Dale Wolfe

May 20, 2026 - May 20, 2026

Nancy Wolfe, affectionately known as “Dale,” passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2026, at 77, surrounded by her family. Born in Washington, D.C., to Roy and Elizabeth Wolfe, Dale grew up amidst the cultural diversity of the area. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and later studied psychology at Highpoint College in North Carolina. As a reporter for the campus newspaper, she followed in her mother’s footsteps. One of her highlights was being named the National Cherry Blossom Princess in Washington, D.C., during her freshman year. President Lyndon Johnson’s wife, “Ladybird,” personally congratulated her on this honor, noting her friendship with the Johnsons’ daughter, Luci. Dale’s career in Information Technology began in the 1970s at Telenet, a pioneering telecommunications company. She later moved to California to continue her tech journey in Los Angeles and San Francisco. While working at Bank of America in San Francisco, she met and married Randy. They collaborated on projects, co-authored technical papers, and even presented one at an International Tandem User Group convention in Nice, France. After retiring from Bank of America, she started a small business selling origami greeting cards that incorporated her love for Japanese culture and artistic skills. All her life, Dale loved swimming, music, the arts, and helping others. She passed down her passions to her son and inspired Randy. She had a love for travel. Dale and Randy traveled together and often brought Sean from age two. She took her mother on several cruises after her father passed away. She especially loved travel that involved water, either on cruises or island destinations, especially the Caribbean and Hawaiian islands. She also supported feminism, becoming a member of the National Organization for Women in Los Angeles and working with its founders. She fiercely protected her family and memorialized their stories in many scrapbooks. She explored her artistic side by creating watercolor paintings that she displayed in local galleries. She was active in several quilt guilds and served in leadership positions such as vice president and president. Dale made beautiful quilts for her family and friends. She also created silk ribbon embroidery pieces displayed in her home. Dedicated to Sean’s education, she volunteered at his elementary school, teaching craft skills. Always giving, she helped others throughout her life. Dale had a wonderful personality with a quirky and lovable sense of humor. She was a devoted partner to her husband and mother to her son. Although she often claimed to be shy or quiet, she always came to the front to organize events for herself and her family. She had a large group of friends that loved and liked her. She will be missed by many. Dale is survived by her husband, Randy Wilkey; son, Sean; and daughter-in-law, Alison. Her sister, Jo Ann, and her children, Karen and Eric, along with many relatives, also survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Patrick. The family has chosen a private celebration honoring her wishes. Those who wish to remember Dale can donate to organizations she supported: The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. The National Organization for Women, Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. The American Civil Liberties Union The American Red Cross