Dale Gibson

r.i.p. friend. you are sorely missed in our world.

Dale's kindness and compassion writes his own legacy. my wife and I met dale over forty years ago at the Unitarian Church. We had been members in Chicago before coming to South Bend. Dale greeted us at the door with a very warm welcome. That was the beginning of a 40 plus year friendship. We were together in the G.O.S.H group, book club, and men's group. All were enriched by his presence. He will be missed by all who knew him. R.I.P. old...

I just got word of Dale's passing. Dale spoke so generously for my dad's memorial service back in '86 and last saw him at my mother's several years ago. I have such fond memories of Dale - kind, gentle, congenial - my deepest sympathy to Darlene and the family.

Dearest Lili: I'm so terribly sorry that you've lost your dad. What a terrific testimonial to a life well lived, and a wonderful legacy. Hugs!

Dale stands out ahead of nearly everyone I have known in my life in his passionate concern for people whom life treated unfairly. He and Darlene were mentors for me during the fifteen years I lived in South Bend. Anytime I either had a personal problem or was simply disturbed by the way the country was heading I always knew Dale had an open sympathetic ear. The psychological support he gave me and my mother during her last months and the physical support he offered me once when I lacked...

Dear Ben, Lili, Laura and Tris:

I was sorry to hear that your father passed away. He was a benevolent presence on Wakewa. I'm sorry for your loss.

Matt Costello

Dale was one of the good guys. He and Darlene were very special friends with my mother, Maggie, and she had the highest regard for both of you. They were politically simpatico and she always enjoyed their warmth and support. Our family's thoughts and good memories are with us always.

Sherry Lynch Keesey
Minneapolis

Lili : I was so sad to hear of your dads passing. He raised one great daughter. I will never forget your Dad waiting so patiently for me to speak to him at my sisters funeral. He came for my Dad and hugged me from Lili, he said. He was a gracious man and I thank him for his kindness and to have your presence with me that day brought some joy to me. I am with you now, my dear friend. Always ,Lili : I was so sad to hear of your dads passing. He raised one great daughter. I will never forget...

So sorry to hear of Dale's passing, but I'm glad I had a chance to see him recently. Hugs Darlene, from Emily and me.
Peace,
Tom Hackley