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Eileen Delph Obituary

Eileen M. DELPH Eileen M. Delph passed away October 17, 2010 at her home in Kuna, Idaho after a long and courageous battle with MS. Eileen was born in Dundee, Scotland on January 23, 1947. She and her parents, James & Nora O'Brien, moved to Seattle, Wa in 1955. She became big sister to Joan in 1956. Eileen graduated from Foster High School- Tukwila, Wa in 1964 and was married to Larry Hughes (1964-1967); they had a daughter, Patricia Lynn (Patty). Eileen was married to Duane Mason, from 1967-1985, until Duane's death in a horse riding accident. Her final marriage was to Gordon Delph, from 1986 until her death. Eileen worked as a bookkeeper at various companies throughout Washington, California and Oregon; her last job being at Small Parts Mfg in Portland, Or. Eileen is survived by her husband of 24 years, Gordon Delph, Patty (daughter) & Kevin Sylvester, Bill (stepson) & Judy Mason, Brian (stepson) & Christine (stepdaughter) Delph, Joan (sister) & Boyd Raub & their son David, Grandchildren - Brittany Sylvester and Michael, Bobby, Aimee, Ryan & Jay Mason as well as great grandchildren. Per Eileen's wishes, there will be no services. Donations may be made to www.nationalmssociety.org to help find the cure.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Oct. 24, 2010.

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