August 28, 1937 - June 20, 2025
In Loving Memory:
On June 20th 2025, Dale Rupert French, Aged 87 passed away peacefully in Calgary, AB with his loving wife, Eugenia French, by his side. Born August 28th 1937 in Vernon, BC, he leaves a life well-lived. Dale enjoyed high school, the 4H club, dogs, horses, and helping school children learn to read. Dale worked in farming, concrete finishing, and as a school bus driver for 21 years with School District 22. He enjoyed spur of the moment road trips and camping. One of his favourite sayings was "What you don't have in your head, you better have in your feet". He was an excellent teacher in the art of parallel parking.
Dale was predeceased by his parents Phillip and Verna French, and his brothers Barry and Ira. Dale is survived by his sister, Shirley Conagoard and in his first marriage by three children, David French, Cathrine Readon, and Susan Mclean as well as several grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was dearly loved and will be missed.
"Remember me in your hearts
Your thoughts and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed,
For if you always think of me,
I will never have gone."
In lieu of flowers donation can be made in the memory of Dale French to Dulcina Hospice Care, 110 Evanspark Manor NW, Calgary AB, T3P 0N4.