Maryann (Salvatori) Dale, 93, of Millwood, WA, entered into rest on the morning of October 5, 2020, in the presence of family and her beloved dog Piper. Born January 28, 1927 in Avon, South Dakota to Edward and Ruth Salvatori.  She married her high school sweetheart Lee Dale in December 1944, and they began their life together in Souix City, Iowa.  After welcoming 2 sons Michael (Mick) and Robert (Bob) into their family, they packed up and moved to Spokane, WA where the welcomed their daughter Connie. Maryann worked at Sacred Heart Hospital for 12 years in the Maternity Ward where she snuggled the babies.  She later worked as a medical secretary for Dr Nishamura for 20 years until her retirement in 1987.

In the early years, Maryann was on the area bowling league.  She loved to travel with Lee.  They frequently visited the Midwest and Canada, and made sure to take the grandkids whenever they could.  Maryann found joy in crafting, baking, cake decorating, gardening, painting pottery, sewing, crocheting and spoiling her grandkids and great grandkids. She looked forward to our girl's trips to the casino where the lucky lady was always a winner.  Maryann was also a huge sports fan.  She loved watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports.  She loved her Zags, Mariners and Seahawks and enjoyed the countless hours cheering them on.

Maryann was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Ruth Salvatori, brother Donald Salvatori, sister-in-law June Salvatori, husband Lee Dale, grandson Jeffrey Dale and great grandson.  Maryann was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.  She is survived by 3 children, sons Michael (Mick) Dale (Joquin) of Jacksonville, FL. and Robert Dale, of Millwood, WA. and her daughter Connie (John) Overdorff of Otis Orchards, WA.  7 grandchildren, granddaughters Shelley Thielen, Angela (Jason) Craner, Becky (Andrew) Wheeler, Jennifer McDonald and 3 grandsons and 16 great grandchildren.