Dagmar Carter North Dekruif

Dagmar Carter North DeKruif, 86, of Meadville, died Monday, September 14, 2009 at her residence following a period of declining health.

She was born March 25, 1923 in Belding, MI, a daughter of the late Frederic C. and Christine Petersen Carter.  She married Wright S. North and subsequently married Dr. Hendrik DeKruif April 2, 1972.

A graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music, she taught piano for over 30 years, including 23 years at Allegheny College as well as private lessons.  Dagmar was a harpist and violinist with the Allegheny Symphony.

She was a member of Christ Church Episcopal, Meadville.

Survivors, in addition to her husband Hendrik of 37 years, include a daughter, Kristin North of Las Vegas, NV; a son, Frederic North of San Diego, CA; 3 step-daughters, Susan Joyce of Atlanta, GA, Mary Fulton of Boca Raton, FL, and Katherine Walsh of Stutgart, Germany; 2 grandchildren; and 3 step-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William B. North.

Calling hours will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.

A memorial service will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Episcopal, 870 Diamond Park, Meadville with the Rev. Larry Donahue, Pastor officiating.

Inurnment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville.

Memorials may be made to Christ Church Episcopal, 870 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 16335.