Eleanor Jean Delzer

Eleanor Jean Delzer, 97 of The Dalles Oregon, went to be with her Lord and Savior September 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends. 

Eleanor was born to Ben and Stella Kurtenbach on April 24, 1926, in Mitchell, South Dakota.  She was the oldest of seven children. 

She married Hugo Delzer in 1945 in Mitchell, South Dakota.  Hugo was a carpenter by trade, together they moved to several cities and states.  They had eight children, and in 1967 they moved to The Dalles. Throughout her life Eleanor worked as a cleaner for offices and homes, at Cherry Growers, and as a care giver at floral Court.  She was a hard worker and cared well for her family. 

Eleanor loved the Lord and was a dearly loved member of the Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene in The Dalles.  Over the years she was a board member, board secretary, taught Sunday School, played the organ, and piano.  Eleanor loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, and friends.  She was an avid reader reading as many as three hundred books a year, all the way up into her mid 90’s. 

Eleanor is survived by her brothers David, Roger and sister Sherrill along with nieces and nephews.  Her children Darryl (Deb) Delzer, Randy (Linda) Delzer, Vicki (Rob) Bardonski, Doug Delzer, Kathy (Steve) Emmett, Bryan Delzer, and Dan Delzer along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband Hugo Delzer, daughter Lisa, sister Betty, and brothers Lyle and Bob. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene March 2nd, 2024, at 10:00 am.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of her arrangements.