Dina Mae Trapp, 70, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, on Tuesday Oct. 15, at 11:50 a.m.

Dina spent her youth skiing, as a ski instructor. She was president of the Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni at University of Washington and traveled extensively.

Dina earned a Masters in Linguistics from Fresno State University and earned her living as an ESL instructor at Fresno State University and Woodbury College in the Monterey Institute.

Dina lived in Korea for seven years where she was an instructor at the University of Pusan, where she became a published author.

After retiring, Dina moved to Grays Harbor and became a dedicated volunteer, supporting her community. Dina was active in NAMI, Canine Reading Buddies, Grays Harbor Rock and Gem, South Beach Art Association and Aberdeen Art Drives, Aberdeen Library Displays and much more.

Dina was a devoted Baha’i and an active member in all communities that she lived in.

Dina leaves behind her sister, Ellen Price, nieces Kim Bambauer and Kathleen Price and nephew Geoffrey Price as well as many family members, friends, neighbors along with her beloved emotional support companion, Precious.

Dina was preceded in death by her twin sister, Christina Trapp and mother Gertrude Trapp. Her family and friends will miss her laughter, whistling, and positivity.