During her school years, she attended Rossville School. She was an excellent student with the capabilities of achieving the high standards expected of her. It was here in elementary school that Delores realized her running capabilities. Here on in, she was entering running competitions of all types.

Delores ran in most of the marathons that were held annually during the York Boat Days festival. She was always ranked among the top runners in her category. It is not certain of the placements she achieved.

In her late teen years, Delores gave birth to a baby girl, whom she named Cherilyn. Her daughter has the ambition she once had. She too will follow in her mother's footsteps as an athlete.

Delores unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 19, on July 23, 1994.

As a memoriam to her accomplishments a major marathon has been dedicated to her name and will be run annually during the York Boat Days festivals.