Joe Dalstra was born in Deventer Netherlands on June 27th, 1919. He departed this earthly life on September 17th, 2008 to be with our Lord in his new life. Joe was the only son of Brant and Jana Lindeboom Dalstra who preceded him in death. He leaves behind his wife of 14 years, Dorothy P. Dalstra, who lives in Richland, Washington.

Joe had two daughters, one son, and two stepchildren. He is survived by a daughter, Jana Kuntz of Plasserville California, a son, Ben Dalstra and wife Maryland of Prosser Washington, a daughter, Jany Dalstra and friend Janet of Grassvalley California, the stepchildren, Mike Palmieri and wife Marcie of Kennewick Washington, and Betsy Chichocki and husband Dan of Bremerton Washington. Joe had eleven grandchildren. Robin Austin of Laguna Beach California, Kyle Richmond of Plasserville California, Anna Keffer and husband Dave of Eugene Oregon, Carla Wyatt and husband Randel of Prosser Washington, Jacob Dalstra and wife Jenny of Scottsdale Arizona, Torbin Dalstra of Fairbanks Alaska, Kelsey Chichocki of Bremerton Washington, Perry Chichocki of Bremerton Washington, Jonathon Palmieri of Kennewick Washington, Christopher Palmieri of Kennewick Washington, and Zane Chichocki of Bremerton Washington. Joe's only sister, Willy Magnisson, lives in Downey California. He also had nine great grandchildren.

Joe immigrated to the United States in 1948 with a young family, lived in California and working in the dairy business. In 1972, he moved to Grandview Washington where he owned and operated his own dairy farm. He named the dairy farm "Labonna Esperance Dairy," which translated means "The New Hope." He retired from his dairy business in 1987. Joe was a member of the Sunnyside Presbyterian Church where he and Dorothy were married, and then moved to Richland Washington in 1994, joining the Westside Presbyterian Church.

Joe loved to dance, go to concerts and potluck diners, and attend small group bible studies. He also loved to sing, read, travel, play pinochle, and spend time with his family. His friends were also very important to him. He made a point of, and took pride in, remembering the names of friends and others that he met. He enjoyed telling stories of his life, and the history of Europe. Joe fought in World War II, was captured by the Germans, and was held in concentration camps on two occasions.

Joe Dalstra will be greatly missed by his wife Dorothy, his family, and his many friends. May God hold him closely in his loving arms, and comfort those in their sorrow.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 22, 2008 at Grandview City Cemetery, Grandview, with memorial services to follow at 1:30 PM at Westside Church, 615 Wright Ave., Richland. Visitation will be held at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland Saturday the 20th from 5:00-8:00 PM, and Sunday the 21st from 4:00-7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336.