Dorothy Grace Dale, 94 of San Jacinto, CA. passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013, at Christmas Cottage in Hemet, CA. She was born on Friday, February 22, 1918 in Los Angeles, CA. and was married to the late CW ( Bud) Dales for 50 years. They loved to travel, camp and she enjoyed knitting and cooking. Many times Dorothy would visit a restaurant and then try to recreate the dish at home. She loved her martini's at night and was known to tell jokes. Dorothy had a firecracker personality and was the sweetest, caring, giving and loving wife, mom, grand mother and great grand mother. She always had a smile on her face and will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Klingbeil, son Robert Dale, sister Patricia Gibbs and 5 grand children, 6 great grand children and 1 great great grand child. Services are private.