Dennis John Ingwaldson
July 6, 1963 - April 1, 2004
Obituary
Dennis John DJ Ingwaldson was 40 years of age when he died in his sleep at home in Port Orchard on April 1, 2004.
DJ was born July 6th, 1963 in Mt. Vernon, WA to Terry & Dennis Ingwaldson. He graduated from Evergreen of Seattle in 1981. He was the proud father of two beautiful daughters, Tawny and Courtney who survive him in death. D.J. is also survived by his parents Dennis & Terry Ingwaldson, his big “sis”, Tamra Ingwaldson and her two daughters, and his “little bro”, Jay Ingwaldson and his family along with his Grandma Gladys Smith, Grandpa Derry Smith, Aunt Debbie Jo Frankele and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins throughout Washington, Nevada, California, North Dakota, Iowa and Texas.
DJ was everyone’s friend. He especially enjoyed cooking for others, hosting barbecues and being the “tickle-monster”. He was affectionately known as uncle squeeze-jay to his nieces & nephew and D.J. loved to make sure the children in his family were loved and spoiled. This love for children often extended to youth in his old neighborhood of White Center which is why the family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southwest Youth & Family Services – New Start facility in White Center. Memorials can be mailed to New Start, 11216 16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98416.
DJ’s family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and hugs. You are invited to join us in saying goodbye on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 11:00 AM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. DJ was deeply loved by his family and too many friends to count. His joy, his laughter, his playfulness and his quick wit will be greatly missed; our memories of all his antics will live on forever.
My Big Brother
Many words come to mind
when thinking about my big brother
Words like friend, loyal and father
But one word screams out at me
And describes my big brother perfectly
LOVE
Simple, Direct & Powerful
LOVE
That was and is DJ
LOVE
He loved his daughters
Tawny & Courtney
With all that he was.
DJ loved his family every one of us
He loved Dad
Who he learned and drew his strength from
He loved Mom
Who he learned and drew his compassion and softness from
He loved his “big sis”
for her strength and their friendship
And he loved his “little bro”
Who he always protected
DJ loved his nieces and nephew
To them he was uncle “Squeeze Jay” and the “Tickle Monster”
And he loved his friends
LOVE
Simple, Direct & Powerful
That was DJ
My Big Brother
by Jay D. Ingwaldson
“Little Bro”
April 4, 2004
Years ago, DJ & I were roomates and it was nearing Christmas. We had talked about whether or not to get a tree & decorating the apartment. Well, a few days later, I returned home to find a small tree in our living room all decorated with a little stuffed smurf for me. The Smurfs are one of my favorite cartoons. These last 6 months, DJ has again been my roomate. He was doing what he could to help me keep the home I had purchased for my daughters & I just prior to an unexpected layoff. The girls were so happy to have him with us. I’m not sure who tried to cause the most mischief, but they loved teasing each other. We will miss him greatly, even though my girls are far from quiet, the house feels empty without him. We love you squirt.
To my best friend Terry, Denny, Tammie, Jay, and DJ,s daughters.
Terry my friend, Sorry I could not be with you all on this day, but even as far away in the jungle as I was my thought at some time were with you and our trips to Elko. I had started winning while at the Casinos there and I thought this must be how Terry feel cause you always had the magic touch with the machine and it seemed that this one day I just kept winning. I just wish I had been around to be with you all. Paula and I hope to get together with you possible next Saturday. Till we see you look to the Lord for help and healing and remember all your special times together.
Love you all very much. Your special friend.
Ruth
My thoughts are with all of you. Love, Aunt Joyce
I had the privledge of knowing your father through jr.high and high school and I share your sorrow just know he will always be in your hearts, the pain will never go away but it will get easier. sincerly Jim Titchenal,Class of “81”
DJ….I dont even know where to start. I grew up with the guy almost as a second father i used to mow his lawn every weekend for an enormous amount of money not that it mattered to him because he loved everyone and one time he asked me to go to the drag races at SIR and i was so flattered that he would out of everyone else pick me, we had an awsome time and i will remember it forever. Not that anyone deserves to die, but DJ was the last person ever in my eyes that deserved such a tragic thing. His life was full of so much great things the list was endless. He played and plays a huge role/part in many peoples lives especially mine and i will remember him FOREVER.
I LOVE YOU MAN!!!
Your son was an amazing person and I miss him more than I thought possible. He was my feel better hugs. I am glad that he was a part of my life.
