I was a cousin to Delores as our mother's were cousins.  We both grew up in a small town ((Philippi), West Virginia.

From my earliest recollection, she lived with our grandparents (Nora and Dock Beckner).  This was where all our families gathered and where all the children in the neighborhood came to play.

I have so many fond memories from that time in my life and I'm sure that Deloris did too.

After I left Philippi, we always kept in touch with each other but it wasn't until I moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1998 that I could visit her and Don.

She was a very sweet person and I know she and Don had many wonderful years together.

I was shocked and saddened by her death.

                          Elizabeth "Libby" Cimagala

Remembering Aunt Dee

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my aunt Dee. Growing up I had many sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles. Aunt Dee was the the aunt who always smiled, had a bright, warm energy, and a Southern accent. She was the only member of the family from the South and when I was young I liked to listen to her chat. She never lost her accent. Aunt Dee was so thoughtful and generous. I can't remember ever having a birthday that didn't include a card from her. The card always came with a $10 dollar bill. I remember looking forward to them when I was young and so happy she never forgot. When I grew too old, the cards started coming for my daughters. 
My Uncle Don was so lucky to have Dolores. She took great care of him and she loved football. That made Don even luckier. It was never just Aunt Dee. It was always Aunt Dee & Uncle Don. Always said together. They were always together and somehow seemed like they always would be. We are praying Dolores is in paradise, but we are also praying Don will find the strength each day to carry on. Aunt Dee will be missed and will always be with us in our thoughts, our prayers, and our hearts.
Love, Brett

I not very good with words and they can never express the loss Butch and I feel.  Living as far away as we did, we looked forward to our yearly visits in West Virginia where we could catch up on what was happening in each of our lives.  I especially remember the fun Dolores and I had making our baskets.
  I was looking in my Bible and I found Deuteronomy 33:25.  It says "as thy days, so shall thy strength be."  And verse 27 says "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms."  We are praying that the Lord will be with you in a special way as you begin a new chapter in your life.
Love,
Butch and Nancy

Dear Uncle Don,
I have many wonderful memories of Aunt Dee.  From the time I was a little girl I thought she was beautiful.  I hope that I will age as gracefully and beautifully as Aunt Dee.  I so enjoyed the Memorial Day weekends that I spent with you and Aunt Dee in Coral Springs. Going to the beach and shopping in West Palm Beach was so much fun.  You teased us both about how much we talked. Every year when I decorate for Christmas, the Precious Moment snowman family will have an extra special place in my heart - they were a gift from you and Aunt Dee.   I am sad that Nicole will not get to meet her Great Aunt Dee but I will be sure to tell her how much she was loved. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Hugs and kisses,
Beth, Gary and Nicole

10/28/13
Aunt Dee will be missed by so many.  She was a soft spoken warm hearted person who cared about others. She certainly will be missed. 
I am so sorry for your loss Uncle Don, and I wish I had something wonderful to say to make you feel better. Please know that I'm willing to help you out however I can during this difficult time. If you ever just need to talk, please feel free to call.  Keep all your memories you created with Aunt Dee as they will give you some solace at this time of mourning.
Love, 
Rita Lyons
I will always remember the love that Aunt Dee had for all of us.  Talking to her on the phone just to say hello, or when I would see her in West Virginia will be memories that I will cherish.  I will remember Aunt Dee and her love for her Miami teams.  I will miss her southern accent and her wonderful smile.  I feel safe knowing Aunt Dee is in Heaven with Grand mom and Uncle Ralph, looking down on me. 
Love,
Stephen Lyons

I can't get my mind to accept the fact that Delores is gone.  We will no longer talk very often on the phone and visit her back and forth.
I was at Delores and Don's wedding in New York City in 1962 and for years we lived in the same area of NY and NJ.  We had many Holidays together over the years with her Mother Ruth.

We moved (both of us) to Florida in the 70's, us in St. Petersburg and Delores and Donny in Coral Springs.  We again visited back and forth.

In 1974 Delores and Donny came over and helped me move into a condo after the death of my husband Maurice.

Delores and Donny would come over and I would help Donny drive to West Virginia for our annual trip to visit our relatives there.

The last time I saw them, they came over and spent the whole Christmas Holiday with me at my new Lake Seminole Square condo.

I will miss Delores so much and I know Donny is lost without her. 
They had such a loving relationship and were always together.

I loved Delores and Don told me (in one of our many talks) that he knew she loved me.

