Sally Delia, age 68 of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. Sally was born on Sept. 4, 1941 at Beaver Island, MI to Charles and Marion (McGuiness) Martin and later married Michael Delia on Sept. 2, 1961 on Beaver Island. Michael preceded her in death on March 3, 2004. Sally has been a longtime resident of the Hesperia area where she was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church and enjoyed visiting and traveling with her friends and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She had worked at Howmet Misco/Alcoa for 29 years until her retirement. SURVIVORS : her children, Rosemary (Tony) Moon of Saranac; Michele (Dave) Thomas of Holton; Theresa Delia of San Diego, CA; David Delia of Hesperia; her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren; her sisters, Margie (Bob) Armstrong of Beaver Island; Mary Jane Martin of Gaylord; her brothers, Bud (Colleen) Martin of Beaver Island; Michael Martin of Sparta; brother-in-law, Don (Gloria) Delia of Newaygo; many nieces, nephews, and special friends. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Erwin, Emmett, Ernie and James Martin. VISITATION : Tuesday (TODAY) from 4-7pm. ROSARY SERVICES : 7pm at the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. NOTE no 12pm Mass on Wednesday at Christ the King Church. MASS OF RESURRECTION : Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 2pm at Christ The King Catholic Church and Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 11am at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Beaver Island. INTERMENT : Holy Cross Cemetery on Beaver Island. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Commission on Aging Newaygo County. Click here to send a condolence for the Sally Delia Family on-line To Sally's Family, We are sad for your loss but also know that Sally is now AT PEACE. Dick and Shirley Moeckel Posted 5/24/2010 Mike~ I am so sorry for this terrible loss you and your family are going through right now. Hold tight to memories of comfort, lean onto your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about Our deepest Sympathy. Jaime Merrill & Family Posted 5/25/2010 I'd only known Sally for a brief while. There was always someone with her visiting while she stayed at THS. She seemed to be the person everyone wanted to be around...I Know it was her room I ducked into for a visit, especially when the Heat was turned on a little high, She told me she liked to be in a cool room. I would catch her up and down the hallways, and when i asked her about it, she told me she was "cruisin'".... THUMBS UP to you, Sally! You will be missed by everyone who knew you. My thoughts are with Sally's family and friends during this time of sorrow. Jinnet Posted 5/25/2010 I am so sorry for your loss....I will miss her smiles and hugs..... Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Verla Cook Posted 5/25/2010 Dear Michael, I am so sorry about the passing of your Mom, I know your Mom (and Dad) were your world and with both of them now gone, there are no words to express how empty you must feel. I pray that youll find peace and comfort through your strong faith and in knowing that she is now a - new healthy and free from all of the tragedy that has been surrounding her with the Huntingston disease. When I think of Sally I will remember her smiling and dancing in the kitchen at the farm saying she wanted to go dancin. Although no words can help to ease the tremendous loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I am certain that your Father is proud of the man that you are and all that you have done to try to keep the family together over the years. Melissa Edwards-Mumah Posted 5/25/2010 To Mike and Family: Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. With bowed knees and lifted hands I pray that God will strengthen your family this very hour and that His grace and mercy will surround you and the family in the days to come. A family that prays together stays together. I pray that the Lord lift up your bowed down heads, mend your broken hearts and set some captives free. Sally was a rare ruby (Mother) who has left peices of the rock that she was back here in the earth now pick up those particles and become the one solid (Delia rock) that she and Mike created you guys to be. Her children rise up and called her blessed. Posted 5/25/2010 To Mike and Family: Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. With bowed knees and lifted hands I pray that God will strengthen your family this very hour and that His grace and mercy will surround you and the family in the days to come. A family that prays together stays together. I pray that the Lord lift up your bowed down heads, mead your broken hearts and set some captives free. Sally was a rare ruby (Mother) who has left peices of the rock that she was back here in the earth now pick up those particles and become the one solid (Delia rock) that she and Mike created you guys to be. Her children rise up and called her blessed. Posted 5/26/2010 I want to express my condolences of your lose at this time Mike. Your mom was my steward at work and became a steward over many other areas in my life. Sally had a heart of gold and you could feel the love through her stories and jokes. May you guys cherish the memory of your mother for I always will. Pray that you and your family will be blessed. Ellen A. White Posted 5/26/2010 Mike-our deepest sympathy. Larry & Lucy Posted 5/26/2010 Mike I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. There are not many words that can comfort you during this difficult time, but please know you have friends that love you and care deeply about you now and forever. I'm so glad you have Barb to help you through this very difficult time. I met your mom only once but I still remember it. She was in the elementary school during a school carnival, and you introduced me to her. If I remember right she teased you and made us all laugh! Love Kim Smith-Wernstrom Posted 5/26/2010 To Rosemary, Michele, Mike, Louise, Theresa and David My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. As you already know, life changes when a parent passes (or a sibling). It is much different; I think God wants it to be different. Focusing on the positive, the gifts, is what gets us through. Our family members, good and bad, are truly gifts. God has placed each member in our lives for a purpose. Those special gifts that Mom and Perry have given me will always be a treasure. I pray that you each focus on the gifts that your Mom has given you and that you find joy in each other and your families. I also pray that you will experience Gods peace. I am so sorry that I was not able to be at the visitation and funeral. Your parents (and each of you) are a very special part of my life. Please know that my heart is with you all. Love and prayers, Mary (Dailey) Veenstra Posted 5/26/2010 We were so sorry to hear about your mom. We didn't hear about her passing until Wed. evening and then it was to late for any of the services. Our hearts are with you all. Dick and Sue Rossman 6300 Holton Whitehall Rd. Holton.Michigan 49425 Posted 5/27/2010 Mike & Barb~ Mike, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I know you loved her very much. Barb always talked about how you stepped up to the plate to take care of her when your Father passed away 6 years ago. How you were going to college, keeping up with your own home and still making time at the farm for your her. May it be to take her to church, snow plowing, mowing, repairing a frozen sewer line, stabilizing a deck...whatever was needed, whenever it was needed. You were always there for her. Without a doubt, you must know how much you were appreciated and how extremely proud of you they BOTH were. I, only had a chance to met her once, it was at Trask's Graduation Open House. I thought she was a very sweet. I pray the two of you find comfort in knowing she is in a much better place now, free from her Huntington's Disease and with her husband. Love to you both, April Cox Posted 5/28/2010 Dear Rosie, Michelle, Mike, Louise, Theresa, and David, Take comfort knowing your beautiful mother is in God's comforting arms. My wish for you is that you put the past behind, receive God's forgiveness and love, and to accept each others differences and opinions. That's what she loved about you. Your uniqueness. You are a gift from God to your parents, and now to each other. Be strong and have faith. Barb and Rick Wright Posted 5/28/2010 Mike & family, I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. She was a very special lady and she was always so wonderful to me. No matter where we were she always had a hug for me. She had a smile for me every time we ran into each other. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed by many. I want you to know that she is never gone. In the months ahead you will hear her voice when you need her and you will feel her next to you when you are feeling alone. The love she had for each of you will always be felt in your hearts. My heart goes out to you all. Love to all, Sara Brickey Posted 6/11/2010