Deirdre Dihan Blue, (1967 - 2019) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Deirdre be with us forever.

52 years old
Born on February 20, 1967 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Passed away on March 19, 2019 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Welcome to the celebration of the life of Deirdre (Dee Dee) Dihan Blue! We will remember her forever.

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Homegoing Service - Monday April 1, 2019

Viewing – 10:00 a.m. Service – 11:00 a.m. Repast - Immediately After Service

Mt. Olive Baptist Church - http://www.mtolivebc.org/

1601 South 13th Road, Arlington, VA 22204

Rev. Dr. James E. Victor, Jr., Pastor

In Lieu of Flowers

Memorial contributions may be sent in honor of Deirdre Dihan Blue to:

DEIRDRE BLUE - CARE FOR KIDS FUND - https://www.gofundme.com/deedeeblue-care-for-kids-...

This fund is in loving memory of Deirdre Dihan Blue! She loved children and all the joy and love they bring! The funds raised for this campaign will be donated to support sick children and their families.

Professional Services Entrusted to:

Strickland Funeral Services - http://www.stricklandfuneralservices.com

6500 Allentown Rd., Camp Springs, MD 20748

Travel Tips

Closest Airport: Reagan National Airport

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Hotels within a 15 mile radius of Mt. Olive Baptist Church:

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel - 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA 22204

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Embassy Suites Crystal City National Airport - 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway Reagan National Airport, Arlington, VA 22202

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The Westin Crystal City - 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202

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Radisson Crystal City - 2020 Jeff Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202 US

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Deirdre Dihann Blue “Celebration of Life” Memorial Closure at Sea Service - Sunday April 21, 2019 - April 21, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. on the vessel "Pacific Spirit"

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DEE DEE BLUE:

A “Celebration of Life” - Memorial Closure as Sea service has been arranged for April 21, 2019 (EASTER) to fulfil and honor “Dee Dee’s” desire to relocate to the West Coast; particularly near the Pacific Ocean. The service will also provide a time of reflection and remembrance for her West Coast family members. On April 21, 2019, during a brief service aboard the PACIFIC SPIRIT cruise vessel, her remains will be committed to the “sea”. All family and friends are invited to participate. Following a brief prayer, boarding will begin at 10:00am. After the ship returns to port, the family will gather for a no-host Sunday EASTER BRUNCH at 12:30pm at Gladstone’s of Long Beach. Information regarding each location and event can be found below.

PLEASE RSVP NLT APRIL 17th - EMAIL: denae03@hotmail.com

429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach CA 90802

Phone: 310-923-8414 Email: captgeorgemiller@yahoo.com

www.beyondtheseamemorialservices.com

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February 20, 2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Cousin Dee Dee! Miss you

March 29, 2019

I really don't have any words. I feel deep sorrow upon hearing this news. I am still broken up over her parents and all she was going through physically. My condolences to the extended family.

March 28, 2019

RIH cuz!
Love & miss you.
Reunited with your dad & mom

March 27, 2019

Dee Dee will truly be missed by all, especially me. We did pretty much everything together. When you saw one, you saw the other. We had planned big adventures to undertake once she got better, but God had bigger and better plans for her. Thanking God that I have lots of amazing memories of our times together. I will never forget her sense of humor, love of children, relatives, friends, and most of all her parents. Farewell my friend, until we meet again.

March 25, 2019

I met Dee-Dee in first grade. We were classmates our entire lives until college. There were just a few of us who were together the entire 12 years, which made us more like family than schoolmates. Dee-Dee could be "fiery" at times, but had THE sweetest disposition! And, oh, how she loved her parents!! With the advent of Facebook, we became Facebook friends and kept up that way. We exchanged private messages when her mom and dad passed and she expressed that as tragic as it was to lose them so close together, she had faith in God that she would be all right. As the t-shirt says, she "loved Jesus, but cussed a little." She is the first lifelong friend I've lost, so processing this loss is difficult. But if you knew her, you loved her. As Brad said, this is a sad time for us all. But He's God all by Himself. See you in the morning, Deirdre Dihan Blue.

