Delores M. Bechtel's Obituary
BECHTEL
DECATUR- Delores Marie 'Dee' Bechtel, 76 of Decatur, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO.
Services to celebrate Dee's life will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Doug Lowery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The family requests casual attire for the services. Interment with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in North Fork Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Haven House, 12685 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO. 63141. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Dee was born on June 15, 1933 in Flint, MI., a daughter of Edward and Effie (Dennis) Hayward. She married James L. Bechtel on July 5, 1952 in Decatur. Dee enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband and friends. She was an avid reader, enjoyed flower gardening, puzzle books, crocheting and various hobbies.
She leaves her loving family including husband Jim of almost 58 years, daughters- Kathy Falk and husband Tom, Barbara Joyner and husband Milton both of Decatur, Cheryl Dodge and husband Rory of St. Joseph, sons- James E. Bechtel and wife Teresa of Lakewood, CO, Terry Bechtel and wife Carmen of Aurora, CO., grandchildren- Karen Becker and husband David, Ellen Bechtel, James Bechtel, Tracy Lott and husband Daniel, Brian Falk, Michael Joyner, Jordan Ballinger, Shawn Ballinger, Zachary Dodge, great grandchildren- Ari and Sara Becker and Kyleigh Lott, one brother and two sisters.
She was greeted in Heaven by her parents.
Dee was a wonderful, loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend. Her family will love and miss her every day.
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