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Robert Dail Obituary
Robert V. "Bob" Dail, age 60, passed away on May 6, 2014. He was born to Lawrence and Pearl "Terry" Dail in Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated from Bourgade Catholic High School in 1972, earned his Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and his Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering from Michigan State University in 1989. In 1992 he married Elizabeth Woodcock. They have a son, Jim Dail. Bob was a wonderful husband and Dad. Bob worked for The Dial Corporation in Research and Development, initially leading Food Processing and then as Manager of Personal Care Product Development. He was a recognized expert in the field of Process Engineering and Product Development of Personal Care products and pioneer in thermal processing. After a stroke in 2008, he made a remarkable recovery from aphasia to regain full function. Bob enjoyed hunting and fly-fishing at every opportunity. Bob is survived by his wife and son, his mother (Terry Dail), three brothers and their spouses, Richard Dail (Gail), David Dail, and John Dail (Linda), Uncle and Aunt (Jim and Marian Dail), Father-in-law Richard Woodcock, Sister-in-law Carolyn Fritz (Mike Elconin), and nieces and nephews . A memorial service will take place at Scottsdale Bible Chapel, 7901 East Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, on Tuesday, May 13 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bob Dail Scholarship Fund, Scottsdale Christian Academy, 14400 Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 or to a charity of your choice in Robert Dail's name.
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May 20, 2014
Blessings and peace to Betsy and all of Bob's family. This was very sad news! I will always remember our days at Dial and especially our car-pool rides with Bob. When Cindy Leonard and I rode with him when we were both pregnant, we made him drive extra careful because he had 5 people in the car...not just three. What fun and joy; I will always remember Bob with a smile. God Bless you all.
May 20, 2014
Betsy, I just heard of Bob passing. I loved meeting with your family when you visited Minnesota. Bob was so friendly and so loving towards you and Jimmy. His eyes would light up when he talked of your family vacations. Hugs to all your family.
Debbie Kaminski
Ken Doss
May 14, 2014
Bob was one of the first people I met on the BOS bike ride. I remember how much he loved riding. RIP Bob.
Rena Dagen
May 13, 2014
I would like to send blessings to all who Bob has touched in his life. I went to work at Dial and Bob always was so pleasant and I learned so much from him. Rest in peace my friend and God Speed.
Steve Hoza
May 13, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Dail family. It was a pleasure to know all of you while growing up on Turney Avenue.
Barbara Conditt Reppert
May 12, 2014
My prayers are with Bob's family as we mourn his passing...from a fellow classmate of Bourgade...God bless...
Marian Herman Bloom
May 12, 2014
Rest in peace Bob. So glad I was able to visit with you and your wife at our reunion.
Dan Wagner
May 12, 2014
May God bless our treasured classmate and friend.
Wayne Boese
May 10, 2014
Bob was a non-Catholic student in a Catholic High School; I remember him as one of the most Christian people I ever knew. Rest in most deserved PEACE.
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