Age 88, a longtime resident of the Bel-Aire Subdivision in Farmington. Born in Canada, Della moved to Farmington in 1955, three years after her marriage to the late David Horne. Here she remained and raised her family, Jim and Sandy.

Della took a great deal of pride in having a lush green lawn and her beautiful Pin-Oak trees. Della was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, active in the United Methodist Women group and served as group publicity chairperson for many years. Della was a familiar face at Farmington Family YMCA where she worked out daily and has many friends.

Proud mother and grandmother, she leaves her son, Jim (wife Kathy) Horne, daughter, Sandra (husband Steve) Roth and five grandchildren, Stephanie, Ashley, Matthew, David and Julie, and one great granddaughter, Abigail. Della inspired many by her strong commitment to her family, church and exercise throughout her life.

Visitation Monday, July 14th, 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington.

Funeral Tuesday, July 15th, 11:00 a.m. (in state 10:00 a.m.) at the First United Methodist Church of Farmington, 33112 Grand River Ave., Farmington.

Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign.