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Roberta Dale Obituary
Bert was the tap and lyrical instructor / choreographer and Competition Director at De Grasse Dance Studio for the past 20 years. She lived and loved for her students.
A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, March 22 at 4:00pm at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA. Bert was an avid animal lover and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society in her honor.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Lisa ing
March 15, 2025
Never a moment goes by without a reminder we were lucky enough to have you in our lives. Still doesn't feel real after all these years. Always loved Bert. Lisa
Lisa Ing
March 16, 2024
Too many years passed without hearing your voice wishing you happy birthday, merry Christmas or just a chat from here in Perth. One of the most important people in my life. Love you and miss you Berta. Lisa
LIsa Ing
March 15, 2020
8 years have passed beautiful Bert and never a day goes by without a memory. You were one of life's true gifts. Forever missed every day. Lisa xxx
September 17, 2012
Ms.Bert was one of the most caring and loving person ive ever met.She always made me feel like I could acomplish anything I put my mind too.And when my grandma died she was there for me anytime I needed she was like my second mom.Now I know shes with my grandma in heavan looking down on us.Im just blessed to have had her in my life.She will be missed. -brittany vassallo-
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Janelle Marr
July 30, 2012
Bert - will miss you forever. My dance teacher, 2nd mum and friend - what a privilege to have had you in my life. Wouldn't be the person I am today without you - you taught me to live my life with passion, always do what I love and be myself no matter what. Hope I can only pass these life lessons on to my own daughters - LOVE you so much and will cherish the memories.
'Mr Dale' no words can express how you must be feeling - my thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. Come visit us someday - love to see you - you always have a place to stay.
Lots of love forever, Janelle Marr (nee Ivankovich) and family xx
April 13, 2012
Mr Dale, so sorry to hear of Bert's passing. My sister and I, along with so many others were very privileged to have had her as our dance teacher here in Perth. Dancing was her passion and and she brought out the best in all her students. Bert, Thank you for al you did for us all those years, you will remain in our hearts always and cherish all the memories. Our deepest sympathy, Lidie, Tania and mrs Bucchino - Perth Western Australia
John White
March 28, 2012
Jim,
I have never met a person who touched my heart more than Bert. Her honesty, love, and friendship meant a great deal to me. "Mr. White" will forever remember her with fondness. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
John
March 28, 2012
To the family. Losing someone who has being a part of your life for so many years must be very difficult. May it help to ease the hurt you feel now to know that others care and are thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. (Psalms 61:3)
Linda Last
March 23, 2012
Dear Roberta,
The memories you have left with each one of us will go on far after the final curtain closed. Dancing was your life and soul and every one of us that you taught was touched by your creative brilliance and foresight. Thanks for giving us the years of that love that you did.
Always remembered in our hearts and minds.
Love Linda & Lorna Diacos.
gail west
March 22, 2012
Mr Dale,
I didn't know Mrs Dale for very long but she touched my heart. I am so sorry for your loss.
Gail West
Ginny MacDonald
March 22, 2012
Dear Mr Dale
We were so sorry to hear about Berts passing. Through the years she was such an infulential part of my grandaughters Gabby and Alex Peters dancing life. We spent many hours watching them perform those fabulous tap performances that she created. She was unigue and she will be missed .Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginny and Gary MacDonald
Allison Mayo (Dale City Animal Hospital)
March 22, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember her as a bunny's best friend, as well as for taking such fabulous care of her other wonderful pets. I know the dancing community will feel this loss deeply, also.
Alana Halliday
March 22, 2012
My thoughts are with everyone - your memory will certainly live on through the girls (especially those in Western Australia)
Lana xx
Michelle Daniel
March 21, 2012
To Dear Jim and family, our condolences on the loss of such an incredible woman. Roberta, our 'other' mother, our dance teacher and our friend, who gave us her all for such a long time. Bert, we will miss you dearly but you and all you represent, will live on forever in our hearts. Thankyou for letting us be a part of your life. Michelle, April and Belinda, Mrs Mead and Families. (Perth WA)
Elaine Morrey
March 21, 2012
Although I never met you - I have heard lots of lovely stories about you - you were a true friend from all accounts - sure you'll be watching over everyone.
Lainey (Western Australia)
Tammara Duncan
March 21, 2012
Berta Jane you touched our heart in ways you could not imagine. with you love and open arms, kind nature and soul, you will never be forgotton. always in our hearts forever xx
Our love to you MR dale always xx
Tammy and katja
Tammara Duncan
March 21, 2012
Berta you touched our hearts with your warmth and strength. your arms were always open. I will always miss your friendship and love. Always in our hearts, always in our thoughts.
Mr Dale we love you, stay strong xxx
Tammy and Katja
Lisa Dampney
March 21, 2012
Love and special prayers to Mista Dale and the many friends of Berta who were her family. 40 years of friendship that never stopped growing even when the USA called. Berta will continue to live in each and every one of us, giving us so many memories to cherish. Will miss our birthday and Christmas calls and those in between. The end of an amazing era. Will always you Bert. Lisa, Margaret and family.
Franca Brezac
March 21, 2012
Condolences to Mr Dale,family and friends on the very sad passing of Bert,who was SIMPLY THE BEST.Her memory will live on in all who were privileged to have been taught dance by her.In our thoughts Franca,Mrs Berardis and families (PERTH WA)
Staff and Students of HeartBeats Music and Dance
March 21, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathies to Ms. Dale's family and to the staff and students of DeGrasse. Roberta was a true class act.
Barbara Tamez
March 21, 2012
The influence that you had on so many girls will never be forgotten.
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