"Carol Sue and all of the McEnaney family Bill and I want to extend our sincere sorrow for your loss. I suppose what we will remember most was his cheerfulness and all the good advise he gave us about our Angus cows. Our prayers are with you all.
Bill and Nancy McEnaney"
In loving memory of
Delbert C. McEnaney
October 28, 1945 - February 18, 2016
Delbert Celestine McEnaney, son of Cyril Bernard and Cecilia Marie (Broxterman) McEnaney, was born on October 28, 1945 in Elmo, Missouri. He passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his home in rural Shenandoah at the age of 70.
Delbert graduated from Farragut High School in May 1963 and worked in construction that summer and winter. In January of 1964 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was military police all years of enlistment. He was married in Biloxi, Mississippi in May of 1965. Then in June of 1965 he was transferred to St. Mihiel, France. In January of 1967 he was transferred to London, England. Where he was stationed at the Base where Glenn Miller last flew out of, RAF Welford. His oldest daughter was born in a London hospital. He was honorably discharged in October of 1967. He returned to the states in 1968. He was divorced in 1987. On August 15, 1989 he was united in marriage to Carol Sue Madsen in Sidney, Iowa.
Delbert worked construction in Southwest Iowa for 31 years until numerous surgeries forced him to retire. He farmed south of Shenandoah having a small farmstead by today's standards. He raised corn, soybeans, alfalfa hay and had a small herd of Registered Angus cows and calves.
Delbert was preceded in death by parents, his sister Delores and brothers Richard, Gerald and Derald McEnaney.
Delbert is survived by his wife Carol McEnaney of Shenandoah; children Christine Louise McEnaney of West Des Moines, Iowa, Wendy Marie Deist and husband Jeff of Pasco, Washington and Katharine Mary Sanford and husband Shawn of Des Moines, Iowa; step-son Curtis Dale Hamm and wife Yulia of Lafayette, Colorado; grandchildren Erin Claeys of West Des Moines, Iowa, Emma, Samuel and Angus Deist of Pasco, Washington, Nicole Hilton, Owen and Devon Hamm of Lafayette, Colorado; sisters Marceil (Pete) Selkirk of Tonawanda, New York and Anita (Don) Foster of Palmyra, Missouri; brothers Art (Sheila) McEnaney of St. Joseph, Missouri, Don (Carolyn) McEnaney of Tarkio, Missouri and Leon (Kay) McEnaney of Shenandoah; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to Shenandoah Medical Center Hospice.
Burial will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa with military rites provided by Offutt Air Force Base of Bellevue, Nebraska and VFW Post 9127 of Beaverdale, Iowa.
Tributes
"I am sorry to learn of Delbert's death. I had him do a variety of construction jobs for me when I was in Shenandoah and always enjoyed working with him. He was honest as the day is long and a real stickler for quality work. I send you my sincere condolences."
"Leon, Kay and family, I'm sorry to hear of your brothers passing. We'll be keeping all of you in our prayers as you mourn your loss. Greg and Susan Benedict"
"Carol and Family: we are so sorry to hear of Delbert's passing. You guys were great neighbors and friends when we lived south of you in the country. May the Lord be with you in this time of sorrow."
"To Delbert's family- Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Wish I was able to attend the service. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. "
"So sorry to hear of Delbert's passing. We are out of town but will be thinking of you and family. "
"To Delbert's family I only had the pleasure of meeting Delbert a few times. Such a friendly gentleman. What stands out in my remembrance of him is I know that Delbert was named after my father Delbert Irving Meyerholtz. His folks knowing my grandparents liked the name they gave my father and used it. I always thought that was such an honor to my late father and the good friends and neighbors they were to my grandparents. Both Delbert's are gone now but those memories will last forever as long as family and friends remain. "
"So very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"Katy and sisters ...so sorry for the loss of your father...he is at peace now...God Bless all of you.."
"Thoughts are with all of you."
"To Delbert's family, I am sorry to hear about Delbert's passing. We rode the same school bus when we attended High School at Farragut. He was a good friend back then and I was happy to see him again at the 50th High School reunion 2013. He certainly gave to his Country and served with honor. I am glad to have known him. "
"Carol, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the loss of Delbert. May God give you comfort and love during this difficult time. Delbert was a very kind man who was a blessing to know. "
"To all the family, my fondest memories and prayers. He is in a far better place than we. We all love you. Grandma Deist"
"Leon McEnaney, Carol McEnaney & family so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers go out to the families."
"My deepest condolences to the McEnaney family. Fond memories of years gone by while stationed at Kessler along with my husband. Farewell my fellow comrade rest in peace. Diane Bellini Kuck"
"Carol, It was wonderful to see Delbert again at our eight grade reunion and remember some great adventures. It was easy to tell that Delbert was a very good man. May his memory bring joy and peace to you. I know he will be missed by many. Gary Bredensteiner"
"So sorry for your loss Carol. My thoughts and prayers with you family in this time of grieving. Michael Wityk"
"My deepest condolences to your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all - Christine, Rich Johnston & Lilli, Bella, & Ivy"
"Very sorry for your loss, he was a good man and will be missed by many. Our condolences to the entire family at this difficult time. "
"Thinking of you .
GOD BLESS the entire McEnaney family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glad we had the privilege of knowing Del.
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"So sorry to hear about Delbert's passing. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the entire McEnaney Family."
"Don, Leon, and family So sorry to hear of Delbert's passing. I know it has been many years since I saw him last. He was a part of a great family of which all of you were members. May God bless you and yours at this difficult time. Denny Hackett"
"To the family of Delbert, I am so sorry to learn of his passing. I went to school with him. Had not seen him for 50 years until our 8th Grade Class Reunion in May 2013. May he find peace. Sandi Piester Sloan"
"Thinking of you all. I hope you can find comfort knowing he is no longer having to fight for life, he is at peace now. Hold tight to the many memories."
"I am so sad to hear of this news. I had worked for Delbert for 5 years as a young man and always had the most respect for him. Delbert was (in my mind) one of the best carpenters I had ever meet and many don't know, but he had a great sense of humor. Rest in peace Delbert. "