Obituary: Vicky Lee Dale

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In memory of

Vicky Lee Dale

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 51

Vicky Lee Miller was born May 10, 1955 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry "Hank" and Louise (Mehlbrech) Miller. She lived in Salem until the age of eleven when the family moved to Philip. She grew up and received her education in Philip, graduating from Philip High School in 1973.

Vicky was united in marriage to C.K. Dale III in 1973, and to this union were born three children; Hester, C.K. IV, and Charlie. She is now the grandmother to three boys, Parker, Matt, and Gavin. She loved to watch, care for, and play with them. She was very proud of her role as grandma.

Vicky loved to play bingo with her friends. She looked forward to Friday nights. She was the "answering machine", bookkeeper, and dispatcher for the family trucking business, and took a lot of pride in their success. She loved to get flowers and tend to her flowerbeds. She enjoyed cross-stitching, and whenever you would call the house you could always hear Judge Judy, Judge Hatchet, any judge show or Law and Order in the background. She looked forward to this fall when the reruns would be over, because she had seen every episode.

She never wanted anyone to make a fuss over her, but she was always there for anyone who needed anything. She was our everything, and will be greatly missed.

Grateful for having shared her life include her husband CK Dale III of Philip; two sons CK Dale IV of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Charlie Dale of Philip; one daughter Hester Prouty and her husband Joe of Rapid City; three grandchildren Parker and Matthew Prouty, and Gavin Dale; her mother Louise Miller of Philip; two brothers Leonard Miller of Dallas, Texas, and Mike Miller and his wife Debbie of Philip; six sisters Linda Stotts and her husband Carl of Missoula, Montana, Rene Konst of Philip, Joan Carson and her husband Greg of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Mary Lee of Winner, South Dakota, Donna Kroetch and her husband Brad of Rapid City, and Nancy Roehler and her husband Mark of Sioux Falls; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Vicky was preceded in death by her father Henry W. "Hank" Miller on November 5, 2001, and a sister Karen Williams.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant.

Inunrment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

A memorial is established to the American Cancer Society.

MEMORIAL MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, August 28, 2006 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Bryan Sorensen

MUSIC
Marianne Frein – Organist
Maureen Palecek – Vocalist
"On Eagles Wings"
"Shepherd Me O’ God"
"Holy Is His Name"
"Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
"We Will Rise Again"

USHERS
Todd Radway – J.J. Walker

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

"Her Love"

Bring comfort to my heart I pray,
I’ve lost a dear, dear friend.
She understood and loved me,
With a love that will not end.

I’ll carry it within me,
And give it all away.
To each of my own children,
As I live with them each day.

And when my years have been fulfilled,
My time on earth is gone,
The love she richly gave to me,
Will still be living on.

MEMORIAL MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, August 28, 2006 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

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Charlie, Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we care for you very much. Sincerely, Jessica and Jennifer ~ Jennifer Wilsey-Collay and Jessica Wilsey Rapid City, SD, and Minocqua, WI (8/23/2006)
Hester, Joe, Parker & Matthew
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hester, I have such fun memories of your mom. She will be greatly missed. I hope your memories help to comfort you. Please know I'm thinking about you and you're in my heart.
Erin ~ Erin (Reedy) Butler 3700 S. Willow #103, Sioux Falls, SD (8/23/2006)
I REMEMBER YOU VICKY, AS WE WERE NEIGHBORS WHEN I LIVED WITH MY DAD RALPH, NEXT DOOR TO YOUR FOLKS AND YOUR SISTER RENE IS MY SON J.R'S GODMOTHER, I THOUGH ABOUT YOU OVER THE YEARS, YOU WILL BE MISSED AND YOU WILL BE RESTING AND IN PEACE NOW I THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE WHICH SOME OF US WILL ENVY, BUT WE WILL SEE YOU SOMEDAY AGAIN ~ Gloria Fonseca Anderson 18959 Lina St. #805, Dallas, TX 75287 (8/23/2006)
We are thinking of all of you and hope that you find comfort in knowing that so many people are doing the same. You are in our prayers! ~ Jason and Vonda Hamill Milesville, SD (8/23/2006)
CK,
We were so sorry to hear about Vicky. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo Jones & Mike Stroppel ~ Mary Jo Jones Kadoka, SD (8/23/2006)
C.K., Charlie and Family, Our Thoughts are With You All During This Difficult Time. We will keep You in our Thoughts and Prayers. God Bless You All and Be With You All.
Our Deepest Condolences,
Roger, Valerie, & Erica ~ Roger, Valerie, & Erica Williams Philip, SD (8/23/2006)
Dear Charlie, Gavin, and family, I never got to know Vicky very well, but got to know Charlie, and you can tell, through him, that she had to have been someone special. My condolences and prayers are with you all. May God be with you at this time. ~ Tish Nickelson Pierre, SD (8/23/2006)
C.K.,Charlie and Family we were sorry to here that Vickie had passed away. We have known all of you for years. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Let us know if we can do anything at any time! ~ Joe and Judy Millage 510 E. Hone St., Philip, SD (8/23/2006)
C.K. & Family,

