Barbara Lou DeLine

Barbara Lou DeLine

Barbara Morse DeLine, wife of Otis DeLine, passed away August 15, 2009 in the company of her family.
Barbara Lou Staup was born May 6, 1929 to Kenneth & Etta (Hull) Staup and grew up on their farm at Lenawee Junction. She attended County Normal school for teachers and began her career in country schools. She married Robert Morse and moved to the Morse Family farm where they raised 2 daughters, Virginia & MaryAnn. Barbara completed her bachelor degree at Adrian College and her Master’s at Siena Heights University. She taught elementary students at Alexander school in Adrian, MI and then spent the remainder of her teaching career at Hiawatha Elementary in the Washington Local School district.
On November 30, 1992 she married Otis DeLine and they spent their retirement years traveling and enjoying time at the summer home on Devil’s Lake in Michigan and Yuma, AZ in the winter.
She is survived by her husband, Otis E. DeLine, daughters Virginia (Jim) Hanes of Foss, OK, MaryAnn (Gary) Bettis of Blissfield, MI; her dearly loved 5 grandsons, Jason Knisel of Riga, MI, Brad (Amy) Bettis of Blissfield, MI, Garron (Jamie) Rorick of Jasper, MI, Craig Bettis of Stephenville, TX and Jerry (Kirra) Rorick of Foss, OK; great-grandchildren Cloe & Seth Knisel, Zoe Rorick, Quentin, Sarah & Carson Bettis. Joan Woodward, Bob Arthur and Curtis Rorick were special friends.
At her direction, cremation has taken place. Notes sharing memories or condolences may be sent to individual family members or in care The Barbara Morse DeLine Family at 505 W. Adrian St., Blissfield, MI 49228 or below. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Devils and Round Lakes Preservation League, Box 246, Manitou Beach, MI 49253 or the Ebeid Hospice Residence Foundation, 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560. Cremation Society of Toledo has been entrusted with Barbara’s care.
 

Guestbook Entries

Date: Aug 20, 2009
Name: Vallery Dietrich
Entry: I am sorry to read of your mother's passing. Mrs. Morse was my 5th grade teacher at Alexander. I have thought of her often over the years. I learned to water ski at your home at Devils Lake. I remember sitting in her class when the news of President Kennedy's death was given. My condolences to all of your family. Vallery Dietrich

Date: Aug 19, 2009
Name: Jennifer Zenk Griffith
Entry: Virginia, Mary Ann and Families, I was so surprised to see of your mom's passing. I just saw her at the eye doctor's about a month ago. We always caught up on everyone when we ran into each other. May she rest in peace and fly with the angels. Jennifer

Date: Aug 19, 2009
Name: Kim Hill
Entry: Ginny and MaryAnn I am so sorry to here about your mother. It came as a big shock when I read it in the paper. Mom {Donna} and I had just been talking about all the great times we had together. May God Bless all of you and your families. Remember to take care of yourselfs .

Date: Aug 18, 2009
Name: Gloria Schneider
Entry: I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May it be a comfort to know she is at peace now. You and your family are in my prayers.

Date: Aug 18, 2009
Name: Keri Bokor
Entry: MaryAnn, God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts. Keri

Date: Aug 18, 2009
Name: Keri Bokor
Entry: MaryAnn, God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts. Keri

Date: Aug 17, 2009
Name: Heather and David Stoll
Entry: Mary Ann I am so sorry for your loss and after the few talks you briefly had with me regarding your mother and the possibility is was Dementia, I was shocked to learn of her diagnosis. I am truly sorry Mary Ann. Heather

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