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Betty Dalke Obituary
of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Betty E. Dalke, 86, of Fort Smith, died August 31, 2008 in Fort Smith. She was a retired Public School Teacher, last serving the Lamar Public Schools. She was an associate member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fort Smith and was a member of the Valley United Methodist in Marion, Kansas. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Dalke, Fort Smith; three sons, Bryce Dalke, Roland, Ark., Robert L. Dalke, Binghamton, N.Y., and William C. Dalke, Norman, Okla.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dalke.
Funeral service will be Thursday, September 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul United Methodist Church. Graveside will be Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the Marion Cemetery in Marion, Kansas, all under the direction of Fentress Mortuary. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4100 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 72904, or The Gideon's International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tenn. 37212. To sign an online guestbook visit www.fentressmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kate Ruder
September 12, 2008
We'll miss you, Grandma. You were such a warm, smart, loving woman. And you brought incredible joy to our lives.
Love, Kate, John, and Wes
Bob and Sue Hanye
September 5, 2008
Dear Bob and family: We were saddened to hear of your Moms passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. We did not know her, but we know you which tells us the kind of woman she was.
Jenn and Glenn
September 4, 2008
Bob- so sorry to hear about your Mom. I hope you were able to see her this summer. I know you always stopped on your cross country travels. Our best to your family now and always.
Carolyn Foster-Wilhelm
September 4, 2008
Bryce,Bob and all your family. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I may never have met your mother, but to have raised two such outstanding men is truly a living tribute to the woman she must have been. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
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