Age 88
Longtime resident of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023. Survived by sisters Jean & Ruth; children Bonnie, Michael & Nancy; grandsons Josh, Jeremy & Matt. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 11am- 1pm, Sunday, March 12th, at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 3239 70th St. Inver Grove Heights. Private interment.
Deloris was a strong woman who knew her mind. In the 1970’s, she worked at Northwest Airlines, in the flight kitchen. She later did factory work, office work and assembly line work. She loved to travel and especially loved going on cruises.
Deloris loved fishing. She was a member of Women’s Angler of MN at one time. She had a small light boat of her own that she would throw in the back of her car and head out to a local lake once in a while.
Deloris was excellent at sewing and made clothes for herself and others. She made one quilt but it was so much work she decided one was enough. She was proficient at crocheting, making a scarf a day in her later years. Literally hundreds of her scarves were donated to Neighbors, Inc, and Hilltop Elementary. They were also given out at Mt. Bethel’s “Trunk or Treat” event in October.
Deloris also loved playing card games and was a regular at the senior center in West St. Paul. Even more than cards, her favorite game to play was Mahjong. She started a Mahjong group at her church and enjoyed teaching others the game. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed watching old game shows on the Game Show Network.
Deloris moved to New Perspective Senior Living in Eagan in 2021. She was delighted to go on three fishing trips last year with New Perspective. The family thanks the staff at New Perspective for their compassion and care of Deloris.