Delbert Law

Upon his wish, there will be no services at this time for Delbert Law, 79, of Roswell, NM who passed away at home Saturday, November 20, 2010, after he succumbed to a long and courageous battle with cancer. Del who was born September 7, 1931 to Del Sr. and Pearl Law in Belleville, Michigan who preceded him in death. He was raised and attended school in Belleville until he joined the USAF in December 1947 to December 1953. After leaving the Air Force he relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked for Union Carbine as a shift supervisor until he was promoted, then transferred to open the very first Union Carbine plant in Ashtabula, Ohio. He worked that job for many years until he had to retire due to medical reasons. He then became disabled at which time he relocated to Roswell, NM in 1974. In 1978, he moved back to Belleville, MI to care for his ailing parents till their deaths, moving back to Roswell in 1994, living here until his passing. Del’s favorite pastime was working with wood and piddling in his yard, but more than all others he enjoyed the peace he found in fishing and camping with his family by his side no matter what state he was in. His outdoor spot of choice are the Bonita Mountains. Del is survived by 3 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren: Jim Law and wife Connie and their family Staff Sgt. Jim Law Jr. and wife Stephanie, Savanna and Brittany Law all of USAF Base in Turkey; Jeremy Law and wife Tanya, BreAnna and Bella Mae Law all of Roswell; Tim Law of Texas, Eric Law, Jessica Law Morales and husband Ermie, Brittany and Alex Morales all of McKinney, TX; and Jeff Law of Roswell. Del especially wanted to “Thank” Kymera, Mission Arch, and the entire Hospice/Vista Care Staff as well as his favorite nurse Anita Marriyo who could always make his day brighter. Above all “Thanks,” Del wanted his special caregiver and daughter-in-law Connie Law, to know how much he loves her. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory God saw he was getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him And whispered, "Come with Me. " With tearful eyes we watched him suffer And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Delbert Law

September 7, 1931 - November 20, 2010