She graduated from Newfolden High School in 1952. After completing high school, and before meeting her husband, she worked as a bookkeeper. Delores was united in marriage to Raymond Westerlund on August 3, 1957, and resided in Plummer, MN. The couple welcomed two daughters, Mana and Lorie. The family lived in Waukegan, IL for a short period of time, then moved back to the Middle River area where they purchased and ran a dairy farm for many years. Delores was a dedicated Legion Auxiliary member who served over 30 years as membership chairmen and retired from the Auxiliary at the age of 90. She also donated her time and efforts to the local Meals on Wheels program, the church, and was known as being a pillar in the community. Delores passed away peacefully at her home in Middle River, MN on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Delores enjoyed gardening, bird watching, playing cards, camping, traveling, and hosting holiday dinners with her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Mana Lee of Middle River, Lorie Bring of Goodridge, MN; grandsons, Mike Lee of Grand Forks, ND and Shawn (Havie) Lee of Thief River Falls, MN; granddaughters, Sara Bring of Newfolden, Wendy (Joel) Robinette of Newfolden, Heather Phelps of Fargo, ND, and Rachel (Travis) Pickle of Thief River Falls; a brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews; many great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Eva; husband, Ray; son-in-law, Randy; brothers, Kenny, Art, Eddie, and Donnie; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nephews.

A Memorial service was held at 11:00AM, Friday, December 20, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River with visitation held one hour prior to services at the church Arrangements are with Collins Funeral Home of Middle River.

An online guestbook is available at www.collinsfunerals.com.