Delta Campbell

Obituary of Delta Lurene Campbell

Delta Lurene Barber Tuttle Campbell, 92, of Santa Maria, CA, went to be with her LORD September 13, 2017. Delta was born November 14, 1924, in Cortland, NY, a daughter of the late Franklyn and Marlea (Kinney) Barber. She was a former member of the Memorial Baptist Church of Cortland. Delta was employed at P.D. Camp and Sons during World War II, as private secretary to Jacob and William Camp. She was the first woman to be hired by the meat packing plant. She married Lt. Col. Robert J. Tuttle of Cortland, who was the Commander of the Strategic 394 Minute Man Missile Squadron at Van Denburg Air Force Base in California before his retirement. Delta was a fantastic cook. She helped organize formal events for the officer wives, military balls and dances, morning coffees, afternoon teas, lunches, and dinner parties at the bases and at their homes across the US, where they were stationed. Bob passed away December 1979. She remarried Charles Campbell of Salinas, CA, who passed in 2011. She enjoyed golf, crocheting, sewing, and books—especially of Cortland County history. She never lost her love for the Cortland area. Bob and Delta had three daughters, Susan Wilcox, Betsy Tuttle, and Jennifer Hocker; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Kay Barber, and her sister, Eva DeLine, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins in Central NY. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Elmber Barber; and a sister, Vada Bates. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017, at Elmwood Cemetery, Preble, NY, with Pastor Tim Mowers officiating of Calvary Baptist Church of Preble, NY. If you wish to make a memorial donation in Delta's memory, it can be sent to Elmwood Cemetery Association, c/o Anne Henderson, 2018 East Clark Road, Homer, NY 13077. To express sympathy, please visit www.ballweg-lunsford.com.
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Service

SEP 25. 02:00 PM Elmwood Cemetery Route 281 Preble, NY, US

Interment

Elmwood Cemetery Route 281 Preble, NY,
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