Catherine Norine Delaney 6/2/1950 - 10/13/2023
I was born on June 2, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Ellen (McHenry) and Martin Thomas Delaney. I was raised a catholic in St. Patrick's Church and School all of my elementary years, and completed two years of high school at Bishop LeBlond High School, and graduated from Faucett High School in 1968I worked in secretarial and accounting positions that were "sit-down" jobs all of my working career. If you have this type of job, please do not neglect your health. Keep moving and exercise when possible, it will save you a lot of health issues in your later years.Survivors: husband, Darrell Moser of the home. Daughter, Amy Delaney-Cook that has helped me for many years. The greatest joy of my life, my Granddaughter, Payton Delaney Cook. Payton was my "medicine," a hug from her always made me feel better. She was always careful by my side and knew when to step in to help me.
Sisters: Beverly (Linden) Black, Michele (Steve) Davidson and Debi Foreman, Maureen (Greg) Miller, Brothers: Dennis (Lelanie) Delaney and Dan Delaney all of St. Joseph. Step-Children: Lindsey (Ivan) Reynolds and their children, Ashlynn and Connor all of Maryville, Missouri. Ryan (Robin) Henry and their children, Kaylee and Joslynn all of Bedford, Iowa. I am blessed with a large family with many treasured nieces, nephews and cousins.
I have several friends I have considered family over the years. If you know me by the name of "Chuck," you are one of them. l am very grateful to have had the best friendships all of my life with many of you. I was fortunate to be raised during a time without war on our homeland; raised on a farm with strong family values; was taught how to be prepared in Girl Scouts, and how to be a well-rounded citizen in my community through the Oak Hill 4-H Club. We were raised with a strong religion, were taught how to take care of ourselves and our family; taught that you treat others the way you want to be treated; taught to be honest even if you had the opportunity to gain from another's misfortune; learned the value of family, and they were always there for you even during the bad times; taught how to respect our elders, the police, my teachers, and our magnificent military, and taught allegiance to America, the flag, and our President, no matter which party they represented. I have been so grateful for everything and lucky to have lived such a wonderful life.
There were many times I turned to God in need of help and guidance. God will bring you through fire! Psalm 66:12. I give God the glory for all the good things in my life; however, when I fell short, I have to take the blame for not always going in the right direction because I had to do it "My Way".
In lieu of flowers, may I suggest donations be made to: Voices of Courage 1807 N Woodbine, Suite E, St. Joseph, MO 64506; 816-232-1744 - www.voicescac.org <http://www.voicescac.org>; Missouri 4-H Foundation, 109 Whitter Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-3410; or Wreaths Across America at www.waa.com <http://www.waa.com>. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm Saturday November 11, 2023, with memorial services starting at 4:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. Gather with the family for a light meal and a Celebration of Life at 5:00 pm at the Adams’s All Occasion Hall, 302 Illinois Ave, St. Joseph, MO.
