Birdella "Della" Hoskins

Birdella B. “Della” Hoskins, 96, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Della was born in Clayton, New Mexico on June 26, 1913 the daughter of David and Sadie Benton. She lived in Clayton, New Mexico for 37 years and then moved to Vallejo, CA and then to San Diego where she lived for 29 years. She returned to New Mexico living in Maxwell for 22 years. In 2001 she split her time between her home in New Mexico and her home in Anchorage Alaska. Della moved to Sandpoint Idaho in 2004. She lived at the Bridge Assisted Living where the staff quickly became like family. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Della liked quilting and she bowled for over 40 years and was very proud of her high game of 253. In Sandpoint you usually could find her outside walking her usual route come rain or shine. She loved to visit with everyone! She is survived by her son Ronald Hoskins in Anchorage, AK; 3 grand daughters Janet (and Clayton) Meserve of Sandpoint, ID, Debbie (and Harry) Richards of Virginia Beach, VA; and Kelly (and Ken) Beavers of Bakersfield, CA. Della was preceded in death by her parents, a son Donald E. Smith, 1 brother and 2 sisters. Private family services will be held and burial will be in Clayton, New Mexico.