Delia Laletta Autry

Delia Autry, 91, of Middleton, died on Monday, May 28, 2012. Delia was born in Loyal, OK, July 5, 1920, to Charles and Ethel Wanzer. On Sept. 24, 1936 she married Raymond Autry at Watonga, OK. In 1937 they moved to Creede, CO, where her husband worked for a silver mine and on a dude ranch and several other jobs. In 1948 they moved to the Black Canyon area. Raymond worked at various jobs and eventually retired from the Black Canyon Irrigation District. Delia worked for Simplots for a couple of years and the Coast to Coast Store in Caldwell for about 8 years. Delia was also an Avon consultant for many years. Delia also attended the Middleton Methodist Church for many years and also Canyon Springs Christian Church. Delia was preceded in death by her husband, parents and four brothers: Ernest “Red” Wanzer, Bryan Wanzer, Loyd Wanzer and a baby brother . She is survived by sister-in-law, Wilma Wanzer Winkelblack (Bryan’s wife), nephew Jim (Marie) Wanzer, and niece Carla Byrd all of Nampa. Also nieces, Cheryl (Denny) Bschor and Brenda Wanzer of Carefree, AZ. Gary Vezzoso had the opportunity to be her legal guardian and she had always been like an “aunt” to him for many years. Delia’s viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 4-8:00 PM at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Her funeral service will be held at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be held at the Middleton Cemetery. There will also be a viewing prior to the service Wednesday from 1:00 - 1:50 PM. Memorials may be made to the Delia Autry Charitable Foundation, PO Box 189, Middleton, ID, 83644. Her Foundation is for Middleton High School Students going to college, and for kids going to Intermountain Christian Church Camp in Fairfield, ID. Service Information