DAVID L. DELLETT
     David L. Dellett, 64, of Twin Falls, passed away Wednesday,
February 18, 2009.
    He was born August 9, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo. Shortly after
his birth, his family moved to Northbrook, Ill, where he lived and
attended  until his high school graduation in 1962.  After graduation,
David attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., working
part time as a lifeguard.  He was then employed by a medical supply
company until he moved to Twin Falls in 1970.  At that time, he and
two partners purchased the Bowladrome Recreational Center.  He
owned the establishment until 2005, when the partners sold the
business; however, David continued to work at the bowling center
providing his expertise and services to the new owners.  He took
great delight in teaching bowling for the CSI Physical Education
Department and in being a member of the Board of Directors of
Valley House.  David was sensitive, thoughtful and kind-hearted.  
He had the ability to connect with everyone.  He was curious about
people and loved talking to them.  He was open minded to
everybody's point of view.  He really was a student of people.  David
had a passion for animals of all kinds, but his most cherished prizes
were his two Labrador retrievers.  Halley and Hershey.  He loved
nature and was the happiest when he could be by the ocean, on a
lake or up in the mountains.  He especially enjoyed fireside chats
with many of his friends.

    David is survived by his wife, Cathie, who he met in Twin Falls
and married in 1989; two grandaughters, Cindy (Chris) Whittaker
and Sherry (Alan) Lowrance; three grandsons; one
step-granddaughter; two brothers, Rob (Karen) Dellett and Rick
(Donna) Dellett; one niece; and three nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday March 14, at the
First Baptish Church, 910 Shoshone St. in Twin Falls.  Memorial
contributions may be made in David's name to Valley House, P.O.
Box 774, Twin Falls, ID 83301.  Arrangements are under the
direction of White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park."

David's message to all of us would be to love unconditionally and
not to take yourself too seriously.

Life is a journey
of sweetness and sorrow,
Of yesterday's memories
and hopes for tomorrow,
Of pathways we choose
and detours we face
With Patience and humor
courage and grace,
Of joys that we've shared
and of people we've met
Who have touched us in ways
we will never forget.