Doris Pat Dilbeck

Died

DILBECK, Doris Pat Doris (Pat) Dilbeck passed into her heavenly home after 95 years! She was born on July 23, 1924 in Morehead, Kentucky and attended Morehead University for two years of business studies. During WWII, she was a spot welder on B-29 Bombers. She felt great pride in being apart of the war cause for the defense of her beloved country. In her early 20's she moved to Dallas, Texas where she met and married Charles Stevens, Dilbeck, who was the love of her life for 36 years. She was his biggest fan throughout his architectural career and they had the joy of living in the last home he designed until his passing in 1990. She later married Cecil Shelton and shared seven happy years with him until his passing in 2003. Pat had a generous, caring spirit and she always encouraged and helped others better their lives.. For over 30 years she volunteered each week at St. Paul's Hospital. She also dedicated her time and talents to many other Dallas charities and social organizations. She loved sharing her home with family and friends and showed us all the art of cooking and entertaining with flare! Throughout her life she was loved and admired for her loyalty, sacrifices, dry sense of humor, quick wit, creativity, youthful attitude and amazing Gin Rummy skills. She leaves behind a family enriched by her legacy and loving devotion: Elaine MacIntire, her daughter, Scott and Todd MacIntire, her grandsons, Scott's wife, Meredith MacIntire and great granddaughters Amelia, Allison and Anna. A celebration of her life will be held at the Wildwood Chapel, at Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas. In lieu of flowers, please hug your family and friends, forgive anyone that has wronged you, give something to someone who cannot give to you in return, and enjoy the blessing of this God-given life.

Source: Dallas Morning News

Published on: 16-03-2020