Margaret Ione Dildine

Margaret Kloes Dildine passed away unexpectedly with family by her side on October 31, 2025. She had been experiencing heart issues for the last month. Margaret was born on March 6, 1946 in Antigo, WI, to Edward and Laura Kloes. She soon found her way into the hearts of anyone who met her. She followed two older brothers, Lloyd Archer Kloes of Snohomish/Clearview, and LeRoy Edward Kloes of Snohomish/Fobes Hill.

Margaret attended Cascade High School, class of 1964. At age 21, she married Richard Dildine (Dick) and they were married for 58 years. Early in their marriage together they lived in a house in Everett/Pinehurst where she had grown up. The house was owned by her father; Edward and they rented the main house from him. She lived briefly in Lake Stevens/east Everett and then moved back again to the Everett/Pinehurst house until her passing. Their union brought one daughter and one son: Lori (husband Aaron), Thomas (wife Lena). These children and their families were the light of Margaret’s life. Grandkids include Aila Ikuse, Marina Ikuse, and Quentin Ikuse. Margaret spent many hours at their band and sporting events, playing games with them, making dinners, and spending time together on holidays. Many fun times were experienced at her home. As her own children grew a little older, Margaret went back to school at Everett Community College and earned her Associate in Technical Arts degree. She began working at the Boeing Company, as an Office Administrator, continuing there for 30 years until her retirement. Many of her co-workers from those years have remained her close friends. Prior to working at Boeing, she had been a Dental Assistant/Receptionist, for 8 years and before that she had been a Self-Employed Licensed Day Care Mother for 11 years. Her life centered around her belief in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and she was active in the Lutheran church, including Immanuel Lutheran/Everett, Zion Lutheran/Snohomish, Grace Lutheran/Everett and Ebenezer Lutheran/Lake Stevens. She had a compassionate servant’s heart and did so many nice things for the people in her church, her community, her friends and family. She was a great cook and served many tasty meals. Most people remember her delicious meals prepared with love, and especially her delicious homemade pies.

There were important people in Margaret’s life that should be acknowledged. Donna Jensen Kloes, sister-in- law, but loved like a sister, and her other sister-in-law, Jeanie Seitz and brothers/sister-in-law that preceded her in death: Lloyd Kloes, Leilia Kloes, Donna Kloes, LeRoy Kloes. She was devoted to her parents, Edward and Laura Kloes, and cared for her father daily for years. There were so many lifelong friends, cousins, and nieces and nephews that she loved. Longtime friend, Sandra Cobb, friends since age 10. Nieces and Nephews are Vivienne Kloes; Michael Kloes; James Kloes; Larry Kloes; Dale Kloes (wife Carol); Dean Kloes (wife Karla); Daren Kloes (wife Lori). Other close family members preceded her in death.

A celebration of her life will be held at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 on Friday, December 5th at 10:30 am. Memorials may be sent to Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.