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Rae Dinsmore Obituary
Rae was born on May 10, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, and died July 3, 2023, in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Since her birth she has delighted the world with her infectious laugh and lively, kind and generous personality. She had two "bothers" as she called them, Kurt (Lorraine) and Rolf (Kathy) Dinsmore.
She lived many places in the world including Bethel, Alaska, Perth Australia, Bali and six different U.S. states, ending in Fairbanks, Alaska. She received a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and worked in that field in both California and Texas. She had a passion for plants and flowers, even knowing their Latin names. Rae was a very gifted artist. Her biggest love was ceramics in which she excelled, but also beading, fused glass jewelry and artistic books, as well as being an excellent cook.
Rae and her family give a huge thanks to all the wonderful friends and family who came from all over the U.S. to see her and to all the doctors and caregivers who took such kind and professional care of her.
Our world will not be the same without Rae to liven our lives.
Instead of flowers please consider making donations in Rae's name to the local Food Bank/Food as Medicine or to another local charity of your choice. Thank you.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rae Dinsmore
Carl V. Crow
August 26, 2024
Rae leaving this plane adds to my evidence of ascension. The joy & acceptance she expressed each time I saw her caused me to adjust my sight on what is good about life, how much there is to enjoy in life. She was boundless in her appreciation of all people & all ways. Her grounding was of great solace.
Angus
July 8, 2024
I still miss Rae, she was one of the good ones.
Joe Tinker
January 26, 2024
Rae was a devoted volunteer and friend to CSLDallas when she lived here. She is dearly missed.
Marline
January 25, 2024
I loved Rae. I met her in Dallas Texas. I am really sad. She will be missed.
Marline
Angus Nichols
January 6, 2024
Tae was a truly lovely and gentle soul
Judy
November 22, 2023
Rae and Donna hold a special place in my heart. Their united front, along with their steadfast and positive mentality during the long battle of pancreatic cancer is inspirational. Every time they came for medical appointments they had a ready smile and heart of gratitude. Rae was a much adored patient and I feel blessed to have gotten to know her.
Julia
September 6, 2023
I´ve only heard and feel so sad to have not caught UP WITH DEAR RAE again on this planet
Much love to her Donna and your family - we shared some special times in Perth and Balingup WAust
Sue Royston
August 9, 2023
I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear Daughter, Rae. I'd met her a couple of times, she was so strong and confident, always with a smile. Sending condolences to Donna and the family.
Jolie Snow
July 18, 2023
The Dinsmores and the Gnieweks were family friends from when our dads fenced together in college. Rae and I are close in age and spent many hours together until they moved to Alaska the first time. There were always adventures and fun together. I visited her when she was in Chicago and we went for vegetarian soul food! We visited Alaska about 20 years ago and made some of our fondest memories there. My Mom and Dad (Sue and Conrad), my kids (Kori and Kendal) and my husband and I (Ed and Jolie) stayed with Donna and Rae and toured Fairbanks and panned for gold. The best memories were of us cooking together and singing and laughing the whole time.
Carol Johnson
July 9, 2023
Though I did not know Rae, I send my condolences to Donna at this sad time. I pray that your memories of Rae will warm your heart forever.
Jo Ryman Scott
July 7, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dinsmore family.
From Jo Ryman Scott, now living in a retirement community in Tucson
Valerie Demming
July 6, 2023
My thoughts to the whole family. Valerie
David Ingersoll
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David Ingersoll
July 6, 2023
The world is a much poorer place without her. That she's gone still hasn't hit. I'm dreading the moment it does.
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