Della M. Bustos was born on October 21, 1931 and passed away on May 24, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, courage and strength. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John Bustos Sr.; son, John Bustos Jr. and his wife, Elaine; daughter, Jodi Griffin and her husband, David; daughter, Jeni Makinen and her husband, Scott; son, Jay Bustos and his wife, Laura; her "Chicklets" Travis Griffin and his wife, Erin, their boys Tate, Mason and Carter; Nathan Griffin and his wife, Amy and their daughter, Maya; Jason Bustos and his fiancé Britt; Kelsey Bustos, Claire Makinen and Katelyn Bustos. She is also survived by Rod Skitt, who was like a son to her, his wife, Valeria, and their family, Sonny, Ashlie, Rayne and Troy; and her sister, Virginia Moreno. Della's Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at Grandview Cemetery.