Ellen Dahl

Mary Ellen Dahl, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2017 in Sunnyside, WA. Ellen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. To most of us she was known as Granny. When she came into this world on 8/19/1919 her mother was only 7 months along with her. Ellen weighed 3 lbs at birth. Her mother made her a bed in a shoe box and then set the box on an open oven door to keep her warm. They did not expect her to live, but she thrived. Six more siblings came after her. When Ellen was 14 her mother passed away giving birth to her 8th child who also did not survive. That day Ellen became the mother to her 6 siblings. Because it was her mothers wish, Ellen continued with her education and graduated from high school while helping her father raise her siblings. That was no small job.When Ellen was 19 she married David R. Dahl. On 11/16/1938 they eloped to Granger WA via horse and buggy.They settled in the Outlook/Sunnyside area where she had lived most of her life and together they farmed. Over the years they grew asparagus, concord grapes and hops.They raised 3 daughters Darlene, Dolores (Lori) and Janice (Jannie). There was a time that Dave and Ellen took in 4 of their grandchildren when it was needed. They did so with open arms. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband David R. Dahl, 2 daughters Darlene Leonard and Dolores (Bob) Fox, her parents and 6 siblings. She is survived by daughter Janice (Jim) Davidson of Longview WA., sister Sylvia Dobrauc, 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held April 29th at 2:00 p.m. At Lower Valley Memorial Gardens cemetery in Sunnyside WA. A special thank you to her grandson and his wife, Bobby and Deadean Fox, for all you've done for granny over these last several years. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ellen Dahl, please visit our flower store.