Deloris Winters

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 6:54 am

Deloris Lorraine Winters, 77, passed away Dec. 30, 2022.

Deloris was born in Correctionville, Iowa, the youngest of 11 children from Goldie and Fred Waugh. Her childhood stories always included the farm and her family. She spent her lifetime being a loving mother and homemaker and held various jobs ranging from housekeeping to heavy equipment operator. One of Deloris’s favorite past times was traveling throughout the US and Canada with her husband, Gary, and family. Her favorite destinations were the mountains.

Family was very important to her and at every gathering her infectious smile and details to entertainment were evident. Deloris never turned down playing cards, board games or a good glass of wine.

Deloris married the love of her life on July 26,1964 and to this union their daughter Terisa was born. She leaves a huge extended family of lifelong friends whom she cherished.Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws; eight brothers and sisters; and recently her son in law Alan Steiber.

She is survived by her husband, Gary; daughter, Terisa Winters Steiber; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, one sister; one brother; and many close friends.

Deloris will be greatly missed but her memory will carry on forever. A celebration of life will be held for Deloris at one of the many outdoor locations she enjoyed, Mt. Hosmer in Lansing, Iowa. At 1 p.m. May 6, family and friends will father with stories, snacks, games and laughter like Deloris would have wanted.