Deloris Morris Rogers, 91, of Independence, formerly of Wellington and Levasy Missouri passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 with her daughters by her side. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 7th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley; burial at 2:00 p.m. in South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hickory Groves Baptist Church, 41294 E. 192nd St. Richmond, MO. 64085
Deloris was born July 12, 1929 in Versailles, Missouri to Evert and Ella (Morris) Dick. Deloris and her brother, O. L. Dick were raised by their grandparents, Oscar and Maggie Morris. She started working at Aetna in Kansas City and met her husband, Clyde on a blind date. They were married in Rogers Arkansas on April 15, 1950. Deloris retired from Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in 1985. Her life was spent with family, following all the sports competitions with the grandchildren. They enjoyed their summers at the lake, teaching everyone to ski. They enjoyed their winters in Arizona and with friends. Deloris taught everyone the love of nature and enjoyment of all of God’s creation, especially colorful fall leaves, the beauty in sunrises and sunsets, and identifying objects in clouds.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years, Clyde Rogers; brother, O. L. Dick; son-in-laws, Paul Feagan, Owen Suhr and Ronnie Neal.
Deloris is survived by 2 daughters: Devona Suhr of Warrensburg, MO. and Lana Sanford (Jerry) of Lee’s Summit, MO; grandchildren: Julie Miles (Jason), Tisha Reed (Jason), Lisa Neal (Trinity), Aaron Feagan (Char), Roger Feagan (Aimee), Jerry Sanford Jr., Justin Suhr (Katya) and Jeff Suhr (Carrie Ann); great-grandchildren: Magnus, Gunter, Vincent, Bentley, Bentyn, Aylee, Aleea, Toni, Nastya, Dasha, Nika, Sasha, Breanna, Garrett, Skyler and Billy.
From: Grandchildren—Be at peace, be at peace, be at peace. Her mind and body have been restored. She is with her beloved again. They live on through us and the beyond. Heaven has gained another angel of light, a kind, warm heart that will look down upon us to spread joy and laughter. My heart is broken more, my grandma was everything, she taught us so much, she was our north. What a beautiful life she had filled with love! The smell of their house, the barns, the cellar and the horses. Learning about all the different kinds of cows, because chocolate milk was not from a brown cow. Her notes, her voice, her hands. Learning that everything has a thousand purposes…before recycling became a big thing. Her cooking could sooth and warm your soul – her potato and green beans, cucumbers & onions from the cellar, canning season, fried eggs and pan toast. Looking up in the stands, seeing her and grandpa’s faces cheering us on, knowing she had a favorite snack in her purse…ants on a log. Clipping out articles in the newspaper and telling you about them, and clipping anything about you and your friends to share, cherish and keep. Summers at the lake: learning how to ski, playing phase 10 after a long day on the water, endless mini-golf and water slides, trips to the dam to feed the fish, swinging by the fudge shop to watch, playing at the arcade and driving go-carts. Her baggie full of quarters! Grandpa out in the car honking…”come on Deloris!” We didn’t care what we did, just as long as we were with them. Sitting on the porch or floating in the lake, it was time. Later on, as we all grew, we’d visit our favorite snowbirds in Laughlin, the road trips, learning the history, meeting of old friends and the stories. Their calls and letters, made them never too far away. I cherish my time with my grandmother, always. I remember traveling to St. Louis with her to see a unique quilt show, my idea not hers. She took every detail in and giggled along the way. We’d visit and talk often. At family gatherings, I would glance over at her and she’d be smiling and taking in all the love of the day. That will never change, her presence will be forever with us. What a wonderful life. You are at peace – love you grandma, grams, gma, granny.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441