Rita Kleinert Dalton

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Arden ~ Rita Kleinert Dalton, 83, of Arden died on Thursday, June 28, 2007 in the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Raymond Kleinert, Sr. and Marcella Cain Kleinert. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kirke Bradwell Dalton, Jr., who died in 2000. She was a member of the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by four daughters, Eileen Conley of Arden, Linda Gibbons of Atlanta, Catherine Hooper of New Orleans and Mary Dalton of Arden; a son, James Kirke Dalton of Portland, Or.; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Kleinert, Jr of Atlanta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:30 P.M. Tuesday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to John F. Keever Solace Center, Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, NC 28813 or to Autism Society of North Carolina, 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230 Raleigh, NC 27605-1345. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. My deepest sympathy to the family. When I said ‘goodbye’ to Rita and Eileen this tax season, we promised to have lunch together. It has been on my mind frequently. I’m saddened that we missed out. Rita was a lovely lady whom I shall miss very much. May God hold you all in his hand at this time and forever.

  2. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will always have respect for Rita, a fine woman who loved her family and her faith. She cared for my daughter and loved her very much.

  3. I have so many wonderful memories of your Mom. She always meant so much to me and treated me as if I were one of her own children.

    We all grew up in a true family neighborhood. I only wish my daughter could experience the same. I guess she has as close as she could possibly get, but it is not quite the same.

    I will never forget your parents as long as I live. Your Mom always had a smile on her face and I don’t remember her ever loosing her cool.

    Love,

    Debbie

  4. Laura, Eileen, and Mary, My families thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

    The May Family

  5. We were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. Please let us know if we can help or if you need anything. We love all of you…
    Your Friends,
    The Shehan Family
    David, Teresa, Ariel and Ashlyn

  6. We are both very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person! She will remain in our hearts forever. We know how much a part of your life she was, and how much you will miss her. May all the good memories sustain you through the hard moments, and know that we love you! Barb and T


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