Deloris Irene Hamling
September 19, 1946 - August 12, 2022
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Obituary
Deloris Irene (Lurz) Hamling passed away on August 12, 2022, at age 75, from complications related to her dialysis treatments.
Deloris was the seventh of eleven children born on September 19, 1946 in Valentine, NE to Eustach “Sty” and Inez Irene (Brown) Lurz. While living in Valentine, she met and married John Lee “Johnnie Ray” Hamling on June 6, 1964. The couple lived in the Valentine area for a short time before moving to Federal Way, WA. Here, they bought a new home and remodeled it as their family grew with the help of her brother, Raymond Lurz. John and Deloris continued to live in their home until their passing.
At an early age, Deloris began working as a waitress while living in Nebraska, but became a stay-at-home mother and daycare provider after they moved to WA and started a family. When their youngest child entered kindergarten, she joined the local school district as a teacher for Lake Grove Elementary in Federal Way. Her final occupation led her to Helmer’s Music where she worked as a salesperson, accountant, and office manager for more than 15 years until she retired at 65.
Johnnie Ray and Deloris were blessed with four children; sons Steven John (1968), Raymond Gene (1970), Jeffrey Alan (1972) and a daughter Angelina Irene born in 1974. In her younger years, Deloris enjoyed boating, water skiing, hunting, fishing, camping, and playing soccer. She led a very active lifestyle and was still playing soccer in her late 40’s. Throughout her life she shared her love of cooking with her daughters-in-law and grandchildren. She was an amazing cook and pastry chef, and an avid gardener with a phenomenal green thumb. She loved to watch the squirrels and birds through her sunroom windows and had an unconditional love for the family pets – especially her dogs.
Deloris was a kind, loving, and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. After her husband of over 50 years, her greatest joy came from teaching, caring for, and watching over her children, grandchildren (Kyler, Kaitilyn, Jonathan, Melissa, Riley, Ciara, Arienne, Joseph), and great grandchildren (Eleanor and Emelia).
Deloris leaves behind son Steve and his wife Eileen of Auburn, WA, son Ray and his wife Kim of Corpus Christi, son Jeff of Federal Way, WA, daughter Angie of Elma, WA, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Deloris is survived by brothers Leonard, Raymond, and David and sisters Louise and Dorothy. Deloris was preceded in death by parents Eustach and Inez Lurz of Valentine NE, sister Annie of Oklahoma, brothers Lloyd, Lawrence, LeRoy of Nebraska and brother Donald of South Dakota.
Services for Deloris Hamling will be held in Washington on August 27th. Cards and letters may be sent in care of Deloris Hamling to the Bonney Watson Funeral Home at 1535 SW Dash Point Road Federal Way, WA 98023.
A viewing and Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Philomena Church in Des Moines, WA, with Father Steve Woodland officiating.
Bonney Watson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements (www.bonneywatson.com), and an interment service will be held at the Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in Federal Way, WA.
A “Celebration of Life” Reception will follow the interment in the covered outdoor reception area at the cemetery.
Viewing: 11:30 AM
Funeral Mass: 12:00 PM
Interment: 2:00 PM
Celebration of Life: 2:30 PM
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I am missing you so much.
Susan Lurz Neal
Deloris you were such an amazing lady. I did not get much time with you but the time I did spend with you and your family I will always cherish. I will miss our little outings, your laugh, your humor, and most of all your smile when I would walk in to the room. I always loved having a conversation with you, you would sure brighten up my day. I will see you again someday may you Rest In Peace with no more pain. Love always, Nicole (sweetheart)
Sweetest person ever. Miss her garden tips and plant exchanges.
Gene and Wanda Rhome
Gene and Wanda Rhome
I will always love you mom. You were always there for me. No matter what it was about. Every night and every morning….. I still hear your laugh. I miss you so much but the pain you were in was something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. You didn’t deserve that. I’m just glad you are now pain free and sitting next to dad. Both of you were the perfect example of what true love is. And I couldn’t have asked for any better parents. You will always be missed. I will always have you in my heart. And someday we will be able to giggle together again. ❤️❤️
Angie
Mom I can’t even describe how much I miss you, I love you so much. Life will never be the same. Was really hard the last 7 years when Dad was called home, but we must still go on now that you have been called home too. With both of you gone it leaves a huge hole in my heart and soul, that will never get filled in. I know it’ll get easier in time to deal with. It brings me peace to know that you and dad are with each other, and It’ll be a great day when we can all be together again.
