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Ella Mae Moulton
Died: Jul 30, 2002
ELLA MAE MOULTON
401 W. 2nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Called home to her Heavenly Father
on Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 94 years, 6 months, 13 days
PRAYER SERVICE
7:00 PM Thursday, August 1, 2002
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Rev. Chip Garrison, Officiating
Lois Harder, Pianist and Vocalist
“Safe In The Arms Of Jesus”
FUNERAL SERVICE
1:30 PM Friday, August 2, 2002
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
Rev. Chip Garrison, Officiating
Lois Harder, Pianist and Vocalist
“Beautiful Isle of Somewhere”
Ben Lamp, Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
Ella Mae’s Grandchildren, Vocalists
“The Old Rugged Cross”
INTERMENT
4:00 PM Friday, August 2, 2002
Hillside Cemetery, Egan, SD
PALLBEARERS
Mark Moulton ~ Jeff Moulton ~ David Moulton
Mike Moulton ~ Joni Marie Moulton ~ Ben Lamp
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Ella Mae’s grandchildren
Ella Mae Cushie, daughter of Henry H. and Myrtle E. (Culver) Cushie, was born January 17, 1908 at Flandreau, SD. She grew up there and attended Flandreau Public School.
Ella Mae was united in marriage with Benjamin F. Moulton on July 15, 1928 at Egan, SD. They farmed near Elkton, SD from 1928 to 1956. They then moved to Sioux Falls, SD. She worked at McKennan Hospital in the Laundry and Sewing Room for 11 ½ years before retiring in 1971. Her husband, Benjamin, preceded her in death on February 17, 1973. She continued to live in Sioux Falls and moved to Good Samaritan Center in January of 1999.
She was a member of New Hope Family Church of the Nazarene, and the Center for Active Generations. Ella Mae enjoyed writing letters to her family and friends.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Edith Lamp, Sioux Falls, SD; four sons, Donald Moulton and his wife, Vi, Sioux Falls, SD, Richard Moulton and his wife, Helen, Conshohocken, PA, Vern Moulton and his wife, Laura, Sioux Falls, SD, Darrell Moulton and his wife, Judy, Sioux Falls, SD; 21 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; 2 ½ step-great-great-grandchildren; a special nephew that was raised with the family, Arnold Moulton, Lakeside, AZ; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, Ella Mae was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lucy Belle Smith; one infant brother; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two great-great-grandchildren; and a special niece that was raised with the family, Gladys (Moulton) Graham.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at the Moose Lodge #503, 1926 W. Burnside Street, Sioux Falls, SD following the funeral service and prior to the committal service at Hillside Cemetery in Egan, SD.
Paul Miersma
Died: Jul 29, 2002
PAUL MIERSMA
916 Sunnyside
Valley Springs, SD
Died: Monday, July 29, 2002
Valley Springs, SD
Age: 90 years, 24 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 AM Friday, August 2, 2002
Valley Springs Reformed Church
Valley Springs, SD
Reverend Benson Den Hartog, Officiating
John Burgers, Organist
Reverend Benson Den Hartog, Vocalist
Congregational Hymns
“What a Friend” ~ “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
INTERMENT
Pleasant View Cemetery
Valley Springs, SD
PALLBEARERS
Grandsons
Brent Baker ~ Adam Kienast
Shawn Miersma ~ Shane Miersma ~ Paul Vink
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Past and Present Members of Valley Springs Reformed Church
Paul Miersma, son of Harry and Margie (Kroon) Miersma, was born July 5, 1912 at Perkins Corner near Hull, Iowa. As a third-grader he moved with his family to Valley Springs, SD.
He was united in marriage with Jennie M. Franken on February 10, 1938 on the farm at Valley Springs. After their marriage the couple farmed north of Valley Springs and then at Beaver Creek, MN for two years. They returned to the Valley Springs area in 1948 where they farmed for nearly 40 years. They retired and moved into town in 1987. Jennie preceded Paul in death on February 11, 2001.
Paul was a lifelong member of Valley Springs Reformed Church.
