Deloris Joanne Fenton
July 02, 2014
Deloris Joanne Fenton, 81, passed away surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.
Deloris was born October 13, 1932 to Edward and Lela Bullock in Stratford and married LeRoy Fenton on September 17, 1954. She was a long time member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church and retired from the Des Moines Public Schools after 32 years of service. Deloris enjoyed going to garage sales, her grandchildren, and coffee with her friends and reading.
Deloris is survived by her sons, Robert (Carol), Roger (Lisa) and Ronald (Bessie); grandchildren; Tyler, Derek, Roger Jr (Jaime), Chad, Joshua, Travis, Angie, and Sarah; great-grandchildren; Madison and Parker; sister, Marjorie Smith; and a host of beloved family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy in 2007; two great-grandchildren and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 4003 2nd Avenue. The family will greet friends Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice or Our Saviour Lutheran Church in loving memory of Deloris.
The family would like to extend a huge thank you to the staff at Mercy Hospice for their unconditional support during our difficult time.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Madison Fenton
10/20/2016
Grandma, you were my best friend, and I know you are in a better place, but I need to say that you were the best thing that ever happened to me. The family grieves for you as I do, I will always love you grandma, and I will never forget you. P.S. I can't wait to verse you on another game of trouble. Love you
Darwin & Lila Pollard
07/06/2014
Our memories go way back to when our second children were born around the same time - Sept, 1957.
We send our sympathy to the whole family and know you will miss Deloris very much. God be with you and comfort you.
Irene Buddenberg
07/06/2014
Deloris was the best friend ever ! We met way back in the 70's when we walked in the mall and had coffee at Bishops - such a wonderful friend.
Jaime Fenton
07/04/2014
Grandma, I cannot THANK YOU enough for all that you have done to help, Roger and I out with the kids over the years. Without you they would not have been able to go to preschool, ate a 7 course meal or had the chance to know the love of a Great Grandma. We will miss you! You are one of a kind, we will never forget ya. P.S. It is going to be sad looking across the street knowing that I will never see you waving at me. Forever in our hearts.
Bessie Fenton
07/03/2014
Deloris without a doubt was the best mother in law a girl could ask for. She did so much for me and our boys. I am greatly blessed to have had this angel in my life. She taught me how to make the best mashed potatos. Fly high my sweet angel. Love ya
Deb Witmer
07/03/2014
Sorry for your loss. Deloris was a gem. Proud to be associated with the family. My thoughts are with you all.