Dahlia was a woman of great charm and elegance. She was a great hostess, and her home was the center of many social events. She was also a woman of great intelligence and culture, who enjoyed reading, music and art. She was a devoted wife to her husband Howard and supported him in his philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors. She was also a strong-willed woman and had a sharp mind who enjoyed long strolls through the gardens of Cook Mansion.