Martin B. DAHLGREN Martin Blish Dahlgren 84, died March 25, 2012. He was born October 30, 1927 to parents William and Norma Dahlgren in Seattle. A life-long Washingtonian, he grew up in Edmonds and later lived for many years in South Seattle. He graduated from Edmonds High School in 1945 and served in the Army, post WW2, in occupied Japan. He worked for many years as Shop Superintendent at Seattle Boiler Works until his retirement. Marty was well known as a musician. He played fiddle and sang with a career spanning over 60 years playing country, western swing, bluegrass, gospel and other music. He appeared on several early Seattle area T.V. shows including "Tack Room Time" and "The Evergreen Jubilee". Some bands he performed with include The Western Melody Boys, The Country Swing Kings, The Cascade Hillbillies, The Evergreen Drifters, Stillwater Rapids, The Country Deputies, Lance Romance, Mended Heart and the Dreyer Brothers. He was well known at the popular dance halls such as Kinney's Barn, the Spanish Castle and Shadow Lake. He shared the stage with well-known country music artists, including Bonnie Guitar, Hank Thompson, Jimmy Dickens, Marty Robbins, and Ferlin Husky. He thrilled audiences (and family) with his rendition of "Listen to the Mockingbird". A favorite of recent years was the opportunity to teach and perform at the Port Townsend Festival of Fiddle Tunes. Marty performed swing tunes with an acoustic trio to standing ovations. The trio was later greeted with the same response at Folklife. He was a member of the Western Swing Society. Marty was an avid outdoorsman. His interests included mountain climbing, hiking, camping, fishing, & mushroom hunting. He got his pilot's license and enjoyed flying. He loved to share his knowledge and love of the outdoors and was a Scoutmaster in the 70's and later worked with the Boy Scout troop of his grandsons. He was a beloved family man, friend & mentor. He was a one of a kind person who had a joyful spirit and a generous heart. He will be deeply missed by the many people who knew him. He is survived by Voncile, his wife of57 years; children Bonnie Jacobs, Randall Dahlgren, Cindy Shorten & Kristine Brott; step-sons Richard & Ronald Coke; grandchildren Michelle, Melissa, Jameson, Sean, Daniel, Arielle, Eric, Michaela, Janey, Henry and great grandson Matthew. He is also survived by his sister Muriel Mertes and was preceded in death by his brother Henry Kenneth Dahlgren. There will be a memorial service at 1:00 pm on April 7 at Calvary Chapel South, 317 4th Ave S, Kent, 98032.