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Dale Rikard Obituary

Dale Hutchins Rikard Lexington, SC - Dale Hutchins Rikard, 56, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Sunday morning at her home in Lexington, SC after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born February 23, 1961 in Columbia, SC, she is the beautiful daughter of Frank and Margie Hutchins. Dale is the beloved bride of 32 years to Robert and loving mother of three children, Preston, Kristin, and Parker. Dale was as beautiful on the inside as the outside. She loved the lake, beach, shopping and brought so much happiness to everyone with her smile and fun-loving spirit. She was greeted at Heavens gates by Alvin Rikard and all her beloved family and friends that went before her. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Rikard; her parents, Frank and Margie Hutchins; children, Preston Rikard (Shannon), Kristin Bebee (William), and Parker Rikard and proud Mimi to four beautiful grandchildren; Liam Bebee, Everett Bebee, Harper Rikard, and Griffin Bebee with whom she loved to spend time with and hold; siblings, Mike Hutchins (Paula), Cindy Hendrix (Mark), and twin sister Gale Cone (Hal); mother in law, Betty Rikard; sister in law, Lynette Brantley (John), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Family & friends whose lives Dale touched are invited to Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel at 503 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at St. David's Lutheran Church in West Columbia, SC, with burial immediately following at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation PO Box, 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2017.

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Ruth & Chris Chapman

September 21, 2017

Robert and family, we are so very sorry to learn of Dale's passing. She was such a sweet and gentle woman and we will miss her!
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert Britts

September 6, 2017

TO the family of Dale Rikard. I remember the good conversations with Robert and Betty at Rikard Automotive. May the family be consoled by her memory and her legacy.
Bob Britts

Debbie Lomenick

September 6, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I ask the Lord strengthen your family at this time and that you will be able to feel His love and presence. May His peace and comfort rest upon your family.

Clarice Harris

September 6, 2017

Prayers going out to all of the family. I remember Dale from our childhood this breaks my heart for her family but I know she is suffering no more. Keep your faith and hold onto one another.

Libby Faile Daniels

September 6, 2017

Robert and family I am so very sorry for the loss of Dale. She was always so sweet and kind. Her and I go back to elementary school jumping rope at every recess. May your memories continue to Bless each of you during this difficult time.

Ted Stambolitis

September 6, 2017

Robert and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. May God bless Dale and your family.

Lynn & Lila Richardson

September 5, 2017

Frank & Margie, we regret very much the loss of a wonderful daughter.

Justin Alford

September 5, 2017

Best wishes to all the family. The Alford's in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Kaye Webb

September 5, 2017

I was saddened to hear of Dale's home going -for myself - not for her. She is safe in the arms of Jesus now, who welcomed her Home to her room in His mansion and now she knows no pain. My condolences to her family. I met Dale & her mother through my daughter Debbie, who took to her immediately. I could see why. I did too. Dale shall be missed for a long long time.

Tom Fullmore

September 5, 2017

I saw this and it made my heart ache. It has been several years but you never forget the good people you meet in this journey we call life. Much love to the Hutchins' family, my old neighbors from Newington Plantation in Summerville, SC. That smile will live on forever.

Geena Copeland

September 5, 2017

Dale was one in a million - always had a beautiful smile, a kind word and a loving heart. She will be greatly missed! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Gwen Jones

September 5, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dale. My prayers are with you and the family. Gale stay strong and keep God first. He will comfort you in your time of healing.

Vicky Lanford

September 5, 2017

I am so sorry for your lost. Dale and I work together at Washington Mutual for awhile. She was a wonderful person and always had a smile on her face. You will all be in my heart and in my prayers. RIP my dear friend.

September 5, 2017

Dear Rikard Family; This is so sad and we are praying for all of you. I worked with Dale and Audrey went to school with Kristin and Preston. Dale was always cheerful and bright. Such a sweet lady. I am sorry for your loss. Janice and Audrey Gonzalez

Willene Varnadoe

September 5, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family for your loss of your beautiful Dale. Sending my love.

Nell Hair

September 5, 2017

I was so saddened to learn of Dale's passing. I have fond memories of the Hutchins family as members of St. Luke's Summerville many years ago. My sincere condolences to all of the family.

Anna Smith

September 5, 2017

I was so saddened by the news of Dale's passing. Thinking of you, Uncle Frank and Aunt Margie. Love, Anna Huckabee Smith

Ralph and Melona Lacomba

September 5, 2017

Prayers to the family. Melona and I worked with this sweet lady years ago, God bless and comfort her family in this time.

