Dalle Jeannette Proft

Dalle was born on June 8, 1938, in Richmond, BC. After growing up in the Greater Vancouver area, she married Bernie Proft, who became her lifelong love. Together, and while raising three children, they spent time in many communities in and out of BC, before finally settling in Chilliwack in the early 1970s.

Her life in Chilliwack was made full by her passion for the arts, dedicating herself to the Chilliwack Players Guild. From acting to producing, Dalle did it all, even enlisting Bernie to help build and transport sets and props to theatre festivals around BC. Highlights of her time with the Guild include producing productions of Lovers Winners, the Guild’s first British Night, and Arsenic and Old Lace. Dalle also took to the stage in the role of Yentl in the Guild’s production of Fiddler on the Roof.

Dalle also showed her connection to the arts through her love of sewing, tole painting and quilting. Quilting had a special place for her, helping her connect with many others who shared this passion in and around the community.

She supported the amateur sports community in the valley through countless hours volunteering for the Cheam Skating Club including time on their board of directors.

Friends remember her for her curiosity, humour and how she could always tell a great story.

Dalle took pride in her family including her three children, Roland, Norman, and Joanne and her granddaughter Emma.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Chilliwack General Hospital and the Cascade Hospice for making Dalle’s final days filled with love, comfort and peace.