The graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Raleigh Memorial Park with Rev. Gene Dean officiating.
Gale was born in Stuart, Oklahoma to the late Dean and Cora Dew Blair. She was a former member of West Market Street United Methodist Church. She worked in the aircraft industry and later became a real estate agent.
Gale was one of the first female pilots in the city of Raleigh. She was a member of the famed, Amelia Earhart’s 99 Club, for female pilots. Gale flew experimental aircraft and also raced speed boats.
She remained very active, in excellent health and was still able to drive. She loved theatre and was active in New York, Denver and Raleigh. She enjoyed scuba diving and writing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of more than 63 years, David D. East and son, David Randall (Randy) East; four sisters and one brother. She leaves to mourn her passing Robert Whitfield of Charlotte.
Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is serving the East family. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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