Burdett – Colleen Delp, 84, passed away in her home in Burdett on July 7, 2015.

This obituary was written personally by Colleen in her own words.

My obituary – Colleen Delp
Born April 14, 1931 – Died July 7, 2015
Blessed with many friends and a great family, I had a good life. I was privileged to be a citizen of the United States of America where, at this place and time in history, I could pursue my passion in history, for working in clay, painting, making music, and gardening.
My good husband of 51 years and I had 2 loving children: Charisse (Delp) Beadles, and Bryan Delp, and were blessed with 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
As you read this I am taking on a new role, as is the nature of things, but I wish you all, here on earth, peace and love always.

Colleen was born April 14, 1931 in Shallow Water, Kansas. Her parents were Elmer and Blanche Blankenship Collins. She was a lifetime resident of Burdett. She gave to that community her many talents of art, music and gardening.

She was survived by; her children, Bryan (Pamela) Delp, Burdett and Charisse (Lon) Beadles, Wellington; her grandchildren; Daniel (Kelsey) Delp, Wichita, Taleyna (Eric) Morris, Springfield, MO, Trista (Mark) Curzydlo, Basehor, KS, Paul (Amber) Beadles, Olpe, Andilynn Beadles, Bangor, Maine ; seven great grandchildren and her sister, Marilyn Blythe Cramer, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy Neil Delp, Jr.; brothers, Elmer Thaine Collins and Denton Collins.

A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the Burdett Senior Center with a come and go at 7:00pm and a remembrance time at 7:30pm.

Memorials can be given to Pawnee Heights Community Library, Burdett EMS or Hospice of the Prairie all in care of Bryan Delp, P.O. Box 13., Burdett, KS 67523.

Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477, Larned, KS 67550 will be in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.beckwithmortuary.com.