Delila J. Rine, age 79 of Hastings passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Thornapple Manor. She was born February 5, 1930 in Rutland Township, Michigan, the daughter of Lemuel Roy and Alice May (Burghdof) Oaks. \r
Her employment included Hastings Manufacturing, the Child Care Center, Department of Social Services and Hastings Public Schools. Delila was a person who enjoyed being with her family and friends. She was married to Gordon L. Rine on November 22, 1957. He preceded her in death, July 24, 2003. She is preceded in death by one sister, Reathel Douglas; two brothers, Lemuel R. Oaks Jr. and Melvin Oaks; a daughter Nancy Jean , and her husband Gordon L. Rine. Delila is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Jerry) Phillips of Hastings, MI; her grandchildren, Jonathan and Trisha Phillips and several nieces, nephews and In-laws. \r
Visitation will be held Saturday 1 hour prior to service time. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Ronald Watterly officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township cemetery. Memorials can be made to a Charity of One's Choice.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net) \r