Obituary of Delsie E. Burdick-Stedge

Delsie "Sweetie Pie" (Peters) Burdick-Stedge Age 87 of Erin, NY. She was born May 24, 1935 in Waverly, NY, the daughter of the late Dutch and Sadie (Sall) Peters, and passed away peacefully in the afternoon on Monday, August 29th 2022. In addition to her parents, Delsie was predeceased by her brother, Jack Peters. She is survived by her four daughters: Sarah Cole of UT, Robin Burdick of Erin, NY, Debra Hilfiger of Erin, NY, and Darlene Tadder of SC; her siblings Henry (Geraldine) Peters, and Sandra Makela; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Before retirement, she was employed by Howard Johnsons in Horseheads, where she worked as a housekeeper for nearly a decade. Delsie, or "Sweetie Pie", was a hero and an encyclopedia to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. There were no strangers to her, only friends she had not met yet. From every camping trip, to her time at Steuben Center, Mom was always meeting new people and taking some under her wing. Her graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday September 6th 2022 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY. Those wishing may make donations in Delsies's name to either the Erin Methodist Church, 52 Church Road, Erin, NY 14838 or the SPCA.