Eleanor M. Hosier

Eleanor M. [Dell] Hosier left her earthly home February 11 and went to be with her beloved son Kent in Heaven. She was born in Kenton, Ohio on September 17, 1932 to Rev. Frank and Bertha Dell.After Bertha’s untimely death Eleanor was raised by Rev. Frank and Beatrice Dell who preceded her in death. Ellie was a 1954 graduate of the Ball State School of Nursing and practiced this profession which she loved dearly for more than 40 years. She closed her career teaching at the Parkview School of Nursing. Ellie was an avid painter and gardener and raised many of her own plants for several years until her health made it impossible to continue. She loved and adored her children and followed their life with great interest. She closed each phone conversation with I love you. During her extended illness she came to love the nurses and Sam from Lutheran Home Health Care and greeted them with a great smile when they came to the house on their visits and she had a special love for April. Terri Long also helped care for Ellie during several months of illness. Ellie loved her and looked forward to seeing her in the morning Terri cared for Ellie with great love and understanding. Above all she loved God and His earthly church. She was an active member of St. Peters’ Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Tom, of over 61 years and sons David of El Segundo, CA, Matt [Jenniffer] of Ft. Wayne, and Julie Leidel of Brownstown, MI. Three granddaughters survive, Madison Leidel, Hailey Leidel and Crystal Hosier. Her brother Chuck Dell and sister Esther Cortright also survive. Her brother John preceded her in death. Ellie is also survived by her wonderful dog Princess who remained at her side the final two days of her life and is looking at the front door waiting for her to return home. Funeral service will be 10am Friday February 19, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 7710 East State Blvd., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 3 to 7pm, Thursday February 18, at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greenwood. In lieu of flowers please consider giving a donation to Ft. Wayne SPCA and St. Peters’ Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or Riley Children's Hospital.