Deloris House
- January 23, 2012
- Menomonie, Wisconsin
of Deloris' Passing
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“Sharon and Lynn
I have many fond memories of Aunt Dee and Uncle Fred on the farm. We were never so excited as when going to Menomonie from Superior...Read More »
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1 of 6 | Posted by: wayne ritzman - houston, TX
“Sharon and Lynn God bless you folks on the memories of your mother and your dad. Keep the families remembering the good times.
Nothing beat...Read More »
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Roger Brostrom - Menomonie, WI
“Sharon, Lynn and family-
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of Aunt Dee and Grandma chatting in the kitchen...Read More »
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Ann Retzloff-Stirn - Arcadia, WI
“I so enjoyed your Ma House welcoming all of our high school gang to your house and visits with her over the years. It is so hard to part with a...Read More »
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Vicki price
“Dear Sharon and Lynn,
I have so many fond memories of my youth being on the farm with your mom and dad and you two girls. I have especially...Read More »
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5 of 6 | Posted by: Colin and Judy Hempel - Greenwood, IN
“Sharon and Lynn,
Not sure you remember me, but I used to babysit for you girls, many yrs. ago. Our folks were friends for many years too. I am so...Read More »
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6 of 6 | Posted by: Shari Otto Neva - Fulton, TX
Deloris L. "Dee" (Crist) House, age 91, of Menomonie, WI died Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colfax.
The former Deloris L. Crist was born July 30, 1920 in Menomonie, WI to Francis and Cora (Barnes) Crist. She was a graduate of Menomonie Central High School.
On January 30, 1942, Deloris married Frederick V. House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. To this union two daughters were born, Sharon and Lynn.
In 1947, Deloris and Fred returned to Menomonie to take over operating the family farm after Fred's father passed away. Deloris became an active partner in the farm operation in spite of being born a "city girl." She was a great seamstress, superb homemaker and a wonderful mother. Deloris loved flowers and plants and enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens.
Deloris was a member of Peace Lutheran Church serving as a work group chair and was a "Pew Lady." She was a long standing member of Ideal Homemakers and also served as a 4-H leader when her girls were in 4-H.
Deloris is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Danny) Wold of Menomonie and Lynn (Donald) McIlquham of Bloomer; three grandsons, Gregory (Heidi) Wold, Brian (Wendy) Wold and Aaron (Dianna) Wold and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Fred, her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.

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