Delbert Waters passed away September 17, 2021 at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney. He was born April 23, 1944 to Otis and Ardis (Argent) Waters in Wolf Point, MT. Living in Richey, MT, he grew up on the Waters Ranch north of Richey with his brothers and sister, and graduated from Richey High School in the spring of 1962. He also graduated from the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND receiving his Mechanic Certificate. He married Gladys Babb and with her came two step children, Barb and Steve. Later in life he married Patsy Torgrimson in 1991 and with that came three step daughters Tudy, Tresea and Tracy.
Delbert had a passion for his life’s work of farming and ranching. He loved the Waters Ranch, mending fences and pulling calves. Delbert loved spending time at his cabin at Rock Creek. He was a member of the Richey Saddle Club, Richey Jaycees, Richey Volunteer Fire Dept. & former Fire Chief, member of the Richey United Methodist Church. Delbert was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed collecting vintage cars, and member of the Richey Vintage Car Club. He was also an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed trips to Las Vegas with his wife Patsy to attend Nascar races. He enjoyed attending sporting events for his grandson Brandon, and later watching his great grandsons Brady & Wyatt play all sports was something Delbert really enjoyed.
Delbert is survived by his wife of 30 years Patsy Waters of Richey, MT, step daughter Barb Sikveland (Nils) of Richey, MT, step son Steve Babb (Janine) of Glendive, MT,step daughters Tudy Vaughn, Tresea Myers (William) and Tracy Dey (Wayne), sister Verna Kemmis of Sidney, MT, 14 grandchildren & numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
Delbert is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harold, Keith, Dale, Stanley, Lynn and new born twins Edwin Jay & Elsie Mae.