Delila Jager
June 28, 1924 ~ February 9, 2014
Delila Jager, 89, of Gettysburg, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the Avera Oahe Haven in Gettysburg.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Grace Bible Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Ken Cartlidge officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Delila Rosa Cooper was born June 28, 1924 to Cleve and Emma (Shelly) Cooper in Onaka, SD. She grew up in the Lebanon area and spent the rest of her life in Gettysburg, SD.
On August 3, 1942 she was united in marriage to Henry Jager.
Delila was a member of Grace Bible Church in Gettysburg.
She is survived by her children: Donald (Kathy) Jager, Missoula, MT, Sharlene (Joe) Beetsch, Gettysburg, Pansy (Bob) Kennedy, Sioux Falls and Joe (Billi) Jager, Sopchoppy, FL; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters: Viola Nold, San Antonio, TX, Gladys Frazier, Cartersville, GA and Dorathy Tobin, Gettysburg.
Delila was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers: Marvin, William and Thomas Cooper; sisters: Pansy Stephan and Agnes Cooper; and two infant grandsons: Donald and Matthew Joel Jager.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Delila’s arrangements.
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Our sympathies to the Jager/Cooper families at this time. RIP Delila at rest in heaven .
Sending Our Deepest Sympathy To Delilah’s Family She Was A Very Sweet Lady And Will Be Greatly Missed.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, but I also rejoice in knowing that she is safe with the Lord in Heaven.
We are so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
She was such a lovely lady and will be missed. http://familyfuneralhome.net/images/icons/cross2.gif
Delila was such a quiet and sweet little lady with a pretty smile. When she could, her walks outside were very important to her. I’ll miss her alot. Prayers to her family.
Extending sympathy & prayers to Delila’s family. So sorry. HUGS
Sorry to hear of Delila’s passing away, it is sorrow for the family, but joy for her to be with Jesus. I always think of her as being “delightfut Delila”, Vena Manful said that once at a bible study and it was so true of your Mom.
Hey Joe an all of your family. I am thinking of you. I will
always remember your Mom’s smile and her kind patience and strength. Abrazos. ginger
Our sincere sympathy to all of Delila’s family. She was such a sweet lady and always had a beautiful smile to share.