Dolores Evelyn Cottingham

Dolores Evelyn Cottingham passed away on October 24, 2019 surrounded by her family. Dolores was born May 28, 1930 in Ballard, Washington to Anna & Mack Wallace. She attended Ballard High School. Dolores married Rod Cottingham in 1947. They were together for 63 happy years. They made their home in Shoreline, Washington where they raised four daughters. Dolores had a gentle demeanor and loved her family dearly. She brought them together for birthdays, family celebrations, holidays and family vacations. She could feed a crowd with her delicious homemade meals. Dolores made superbly tailored clothing for her family, from dresses, tops and square dance clothes to ski gear and wedding gowns. She created heartfelt handmade gifts, teddy bears and crocheted afghans. Dolores loved watching sports. Dolores and Rod attended Husky football games for many years, and she was a big fan of the Seattle Seahawks. Dancing was one of Dolores’ passions. She was a member of the Dancing Vigilantes and Checkerboard Squares square dance clubs, as well as the Dance-a-Round and Dancing Shadows round dance clubs. She actively participated in dances, club activities and trips for over 50 years. Dolores enjoyed camping with family and friends, and various trips with Rod during their retirement. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Rod; her daughter Cheri; her parents, Anna and Mack Wallace; brothers Bill, Bob, Jerry and Donald. She will be missed by daughters Nancy (Terry) Hummel, Sally (Oisteen) Boge, and Kim (Norm) Kligerman; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.