Deitrick, Delores “Dee” – 1936-2009

DEITRICK, DEMOSS, MODLIN, ROBISON

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 12/17/2009 at 18:28:59

Delores “Dee” Deitrick, 73, of Newton died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Park Centre in Newton.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will follow at Newton Union Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Jasper County or the Alzheimer’s Association, and online condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
The daughter of George and Ruby (Robison) DeMoss, Dee was born on Feb. 1, 1936, in Knoxville. Dee graduated from Monroe High School in 1954. Following high school she began working as a switch board operator at the Vernon Company in Newton. She worked there for 42 years.
Dee enjoyed gardening, camping and going to bowling tournaments. She was also the family photographer.
Survivors include a sister, Judy (Elmer) Modlin of Newton, and a brother, Larry (Judi) DeMoss of Altoona, as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; grandparents; a brother, Ronald; and a special friend, Delmar Davis.
Source: Newton Daily News; Monday, December 7, 2009