Deloris J. Maida was born on October 15, 1925, and passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was born in Winchester, Indiana, to Thelma and Charles Dailey. Preceded in death by her loving husband John A. Maida Jr., who found the "blonde bombshell" on the second floor of Letterman General Hospital where they both worked and fell in love. Dee dedicated many years of her life to her community starting with 15 years of service as Election Chairman in San Jose. She served as President of the American Little League, President of Bellarmine College Prep Mothers Guild, Presentation High School Parent Group, President of Delta Omega Sorority, and Mother Butler High School Women’s Guild President. Dee was an avid golfer and was Captain of the San Jose Country Club 18 Hole Group, Vice President of the 18 Hole Group at Santa Rosa Country Club in Palm Desert and Palm Desert Greens 18 Hole Group.

Dee worked at Santa Clara University for 15 years and started the Benson Center Information Booth. She inspired women in her community and began a women’s investment group. Also preceded in death by her twin sister, Doris Jane, her brother, Charles, and her youngest sister, Mary. She is survived by her sister, Betty Fry (Placerville, CA), her children, Pam Fisher ’69 (John), Rick Maida (Veronica), Stan Maida (Pam) and Sandi Callahan ’78 (Neil). Grandchildren Travis and Tate Fisher, Farah Hurdle (Matt), Toby Maida (Jen), McCabe Callahan (Marli), Brianna Oronoz (Reggie), John A. Maida III, 11 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.