Dorothy Helen Dallas
January 13, 1921 - July 19, 2004

Dorothy Helen Dallas, 83, of 222 S. Fifth Street, Marquette, died Monday, July 19, 2004 at Marquette General Hospital.

Dorothy was born on January 13, 1921 in Marquette, a daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth (Nelson) Haslitt and had been a lifelong area resident.

She lived a traditional lifestyle and has now left behind many loved ones. Surviving is her husband of 65 years, Tony Clement Dallas of Marquette. She was the beloved mother of 3 children, David Anthony (Debbie) Dallas of Marquette, Anita Ann (Larry) Jossens of Negaunee and a deceased daughter, Michal Elizabeth Dallas. She leaves an older brother, Richard William Haslitt, Sr. of Green Bay, WI; 6 grandchildren, Mark Anthony (Tammie) Dallas, Cindy Mae (Jon) Heins, Laura Ann (Jack) Dallas, Jonathon Luke Dallas, Stacy Lynn (David) Wilkerson (Jossens), and Mrs. Tina Ann (Wayne) Jossens; 11 great grandchildren, Kristina Dallas, Mark, Jr. Little Tony Dallas, Edmund Dallas, Erin Zamora, Nicole Zamora, Chad Zamora, Jacob Dallas, Amber Lynn Wilkerson, Travis Edwin Wilkerson, Dylan Thomas Patraw and Drew Anthony Patraw. Dorothy was also blessed to be able to enjoy 3 great-great grandchildren, Dylan Thomas Zamora, Bianca Rose Zamora and Josephine Rae Zamora. Additional survivors are many nieces and nephews including Larry Nault of Ishpeming and his children, Melissa, Jessica and David; Carol (Richard) Steede of Ishpeming and their children, Roger, Bryan and Jonathan; Mary Jo (Dale) Ketola of Missouri and their children, Keith and Brad; Jackie Holgren of Ishpeming and her children, Gary and Allen; Paul Nault, Jr. of Ishpeming and his children, Lisa, Brenda and Brian; Tommy Jo (Shirley) Stankorb of Ishpeming and their children, Delbert, Tommy Jo, Jr. and Willy; Connie (Ron) Smith of Illinois and their children, Lorie and Terry; Jerry (Iris) Stankorb of Texas and their daughter, Sherri; Shirley Turcola of Texas and her children, Danny and Jolie; Charles Stankorb of California and his children, Sandy and Steven; also a deceased niece, Darlene Nault of Ishpeming who leaves two children, Jason and Jeffery. Dorothy also is survived by a very close sister-in-law, Mary Dallas of Germfask, MI. She is preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Betty (Paul) Nault, Sr.

Dorothy will always be remembered as a person whos heart was bigger than all of us. A wonderful person always wishing for a big family, she succeeded by raising many relatives and witnessing several generations. A great woman, Dorothy balanced shyness with strength. A lifetime survivor of polio, she gained much strength through diversity and determination from her disability. She was known to be a caring woman who gave much praise and encouragement.

Dorothy was a caregiver, someone who always shared when asked and was a conversationalist. She enjoyed her many hobbies and crafts. Her passions included miniature doll houses and doll creations, her flower gardens, berry picking, cats and her love of nature. She further enjoyed history, mystery novels and memorabilia, but nothing more than always being connected with her family.

Private graveside services were held today at Northland Chapel Gardens with Chaplain Leon Jarvis officiating.

Notes of sympathy may be directed to Mr. Tony Dallas, 222 S. Fifth St., #1110, Marquette, MI 49855.

Dorothys obituary can also be viewed at www.canalefuneral.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance in her guestbook.

The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Prayer for the repose of the soul of Dorothy Helen Dallas

Now I lay me down to sleep;
I pray the lord my soul to keep.
If I die before I wake,
I pray the Lord my soul to take.
John Adams

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