Della R. Harwell

Della R. Harwell, age 91, of Grants Pass, passed away Sunday in her home July 13, 2014.

Della was born in Winthrop, Minnesota September 26, 1922. She moved to California at the age of 19, and studied Cosmetology and worked as a Beautician while raising seven children.

She married John S. Harwell February 19, 1968. She enjoyed traveling with her children and grandchildren to places like Lake Elsinore and Colorado River. She retired then worked a few years in real estate. She was adventurous, rode on the back of a Harley for two weeks to Sturgis in South Dakota at age 76.

She moved to Grants Pass in 1997. Soon she joined Faith Lutheran Church in Rogue River.

Della is survived by her three of her seven children, five of her grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her husband, John S. Harwell in 1988.

Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.