On April 14, 2017, Edna “Blondie” Fleming Dahl died, joining her husband E.W. “Gene” Dahl in heaven. She was proud to be 95 years old. She was born on November 18, 1921 in Crandall, Mississippi.
A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at St. Elisabeth’s Episcopal Church, 5910 Black Oak Lane, River Oaks, Texas.
Blondie was a proper southern lady who was well educated by the University of Hard Work, bilingual (yes, she spoke fluent Pig Latin!) and was loved by many. OK . . . so she may have not been proper by most people’s definition, however her quick wit afforded her to tell many dirty jokes throughout her 95 years. One of her witticisms was, “I may not have my panties on, but I’ll have my earrings on”. And that was so true!
At 21 years old, Blondie left Louisiana with nothing but a dream and a suitcase and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career as a “Rosie the Riveter”. Fate intervened and she quickly met the love of her life, E. W. “Gene” Dahl when, as a cab driver, he picked Blondie and her friend up and drove them downtown to shop. They were married 50 years.
Blondie was one of the thousands of “Rosie the Riveters” during WWII. She was proud to serve her country in this way.
After WWII, they moved to Fort Worth. Together they owned and operated Dahl Tool Company for 30 years.
The Dahl’s were one of the founding families of Saint Elisabeth’s Episcopal Church. Even into her 90’s, she could be found on her knees pulling weeds at her beloved church. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with her family and friends. Blondie was a fabulous cook and loved to share her recipes. Her specialty was Deviled Eggs. She visited all 50 states and several foreign countries. She especially loved traveling with her daughter and son-in-law in a motor home.
Survivors include her daughters, Jeanie Dahl and husband, Jack Metreyeon and Nell Dahl and husband, Jack Allen; sister, Celia Valentine; five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
