DeLaine Audrey Hill Welsh

DeLaine Audrey Snyder Hill Welsh, 97, died peacefully Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, ND. She was born to Matt and Christine (Krogan) Snyder on October 21, 1928 in Crookston where she joined her family of one sister Delores DeBoer and three brothers; Sidney, Lyle and Donald.

DeLaine graduated from Crookston High School in 1945. On September 15, 1949, she married James Hill. They settled in East Grand Forks where they raised two children; Duane and Sheryl. James passed away October 29, 1976. She later married Charles Welsh. DeLaine also had a special friend, Larry Matcha, who she spent many years with enjoying Gull Lake and taking bus trips.

DeLaine went to work in 1977 for Home of Economy as an accountant until her retirement on October 6, 1990. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandsons. There were also many hours spent at the East Grand Forks Senior Center playing Canasta and Dominos.

DeLaine was a generous person who liked to help others. She received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her work with the Senior Companion Program and was recognized by the East Grand Forks Food Shelf for her time spent there. DeLaine also received recognition from the Dak-Min Blood Bank for donating 3 gallons of blood. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks where she was involved in teaching Sunday School, Circle and quilting.

She is survived by her children Duane Hill of Oceanside, CA and Sheryl (Dale) Pesch of East Grand Forks; two grandchildren Corey (Ginger) Pesch of East Grand Forks and Ryan (Maree) Pesch of Pelican Rapids; five great-grandchildren Taylor Pesch of Clearwater, MN, Lainey Pesch of East Grand Forks, Sylvia Pesch of Morris, MN, Willem Pesch of Morris, MN and Graham Pesch of Pelican Rapids, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents, sister, brothers and husband.

Services will be private.

INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery in East Grand Forks, MN.