Susan & Roy Barnes

September 5, 2017

Our hearts go out to Robert & the entire Rikard and Hutchins Family. Dale truly had the smile and personality that always made you feel like she had just seen you the day before no matter how long it had been
since she had seen you. She was most definitely loved & admired by the strength & courage she showed, Dale was a special young lady as although its been said by others she deserves for it to be repeated again and again, "Dale was beautiful inside and out" She will be missed dearly and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Susan and Roy Barnes

Lewis/Elaine Shumpert

September 5, 2017

May God bless and comfort these families during their time of grief.

Ashley and Christy Johnson

September 5, 2017

All of our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dale was a beautiful lady both inside and out with a smile that would light up any room. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of loss.

Tracey Mathias Owen

September 5, 2017

To all the family,
I have the fondest memories of Dale from all the Corley Christmas parties. I would tell a story and she grabbed me, rolled those gorgeous eyes and wouldn't stop laughing.
She will surely be missed but remember her for the beautiful and happy soul she was. So so caring. I will pray for all of you in the days to come. I know family was her life. Stay strong Robert!!
Love Tracey Mathias Owen

Pat and Donna Padgett

September 5, 2017

Our prayers are with all the Rikard family at this very sad time. We pray for comfort and peace in knowing Dale has received the ultimate healing!

Nathan & Pamela Koon

September 5, 2017

Heaven has another beautiful angel. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless.

Debbie Lowman

September 5, 2017

I did not know Dale but I know a lot of her family members, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending out prayers for all of you.

chris Sox

September 5, 2017

prayers to all.

Tony Portwood

September 5, 2017

Robert ,
So sorry to hear of Dale's passing . Prayers with you and your family .

Robert Judy

September 5, 2017

Deepest condolences to the Rikard and Hutchins families. Dale was a wonderful person with whom I knew from Summerville High School. '79. Prayers for her family during this difficult time.

Jordan Krista

September 5, 2017

Dear Kristin and family,
Dannon and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Such a beautiful person inside and out. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange until we are together again for eternity. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

September 5, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Elaine C. Berry

September 4, 2017

I am so grateful that I had the pleasure of knowing Dale, working with her and her ever present smile. Dale's heart of gold was offered to all, she was a very loving and giving person and will be missed terribly. My prayers and thoughts go out to Robert, her children, the Hutchins and Rikards family. I pray that they will find peace just knowing that she is now in the hands of GOD and not suffering, nor no longer is she
in pain. Dale was always just a ray of sunshine that brightened a room when she walked in, a very beautiful woman in every way.

Jerri Atkins

September 4, 2017

Rest peacefully, dear friend, your earthly trials are won. Your leaving has our hearts near to breaking, but it's always that way with angels who are heaven-bound. They leave us with bigger hearts, full of love and memories, than we had before we knew them. Prayers and blessings for all your precious family.

Donna Rannie

September 4, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Dale at WaMu, she was such a beautiful person on the inside and outside. I'm so sorry for your loss, sending up prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

David and Charlotte Shull

September 4, 2017

Sweet and beautiful Dale, our prayers and love to you all. May the Lord give you peace in the promise of eternal healing.

Marvin and Debbie Carnell

September 4, 2017

We have always loved Dale and your entire family! I know she will be missed terribly and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Eddie and Susan Gooding

September 4, 2017

Eddie and I are so sorry for your loss. I will never forget sweet, beautiful Dale. Heaven truly gained an angel!

Gail Corley

September 4, 2017

Prayers to a wonderful family and beautiful lady

vernon taylor

September 4, 2017

so sorry to hear, the loss Robert prayers for all RIP Mrs Dale

Ted &Rita Steele

September 4, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family's during this difficult time.

Sammie & Linda Johnson

September 4, 2017

My deepest condolences to the entire Rikard and Hutchins family. The world lost a beautiful person and heaven gained an Angel in her passing. I pray that God will touch your hearts and ease your pain. She will be missed by all that knew her but she will never be forgotten as she created so many memories with each interaction and her beautiful glowing smile. God bless and may she rest in peace. With Gods love and all our sincerity.

Sylvia & John Dobrovolny

September 4, 2017

Dearest Robert and your entire family,
You are in our caring thoughts and prayers during this time of deep grief as you mourn the death of your beloved Dale. May happy memories and knowing she is wrapped in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father bring you a deep sense of peace.
With sympathy and love,

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