Richard Dahlgard Obituary

Richard (Dick) DAHLGARD Richard "Dick" Dennis Dahlgard passed away Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 in his home in Burien, WA. He was 73. Dick was born in Pierre, SD, the first son of Dennis and Hazel, the oldest of four. They moved to Seattle in 1942 where Dick attended Sunnydale Elementary and Highline High School and graduated in 1954. Following high school he went to work for Tall's Camera and the Washington State Patrol. In 1958, Dick joined the Army as a cryptographer where he served in Hawaii and the Pentagon. Following his military service he moved to Seattle and worked for Tall's Camera. In 1969 he opened Dick's Camera and Sound which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2006. He is well known among the community for donating his time and talents as a photographer. He was an avid philanthropist and over the years dedicated his time to the Highline Historical Society, Highline Medical Center Foundation, theHi-Liners, Discover Burien, and Merchants of Burien. He was an active member of the Burien-White Center Rotary for over 46 years. He is survived by his son Nels Dahlgard of San Diego, daughters Cathy Chambers of Newport Beach, CA, Julie Faugeroux of Portland, OR, and Paige Dahlgard of Seattle, WA, sister Karen Dahlgard of Kirkland, WA, brother Daryl Dahlgard of La Conner, WA, and sister Kristin Galante of Mukilteo, WA. He will be forever missed and loved. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15th at 3pm at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 109 SW Normandy Rd, Seattle, WA 98166. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's name can be made to the Highline Medical Center Foundation at 16259 Sylvester Rd SW Suite 101, Burien, WA 98166.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dahlgard

14 Entries

Rebekah Gibson

November 15, 2008

Although I didn't get to know Dick as well as I would have liked, my young life was greatly impacted by his selfless contributions to the Hi-Liners program. As a young performer, I always was aware of Dick Dahlgard's support of the arts and his ever-present smile from behind his camera. Thank you, Dick, you will be well missed.

Yannis Koumantaros

November 15, 2008

Nels - Although I only met Dick on a few occasions, his contributions to the community speak a great deal about his character. Losing a Father is difficult, but please accept my family's condolences during this time, and be sure to pass them to your sisters.

Gary elduen

November 12, 2008

Dick and I went through high school together and became best friends.
He was my best man when I got married, the god-father to my two oldest boys. We hunted and fished together and had many happy times together. He will be greatly missed, my condolences to the family.

Maria Koumantaros

November 12, 2008

Dear Nels:

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. I know what a great loss this is not only for you but for your entire family. The Obituary paid a great tribute to a man that did a lot in the short period of time he was with us. May his memory be everlasting - Mary Koumantaros (Petros and Yannis' mom)

DONNA(REEDER) DICKSON

November 11, 2008

I TOOK PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DICK IN HIGH SCHOOL HE WAS MORE INTERESTED IN IT THAN I WAS. BUT WE HAD A GREAT TIME TOGETHER. WE KEPT IN TOUCH OVER THE YEARS. WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.

Jim Elduen

November 11, 2008

"Uncle" Dick (as he was known to my brothers and I) and my father were best friends since high school, hence why we all called him Uncle. Uncle Dick was always around when I was growing up and there never seemed to be a Christmas Eve that he did not share with our family. I remember that he would bring us gift and they would always be wrapped in the Sunday comics. Uncle Dick was my first employer as I worked the photo finishing counter during my high school days. Always willing to work around my sports schedule it allowed me to play without worrying about my job. Sometimes I think that my lasing memory with him is the fact that I wore my b-ball cap backwards. He would always bring that up with a smile whenever I got the chance to see him. I will always thank him for my interest in photography. I knew that I had a good picture if Uncle Dick approved and that I had captured something special. He was my Uncle but also a good friend that I will miss sharing what I have captured with my camera.

Bruce Tall

November 11, 2008

The photo industry has lost a great friend, supporter and colleague. You will be sorely missed by all. My best to all your family.
All your friends at Tall's Camera, Inc.

Debi Wagner

November 11, 2008

My husband and I bid on and won a camera at the Highline High School baseball team auction the year the team went to New York. As soon as we won the bid, a man came over to our table and said; "if you have any questions about the camera, come in and see me. I will be happy to show you how to use it and all of its features." He left his card. It was from Dick's Camera. I asked someone who that was and they said; "Dick." I couldn't believe it. Not only did he donate one of his best cameras for the team, for their chance to go to New York and have one of the best times of their lives, he was there to offer assistance to the purchaser! I was so impressed with his kindness. I will never forget it and we still have the camera and will always cherish it.

Al and Leatha Satterlee

November 11, 2008

The families of the Satterlee South Dakota cousins send our heartfelt sympathies to Dick's children and also to Karen, Daryl and Kris. Dick was so good about keeping in contact with our family which we all appreciated. We will treasure the memories of our visit with him and the family in Seattle last summer.

Brad, Jann, Nic and Greg Crosta

November 11, 2008

We will always remember your giving spirit through the many gifts of baseball photography. The amazing photographs you created were always highly antacipated by your Pirate Family. Thank you for all you did to create special memories for so many. You will truly be missed.

Blessings- The Crosta Family

Jennifer Faulkner

November 11, 2008

Thanks for the memories Dick. You were one of a kind. Your spirit will live on in Highline purple and gold. You will be missed. The Faulkners (Marcus, Tyson and Jennifer)

Joy Henley

November 10, 2008

When my son was little, we purchased a huge telescope. My son assembled the gigantic thing...almost. There was just something not quite right. I was a single mother working two jobs and did not have a clue how to get the telescope up and running. So, I called Dick's Camera and Dick told me to bring it over. Dick said to give him a couple of days. It was a minor thing- a part was installed backwards. Despite my efforts to pay him for his time, Dick refused my offer. I will never forget his kindness to us. Years later, I would enjoy our visits when I interviewed him for Robinson News. Dick's spirit will shine on in Burien and we are all better people for having known him.

Linda Pankratz

November 10, 2008

The South Dakota cousins will certainly miss Dick. He was a connection to our 2 families. The 11th of October I had the pleasure of speaking with him after he called with condolences for the death of our Mother, Marie. We laughed and had a good talk about life in general.
Dick was always good about calling Aunt Marie and keeping up with all the news.
I was so glad he could spend time back in South Dakota hunting pheasants with my sons. We had talked about when he would return to South Dakota for another hunting trip. He will be dearly missed .

David Larson

November 9, 2008

There has never been a more devoted Highline Pirate than Dick Dahlgard. He has been a fixture in our dugout for the past 12 years taking pictures of our players for our website and the year end banquets. We will miss his photos, humor and friendship.

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