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David Sidney "Doc" HALE

1944 - 2014

BORN

1944

DIED

2014

David HALE Obituary

Name: Service for David Sidney "Doc" HALE
Start: 2014-12-30T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

HALE, David Sidney "Doc"

Born November 7, 1944 and passed away December 26, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Survivors include his mother Peggy Hale of Dallas; son David T.; son Michael T. and his wife Lindsay; two grandchildren; a brother and his wife: Michael and Mary Hale of Little Rock, Arkansas; and brother-in-law and his wife: Edward and Carolyne Kennedy of Southlake, Texas.

David grew up in Dallas and graduated from Sunset High School in Oak Cliff in 1962. He obtained his undergraduate degree from North Texas State University before attending Baylor College of Dentistry. The family lived in Austin for 30 years where David practiced pediatric dentistry before returning to North Texas when David accepted a position with Baylor College of Dentistry.

Service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas and officiated by Father Michael Harmuth. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Medical Center - Dallas, 2777 North Stemmons Freeway, Ste. 700, Dallas, TX 75207.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for David HALE

13 Entries

stanton cobb

December 31, 2014

Fine man, great dentist, splendid in all respects... He will be missed. He impacted many lives of patients, associates, students, friends and family. I'll miss him. My sympathy to all. God rest his soul and comfort ours.

Lara Holly

December 31, 2014

I had the pleasure of sharing precious time with Dr. Hale this past September at the Paul P. Taylor Top Golf outing. He was so relaxed and content. He enjoyed the day reminscenting, telling wonderful stories of all the people who had touched his life through Pediatric Dentistry. I am so thankful I was blessed to be in the same stall as Dr. Hale and have him touch my life one last time.

Andrea Gonzales

December 31, 2014

David had a quick wit, kind smile and a good heart, and I am so saddened by your family's loss. Not only was he a great pediatric dentist, but he was also a great person that was not afraid to give you his honest opinion on any subject. He provided us with a lot of laughs during the OCE weeks, and it just won't be the same without him. He will be so missed by so many.....

Melissa Rozas

December 31, 2014

Thank you for all you have done for your patients and students. Your shoes will be hard to fill and you will be missed.

Karen Long

December 30, 2014

Dr. Hale was the best dentist. I remember seeing him for my dental needs when I was a little girl. My mom took me and out of all the dentists there, he was definitely my favorite. My condolences to his family.

Kelly Gonzales - BCD 2006-2008

December 30, 2014

Dr. Hale was always so much fun to be around in the clinic, and I believe everyone particularly enjoyed being picked on by him! Although you could be doing something entirely wrong, he always used good humor to point out your mistakes - never leaving you stressed or embarrassed. He had time for anyone with a question about dentistry, private practice or life. I knew that if I came to him with a serious question he would give me an honest answer (whether I wanted to hear it or not). He was also really good at "cutting to the chase". As a resident, I held his opinion on matters in the highest regard because he spoke the truth and none of his answers ever seemed self-motivated. Although we didn't talk regularly after graduating, I still knew I could call him with a matter at anytime in my career (as I did a couple of times after leaving residency) and he would help. I feel so blessed to have been trained by such an outstanding pediatric dentist. He was the full package of a great man. Much love and many prayers to his family for the sadness they are feeling at this time. There is no way to replace such a unique character but you did a wonderful job honoring him at his service today.

Pardetra Turner

December 30, 2014

Rejoice in Heaven

Jeff Mabry

December 30, 2014

Please accept my deepest, heartfelt condolences for your loss. I knew David as a friend and colleague. I will always remember him for his friendly, easy manner, as well as his dedication to our profession. David was an outstanding teacher and board examiner. He was greatly respected and admired by all of us who had the pleasure to work with him. He was a joy to be with and he will truly be missed.

Linda Jordan

December 30, 2014

Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. Steve and I will hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God will hold you up in this difficult time, and will hold your brother for all eternity.

McCarthy

December 30, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)

Pardetra Turner

December 30, 2014

Dr. Hale you will forever be in my heart. We learned so much from each other. I know that you are at peace and in an ultimate state of happiness. Rejoice in Heaven!

Michelle Simmons

December 30, 2014

May God give us strength to get through this day and the days ahead without having this great man by our side. He is most loved and will be missed by so many. My heart and prayers go out to his family and all who loved him.
Rest in peace Dr. Hale. We love you!!

Michelle Simmons, RDA
BCD-Pediatric Dentistry

Francisco Romero

December 30, 2014

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Regina and I knew David as a friend, a mentor, and a colleague. We too will miss him, his smile, easy going nature, support and guidance. We were blessed to have known him.

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