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12/30/1930 - 05/24/2018

Delphine Rossmo

12/30/1930 - 05/24/2018

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BORN

12/30/1930

DIED

05/24/2018

Delphine Rossmo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 28 to May 29, 2018.

Our Mom, Delphine Rossmo, died during a thunderstorm last Thursday night, May 24, 2018. Del was born in Cudworth, Sk on December 30, 1930. She was 87 glorious years old. Delphine is predeceased by her parents Estelle (nee Hanten) and John Monroe Wiebe, her sisters Shirley and Rona, her brothers Roy and Jack, and her beloved daughter Patti Barlas. Del is survived by her daughters Lana Rossmo (Lorne) and Lori Boley (Dennis) and her sons Rod (Wendy), Spencer (Laura) and Dean (Lori) and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was especially close to her niece Diane Wallbillig, special friends Nicole Irvine, Mary Ann Sinclaire and Louise Peters and her brother-in-law Ed Kurtenbach. John Rossmo rode his motorcycle from his home in Sutherland to Cudworth. Del could not resist his rakish charms. They wed on July 1st, 1950 and were married for 32 years before divorcing in 1982. Johnny and Del were a very affectionate and loving couple, but after 25 years of marriage they grew apart. After marriage mom devoted her compassionate heart to those struggling with alcohol addiction through Alcoholics Anonymous. The AA program and fellowship was a source of comfort and strength during the end of her marriage and many years after. Del was grateful for 42 years of sobriety and often expressed profound gratitude for her sponsors and what she learned from those she sponsored. Mom always told us that what she wanted to do as a young woman was be a wife and mother. She married at 19 (and 1/2 she insisted on saying) and by the age of 32 had a home filled with 6 children. We remember weekly homemade bread and buns, mercurochrome on skinned knees, hugs when feelings were hurt, new Easter outfits for church, homemade Halloween costumes. She always made our Christmas' so special that she could have taught Santa a thing or two. We were loved by both our

parents and loved well. Sadly, Del struggled with mental illness, as many do. The last two years of mom's life her perennial joy, sunny disposition, her silliness and light heart seemed weighed down.

The last few days of her life her children were by her side and she was visited by her her close friends and family. She died in our embrace knowing she was loved.

A celebration of life will be held at 11AM Wednesday May 30 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. East on 8th Street, first right past Briargate Road.

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July 1, 2018

Valerie Doenz posted to the memorial.

June 6, 2018

Sharon Fyke posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2018

Shelly Loeffler posted to the memorial.

23 Entries

Valerie Doenz

July 1, 2018

Dear Lori, Lana, Dean, Rod and Spence, as a friend of Lori`s I feel I know each one of you a wee bit. I was sad to hear of your Mom`s passing but happy that you were all there to celebrate Mother`s Day. I am sorry she had to suffer these last few years. She is in a better place now. The obit was an honest tribute to her, good job! She obviously raised you well and instilled in each and every one of you the importance of family. May she rest in peace with your dear sister and may you all move forward with happiness with your own families. Sincerely, Valerie Doenz

Sharon Fyke

June 6, 2018

Your Mom was a very special person n my life. She offered me friendship and support.I know you will continue to feel her amazing spirit

Shelly Loeffler

June 1, 2018

Hi...Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing...she was quite a gal!! My sisters and I had many great visits with her over the years. Either at McNally's Book Store, or here and there in Saskatoon. We send our love your way! So wish I could have been at the Celebration for your Mom...but I had a grandbaby being born that day! Del would have liked that:)!

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Gerry Schuett

May 31, 2018

Lana and families: Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our sincere sympathies.

Uwe and Gerry

Carol Stobbe

May 30, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of our dear friend Del! Condolences to her family, and to all whose lives she touched with her love.

Michele Rowe

May 30, 2018

I cannot count how many times she encouraged and comforted me and so many others. Her legacy of love among women in recovery lives on...thank you, Del.

Eileen Andres

May 29, 2018

I have had the pleasure of knowing Del for most of those Alanon years.. she was one of those sincere and loving people who always left you with hope and a smile. We have been blessed.

Kathy McDonald

May 29, 2018

I just heard of your mother's passing, and I am deeply saddened by your loss.
She was a shining star of hope and love for many. I will never forget her warmth, generosity, authenticity and fun-loving nature. Be comforted during this difficult time of loss and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill Miller

May 29, 2018

I have known Del for only ten years and she had the most beautiful personality. highly intelligent,classy,sharing, and helped many people. Will never forget our many little chit-chats
My sincere condolences to her family
Bill Miller - Saskatoon

Wendy & Craig Daws

May 29, 2018

"Auntie Duckie" will always have a special place in our hearts (lots of great times spent at the Rossmo house, with all the kids ... she never seemed to worry that there would be one (or more) extras staying over. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we hope that the happy memories you have of your time together will help as you get through these next few days.

KIM Deibert

May 29, 2018

Del was a good friend of my mom, Audrey. She was so compassionate and always cheerful. We all remember her with fondness and love.

Dianne Sloboda

May 29, 2018

Lori & Dennis Boley & Family
Please accept my sincerest condolences
with the recent loss of your dear Mother
and Grandmother.A truly remarkable woman
who gave of herself and her heart to help
others and the many ways she and your whole family has helped me. This a testament of a life well lived and for this i am humbly grateful for her and your whole family. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

Lesley Magnus

May 28, 2018

Del will never truly be gone....her wisdom and love will ring in my ears and heart forever. May she be laughing and full of peace and joy now. Thanks for always trudging the road with me....blessings to all the family.

Nina Ferentinos

May 28, 2018

I am sending my love and prayers to you all. I am traveling in Spain and have not been checking Facebook hardly at all when I came across Angela's posting. I am so sad! I loved her very much and she was always so sweet to me and my family. The news has come as quite a shock. I know she will be in our hearts and her inspiration will live on. I return home on June 1st and will be in touch then. Sending love and prayers.

May 28, 2018

Many lives were enriched by Del's friendship and love, including ours.She was generous, kind and thoughtful. We greatly appreciated her honesty and buoyant spirit. May she be at peace now.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Mary Maxwell and Bill Robertson

Gary & Hilda Johnson

May 28, 2018

Del lived her life with kindness, love and tolerance. So many friends who will all miss you dearly Del, Gary J

May 28, 2018

Lana: Thinking of you. Barb (Patrick-Wood) Peters

Donna Clarke

May 28, 2018

Lana and family, I am sorry for your loss. I remember Del as a friendly lady when we had any get-together with Lana.

Gord Andrews

May 28, 2018

Del was a very special lady. After she joined our group, new women members came flocking in. She freely shared her time, her strength and her wisdom. I'm very grateful to have known her.

Cheryl Tofin

May 28, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Your mom was a special lady. From the moment I met her, she had a special place in my heart. Her light heartedness, compassion and warmth made her easy to love. I'm grateful to have known her.

Rosanne Alain

May 28, 2018

Dear Spence and Laura, I am sorry to read of your mother's passing. Keep her close with your memories and shared stories of growing up in a large, fun-filled family.

Daphne Tkachuk

May 28, 2018

If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch and place them in Del's arm. Tell her she is loved and missed and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, we will do it every day as there will always be a place for her within our hearts that will never go away.
Love to all the family.

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