Helen Dingle
Obituary
Helen DINGLE
Helen Dingle peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at the age of 92. She was born in Anaconda, Montana and moved to Seattle with her husband in 1942. She will always be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend whose giving heart continues to be an inspiration to all who knew her. Helen had many loves in her life – family, friends, animals and sweets. She will long be remembered by those of us who carried down cases of cat food, bags of peanuts and birdseed to feed her menagerie of cats, squirrels, raccoons and birds she diligently cared for every day of her life. She never failed to have a peanut or dog biscuit in the pocket of her sweater to give out as she walked through her neighborhood and you could always count on her having sweets in her purse or stashed all over her house. Helen was a 50+ year member of Eastern Star and the "Sunshine Lady" for her Community Club for many years. She was known for remembering every occasion with her thoughtful cards that you could always count on receiving, as well as her Christmas letter she put out every year to over 250 friends and family. Affectionately known as "Little Helen", her loving presence will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Helen is survived by her daughters Darlene Zandell, Anna Dingle Doug and granddaughter Leanne Zandell. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Julius J. Dingle in 1971. Per Helen’s request a private funeral was held on October 4th. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 11:00 AM at the Washington Memorial Park/Bonney Watson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent in Helen’s name to Homeward Pet Adoption Center or Union Gospel Mission. Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com
We will really miss her. I’ve enjoyed reading her Christmas card letters since I was a teen.She really reminded us of all the things that happened throughout the year as well as keeping us up to date on her adventures and the family. She was really a part of the Tukwila community and should really have a street or a park named after her.
I believe that the world is a less good place because Helen has left it. I will always remember “Little Helen” as a generous, busy lady who loved to chat. I knew her all my life. I admired her care for all animals and she shared a lot of stories with me about squirrels, birds and cats. God is lucky to have her with Him. She’ll take care of things up there.
Helen always made me feel welcome whenever I attended the Duwamish Improvement Club meetings and potlucks. I remember visiting her in her home overlooking the Duwamish River and admiring the photograph of her and her husband ~ they were a very striking couple. Helen was a legend on Poverty Hill. She was well known for her daily walks to the bottom of the hill and for feeding the cats. She has earned her place in history in this community. May she rest in Peace.
~Joan Hernandez, Council Member
~City of Tukwila
Helen was my neighbor for 26 years. I learned a lot from her. I loved her very much. We looked out for each other. She set a great example of caring for community. She was a friend to all animals
Forever in our lives, always in my mind
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That’s a L moment
Lil Helen will be dearly missed in the neighborhood. On king David we will miss her 😕