Mabel I. Dingman Soule, 98, of Kalkaska, died Fri, Feb 2, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Soule resided in Flint, Flushing, and Gaylord until 1952, when she and her husband moved to Kalkaska County, where they owned and operated Dingman's Bar until 1965. She was a member of the Women's National Bear Hunt Association and was involved in many civic affairs, including the erection of the National Trout Memorial and the construction of the Bear Lake Community Center. She was a former member of the Kalkaska Area Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed gardening an outdoor activities.
She was born in East Tawas on Mar 25, 1902, the daughter of John and Ethel Goodale Martindale. She was married to Earl Dingman in 1920, and he preceded her in death in 1962. In 1965, she was united in marriage with Russel Soule, who survives.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Gary (Susan) Hirt of Kalkaska, Barbara (Jack) Martin of Traverse City, Christine (Keith) Nash of Rapid City and Rick (Susan) Hirt of Williamsburg; six great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Margaret Hirt, an infant son, and her brothers and sisters.
Memorial services will be at 1 pm Sat, Feb 10, 2001, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Mercy Hospice, Grayling, MI.
