Susan Christine DelBene

Susan DelBene Obituary

Susan Christine "Chris" DelBene, 68, of Geneva, Ala., formerly of Bossier City, La., passed away at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015, following a lengthy battle with thyroid cancer.
She was born September 8, 1947, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Susan C. DeMatteo DelBene.
Following her high school graduation, Ms. DelBene attended and graduated from Washington Hospital School of Nursing in 1967.
She proudly served as a registered nurse in the U.S. Air Force and held the rank of captain. While in the U.S. Air Force, she completed nurse anesthesia training and obtained her certification as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in 1978.
Upon separating from the U.S. Air Force, Ms. DelBene worked as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in Shreveport, La., and Bossier City. In 2013, she retired from Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport.
She loved animals and was an avid music enthusiast. She had been a member of Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band, where she played the saxophone.
Deceased, in addition to her natural parents, Charles and "Sue" DelBene, are a brother, Charles; her adoptive parents, Clifford F. and Ava Ila Dean; and a niece, Macy N. Dean, daughter of Cliff and Jo Dean.
Left behind with memories to cherish include Sue Dean, who for the last 44 years was so blessed to call Ms. DelBene friend, sister, mentor and adventure partner; six other siblings, Carol (Danny) Brannon, Elaine (Tom) Haney, Pat (Kenneth) Lewis, Cliff (Jo) Dean, Jerry (Melinda) Dean and Harry (Pam) Dean; a sister-in-law, Delores K. DelBene; and several wonderful nieces and nephews, sweet great-nieces and great-nephews, friends and extended family.
The resident nurses at 5 East Southeast Alabama Medical Center, especially Johnetta and Heather, provided great care to Ms. DelBene. Her niece, Morgan Dean, a registered nurse, Dr. Hewitt, Infectious Disease, Dr. Kirsty-Johnson and Georgianna, Dr. Gammill and Amanda Mock with Gentiva Hospice and many others offered help and encouragement, especially the staff of Infusion Services.
Elaine, Tom, Carol, Pat and Cliff were there for Ms. DelBene when she needed them most.
The family will have a service at 10 a.m. Friday, November 27, in Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home Chapel, formerly Sorrells Funeral Home, Geneva. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pet Rescue Agencies, Cancer Society, Gentiva Hospice or the donor's personal favorite charity.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sorrells Funeral Home, Geneva, 334-684-9999.
Condolences may be expressed in a guest book at www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter on Nov. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan DelBene

4 Entries

Judy Flanagan

December 2, 2015

Didn't know you were in the next state from me, Chris. It was a pleasure knowing you in our earlier years.

Bob Schmidt

November 26, 2015

Christine was a fellow graduate of Canon McMillan in 1965. She always had a smile and was a cheerful person. She now joins her brother Chuck who recently passed.

Bless her heart. She will be sadly missed by the people's lives she touched.

Susan Lewis

November 25, 2015

Worked with Chris at LSUHSC for several years. She was a wonderful, down-to-earth person. What you saw was what you got. Just loved her. She will be missed!!

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

November 25, 2015

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to our Sister in Arms, Susan Christine (Chris) DelBene. To her family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Chris. And to Chris it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank her for her dedicated and loyal service she rendered to her country during the Vietnam War while serving as a registered nurse in the U. S. Air Force. Chris, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Chris' family and loved ones.

Edward L. Lamb, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

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