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Deland Junior Romine

August 1, 1931 — July 4, 2016

Deland “Del” J. Romine, 84, of Hayden, Idaho passed away July 4, 2016 at the Hospice House in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Del was born August 1, 1931 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to Ray and Ada (Mick) Romine. Del was raised in in Buckhannon where he attended and graduated from Buckhannon High School in 1949, and continued his education while serving in the Air Force from 1950 to 19761, retiring as a MSGT. After his honorable discharge Del moved to the Pacific Northwest where he attended and graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1972. He then worked for the Washington State Department of Corrections as a Parole Officer from 1972 to 1993. During that time he earned a masters degree in Sociology and Correctional work from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Del first married Ruth Heckert in 1951 in West Virginia. Together they had four children. He later married Barbara Hall January 1, 1983. They were married 33 years when Del passed. Together they enjoyed traveling spending summers at their Hayden, Idaho home and winters at their Sun City, Arizona home. Del was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Post Falls, Idaho and also the First Methodist Church in Sun City, Arizona. He loved all his family, as well as, golfing, boating, shuffle board, and drinking coffee and eating donuts every morning with his cronies. Del felt he had a great life and was very proud of his children. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Romine of the family home in Hayden; three children Dave A. Romine of Chesterfield, Maryland, Teresa Smith of Post Falls, Idaho, and Scott Romine of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; one sister Marlene Trivandian of Arizona; one brother Don Romine of Buckhannon, West Virginia, five grandchildren Lisa Nash, Jackie Vasquez, Dan Romine, Katy Romine, and Jeremy Romine; one great-granddaughter Kaylin Vasquez; 7 Step grandchildren; and 11 Great-grandchildren. Del was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter Jill Wood. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Hospice House at 9493 N. Government Way Hayden, Idaho 83838 or to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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