We are deeply saddend by the loss of Vicki. We always had a great time visiting with the two of you when we would come out on our annual west river deer hunt. We have great memories of Vicki and will cherish them. We wish you and your family comfort at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.

Dan Mehlbrech ~ Dan Mehlbrech Sibley, IA (8/23/2006)
C.K., Charlie and Family we are so sorry to hear about Vicki she is a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Bingo will never be the same with out her. You are in our thoughts and Prayers, May the lord be with you at this time...."Heaven Has received another angel". ~ Jeremy and Krystal Noteboom Philip, SD (8/23/2006)
I am truly sorry that I will miss the services for Vicky. There so many memories of our growing up and working together through the years that I will cherish. Please know that I will be with you in spirit and prayer in your time of loss. ~ Esther Oldenberg Philip, SD (8/23/2006)
Hester,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Allie ~ Allie Willmes Rapid City, SD (8/23/2006)
C.K. & family,
Was so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you & your family. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Bea ~ Bea Williams 2185 Roudup Dr., Missoula, MT (8/23/2006)
C.K. and Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Vicki was such a sweet giving lady and will be missed deeply by all that knew her. May God help you through this difficult time. God Bless to you all. ~ Tana (Kukal) O'Connor Belle Fourche, SD (8/23/2006)
Dear CK and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Vicky. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in the loss of your loved one. May you find strength in knowing others are thinking of you folks.
Bonnie Fitzgerald ~ Bonnie Fitzgerald 571 Arbor Hollow Circle, Cordova, TN 38018 (8/23/2006)
We were sadden to hear about Vickie. Our deepest sympathy to you C K and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. Gob Bless Ralph, Cathy Fiedler & family ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Lot 4, Sturgis, SD (8/23/2006)
CK and family, we hold you in our hearts during your time of sorrow. ~ Mark and Kris Sammons 24391 US Hwy. 14, Midland, SD 57552 (8/23/2006)
Hester and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time. If you need anything, please let me know. ~ Mandie (Nixon) Menzel Dupree, SD (8/23/2006)
I was saddened to hear about Vicky. I always felt positive about her and know that she impressed others in the same way. I still remember the summer that I spent in Kansas with CK, the kids and her. I am glad I had the chance to get to know her a little better then. CK, Charlie and Heather, our prayers are with you during these difficult times. Jae ~ Jae and Bridget Dale 32 Gonzales St., Watsonville, CA 95076 (8/23/2006)
Charlie and family-thinking of you guys. Charlie wish I could come give ya a great big hug! Know that everyone is thinking of you and your family and now your mom is shining down on you! God bless
Darc ~ Darcy Swift Sioux Falls, SD (8/23/2006)
I am so sorry to hear about Vicky leaving us so suddenly. I know she will be missed by all. Call us for anything that needs to be done. We'll be there for you. ~ Shaun and Brandie Slovek 12941 Larene Dr. (8/23/2006)
Charlie & family,

Sorry to hear about your mom. Let me know if you need anything, and remember, my mom is always just around the corner at work if you need anything, even just a hug or someone to give crap to, to make you smile! Thinking of you and praying for you all.

Take care and remember that everything happens for a reason! ~ Adreann (Brech) Kerr Sioux Falls, SD (8/23/2006)
I was so saddened to hear of Vicky's death. She was always so involved in her family and happy to spend time with the grandchildren whenever possible. Her home was her castle and the pride in the improvements done in the past few years was so good.
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." Vicky was great to accept the responsibility of being a call person when her neighbor, my mom, Ruth Fairchild, needed a close response person and Vicky went to hang up the phone that got knocked off the hook and visit with Ruth on several occasions. We take those kindnesses for granted, but it was greatly appreciated. A wonderful caring person will be missed. ~ Marsha and Bill Sumpter Kadoka, SD (8/23/2006)