The “shit” you went through was unimaginable, I can’t say stuff, or pain, or complications, because it WAS shit that shouldn’t have happened, nobody should have to endure what you did. Especially being the loving, kind, generous person that you are and always have been. You did not deserve that.
I know you and dad are happy again and at peace up there in heaven watching over the family that you created. Just know that we all love you till the end of time! ❤️🙏🏻
…until we meet again…
Life feels so empty without my older sister to talk to daily on the phone. If it was a memory, a pet, or a recipe, whatever we could find something to talk about without very little effort. I hated what torment your body went through in those last few weeks in those hospitals. It is not fair you watched every part of your body to offer some furture. You did what you could do and instead the doctors care let your fail viserably and in pain. You have so to much to be proud of in your family and home. I just wish we had more time on earth, but the ones left behind will share our time with you again. Love you always, and you are always in my heart Deloris.
Dan Lurz
She was one of a kind will be missed
You and “JR” were possibly the closest and best friends we had; for nearly 50 years. We watched our kids grow-up together, get married, and have kids of their own. You both were kind, gave great advice and thank God not perfect!
Your house was always the center and the moorage for all the important events. Like all night Pinochle parties (especially New Years).
Our hearts are breaking; that you and “JR” are not with us any longer. We know that you and he are in that pain free better place together again.
May God bless you and yours!
I love you Aunt Deloris and will always miss you. You were the best of us. I will remember all the times we had together. I’m so sad I don’t even know what to say. I’m so sorry!
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen either one of you. But I remember having the overnight sleep overs while you, JR and my parents had your pinochle parties. There’s never a day that goes by that I don’t think about you.
My prayers and condolences, hugs, and love are always with you.
Just in case this is Cynthia Kuhn.
Harvey & Sheryl Hillmon
Jeff, Steve, Raymond and Angie,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your brothers and sister took such good care of her. No mother could ask for more loving, caring children. Your dad is very proud of the way you stepped in and we’re there for her.
If someone was to ask, ”what kind of mother was Dolores?” I would say, “Look at the children she raised”, that will tell it all,” it does.
One regret is your mother not seeing our Redondo house. Your mom, you and Steve were a big part of the reason we were able to complete the house. We really were looking forward to having her see what all her help had done.
I know the last few weeks were very difficult for you all and we are saddened by that.
Now, we all must turn to our memories of the good times and rejoice in the wonderful woman she was. I will always think of her and that silly little puppy, what joy they found in each other.
God Bless,
Harvey & Sheryl Hillmon
DAVID LURZ
Missing my SIS so much. She listened to my problems.
Thank you to Deloris for being there, to help me through a BAD time. Cannot be there Saturday, but will asap. Knew you were in great pain. Know God has you there. Never made it with your fresh walleye you loved. David. Thank Jeff for call from hospital. No matter where or what you are on my mind. MISS YOU SIS. Had the best life on Nebraska farm. Even though we had nothing, we were richer than lots of kids today. From daily chores, to mile walk to country school. You and I challenged each other for best penmanship. Silly things that I remember. To riding in back of truck to Valentine for Church. To traveling to Mission SD to fish the farm ponds for Crappie and bluegill. After yu and I dug earthworms all day Saturday. Dad could still outfish us. Could write a book. MISS YOU. THANK GOD YOU MET JOHNNY RAY HAMLING. Some day I will hopefully be there. But John I still am no longer ticklish. I will come out and talk to you both.
Steve, Eileen, Melissa, Riley, Jeff, & family, I’m so sorry to hear that you have lost a loving lady. I loved reading about her and hope you will cherish each story and memory and know that her not being in pain will bring you peace. I’m so sorry I am not there, but thinking of you all in prayer and heart as I send a virtual hug. Love and heartfelt sympathy to each of you. I Love you Hamling’s. Love, Auntie Kimmie 🙏💘🙏💘
Thinking of you all today as you celebrate your Mom and Grandma . I only met her once, but can tell from reading about her that she has touched many lives and has brought much love to you all. May you spend today and the days ahead being flooded with fun and happy memories.❤️ – Angie Wright
I love you grandma. I’ll miss being in the kitchen with you. I hope you’re happy in heaven with papa.
So sorry for all of you. I loved reading the tributes. All of you kids stepped up and took care of your mom. She and Dad are proud and at peace.
Alice Phillips