                                       Aunt Wilma
                                        Wilma Beckner Pierce

Dear Donny,
We were so saddened to hear of Dolores' passing. She was a gentle spirit and a woman who walked in beauty and quiet tranquility. Over the years, she was always gracious and eager to listen to every new development in our and our children's lives. Her smile could light up a room and she was always ready to take joy in every milestone and happy event in our lives. She was always ready to rejoice with those who were rejoicing. Now we grieve with you and your family and loved ones who grieve this monumental loss. She was a great lady. Her sweet legacy and caring and compassion lives on. We will miss her.
Mary Nicholas for the N.Y. Nicholas family including Matt, Mike, and Greg

Aunt Dolores was an incredible person and spouse to my Uncle Don. And a wonderful aunt to us. She will be missed so much by all. She will be remembered in our hearts and memories forever. She always had a smile and was a joy to be around. We love and miss her! PS Her football knowledge was very impressive as well. She would be rooting for the Hurricanes. God Bless you! Love, Jason

Delores was a rare and beautiful person. Always had a smile for you and kind words.  I am so saddened that such an amazing person is gone from us. Donny be well and know how much we all love you too.  Lisa Carberg

Our family recently lost a great deal - our beloved Aunt Dee.  A very special, happy, kind family member who loved whole heartedly & was wonderfully spontaneous!  We tested this many times over the past decade & she was a 'yes' 100% of the time!   We were lucky enough to spend many of her birthdays in recent years w/ she & Uncle Don. Many special memories were made - too many to mention.  I have been lucky enough all my life, to have enjoyed Aunt Dee's warmth, non stop smile & laughter, which will remain w/ me, always. Don & Dee's great love for one another & lifelong marriage will continue to be an inspiration to us all. We have been truly blessed to have them both, not only in our lives, but in our close knit family as well. We now look forward to taking care of Uncle Don for you. God Bless, until we meet again, in Gods peace and with eternal love, Kendy & family xo7

Dear Dolores:
I love you so much. You were my everything. We enjoyed doing everything together. You were the smart one in our union, so capable and folks marveled at your memory.  I could not have lived without you.
You loved the Miami Hurricanes, the Miami Dolphins, and the Miami Heat.
You had part-time jobs to help us keep our heads above water. You looked after my health, and made every dinner wholesome and wonderful.
The luckiest day of my life was the day I met you.  You never met anyone you didn't like.
So God, you take care of my wife.  
Love,  Don

We were saddened to hear about the death of a special lady, Dolores.  Our family has many fond memories of her.  We made a lot of fudge, popped a lot of corn, and shared a lot of fun.  
 We will miss her gentle ways, happy laughter, and loving friendship.
Our hope is that the fond memories Don and Dolores shared will comfort him during this difficult time.  Please know we are thinking of you and that you have our deepest sympathies.
Aunt Dora Lea and Family

What a wonderful and kind hearted person Dolores was.  Mary and I always enjoyed talking with her when we visited family in Florida.  She always was interested in anything you had to say, and made you feel important and cared for.  She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Aunt Dee was such a cheerful and wonderful soul. I met her with Don for the first time at Dan Marino's restaurant when my husband Brett and I took our three girls to Florida. (Brett is Don's nephew) I remember her smiling and speaking so enthusiastically of the good things to order on the menu. Both Don and Dee seemed to enjoy the restaurant so much that the year after that we sent a gift certificate to that same restaurant for Don's birthday. I don't think I ever saw or heard of two people adoring each other so much. Especially the way Dee loved Don was beyond anyone's imagination. It was so special to have witnessed it for however little I did. 

Years passed since our initial visit and we never made our way back to FL. But Dee never forgot our kids' birthdays and always sent a card with money in it... Always on time. We appreciated the thoughtfulness and the excitement opening a hand-written letter brings to anyone these days. We would call her to thank her and I loved hearing her voice. She had a voice that could cheer up anyone just by listening to her talk. It's hard to believe that she is no longer with Don... I am sure she is resting peacefully and watching over the love of her life. One could only wish to have the love and companionship Dee had with Don. Something so rare. 

We will miss you so much Aunt Dee! We love you and will never forget you.

Oh Dolores, John and I miss you so much. You started out over 27 years ago, when we moved back to Coral Springs with 2 year old son Chris helping clean my house and becoming a babysitter for Chris. Little did we know that it would grow to a friendship with you and Don and memories of so many Holidays, ball games, dinners, shopping, going to JPT plays that Chris was in, and phone calls in between. Then Mom and Pop moved down, and they fell in love with you too.
You and Mom had such gifts in the home and helped me as I never knew where to start when cleaning a closet and you would get me started and the three of us would talk and clean and laugh all day. You made everything fun, you were never down, you loved and talked to anyone and I never heard you complain.  You loved your life with Donny.  I always wished I could be like you as you were content to look at pretty decor in magazines or just read a book.  I loved going to the Miami Hurricane Spring game with you and Don and we waited to get autographs and you talked to every player and every person on line. You loved showing pics of all your nieces and nephews and I loved hearing all the stories. I miss talking about EVERYTHING with you.  You remembered things about Chris growing up that I loved to hear and you made such a lasting, loving impression on him.  You were a true lady, and this world needs more like you.  I promise you John and I will be there for Don- what a beautiful marriage of over 50 years.  You'll always be in our hearts and our lives were blessed every moment with you Dolores.

