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Dolores Behlke Obituary
A lifelong resident of Washington, Dolores Behlke passed away on April 25, 2011, in Olympia, at the age of 80.
Known as "Dolly" to her family and friends, she was born October 5, 1930, in Enumclaw, WA, to Albert and Margaret Ghiglione. She grew up on the family's dairy farm and graduated from Enumclaw High. Dolly attended WSU earning a degree in bacteriology and worked as a medical technologist. She met her future husband, Jim, through mutual friends. They married in 1956 and moved to Olympia where they raised six children until Jim's sudden death in 1975. Family trips throughout Washington, Canada, Alaska and Montana reflected Dolly's appreciation for nature and sense of adventure. Dolly's devotion to her family was her true calling. Her community and Church were also priorities and she volunteered for many years at St. Peter Hospital, St. Michael Parish, and other local organizations serving those in need. Attending music and theater events, gardening, traveling, and most of all, spending time with family brought her pleasure.
Dolly is survived by her children, Claire Boegli of Buckley; Kay (Steve) Kopp of Bellevue; Joan Behlke (Norman Smit) of Olympia; Joseph (Dana) Behlke of Federal Way; Michael Behlke (Traci Burgler) of Kirkland; Maria Behlke (Bruce Bruski) of Issaquah; seven grandchildren; her sister Alice Moldrem of CA; and her sister-in-law Jane Behlke, of AK. Remembrances may be made to the Thurston County Food Bank.
A celebration of Dolly's life will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2011 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Olympia.
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Tina Roberts-Crary
May 7, 2011
Dolly was a dear friend to our family and a light in the life of my father. She was an absolute beautiful woman inside and out. I will always remember Dolly's as the angel she was.
Nicole Miller
May 5, 2011
Dolly was a volunteer on the orthopaedic floor at PSPH every Monday for as long as I can remember. She will be truly missed. Thank you Dolly!
May 4, 2011
Remembering the Behlke family at this time of sorrow. Your mother was a wonderful person. May the love of God carry you through your grief.
Adolfo and Raquel Capestany
Cathy Hitchman
April 29, 2011
My experience with Dolly is that she was an absolute beacon of positivity, strength, and good cheer. Hers is an example of a good life, well lived. My thoughts go out to all her family as I am sure she will be greatly missed.
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