On May 9th 2024, I took my final breath to reunite with my tribe on the other side. I was brought to life by my mother Gloria Dawn Swallow, and Mark Dahlstrom on March 11, 1968. I am survived by my loving wife, D’Ann Alldredge, daughters Natosha, Corrinda, Ashley, and son Tyler. Grandchildren, Maggie, Noah, Kyhlee and Evie. Siblings, Markette (Randy) Schwartz, Jeremy (Cassia) Dahlstrom, Joshua (Bridgette) Dahlstrom, Jay (Katey) Dahlstrom, Jonathon (No La) Dahlstrom.
I had many experiences here on earth, some chosen, and some dealt to me. I always bounced back stronger, better and wiser. Cancer did not allow for that scenario this time. I was placed in foster care at 16, married at 18, and had my first child at age 19. I had many relationships that were not a good fit. At age 37 my authentic self, fell in love with JoAnn Cook, who brought me another daughter. She was my daughter from day one. In 2018 God brought the greatest love of my life, D’Ann Alldredge and we were married September 19, 2019.
One of my favorite things to do was to explore spirituality with Aunt Luann and those around her. I was adept at IT and passionate about my wife, pups, kids, and grandkids and through them lived with love, joy and adventures. I loved to experience new places and things. My favorite was my time in Oregon, my happy place. My second favorite was going to mom’s in Roosevelt. I loved wide open spaces and would rather be outside than inside. I had a unique way of living life in a positive, magical world, most of the time. With images of horses, beaches, waterfalls, peace, love and happiness.
There is good and bad in all things…you choose what to focus on. The dandelion is a great example of my spirit. I followed the spirit and had many joyful moments. Dandelions are resilient and retreat from danger and release themselves into the wind to be blown into the next adventure. Some see a weed, I see a wish. My Favorite Quotes, “Complaining does not change any situation”. “You do you Boo”. “We are all created differently. Honor that”. “Don’t ask me to do the job of a hand when I was clearly created to be a foot”. And most of all “No Bad Days”
Peace, Love and Happiness, I Love You All and will see you in a field of Dandelions, near the waterfalls, in the mountains or near the Ocean.