treated so well and Mary Ann cherishes the time spent in Palm Springs lunching and especially recalls with fondness our theatre outing last summer. She was an inspiration to others and will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Al and Mary Ann Loewen (Family) on: Jan 24, 2015

• Having known Dale since I was a little girl, her warm, friendly smile, and sincere nature will be greatly missed. More recently, I will miss looking for her on my visits to Cancer Care. The world has lost an amazing woman who will be missed by many. My sincerest sympathies for Dale's family who will feel her absence most deeply. May you find comfort in her memories and may her incredible strength in life guide you through the healing process. - Posted by: Shannon Saunders (nee: Walker) (Family Friend) on: Jan 24, 2015

• The world has lost a beautiful ray of sunshine! The energy in any gathering always had a boost when Dale was there. We loved having her become a member of our "coffee group" and having Dale and Bill add laughter galore to our get togethers .... The last few years we have not seen Dale very often but she has remained in our hearts and generates a little smile whenever we think of her. I am sure heaven is a brighter more joyful place with her presence. My heartfelt sympathy to Bill and their wonderful children Beth, Emily and John and their families. Much love, Lee Robinson - Posted by: Lee Robinson (Friend) on: Jan 24, 2015