Central Oregonian

Marilyn Diane Dalton

March 14, 2013

Marilyn Diane Dalton born: Aug. 24, 1943 and passed away peacefully at age 69 on March 3, 2013 at the family home in Hillsboro, Ore. Diane is survived by her dear Mother “Grandma”, Genevieve King; Diane’s children, Richard Perry, Linda Thomas, and Kris Gacioch, all of Hillsboro, and David Perry of Tacoma, Wash. They adored their mother.

She was greatly blessed in the latter days, having close relationships with her family and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren were of great comfort to be near her side.

She is survived by four siblings, David Bray, Ocean Shores, Wash., Rodney Bray, Sisters, Ore.; Sisters, Lee Galinski

of Haines Alaska. and Marion Gormley of Prineville.

Diane’s husband Ken Dalton lives here in Prineville. Her step-children, Chad of Bellingham Wash. and Jessica Comer of Twin Falls, Idaho will greatly miss their warm, loving kinship with Diane.

She was a most kind and loving person and whose children and friends gave her great joy in visiting and sharing their lives. She sewed professionally, fashioning gowns, wedding dresses, and bridal accessories.

Diane was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, receiving the blessings of our Lord in her service work and acts of kindness.

A Celebration of Life gathering will follow in early summer and will be announced to friends and relatives.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Washington County, Ore.

We all will greatly miss her love and friendship.