away peacefully in the company of her loving family the
afternoon of February 12, 2013. She died after suffering
strokes and seizures in the same Elmer City, Washington
home she helped her father construct in 1947.
Born August 23, 1929 in Kirkland, Washington to Charles
Richard and Flora Harriet Brim, she graduated from Mason
City High School in 1947. Lally attended Washington State
University for two years. On May 29, 1949, she married
Harold Eugene Dunlap (Gene).
A passionate woman with a strong faith in reason, Lally
pursued knowledge and encouraged others to do the same.
She enjoyed discussing philosophy, playing piano, listening
to classical music and watching old movies. Lally loved the
family ranch, a passion her children carry on to this day.
Gardening, camping and horse activities at the ranch were
among her chief pleasures. Lally knitted, sewed and
adventurously tried many international dishes. Most of all,
she considered caring for her family her primary role.
Preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Long and brother,
Frederick Brim. Lally is survived by her husband of 64 years;
their children: Flora Long (Kenneth), William Dunlap
(Cathleen), Philip Dunlap, Kitty Phillips (Steve) and Pamela
Dunlap-Shohl (Pete); ten grandchildren, eleven great-
grandchildren; brother, C. Robert Brim; sister, Jo Ayers and
numerous nephews and nieces.
A celebration of life will be held for Lally is being planned.
Please sign her online register book at
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