Delores passed away in the early morning hours of February 16, 2010 at the age of 80. She was born March 10, 1929 to Harold and Susie Edgerton in Lebanon, South Dakota. Her family moved to Oregon and she attended high school at The Dalles High.
Delores married Jerry E. Ramsey, USMC and they were married until 1965. The family traveled from base to base with the Marine Corps, spending time in Hawaii, Cherry Point, NC and San Diego, California. Delores enjoyed family gatherings, singing and needlework. In her teens, she and her sister Emily played guitars and sang at local functions.
Delores is survived by her daughter Cheryl Hall of Keizer; sons Jerry E. Ramsey, Jr. (Sandi) of Newberg, Howard E. Ramsey (Debbie) of Troutdale; sisters Emily Williams of Mitchell, Annabelle Kallem of West Linn; brother Bud Edgerton of Bowling Green, KY; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The family will be holding a private memorial service with interment in Spray, OR. Arrangements entrusted to Crown memorial Center – Salem.