DJ always made you smile. I worked with him for 14 years and during that time he became a brother more than a co-worker. We spent many days and nights together in the trenches. His presence, dedication, kindness and friendship will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy for the Ingwaldson family. We will miss him and always remember.
I feel so blessed to have had DJ in my life for the last 15 years. I remember the first day I met DJ at a job site. He was so funny and had that smile that would light up the room. From that day forward he was my big teddy bear. I will always love you DJ! I miss you. Thank you Denny & Terry for raising such a wonderful son, he has touched so many people. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am honored that I had the opportunity to know DJ for the past 4 years. I miss his early morning phone calls to me to check in before he started his day. Denny, my thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. I will carry DJ in my heart always.
Denny & Terry,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. DJ’s smile, sense of humor,
and big heart will truly be missed.
God Bless~
Love,
Linh Bashaw
The Passing of D.J.
Gone but not forgotten
Is the sweetest smile I’ve seen
The gentle little cherub face
That always seemed to beam
In our selfish souls
We hate to lose
A one so sweet and fine
But nature has chosen and seen fit
With her for him to dine
In leaving he has left behind
One thing for you and me
The dearest, sweetest memory
That there could ever be
Goodbye my son,
Dad.
DJ knew how to make you feel like you were part of the Ingwaldson family. I will never forget when Tawny was first born and visiting Gramma Ing and I got to hold her! We were sitting on a bean bag chair and we both fell asleep. DJ woke us and everyone was watching. Mamma and Pappa Ing, I love you. Tammy, my long time friend and adopted sister, I am here when you need me. Love you all.
DJ,
I hope you knew I loved you, I think you knew. Last Easter when Grandma and I stopped to see you we had so much fun and you were so happy. I should have told you then though, I think you knew. When Tawny was born and you went in the baby room and held her up behind the glass for us to see, you were so proud, with the tears of joy streaming down your face. I wished I told you then though, I think you knew. At all those family Christmas’s and reunions with everyone together and always so happy I wish I had told you then but, I think you knew.
Dearest DJ you were so tender hearted I know we were alot alike, the tears come easily for us. They are over flowing now. Some day I hope these tears will not be so painful and I can remember you and smile. I know you wouldn’t want any of us to suffer so, I promise you I will try and let go. DJ if I never said it… I do love you and always will. I know you knew.
Aunt Debbie Jo
I have so many fond memories with DJ from the old neighborhood in White Center,as I reflect on them I find myself smiling,laughing & cring …
Playing ball in the neighbors yards an hour past being able to see….
Another trip down to the “little store”….
Riding wheely’s on his bike,then on his motorcycle..
Skate boarding down 105th & 106th….
Throwing snow balls on the S- curbs of 106th….
Out”fire extinguishing”,when we suppost to be skating…
Bumpers Disco….
Thank you,DJ for the
Memories & Remember when’s…
My deepest sympathies to his childern & Family.
Please keep in touch,
David Glidewell
We send our deepest sympathies to your family as you go through this difficult time; may God bless you all.
Love,
The Ingrams
I would like to share a few words about a great father and a one of a kind friend. DJ
I have known DJ since our teenage years chasing girls on the beach and thru high school then onto marriage and kids. We went into the same field of work DJ, Thanks for getting me started
DJ had been there for me many times and I know that he would have been there for me until my day had come – given the chance.
it wasn’t a couple of months ago that my wife Nancy, DJ and I had sat down and shared some laughs about the past, along with tears and a great BIG HUG.
Thats my best friend DJ
That I will always remember.
A pround father
and a man that loved his family and friends deeply.
Here is to seeing you later Bro
That’s DJ
Gotta Love him
Hadn’t heard from my friend, DJ, for a few years so I “googled” him a couple days ago. Oh, my God. I’m devastated at what I found. DJ, I can’t believe you’re gone. It was about 27 years ago when we first met. You walked up behind me and proposed marriage. We were 15 : and you became a good friend. We went on to marry others but I would hear from you every once in a while over time. I just can’t believe that won’t happen again. Goodbye, DJ.
I wasn’t at the memorial, but DJ was my Uncle and “Tickle Monster,” and now, at age 11, i still miss him. My one memory of him was when he tickled me silly, and my dad Jay Dee Ingwaldson, joined in. I love you Uncle Dj….
I forgot, i wrote a poem for Uncle DJ…
Roses are red
Violets are blue
You left for heaven
And I still love you