COL. James "Dipper" H. Dallman

Birth date: Sep 19, 1922 Death date: May 8, 2014

DALLMAN – COL. JAMES H. “DIPPER” DALLMAN (RET), age 91, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at his home in Grand Rapids. “Dipper” was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1945; and retired from the U.S. Army in Read Obituary

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Margaret Estes

522w ago

I have so many rich memories of the Dallman family, especially after my family moved from Highland Park to Lake Forest when I was ten and it turned out we were only two houses away from that wonderful, huge, house of yours that was a maze of room after room after room, and always full of so many people. You guys were like extra family to me. I don't know if he ever adapted this for anyone else, but Mr. Dallman had a special song for me every time I came over: repeating over and over, faster and faster, "Mame don't want no ricochet romance!" I don't know where the song came from -- some old army thing, maybe? -- but I got the message. I'm 57 and have had some romances, but none that were ricochet! -- Mame (Margaret) Eddleman (Estes)

Julian 'Jay' Hawes

547w ago

Just found out about dipper. So sorry to hear it. Was with dipper at mother Merrill for many years. Lunched and played handball at the y And enjoyed each other's company. His sense of humor and dallmanisms are repeated often among those of us who survive.please accept my condolences and with hope that your life in the future is fulfilled.he was a really good and honorable man,a credit to your family..

Tommasina Olson

593w ago

Knowing Emily and her family, I wanted to send my sincere condolences to all of Colonel Dallman's family. Emily's commitment to her family and community we live in must have been forged by Dad, "Dipper" and her Mom. While you all have lost him, we too share your loss of an honorable and caring person.

Karen Smith

599w ago

Dear Betty and family, Hugs to all of you! Dipper's friendship was truly a wonderful gift! Love, Karen Smith

Sara Preston

599w ago

We're so sorry to hear of Dipper's passing but know he's in a better place. We have such wonderful memories of him. He was my husband Scott's first friend in GR. We moved here in 1993. He had just left the Navy and was starting a job at Merrill Lynch. Dipper insisted he bring our family for dinner that very first night. "Slim" and Dipper were wonderful hosts. Our "little gentlemen" loved playing in your basement, filled with toys (even Stife (sp??) ride on toys!) We had a delicious dinner fixed on your grill with your great company. What an amazing man he was.
Bless you all~The Preston Family; Scott & Sara, Drew & Taylor

Greene Family

599w ago

Dear Dallman Family and Friends,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one. Please accept my sincere condolences. May it comfort you to know that "The Most High God" has resurrected humans before through his Son Jesus Christ, and he assures us He will do so again very soon. (Acts 24:15,Job 14:15)

Tom Sprich

599w ago

Dear Betty,
My lunch dates with Dipper and Ralph are one of my fondest Memories. Ralph and Dipper can now continue to get together up above. Perhaps some day I will join them.
He will be missed by all of us.
Sincerely, Tom Sprich

Mimi Conner

599w ago

Dear Betty and Dallman Family,
We were sad to hear about Dipper but also happy that he is now free to move around heaven. For twenty five years we have been blessed to call you neighbor in Macatawa for the month of July. We will always remember Dipper making REAL Bacon on Saturday morning and the smell that would enter our kitchen and our children coming down thinking they were getting bacon. Well, that is now our tradition and we will think of Dipper often.
You all have been so strong, loving and caring through these past three years and now we will have the wonderful memories and the pictures that surround you to remember Dipper.
Many Blessings and Peace to each of you.
All of our love,
Mimi and Stephen Conner

Carl Underhill

599w ago

Dear Betty -

For some time now I have had the privilege of being in your home with Dipper as a way to allow you some time to get out of the house. I enjoyed the several visits I had in your home and certainly enjoyed meeting you, sharing some memories together about military service and spending time with Dipper.

You are a remarkable lady and I admire you for the example you set as you entered this phase of your shared life with Dipper. His successful career in the Army was all the better because of you.

Thank you for allowing me to share some in your journey together with your husband. Be assured of my best wishes and prayers for Dipper, for you, and your family.

God bless,
Carl J. Underhill
Hospice of Holland Volunteer

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