BURLESON -- Monte Ray Dale, 61, a plant manager, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, in Grapevine. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Tye Memorial Cemetery. Visitation: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Monte was born Oct. 12, 1945, in Amarillo to James and Nettie Irene Walker Dale. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved his family dearly. Monte proudly served his country as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was an encourager and friend to many. He loved woodworking. Monte loved to help the less fortunate and loved the Lord. His sense of humor will be missed by all. Survivors: wife, Sheila Dale of Burleson; daughter, Monica Dale, M.D., and husband, Brian Pascual, of Washington, D.C.; son, Shane Dale and wife, Ginger, of Fort Worth; sisters, Jean Grant of Burleson, Dorothy Hamlin and husband, Al, of Burleson; nieces, Shelly Grant of Burleson, Pam Tatum and husband, Shaun, of Burleson, Paula Hamlin of Burleson; nephew, Steve Hamlin of Fort Worth; and grandchildren, Isabella Dale, Gabriella, Amanda Marie, Roman, Savannah, Madison, Scott, Acasia, Katie Ann.