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Delma Marie Jones
12/17/1933 - 7/22/2026
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Obituary For Delma Marie Jones
Delma Jones, 92, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in New Underwood, South Dakota.
Delma was born December 17, 1933, to Albert and Julia (Bokker) Roskam in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, and the family farmed near Henry. She married Edwin Jones on November 16, 1952, in Henry, South Dakota.
Edwin and Delma moved to Rapid City where they owned several acres on Rapid Creek east of the town. The family raised a large garden and several animals, including horses. All the family members were involved in Boots and Saddles for several years, and each of them won several awards for horsemanship.
Delma doted on her children and grandchildren. She loved to bowl, to cook and can, and was an avid reader. The coffee pot was always on, and whenever Delma made cookies, half went into the freezer (along with buckets of ice cream) so the kids couldn't inhale them all. Several of the Jones and Roskam clans lived in the area, so extended family celebrations with brothers and sisters, in-laws, and lots of cousins were a regular occurrence.
Delma is survived by her daughter Dianne Parks of Chadron, Nebraska, and sons Earl (Patricia) of Alliance, Nebraska, and Dennis (Carol) of Rapid City, South Dakota. Grandchildren: Brandie, Johanna, Mathew, Amber, Alex, Joshua, and Kristen; and eight great-grandchildren.
Preceding Delma in death were her husband Edwin, son Donald and his wife Deb, an infant son Douglas, and son-in-law, Ted Parks. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
Memorials are suggested to Lord of Life Lutheran Church.
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07/28/2026
The Birnbaum/Jones July 4th camping trip at Sheridan Lake was always a great time that drew large groups of people from both sides of both families. Everybody was always welcome. Diana, Earl, Larry B. and Edward B. taught many family members and friends how to water ski. There were several mouths to feed. At one 4th of July, we had over 100 people at our campsite. Delma and Alice Birnbaum always rose to the occasion. I will always have very fond memories of those days. Sorry to hear of your loss. Larry & Alice Birnbaum NOTE: Please contact me. Larry Birnbaum
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07/27/2026
I loved her as a sister and never remember life without her. Remember spending many fun times at her and Edwin's home.RIP
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07/26/2026
Dianne & Family, So very sorry to see that your mom/grandma has passed away. I can still see her standing in her yard next to your house, trying to figure out if I was a friend... or not so much. It appears that there has been a change in your address so I feel like I'm out of the loop with you. Please know I will be thinking of your family during this difficult time.
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07/25/2026
I remember doing Delma's admission to GSS. She's always held a special place in my heart.
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07/25/2026
I remember meeting a kind elder woman a few years back while she visited her son Earl and DIL Pat. She loved flowers and good conversation though very quiet and sweet to meet.
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