Delaine Jorgensen

“Remembering While We Are Apart”

DeLaine was born on Sunday, July 29, 1951 in Burley, Idaho to Kenneth Orsman Jorgensen and Maxine Elaine (Vanderhoof) Jorgensen.

She is Ken and Maxine‘s third child (their first and only girl) with 2 older brothers, Burl Carter Jorgensen born in 1946 and Quinn Neil Jorgensen born in 1948. In 1955 their family of six became complete with the birth of her baby brother Kyle Brice Jorgensen.

Shortly after DeLaine‘s birth, the family moved to the Seattle Washington area, making Renton Washington the heart of their life stories. DeLaine grew up attending schools in Renton and graduated in 1969 from Renton High School.

In 1973 DeLaine became a Mom, her daughter KeLaine (Jorgensen) was born. While being a Mom, she is also an Aunt to Nissa, Tanya, Stefanie & Richele.

in 1996 her family grew with gaining her son-in-law Joseph W Armato Jr. DeLaine became a Grandma to 3 Grandchildren, Kenneth W Armato in 1998, Austin L Armato in 2000, and Amanda N Armato in 2004.

Her family grew even more when she became a Great Grandma to 3 Granddaughters (Through her Grandson Kenny & Granddaughter-in-law Brianna Armato) Lillian M Armato in 2021, Emilia E Armato in 2023, and Lydia G Armato in 2025.

DeLaine earned her Angel wings on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Forever Being Our Angel

FILL NOT YOUR HEART

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,

but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,

my going has eased my hurt

and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me

not as I am now, but as I used to be.

Because I will remember you all

and look on with a smile,

Understand, in your hearts,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you,

I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.