Delores J. Giles, 85, of South Hutchinson, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born May 27, 1934, in Inman, to Henry and Olga (Schmidt) Pauls.
Delores had the sweetest smile and worked very hard in a variety of positions throughout her lifetime before retiring, but her real passion was in taking care of her family. She loved to cook, bake, sew, cross stitch, as much as she loved the color pink, and watching sports.
On January 28, 1952, she married Earl W. Crank. They shared 15 years of marriage and five children before his death on April 5, 1967. All of their children survive and include: daughters, Debbie (Bruce) Hoskinson, and Rhonda Crank; sons, Mike Crank, Stan (Pam) Crank, and Rich (Kathy) Crank. In addition to her children, Delores is survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other extended family members.
Delores later married Howard Giles on August 9, 1973, and he had three children. They enjoyed 37 years of marriage, prior to his death on December 9, 2010.
Cremation has taken place. Private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Dementia Society of America or Down Syndrome Society of Wichita, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.