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Daisy Maude Deardorff
05/11/1901 — 12/10/2003
From Hillsboro, OR, US | Born in Bethel, Missouri
Daisy Maude Deardorff
Daisy Deardorff passed away Wednesday December 10, 2003 at the age of 102. She was born May 11, 1901 in Bethel, Missouri, the sixth of seven children of John and Lura Parsons.
She married James Deardorff on October 10, 1935 in Geneseo, Kansas. In 1948 the family moved to Benton City, WA. She left the Tri-Cities in 2000 for Hillsboro, OR under the care of her oldest son Jim. A devout Christian all her life, she was a member of the Benton City and Richland Baptist churches.
Active into her late 90's, she was witness to the incredible changes the twentieth century brought to the world. Daisy brought happiness to her family and all those around her through her faith and willingness to support and assist any situation. She will be remembered by many for her ability to be part of any activity, whether it be shopping, playing her harmonica, or helping in any way she could throughout her entire life.
She is survived by sons Jim and wife Margie of Hillsboro, OR, Bob and wife Barbara of Los Gatos, CA, Max and wife Kim of Wenatchee, WA, Dan and wife Claudia of Kennewick, WA, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Daisy was preceded in death by her husband Jim, daughter Wanda Maurine, grandson Jeff, two sisters and four brothers. .
Private memorial services and interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Benton City.
My thoughts are with all of you. I didn’t know Daisy well since I was quite young when my parents Jon & LeVon would bring me around. What I do remember about your mother is that she was a wonderfully thoughtful and caring person.
What I have come to learn over the years is that she was the rock, the foundation of your family. A woman who raised four amazing sons on her own.
What I didn’t know about Daisy until a short time ago was that she played the harmonica. And from what Dan has told me, she was very good. Dan also said that he and Max tried to learn how to play the harmonica in their youth but they just never got the hang-of-it. Maybe if the two of you had dedicated as much time to learning to play the harmonica as you have to Martial Arts, just maybe you could have become almost as good of a player as your mother! Just a thought. I only wish I could have had the opportunity to hear her play. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Jeannie Silver
On Dec 12th my Mom’s birthday I read Daisy’s obituary. She was a strong lady to give that many years of comfort and love. We know that although you will miss her presence you rejoice in her homecoming.
Thinking of you with Love
Dean and Wanda
Marge and Jim,
Sorry to read of your mother’s passing.
Rosemary and Don
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