H. A. ("Hoss") Dellis, 78 passed away on November 10, 2010. Following graduation from Corpus Christi High School, Hoss enrolled at Del Mar Junior College, where he studied Elementary Education and participated in student government. After finishing junior college, Hoss joined the Air Force. Stationed in Chaumont, France, with the 494th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, he was Senior Crew Chief for the "Skyblazers," an elite aerobatic team. After his hitch was up, Hoss took advantage of the G. I. Bill and enrolled at the University of Texas in Austin. He and his wife moved to Tempe, AZ in 1957. Hoss taught science at Whittier Elementary in Phoenix. The district recognized him as an outstanding teacher, selecting him to teach other science teachers through ASU as an adjunct professor. Hoss was also the recipient of two National Science Foundation grants: one to study astronomy and physics at the Colorado School of Mines; and the other for climatology studies at the University of New York at Potsdam. Eventually, Hoss earned a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from ASU. He moved into the administrative ranks in the Phoenix Elementary District, working as vice-principal and principal of several schools. He wrapped up his educational career as principal of Faith North Elementary - the special education school in the district. He retired in 1988. The following year, his wife Ann was selected to participate in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange, and so Hoss spent his first full year of retirement living with Ann near London, England. Hoss is survived by four children and six grandchildren. He and Ann lived at Friendship Village where he served as vice president of the Kiwanis chapter, cochaired (with Ann) the Welcoming Committee, and was involved in many volunteer efforts.