Delores Otterstetter

Delores Bertha Otterstetter, 86, passed away November 14, 2016 in Canon City, CO.  She was born October 13, 1930 to Linus and Leena (Wagner) Knox on the farm in Monango, North Dakota.

Delores married Edgar Otterstetter in 1948, the love of her life. They had four children, and moved from Hecla, South Dakota in 1957 and raised their family in Garden City, KS. A nurse by profession, she had great compassion for people and loved helping them, a trait that permeated every part of her life.  An active member in her community, Delores was a member of the Eagles, Ladies of the Red Hat Society and spent her free time crocheting and making ceramics.  Most of all, she was a full-time grandmother and loved spending time and taking care of her grandchildren.  She is survived by her children, Rosemarie (Andrew) Allen, Sr., of Holcomb, KS.; Claudia (James) Purdy, of Victor, MT.; Arnold (Tammy) Otterstetter, of Penrose, CO.;  1 sister, Elma Gayman, of Ellendale, ND.; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings, Bill, Lynn, Harold, Clyde, Lillian Keller, Viola Hall, Rosella Billey, (2) grandchildren and (1) great-grandchild.  Services will be held at a later date in Garden City, Kansas.  When Delores and Edgar will be reunited forever.  May God bless us all! 

Arrangements entrusted to Harwood Funeral Home, of Florence, CO.  Online condolences at Harwoodfunerals.com.

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