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Margaret Delph Obituary

Margaret Jacobs Delph Margaret Jacobs Delph, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, died on December 14, 2012 at the age of 87 surrounded by all her family. She was born on January 4, 1925, in Canon City, Colorado. Her parents were John Marshall Jacobs and Helen Shufflebarger Jacobs. She was the second daughter of three, Jeanne and Suzanne (deceased). Her family came to Phoenix, Arizona in 1934. She attended Kenilworth and Grand Avenue grammar schools and graduated from Phoenix Union High School. She attended the University of Colorado and the University of Arizona where she earned a B. A. degree in 1947. She and her beloved, Edwin Kaup Delph, were married in May of 1948 in Phoenix, Arizona. They had a "wonderful" marriage for 64 years. They were blessed with three "wonderful" children, Edwin G., Andy V., and H. Suzanne. Her seven "perfect" grandchildren are Kristin, Jacob, Tawnya, Charlie, Trina, Matthew and Jonathan. Her five "awesome" great grandchildren are Madeleine, Hudson, Tessa, Bennett and Victoria. Her "wonderful" in-laws included Rebecca, wife of Edwin G.; Patsy, ex-wife of Andy V.; Fernando, married to Trina; Ryan, married to Tawnya; Corey, married to Kristin and Colleen married to Matthew. In the community, Margie was involved in various activities at All Saints Episcopal Church for over 60 years. At All Saints she was on the Altar Guild, served in Sunday School, Neighbors, Daughters of the King, Kneeling Bench Needle Point, Kitchen committee and other church ministries. Other community activities included Visiting Nurse Auxiliary, Assistance League of Phoenix, Girl Scout Camp Committee, Goodwill Sale, Pi Beta Phi Alumnae group, Saguaro Club and the Lost Boys of Sudan support group. She also served for an Episcopal Capital Fund Drive. She was a member of Moon Valley Country Club for 52 years and Pinetop Country Club for 36 years. But her first priority was her pleasure in her husband, Ed, then helping to rear her children, enjoying her grandchildren and in being so blessed with living to see and enjoy her great grandchildren. Memorial services will be Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:00 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Avenue, with inurnment to follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Sudanese Foundation, Suite 100, 714 E. Rose Lane, Phoenix, Arizona, 85014. Please go to www.almoore-grimshaw.com to share a tribute.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2012.

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Sheral James

January 14, 2013

Dear Ed and Family,

Unfortunately, I learned after the ceremony of Margie's passing and was so saddened. I wanted to write as you both were favorites of my parents, Ed and Sylvia Smith. Mom spoke often about her Pi Phi days with Margie and I looked so forward to to seeing you, most recently with the Taylors. When married I lived in Moon Valley on the golf course and often looked at the Mountain top and thought of you and how that area began. I know the last time we spoke I was going to get up to see you both and am sorry that did not happen. My love to the entire family.
Sheral (Smith) James

December 31, 2012

Dear Ed & Family,

Nick & I are so sorry for your loss & wanted to express our condolences. I sent a card to Ed & might not have signed it. At any rate, we wanted to give our sympathy to you & everyone in your family concerning the passing of wonderful Margie.
Miriam & Nick Acquafredda & Family

December 26, 2012

Dear Mr. Delph and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. I offer my condolences, thoughts, and prayers for you and your family.
Ben Y

December 22, 2012

Dear Ed and Family. The service for Margie was wonderful, just what she would have wanted. No hearts and flowers or trumpets - just a dignified Episcopal rite. She would be so proud of all of you. She will be missed by all who knew her. It was a privilege for me to have known both of you for about 25 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Eunice Hughes, Phx

December 22, 2012

Dear Andy and family,
Mike and I are sorry for your loss. It is difficult to say good bye to your mother. Prayers are with you and your family.
Janine and Mike Yates

John Kok

December 22, 2012

Dear Margaret, we thank you for the work you'd done to the community, specially to the Sudanese community. I personally, can't thank you enough for the wonderful job you'd done for supporting us through our education or studies. we wouldn't have made it without your financial support. May God bless your soul. We are truly sorry for a great lost and we will miss you so much, but your deeds will never be forgotten for ever. We shall never forget about your good work and how wonderful person you were in our lives mom. May God bless you and reward you for your good work and your commitment Amen. Margaret, we will miss you badly in our lives, but spirit will be with us as always and for ever and may God rest your soul in peace in heaven. Almighty God, may you put your daughter Margaret Jacob Delph on your right hand side and may you give her eternal life in your kingdom forever and ever, Amen. Lord Almighty,may you give comfort to those who Margaret left, specially her husband Ed, including her children and grandchildren. Guide them through devastating lost until their time comes for we know that we all are going to die and to the same place, Amen.

Judy and Gary Panks

December 20, 2012

Dear wonderful Delph family....You all have been a very important part of our lives, and we can't imagine the world without Margie in it. Such beautiful memories of a beautiful lady. Our hearts and love are with you always. Love, Judy and Gary Panks

Shawn and Jodie French

December 20, 2012

Condolences & prayers for you, Suzy, and your family.

December 20, 2012

Dear Ed, I am so sorry to hear about Margie. And I'm sorry we lost track of each other through the years. We had such good times together in the past and I kept her in my memories. She was a great friend, lots of fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Margie Hetherington Stewart

December 20, 2012

On behalf of all of the members of the Pi Beta Phi Phoenix Alum Club we
send our thoughts and prayers to all of Margie's family.

Donna Lory Draper

December 20, 2012

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to your entire family on the loss of a beautiful and lovely lady. It was our pleasure to have served this family for many years. Thinking of you at this time of loss. Lois & Ken Griffin, Flynn's

Martha Bambauer

December 19, 2012

I would like to say that Margie and I and several other girls were close friends in high school and had so many good times. Many prayers and good thoughts I'll send all her family's way.
Martha Dale Hardwicke Bambauer.
Village at Ocotillo, Chandler, Arizona

December 19, 2012

Dear Ed and Family...so sorry to hear of your loss. Margie was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all her friends and family. Jim and Donna Cunning

Cindy Stecker

December 19, 2012

My mother was secretary/bookeeper for her father, John Jacob. She had nothing but kind words for this lovely family....so sorry for your loss..

Sabin & Pauline Hernandez

December 19, 2012

Our Prays and thoughts are with your family. God Bless

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