Dolores Marie Dills
February 9, 1934 - June 10, 2009
Obituary
Dolores Marie Dills ‘Dolly’, February 9, 1934 – June 10, 2009.
Hardly anyone who knew Dolores for very long called her anything but ‘Dolly’. Dolly was born on February 9, 1934 to Walter and Marie Yukish. She passed away peacefully at Highline Medical Center, Burien at 9:45 am on June 10, 2009.
From 1953 to 1959, Dolly had her first three children; John Michael, William and Judith, with John Michlik, who passed away with cancer. In 1968, she married Roy L. Dills. Five years later Dolly and Roy were blessed by the birth of their daughter, Kelly Ann!!
Dolly was a Godsend to Roy and some of her great qualities as a person rubbed off on him over the 41 years he was lucky enough to be her spouse and partner.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Judith 1979 and just 5 ½ months ago by her daughter, Kelly Ann December 24, 2008. Dolly had been afflicted and crippled by Rheumatoid Arthritis for years, and Kelly’s passing was a blow from which she really never recovered. Dolly is survived by her husband, Roy; her sons, John Michael and his wife Kay Michlik and William Michlik; her brothers, John A. Yukish, Walter Lee Yukish, Gary W. Yukish, R. Marlin Kay, Kevin G. Kay and Brent L. Kay. She is also survived by her sisters, Linda Gulbransen and LuAnn Strom. Dolly was also survived by Roy’s daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Tim Massey, who loved Dolly and are also devastated by her passing. Dolly had many grandchildren and even two great-grandchildren. All of us who knew and loved Dolly were better people for the experience.
Hi Babe,…it’s me. I’m just sitting here thinking about how much I miss You and Kelly and Judy and All of You’all. We did REALLY have it all!! Now it seems so EMPTY here,..with just me and the Puppies. Well,..enough whining & sniveling!!…It is what it is..But I do think of you guys often;..EVERY DAY!!!Miss you and love you ALWAYS. Your Roy.
What an honor to know Dolly! She would bust out with some of the funniest comments and have me laughing so hard. She was cherished deeply by the love of her life, Roy. I know she wanted to have her mobility back, and after Kelly passed away she wanted to experience those golden dance floors too! I know they are up there having parties, free of pain and worry. I am grateful for the times we had together, especially during November and December of 09.
I am so saddened to hear of Dolly’s passing. My heart goes out to Roy, who had been taking care of her. I remember Dolly as such a fun, caring person. She always had a smile on her face and had an easy laugh. Roy and Dolly were very good friends of my parents, and we shared many laughs together. I am glad to know her passing was peaceful. My thoughts are with you, Roy. Take care of yoursefl!
Love,
Michelle
Dolly was a wonderful person. She was always nice, always caring, and always put a smile on my face.
I remember one time she cooked up some fish for lunch that Roy, my dad and I caught earlier that morning…Her hospitality was wonderful and my stomach and taste buds were so thankful for it.
Such a wonderful person will be missed.
Take comfort in the fact that Dolly is in a better place now, and remember the good times.
My heart is with the family,dolly was a wonderful,caring person and she loved her family and friends and the love for life.She was a excellent cook and hostes.always had a kind word and a smile.You will always be in my heart dolly,till we meet again.
We are so sorry for your loss. Try to take some comfort in the knowlege that she is in a better place.
We met Dolly before she married Roy so many years ago. Her wonderful sense of humor her big smile her great laugh can never be replaced. We will miss her so very much.
God bless Dolly and all of you. What a year you have had. I’m glad I had the joy of meeting all of you. Roy and cuzes I’m sorry about your losses, but you will always have them in your heart as I will.
I hope we can meet again in more happy times. Bring the Scotch. Dolly would love to see us having a good time with everyone she is up there with.
I love all of you, even though our lives took us so far apart. I’ll pray for Dolly as I did for her daughter in church this Sunday. I still have the picture she gave me on my apartment wall.
Love,
Cuz Joe
Even though we didn’t get together as often as we should have, we will miss Dolly and remember the good times we had.
Good by my dear, sweet, loving, big sister. I will miss you ’till we meet again!
I am so sorry to learn, and so long after, of Dolly’s passing. I have two connections with her. I went to school with her son, Bill Michlik. We were in the same grade. And, Dolly worked for my father, Dr. Paul Sargent, in Burien, at his office. I always very much enjoyed seeing Dolly when I was at the office. And I was always fond of Bill too.
My father passed away last week and his funeral is tomorrow. He had lived away from Seattle for many years, until the final ten, when he was in Port Orchard at the Veteran’s home. I was trying to think if there was anyone here in Seattle to contact about my father. The one person that came to my mind was Dolly. In googling her just now, I learned of her death. I know it’s been awhile since she passed, but I would like the family to know how much I thought of her when I knew her. Her personality impressed me. I hope all is well with Bill.
Heidi