Thank you for visiting these pages that pay tribute to Dale. We hope that they inspire happy memories of your relationship and interaction with him over the years. The Rector family and the Realty Executives companies invite you to share these memories. We appreciate your thoughts at this difficult time. Thank you, again.
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Merrilee Edwards (Forum)  Email 
 azmerrilee@cox.net

To the Rector family; My prayers are with you all during this time of great loss. It is truly an honor to belong to such a great company that would not be here except for the insight, committment and dedication of Dale. God Bless you all.

2004-11-01 15:26:57  Comment 
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Gregory Stull (Blaine, Minnesota)  Email 
 gregorystull@realtyexecutives.com

To the Rector Family:

We are deeply sorry for the loss of a beloved and successful man. Because of Dale's vision we were able to join Realty Executives and benefit from it's wonderful concept. This is a sad day to have lost such a great man.

Our office is praying for your family

2004-11-01 15:24:09  Comment 
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Jan and Tom Ross (Scottsdale, Arizona)  Email 
 jross@janross.com  Homepage 
 http://www.janross.com/

Dale was such a credit to the industry for having had the foresight to conceive the idea of a 100% company and then to carry the idea through to fruition making Realty Executives the envy of so many and the most successful real estate company in the greater Phoenix area, probably on the planet. We are all grateful for his leadership in taking Realty Executives to the next level and franchising it throughout the world thereby enabling us to network with other top professionals wherever Realty Executives is found.

He was a true innovator and real inspiration to all who knew him and despite the many hardships and personal trials of the past couple of years, he always retained his smile, his sunny personality and the incredible ability to be interested in what others were doing.

Thank you, Dale, for your enduring friendship, for being such an important part of the lives of so many, and for your thinking outside the box so many years ago.

Our deepest sympathies go out to June, Rich and Robyn and the entire Rector family.

Jan and Tom Ross
Scottsdale

2004-11-01 15:21:45  Comment 
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Maria Pinheiro (Naugatuck Ct. Owner/Broker)  Email 
 mpinheiro@snet.net

My deepest regrets go out not only to Dale's immediate family, his wife and children and grandchildren, but his second family everyone in the Realty Executive's Organization. He will be truely missed.

2004-11-01 15:21:26  Comment 
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Richard & Sybil Arballo (Tampa, Florida)  Email 
 rltyexec@fdn.com  Homepage 
 http://rltyexec.com

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband and father.
We met Mr. Rector on several different occasions and he was such a charming and happy man who always had time for questions. We remembered when we told him that we had read his book and did not know what a hard time he had getting his company started and he replied "I didn't know what a hard time I had until I read my book". He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

2004-11-01 15:19:23  Comment 
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Steven Robbins (Scottsdale Ranch)  Email 
 stevenrobbins@realtyexecutives.com

How blessed we have all been to have been led by a man of remarkable vision, unwavering integrity, and genuine kindness. We will all miss you Dale. Rest in Peace.

2004-11-01 15:19:06  Comment 
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Larry Webster (Arrowhead Ranch Office)

My condolences to the Rector family and friends. I have always been proud to be
a part of the company that Dale founded.

2004-11-01 15:18:58  Comment 
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BOBBY LIEB (PARADISE VALLEY)  Email 
 BOBLIEB@AOL.COM

MY WIFE AND I HAD THE PLEASURE TO SIT DOWN WITH DALE AND JUNE OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND IN FLAGGSTAFF THIS YEAR AND WE REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO THE BOTH OF THEM. DALE KEPT SAYING HE WAS GOING TO KICK THIS DISEASE AND NOTHING WOULD KEEP HIM DOWN. HE WAS SMILING THE WHOLE TIME WE WERE THERE AND HIS ZEST FOR LIFE WAS INCREDIBLE. WE LOST A TRUE PIONEER WHO CAN NEVER BE REPLACED BUT WE OWE HIM A HUGE GRATITUDE FOR HIS GUTS IN TAKING ON THE OLD SCHOOL BROKERAGE HOUSES.

THANKS

BOBBY LIEB

2004-11-01 15:14:15  Comment 
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RICH NICHOLS (NORTH SCOTTSDALE)  Email 
 richnichols@earthlink.net  Homepage 
 http://richnichols.com

To the rector family: We would both like to express to you our deepest sympathy at this time. When I joined the company in 1976, the reason was because of Dale. He was a pioneer in the real estate industry. He supplied us with all the tools we needed to be successful. He will be sorely missed. Rich and Sherry Nichols.

