Tulla Dilling

April 1, 1934 — July 1, 2024

Tulla Dilling, 90, passed away peacefully in her Moses Lake, Washington home July 1 with her closest family by her side. She was born April 1, 1934, in Rødnes, Norway, and was given a family nickname of “Tulla.” She was the youngest of four children. She moved to Seattle in 1958 looking for opportunity and adventure and soon met her husband Rolf Dilling (also from Norway). They were married in 1959, and began farming in the Block 40 community north of Moses Lake, making the United States their permanent home. Tulla had a vibrant and joyful spirit. The room was brighter and the mood lighter whenever she entered a room. Tulla had the unique gift of making friends with everyone she met, and they in return all loved her fun-loving personality. She especially valued her close circle of friends in the Block 40 community. She had a flair for throwing parties, where she created amazing Norwegian food and pastries, as well as making the event exciting and fun for everyone. She was a life long member of Sons of Norway and enjoyed celebrating the annual Christmas dinner by happily serving the lutefisk. Tulla will be remembered as a selfless and generous wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who had a smile for everyone, even when times were tough. She loved having a good laugh and conversation with friends and family over a good strong cup of coffee.