"John,sorry to hear of Deloris' passing.She invited me to see her flower garden. She was a master gardener. Deloris was a special person I enjoyed talking with her on the phone.She always ended the call with prayer. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Jackye"
In loving memory of
Deloris Scranton
September 28, 2014
Deloris Elaine VanOrder Scranton, age 81, of 1220 State St., Quincy, died Sunday, September 28, 2014, at 3:20 pm in her home.
Deloris was born May 16, 1933 in St. Mary's Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Clifton and Eva Gallaher VanOrder. She married John William Scranton on September 21, 1951 in Hull, IL. He survives.
Deloris was a 1951 graduate of Kinderhook High School. She also graduated from Quincy College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Deloris loved children and she loved teaching them. She taught elementary school for years in both public and parochial schools in various states including: Kentucky, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Missouri, and Illinois. She also tutored privately and taught Sunday school. In her spare time, Deloris enjoyed gardening and cooking. Anyone who came to her house had to sit down for a meal, whether they wanted to eat or not.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: three children: Richard (Kathy) Scranton of Phoenix, AZ; David (Mary Jo) Scranton of Quincy; and Carol (Peter) Badami of Quincy; three grandchildren: Michael (Lydia) Scranton of Manor, TX; Joshua (Kristie) Scranton of Quincy; and Brent Rodhouse of Quincy; two great grandchildren: Ethan and Aaron Scranton; a brother, Michael Jan (Mardell) Murphy of Kinderhook, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; her step father, Lowell Murphy; and a brother, Richard Leroy VanOrder.
Services: 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014, at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, MO, with Rev. Brian Meado officiating.
Burial: Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, MO
Visitation: Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: in lieu of flowers, Reading Recovery at Washington School
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Dave, This was announced at our club meeting last night. We are very sorry for your loss. I'm sure our members will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. The Western Illinois Amateur Radio Club."