Della Martha Pettit, 94. Passed away and is remembered for her laughter, love, dancing, generosity and being a wonderful soul. She lived in Garden Home and grew up in the Sellwood area, graduating from Commerce High School, Portland. Della married Lloyd for 52 years before his passing in 2005. Della is survived and loved by her children: Stephen (Mabel Paul), Sally (Bill) Dikeman, Douglas (Judy), six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, brothers Lee (Rita) and Mel Krause, sister Betty (Bob) Vanderpool, and scores of other relatives and friends.