Dorothy L. Heldt

Dorothy L Heldt (nee Dykstra)

Dorothy Heldt died on December 30^th, 2017 at the age of 84 from complications of oral cancer. She was born in Wilmington, DE to Harry and Anna Dykstra. She graduated from A. I. DuPont High School in 1950 and Dickinson College in 1954 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

She was active in sports most of her life and was 9-hole golf champion at the DuPont Country Club five times. Legend has it that she once scored 50 points in a high school basketball game. She also played tournament duplicate bridge and held the rank of Silver Life Master having been state Women’s Champion twice. Other interests were traveling, gardening, snorkeling, and her grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She will be loving remembered for her common sense, wise counsel, fiscal prudence, intelligence and joyful embrace of life. She volunteered at Cokesbury in a variety of roles until just months before she died.

She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Walter Z Heldt. She is survived by sister Mary Ellen Corson (Hampton) of Jupiter Florida, three children Cynthia Heldt M.D. (Greg Weaver), Chris Heldt, and Robert Heldt and five grandchildren: Andrew Weaver (Emily Gispert), Christina Weaver, Karin Heldt, Katherine Heldt, and Elizabeth Heldt. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Needy Family Fund at 950 West Basin Road New Castle, DE 19720 or the Delaware Food Bank at 14 Garfield Way Newark, DE 19713. There will be a service in the chapel at Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road Hockessin, DE., at 11:00 am Thursday 1/4/2018 with a reception to follow. Interment will be private.

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In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Needy Family Fund at 950 West Basin Road New Castle, DE 19720 or the Delaware Food Bank at 14 Garfield Way Newark, DE 19713. There will be a service in the chapel at Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road Hockessin, DE., at 11:00 am Thursday 1/4/2018 with a reception to follow. Interment will be private.

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Sandi DiStefano (Dot Campbell) lit a candle and writes,

Dear Dr. Heldt; As I read your mother's obituary, I found that the things you remembered her for were traits that you inherited (or learned) from her. My mother and I are both thinking of you at this time. Sandi and Dot

01/02/2018 12:37 pm

Deborah Weeks lit a candle and writes,

Dr. Cynthia Heldt and family, My father James and I would like to send our condolences to your family and you. You stood by me when my mother was dying and when she passed away I wish I could've been there for you. Your mother must've been a very special . She raised a wonderful daughter who is not only a great Dr. but a fantastic mom too. I hope good memories come to light after your time of sorrow and that you always remember the traditions that you held dear with your family and may they continue into your children's families . Sending our love Deborah and James weeks

01/02/2018 04:40 pm

Hedy Knoth writes,

To the Heldt family: Dottie and I have been friends for many, many years. We played bridge together, did some travel together, as widows, and before that with our husbands. Dottie was an exceptional person, kind, intelligent, brave and fun as well. She was a class act. I will miss her very much, as will all of her many friends. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

01/02/2018 09:33 pm

Dan and Liz Saunders lit a candle and writes,

Dr. Heldt. Liz and I want to send you our condolences for the loss of your mother. From her obituary, we see that she was a wonderful and caring person. I know you and your family will miss her greatly, but will find comfort in many fond memories of her that will always be with you.

01/03/2018 07:54 pm

Doug Marvel lit a candle and writes,

Chris, Cynthia, Robert and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss. Try to remember all the good times. Doug - U of D

01/04/2018 06:58 pm

Betty DiClemente writes,

Dear Cindy: Bert and I would like to express our condolences on the passing of your mother. It was a beautiful obituary describing the life of your amazing mother. I am sure that she contributed to the person you became who we have respected and admired for many years. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere sympathy, Bert and Betty DiClemente

01/04/2018 07:22 pm

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