Delores Leinen Obituary

Delores Mae Rogers Leinen was born November 30, 1925, and passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 100.

Her parents were Bernice Pearl Benson and George Hackelman Rogers. She was raised in Glasco, Kansas and graduated from Glasco High School. She was the oldest of eight children.

When she was young teenager, she met Stanley Lee Leinen at a skating rink – the only boy she ever kissed. They married on June 21, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia, where he was stationed in the United States Navy.

They were blessed with six children. Delores loved God and she loved family and instilled that same love in her children. Her favorite scripture was 1 Peter 5:6.7, "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; while you throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you." It brought her great comfort knowing that Jehovah loved her and cared for her.

Delores was a lifelong homemaker. She loved all things beautiful. She made her home a haven, both inside and out and known for her beautiful hydrangeas and impatiens. She was also a good cook and could take simple ingredients and make them elegant and delicious.

When it came to her appearance, she had a flair for putting together a beautiful outfit She always had to look just so. But more important, she had a righteous heart and was as sweet as sugar.

Delores is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Lawrence Rogers, brother Clarence Rogers, brother Rodney Rogers, sister Mary Lou Berndt, sister Elizabeth Guillot, daughter Karen Rae Leinen Acord, son and daughter-in-law, Donald James Leinen and wife, Diana Cliburn Leinen.

She is survived by her daughter Lana Leinen Grigar and husband Glenn of Sealy; son Stanley Lee Leinen Jr. and wife Rosemary of Salado; son Larry Leinen and wife Sherry of Richmond; daughter Paulette Leinen Riggle of Deer Park. Grandchildren Jeana Grigar Kech and husband Larry, David Grigar and wife Erran; Joel Grigar and wife Katy, Karen Grigar Lapham and husband Greg; Jill Leinen Flippin and husband Nick; Kyle Leinen and wife Leigh Anne; Kristopher Leinen and wife Sydney; Elizabeth Leinen; Diana Leinen Saenz and husband Raymond III; Robert Leinen and wife Sally; Michael Riggle and wife Leslie; Andrea Riggle, and Aron Acord. Great-grandchildren: Kourtney Kech, Kristen Kech, Isaac Grigar, Faith Grigar, Drake Grigar, Gage Grigar, Avery Grigar, Nolan Lapham, Katherine Lapham, Grant Flippin, Olivia Leinen, Luke Leinen, Lane Leinen, Hollis Leinen, Evans Saenz, Max Saenz, Darcey Leinen, David Leinen, Deana Leinen, Parker Riggle, Preslie Riggle, Paige Riggle, Colt Acord, Grace Acord, and Great- great grandchild Cullen Horelka.

She is also survived by sister Deanna Bellows; brother Carroll Rogers and wife Linda; sisterinlaw Kay Rogers; brother-in-law Earl Guillot; and many nieces and nephews.

Delores became part of the Baywood Crossing family in the fall of 2019. Over the last six years, Delores came to cherish the wonderful residents and staff, all of whom she considered friends, and whom were of great comfort to her in her final days. Delores's family sends their sincere gratitude to the Baywood Crossing community for their human kindness and loving support.