2004-11-01 15:14:12  Comment 
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Judy Jennings (Jacksonville, FL)  Email 
 jjennings@realtyexecutives.com

A sudden sock to all of us who new Dale. I feel fortunate to have joined Realty Executives over five years ago. Dale called me and welcomed us into his fold. I thank Dale for an opportunity to grow with his company and share the wealth with well deserving Realtors. His future thinking will live on in all of us. Thank you, Dale. We will remember you with a smile.

2004-11-01 15:10:25  Comment 
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Toni Perelli (Forum)  Email 
 TPerelli1@cox.net

To the Rector Family,
My deepest regrets. We were all truly blessed to have Dale in our lives. Althought I did not know him well, I do know what he meant to this industry! My prayers are with you.
Toni Perelli

2004-11-01 15:10:06  Comment 
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Ron Roberts (Sacramento CA)  Email 
 ronroberts@realtyexecutives.com

Like many people who know of a founder of a company but really don't know them, I must say I was impressed by Mr. Rector in Miami last year. It was a pleasure to meet him, walk with him and work with him during the building of a home there for Habitat for Humanity. I also was lucky enough to sit with him at the airport on our way back to Sacramento. What a visit. Such a kind individual. He always though about the company but how the company could assit its agents. This is one proud Owner who can not say enough about our founder. He will be missed. "WE live so we may die, we die so we may live". Dale live on in my heart.

2004-11-01 15:09:18  Comment 
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Greg Herman, USAF, Ret. (Arrowhead Office)  Email 
 GregH@AirForceHomes.com  Homepage 
 http://www.AirForceHomes.com

I have personally known the Rector Family since 1991 and I realize how very much you will miss this remarkable person. I appreciate his never ending contribution to the Real Estate industry and will always remember his lasting smile. God Bless Dale and the Rector Family.

2004-11-01 14:57:38  Comment 
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Don and Jacque Vander Giessen (Pointe Office)  Email 
 donjacque@worldnet.att.net

Thank you Dale Rector for the many years of service you have devoted to this industry. It was because of you and the reputation you built for your company that encouraged us to join you in the mid 1980's. It was a decision we have never regretted. We remember you with fondness.
Don and Jacque Vander Giessen

2004-11-01 14:53:10  Comment 
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Terra Fisher (North Scottsdale)  Email 
 terra_fisher@hotmail.com

I have nothing but the fondest memories of Dale Rector. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with the ones he's left behind, June, Rich, Robyn, Katie, Gary and all of his family and friends. He was a great man honest, trusting and trust worthy - always warm, friendly and considerate. He will be missed by all.

2004-11-01 14:52:35  Comment 
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Bill Lavidge (Scottsdale)  Email 
 blavidge@lavidge.com

Dear Rich, Robin and Family,
Our hearts are heavy over the loss of Dale. He was a great man and a even better father. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Lavidge Family

2004-11-01 14:51:09  Comment 
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Carol Tracy (Paradise Valley)  Email 
 carolltracy@cox.net

This is truly a sad day. Dale gave us all someone to look up to. From him we learned you can speak softly and accomplish more than the loudest voice ever could. It has been an honor knowing him, and I'll miss the big smile he always wore when I saw him. Rich, my heart goes out to you and your family. Your Dad may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten by all of us who admired him so much!

2004-11-01 14:48:37  Comment 
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Tim Massingale (Scottsdale)  Email 
 timmassingale@cox.net

My deepest condolences to all of the family. Dale was a wonderful man. Since we first met in 1976, He has been an inspiration to me, as well as countless others in the Real Estate Industry. Always a kind word, a warm smile, and a person of integrity. I wll miss you.--Tim

2004-11-01 14:46:19  Comment 
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Anthony Kaiser (Gulf Shores, Alabama)  Email 
 akaiser@realtyexecutives.com  Homepage 
 http://www.realtyexecutivesgulfcoast.com

May God's peace and blessings be with the Rector family as we celebrate Dale Rector's inspiration to all of us who knew him from afar.

2004-11-01 14:44:41  Comment 
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Ken Bell (Pacific Northwest (Bellevue WA))  Email 
 ken@1800kenbell.com  Homepage 
 http://www.realtyexecpros.com

On behalf of my wife Kathryn and myself please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your entire extended family, and Dale's extended family of 12,000 + families of devoted fans and friends. His legacy will live on forever.

2004-11-01 14:43:52  Comment 
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