Dale Nemec Barrett worked as a fashion designer and production
manager of Kahala Sportsweave in Honolulu for 20 years.
Later she worked as a designer, sculptor, and business partner with
Jolie Creations, manufacturers and retailers of dolls and accessories
from 1985 until her accidental fall at home.
Ms. Barrett, 76, died Aug. 27 in Enloe Hospital of a broken hip
complicated by a long illness.
She was born to George and Dorothy Nemec in Bakersfield.
A graduate of high school, she vigorously educated herself in a wide
range of fields.
Ms. Barrett came to Magalia in 1978 to live near her mother and
stepfather. She worked two years for Homes-R-Us Realty in Paradise.
She was affiliated with Yesterday's Treasures Doll Club of Northern Calif, Just About Dolls Club of Northern Calif, and Feather River Doll
Guild.
She was a costume designer for various shows produced by Theatre on
The Ridge and the Northern California Ballet Company of Paradise.
She also designed costumes for the Honolulu Community Theater. Her
most outstanding work was sculpting original lady fashion dolls.
Survivors include a sister, Marilyn Charlton of Salem, Ore; a niece and
nephew, and her 20-year companion and business partner, Gene
McKenzie of Magalia.
A service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 15 at the Paradise United
Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the
church's Native American Fund.
Her cremated remains will be scattered overlooking Woodpecker
Ranch overlooking Middle Butte Creek.
