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John Dale Obituary
John Mitchell Dale III, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Mico, Tx on August 14, 2020. John was born June 15, 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John Mitchell Dale Jr. and Helen Bauer Dale. Upon graduation from Fortier High School in New Orleans, La. at the age of 17, he enlisted in the Navy. He then enrolled at Louisiana State University and graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering and married Anne Bryan Bornman on June 9, 1951. Five years later they moved to San Antonio Tx, where John worked for Southwest Research Institute for the next 30 years and authored 11 patents, wrote many technical articles, and gave presentations all around the globe.
John is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Anne Dale, sons David Dale of Sugar Land Tx (wife Nancy), Chris Dale of Fort Collins Co. (wife Deb), grandchildren Aaron Dale, Tyson Dale, John Dale and Carolyn Dale McDonald, and greatgrandchildren Wyatt and Jack McDonald.
John exhibited an exuberance for witty exchange and spirited discussion of many subjects. He loved sharing the out-of-doors and manual labor with his family through camping trips and construction projects.
Because of Covid-19 there is no memorial service currently being planned.
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Gail Scheidt
September 16, 2020
Always friendly
The Royall’s
August 30, 2020
Dear Dale family,
Mark & I have the fondest memories spending time with you at the lake house. One that immediately comes to mind, Mr.Dale greeting us with a great big beautiful smile when we arrived, He was always fun, witty, and without fail whipped up lively banter and interesting conversations especially at the dinner table, along with great food & Ann’s yummy pound cake for dessert.
Throughout the years we witnessed the lake house evolve into a unique, awesome, one of a kind home with a spectacular view of the lake, a result of his creative vision and tenacity, surely a family project of back breaking work.
There’s no doubt John Dale experienced a well lived, loving life.
With love,
Mark & Trish Royall
Laura Berger
August 24, 2020
It always made our day to see John and Anne. The banter between my late husband Charlie and Dale was usually very entertaining. More than anything, I loved watching the exchanges between John and Anne. I always admired John's commitment and discipline to jog every morning. On my drives to work, it was always a nice start to my day to get a wave from John as he jogged around the lake. He always kept in touch with his friends and co-workers from SwRI and I enjoyed hearing his take on Institute history. John was a good man and will be missed by many.
Darlene Peterson Hill
August 24, 2020
Sweet Anne,
Dan and I both adored the two of you. We have such sweet remembrances of the fun times. You and John lived such a love story.
I so understand what you’re going through because Dan passed away August 12. His obit will be in Sunday’s Express News.
Love you,
Darlene Hill❤
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