A world of selfishness lost a selfless soul.  What more can a nephew ask for than an aunt that spoils you and can sit down and talk football for hours.  I am truly blessed to have known you, and learn from you about the importance of modesty, generousity, optimisim, and a positive attitude in life.  You will be missed. - Tate

In case you see two entries by me, I wrote one and THOUGHT I posted it, but it seems to have gone into cyberspace.......hoping Dee knows what I said!
Anyway,...........I met Dee about 52 years ago.  I was married to Don's brother Roger.  Everyone loved her from the start and we remained close through the years even though we lived apart for many of those.

She was a very special lady........her glass was always half full, she smiled most of the time and  we always had a great time whether enjoying an event or talking on the phone.

Don and Dee loved one another very much and that was always evident.  When we were young we used to tease her because she spoiled Don.  She used to say "I don't have any children so he's my baby".

I still serve many of her delicious recipes and my family and I loved invitations to dinner at their home.  The whole experience was appreciated........from the  pretty table settings to the calm ambience of their lovely home.

She used to amaze me with her memory!!!!!!!!  She could practically tell me what I was wearing thirty years ago when we went to a certain restaurant.........where we sat, what we ate, etc.!!!!!

She and Don were always good to the family children.  She was my son Brett's Godmother and Don is my daughter Kendra's Godfather.  
They remembered each and every birthday , or other important event in a child's world ,with a card and a gift. That's quite amazing because, on our side, they have eight nieces and nephews and twenty (soon to be twenty one) great nieces and nephews!!!!!!!!!

As I mentioned earlier, one of Dee's great attributes was that she was always happy.  She was truly happy with what life had given her, and never seemed to need what so many angst over.She and Don enjoyed a walk in a local mall, or a football/basketball  game onTV as  long as  they were together.  She was so cute, I remember talking to her during a football game........I'd watch at the same time......anyway, she told me she was wearing her team jersey and she had fixed a tailgate snack which they had in their front room!!!!!

During the years we lived in Florida I don't know what I'd have done without them.  They were always willing to do things with us, with a smile, and enthusiastically.  (Unless it meant driving on I 95!!!!! hahaha)

I remember a time, many years ago, she said, "I'm starving, I could sure go for a mess of squirrel" !!!!  We never let her forget that.......teased her all the time!
That, and her southern accent, were all  part of her West Virginia country upbringing and added to her charm. Each time she and Don came back from a visit with her family, she relate and entertain us with the experiences.  To us, it sounded like a wonderful  life.

When I'd call, and ask what Don was doing, she'd always say, "he's outside moving his pots around". hahaha

She will be missed by so many.......I'm at the top of the list.........but mostly by Don.  If we can do one more thing for Dolores, it would be to make sure Don is remembered.  We all need to do that for HER, and of course, for Don.

Don said when he asked her if she loved him, she said ,"with all my heart", and hers was a VERY big one. 
Love you Dee and will miss you and our long phone talks so much.  xo  Val

I'm heartbroken over the loss of someone who helped raise me, loved me, taught me, inspired me, challenged me, and reminded me daily not to be shallow or fall into the grips of cynicism. I miss you so much, Delores. You proved to me that blood can be thicker than water, but love is always thicker than blood. 

I loved you and I love you. 

Our playdays were so much fun, and making homemade popcorn (with REAL BUTTER!) was a blast. You never made me feel like there anything I couldn't accomplish. You came to every sports event or play I was ever apart of. I'd call you on mother's day because you helped raise me. You're my surrogate mom. I could tell you were proud of me, and that made me so happy. You were always there, whether I could spell KAT or be a "good cooker", you were there. 

You wrote me a letter when I was at a Catholic retreat in 7th grade. You said, "You would rather fail, than cheat". Those words have challenged me every day of my life, Dolores. I want to live the right way because of my faith, and because of people God has given me to encounter with. 

I can't wait for the day when I see you again, and give you a big hug. Maybe we'll play monopoly with Jesus, but this time, I'll let you win. I love you, Dolores. I always will.


"But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” - 1 Corinthians 2:9

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Dolores Wingart

22 febrero, 1937 – 27 septiembre, 2013

Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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