March 25, 2019

To the Family of my dear friend Dee-Dee, whom I have known since kindergarten. Dee-Dee as we called her was one of the sweetest kindest person I know. I am so sorry about your loss. I have lost one of my dearest friends whom I was very fond of. I will miss her greatly and she will be in my thoughts and prayers always. Please know how much I share your grief. It is a sad time for all of us.

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February 20, 2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Cousin Dee Dee! Miss you

March 29, 2019

I really don't have any words. I feel deep sorrow upon hearing this news. I am still broken up over her parents and all she was going through physically. My condolences to the extended family.

March 28, 2019

RIH cuz!
Love & miss you.
Reunited with your dad & mom

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Her Life

Remembering Dee Dee

March 30, 2019

Deirdre Dihan Blue was born on February 20, 1967 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She was the only child of Claudie Edward Blue and Tommie Dell (Harrison) Blue. Her father, Claudie, retired as a Chief Senior Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. Her mother, Tommie, retired as an elementary school teacher with more than 30-years of service. Claudie and Tommie Blue passed away only four days apart on April 9 th and April 13th of 2016, respectively.

Deirdre was fondly nicknamed “Dee Dee” by her parents. She was a cheerful child who enjoyed singing and playing piano. She also participated in the performing arts including jazz, tap and ballet. Dee Dee attended elementary and middle school at Dupont Park Adventist School and graduated from Takoma Academy, A Seventh Day Adventist High School in 1985. After graduating high school, she studied Business Administration at Morgan State University, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in 1989.

With her degree in hand, Dee Dee, began a 26-year federal career. From 1990 to 2016, she served as a Program Analyst at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection and retired as a Relocation Specialist.

Family meant everything to Dee Dee. Her parents were the love of her life and a major influence in every way. Since childhood, Dee Dee went everywhere with a book and maintained her love for reading, which was likely spurred by her mother’s passion for education and learning. Dee Dee also loved to laugh. Coincidentally, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree! Between Dee Dee and her father, there was always an opportunity for a good belly laugh.

Though she spent her formative years in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, she regularly visited Texas and California to spend time with her extended family. As an only child, it was always a joy to create new memories with her many cousins. Dee Dee also loved children, and in addition to her role as a cousin, friend, and niece, she was also a loving and devoted babysitter. Dee Dee was always eager to care for any of the little ones as she lived vicariously through each of their childhood experiences.

Like her parents, Dee Dee was a steadfast member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, VA, where she sang in the gospel choir. Dee Dee loved God and it was her faith and the strong love from family and friends that helped her through various health struggles. Her faith was truly tested when she lost both of her parents. Even under such difficult circumstances, she remained positive. All who knew her were touched by her contagious smile and her sweet giggle that would brighten up a room. Dee Dee was not shy at all. In fact, her vibrant personality was magnetic and drew those around her even closer. She never knew a stranger. Her kindred spirit affected everyone -- family, friends, caregivers, and even her health care providers.

Considering her medical challenges, you never heard Dee Dee complain. She deeply cared more about the well-being of others. God gives us all special gifts, and today we are thankful for the gifts of love, compassion and laughter that Deirdre “Dee Dee” Blue shared with the world.

Dee Dee leaves to mourn and cherish her memories, aunts, uncles, cousins especially her “cousin-brothers” Michael D. Reagins (Adrienne) and Keith Blue, along with a host of life-long friends.

A unique person

March 31, 2019

When I would visit my cousin she would educate me about the Blue family. Her memory was as sharp as a razor. She would frequently make me laugh. My cousin was strong and I witnessed her strength on many occasions. I would have so much fun when I would have lunch with her. Not having my cousin to talk to and to say I love you is a tremendous lose and it will affect me for the rest of my life. Those times when she would bring an extra steak n cheese or an extra soul food dinner just for me when I would be visiting family are precious memories that I will never forget. I love to eat and when I would eat with my family I had so much fun. When she shared with me how to clean the cookies from my computer demonstrated her sophistication with technology and I noticed she was very talented. I am not saying this because she was my cousin, she truly was gifted. She was the only person that I knew that was from a military family and that had traveled to another country. I have been enriched tremendously from my experience with my family and I will never forget the lessons I have learned.

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