DALE HARTLEY

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• I am so sorry that I didn't know of Dale's passing at the time but I wish I had stayed in closer contact with him. I worked as his bookkeeper when he owned Alstar Auto Electric. He was the best boss. Dale and Wade both worked in the office with me and when I left them I missed them terribly. I will forever remember Dale. - Posted by: Janice Kui (Friend) on: Apr 29, 2025

• Bev and family. I was just talking to Carol Hiebert and she told me of Dale's passing. I don’t know the two of you very well but when Carol and Dave had their yearly X-mas get together and you and Dale were there we both were pretty good telling jokes to see who could out do the other.. he seemed like a man who appreciated people. And what a sense of humour he had... I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Just think of all the wonderful memories you have of Dale. They truly will help you and your family to ease the loss of your loved one . Carole Kowaliuk ❤️ - Posted by: Carole kowaliuk (Friend) on: Mar 06, 2021

• I'm so sad that Dale passed away, I worked with him at Southwood golf course, he was a good man and taught me alot in life, my condolences to the family - Posted by: Don (Coworker) on: Feb 12, 2021

• I remember heading to Gramma’s for dinner to meet my ‘new uncle’. A young teen, I was resistant to this idea as I had been quite happy with my ‘old uncle’. When we arrived, I noticed some snake skin cowboy boots. Hmm, maybe this won’t be too terrible after all. Anyone that knows Dale knows just how lucky I was that day and forward, how lucky we all were, to know somebody so special. He touched the lives of my entire family, and our bonds with him couldn’t be stronger. Dale was accepting, loving, non-judgmental, inquisitive, entertaining, hilarious, and so darn cool. He loved my Auntie Joan (Beverly Joan) so much, and she in return. He was filled with love for his family, children, and grandchildren, and spoke of them consistently. What Dale leaves behind is a massive warm space filled with nothing but love and good memories. We are all privileged to have known such a man. Dale will always be missed, never forgotten, and always loved. Cheers to you Uncle Dale, and thank you for being amazing. - Posted by: Janelle Bailey (Niece) on: Jan 24, 2021

• I had the honour and privilege of working with Dale and his Har-Kal Construction team on a number of projects he did for the company I then worked for. I have many wonderful memories but first and foremost is Dale defined honesty, fair dealing, put-it-all-on-the-table openness and integrity be it customers, staff or suppliers. Although it has been decades since we last talked I can hear his voice, his laugh as clear as if I were with him now. That voice was always asking, with genuine interest, how I was, how I was doing, and that laugh and his smile were a constant. While it has been a long time since we talked I think of him often as we have in our home a beautiful solid wood mantle over the fire place which was a gift from Dale. He'd been at our home as he was interested in the 100 year old stone basement (another thing about Dale, --- endless curiosity) and had noted the fireplace, and ran his hand along the warped cracked mantle. He didn't say anything then but a month or two later showed up with a new, beautiful, perfect mantle. Somehow, by eye only, he'd got it exactly the right size and he took the old one out and slid the new one in! He'd not take a penny for it and unless you think he was 'looking after' a customer this was several years after I'd left the company which had hired Har-Kal and my new career held zero prospects of ever needing a contractor. While the construction problems he solved were important his biggest contribution to my life was the warm, kind, generous, upright role model he presented. - Posted by: Sheldon M Bowles (Friend and customer ) on: Jan 23, 2021

• I am very sad to hear the news of Uncle Dale's passing. I have wonderful memories of our many holidays and celebrations through the years. Although many years have passed since we have been close, my heart will always be full with fondness for the entire family. - Posted by: Sara Hoole (Family Friend) on: Jan 23, 2021

• Sincere Conodolence Bev and Family Sincerely Bill & Dianne Fiwchuk - Posted by: Bill & Dianne Fiwchuk (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2021

• Please accept our condolences to the Hartley Family. He was a very nice person. - Posted by: Ramkrishna Godse (Client ) on: Jan 23, 2021