Delbert grew up in Menan, attended Midway High School and graduated from Rigby High School. After two years at Ricks College, he joined the Army where he served as a communications officer in Korea. After his service, he attended Idaho State University. Delbert was a known ballroom dancer, and at a ballroom dancing event, he met Lunetta Forman. On May 20, 1955, he married Lunetta in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they were blessed with five children and made their home in Idaho Falls, where Delbert worked in sales and was a property owner. Delbert and Lunetta continued to dance together for the next 65 years of their marriage. Delbert was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and Lunetta were able to serve a mission for the Church in Blythe, California, and Martin’s Cove, Wyoming. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially when he was skiing, waterskiing, riding his motorbike, or camping with his family. His family especially enjoyed listening to him play the guitar while they sang along. Delbert was famous for the Cowboy Poetry that he recited for family and friends. Survivors beside Lunetta included: children Alan (Carol) Johnson, David (Lori) Johnson of Abilene, TX, Debra (Robert) Warner, Dennis (Julie) Johnson, and Janel (Jason) Wertz of Fort Worth, TX; siblings Lew (Donna) Johnson, Barbara Lowder, and Colleen (Jim) Babcock of Moore; and 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; preceded by six siblings. Services held Monday, December 21st at Wood Chapel of the Pines. Bishop John Collins officiated. Military Rites performed by Jefferson County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
Delbert grew up in Menan, attended Midway High School and graduated from Rigby High School. After two years at Ricks College, he joined the Army where he served as a communications officer in Korea. After his service, he attended Idaho State University. Delbert was a known ballroom dancer, and at a ballroom dancing event, he met Lunetta Forman. On May 20, 1955, he married Lunetta in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they were blessed with five children and made their home in Idaho Falls, where Delbert worked in sales and was a property owner. Delbert and Lunetta continued to dance together for the next 65 years of their marriage. Delbert was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and Lunetta were able to serve a mission for the Church in Blythe, California, and Martin’s Cove, Wyoming. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially when he was skiing, waterskiing, riding his motorbike, or camping with his family. His family especially enjoyed listening to him play the guitar while they sang along. Delbert was famous for the Cowboy Poetry that he recited for family and friends. Survivors beside Lunetta included: children Alan (Carol) Johnson, David (Lori) Johnson of Abilene, TX, Debra (Robert) Warner, Dennis (Julie) Johnson, and Janel (Jason) Wertz of Fort Worth, TX; siblings Lew (Donna) Johnson, Barbara Lowder, and Colleen (Jim) Babcock of Moore; and 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; preceded by six siblings. Services held Monday, December 21st at Wood Chapel of the Pines. Bishop John Collins officiated. Military Rites performed by Jefferson County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
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