Laura Mae Delaney, age 82, died on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday April 2, 2016 at George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls followed by her funeral service at 10:30 AM. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 PM on Saturday at Highland Cemetery in Fairfax, SD.
Laura Mae Hartland was born on August 27, 1933 in Tripp County, SD to Lloyd and Mae (Van Schoonhoven) Hartland. She graduated from Winner High School and Southern State Teachers College at Springfield, SD. Laura then taught country school in Tripp County.
Laura was united in marriage with Raymond Delaney on August 15, 1952 at Winner, SD. She worked in the health field at the Gregory Hospital, Mitchell Methodist Hospital, and Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. Laura first began as a Nursing Assistant, Heart Monitor Technician and Health Unit Coordinator at Sioux Valley from 1971 until her retirement in 1998.
Laura took great pride in her family and served as a foster parent for 13 years to four girls. She spent time as a mentor at Jane Adams School following her retirement. Her love and care for others was evident in her family, friendships and work. She enjoyed camping, spending time working in her flower garden, reading and attending her grandchildren’s activities.
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