Delma Stroder

Delma Louise Stroder, age 90, of Jackson, MO passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 (her birthday) at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau.

On November 29, 1927, Delma was born and raised in Crump, MO, daughter of Sylvanus and Hester (Proffer) Eakins. She and Carl Wesley Stroder married on February 14, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2016.

As the wife of a pastor, she lovingly and devotedly worked by Carl's side in Centerville, MO; Van Wert, OH; Marble Hill, MO; Ellington, MO; Creal Springs, IL: and Lake of Egypt, IL. Carl and Delma moved to Jackson, MO Lakeview Acres neighborhood in 2002 to be closer to family and, in doing so, made many new friends. They always had a big garden and loved to share its produce with neighbors, friends, and family.

Delma loved to cook and can her garden produce. She often expressed her love for friends, family, and grandkids by sharing creations from her kitchen. Delma's strong work ethic and constant patience steadied the family through trying times. She supported Carl as he pursued his career all while raising their three sons. Her Christian upbringing along with years of hard work and life experiences gave her wisdom to lovingly discipline, guide, and support her children. It was her unwavering faith in God's word that gave her the hope and peace she needed to persist through life's struggles.

Loving survivors include three sons: Lonnie (Susan) Stroder of Jackson, MO; Glenn (Joyce) Stroder of Farmington, MO; Larry (Miriam) Stroder of Wildwood, MO; eight grandchildren: Timothy (Karie) Stroder, Dr. Ryan Stroder, Alex Stroder, Rebecca (Gary) Merseal, Rachel Stroder, Melissa (Scott) Stephens, Jennifer (Joe) Keel, Shawn Stroder; seven great grandchildren and an eighth (great granddaughter) expected in April; four siblings: Della Mae Abernathy of Cape Girardeau, MO; Deanna (Vincent) Friedrich of Oak Ridge, MO; Darlene Eakins of Whitewater, MO; Doyle Wayne (Wanda) Eakins of Whitewater, MO; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Delma's parents, an infant son (Ronald Carl Stroder), one brother (Donald Eakins), and two sisters (Dorothy Scholz and Delthia Crader) preceded her in death.

Delma's visitation will be from 4-7 PM at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson, MO on Sunday, December 3, 2017. The funeral service will follow at 7 PM with the Rev. Dave Parmley officiating, assisted by Rev. Stan Hargis. Interment will be on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Proffer Cemetery in Crump, MO.

The family suggests that contributions be made to Teen Challenge of Cape Girardeau of Southeast Missouri. The family would like to thank Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau for the excellent care Delma received the last two years and the excellent care she received at Southeast Health in her final hours.

To view Delma’s personal video, click below.