Grateful for having shared his life are his children, Margie Baker and her husband, Wayne, Chandler, MN, Janice Vink and her husband, Jim, Luverne, MN, Shirley Kienast and her husband, Wally, Rapid City, SD, Dennis Miersma and his wife, Judy, Valley Springs, SD; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, Paul was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Tunis, Harry; and a sister, Henrietta Rubingh.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Valley Springs American Legion Post 131 following the committal service.
Everette E. Andersen
Died: Jul 13, 2002
EVERETTE E. ANDERSEN
25913 485th Avenue, Valley Springs, SD
Died: Saturday, July 13, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 86 years, 11 months, 12 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:00 AM Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Beaver Valley Lutheran Church, rural Valley Springs, SD
Rev. Jerry Merkouris, Officiating
Ruth Tieszen, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
"The Lord's Prayer"
Congregational Hymns
"Beautiful Savior" #518
"Children Of The Heavenly Father" #474
"What a Friend We Have In Jesus" #439
INTERMENT
Beaver Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Valley Springs, SD
PALLBEARERS
Todd Nelson ~ Michael Nelson
Tyler Andersen ~ Tim Andersen
Brian Andersen ~ Christopher Andersen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Nick Andersen ~ Tom Andersen
Donald Wengert ~ David Wengert
Richard Breen ~ Matthew Breen
Daniel Breen ~ Brian Quick
Kyle Shubert ~ Jeremy Olesen
Dennis Harms
Everette Edvin Andersen, son of Jens C. and Hilma C. (Swenson) Andersen, was born August 1, 1915 on the family farm near Valley Springs, SD. He grew up there and graduated from Valley Springs High School.
Everette was united in marriage with Dorice G. Peterson on June 19, 1946 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. They settled on the family farm where Everette spent his entire life. They retired from farming in 1979.
He was a lifetime member of Beaver Valley Lutheran Church where he served on several church boards and sang in the choir. He served on the Red Rock Township Board and the A.S.C.S. Committee.
Everette loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dorice, Valley Springs, SD; three daughters, Janet (Merl) Breen, Westerville, OH, Karen (John) Wengert, Fontana, CA, Barbara (Gary) Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD; three sons, Jim (Jane) Andersen, Valley Springs, SD, Denis (Janet) Andersen, Valley Springs, SD, John (Linda) Andersen, De Soto, IA; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Mervin (Helen) Andersen, Valley Springs, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Clarice Nielsen; and a brother, Clarence Andersen.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Beaver Valley Lutheran Church.
Francis L. "Frenchie" Gandrau
Died: Jul 15, 2002
FRANCIS L. “FRENCHIE” GANDRAU
109 Elm Street, Harrisburg, SD
Died: Monday, July 15, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 81 years, 2 months, 24 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Thursday, July 18, 2002
Shalom Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, SD
Reverend James Joyslin, Officiating
Linda Slack, Organist
Steve Christensen, Vocalist
“Children of the Heavenly Father”
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Congregational Hymns
“Immortal, Invisible”, LBW #526
“Lift High the Cross”, LBW #377
INTERMENT
Pleasant View Cemetery, Harrisburg, SD
Military Rites by Canton VFW Post #3164
PALLBEARERS
Craig Johnson ~ Tom Allen
Wm. VerMulm ~ Marshall Drexler
Tom Coyne ~ Steve Tebben
Francis L. “Frenchie” Gandrau, son of Albert and Gladys (Jenkins) Gandrau, was born April 21, 1921 on a farm in Union County near Beresford, SD. He was raised by his grandparents, Dave and Fannie Jenkins. He graduated from Alcester (SD) High School in 1940.
Frenchie entered the United States Army Air Force on September 12, 1942 at Fort Crook, NE. He served in the European Theatre during World War II. Following his honorable discharge on October 20, 1945 at Camp McCoy, WI, he returned to Alcester.
Frenchie was united in marriage with Linnea Peterson on November 6, 1945 in Alcester. He then began work as a lineman with Lincoln-Union Electric. In 1954, they moved to Harrisburg, SD where he continued work with the electric company. He retired in 1981 after 34 years of service.
Frenchie was a charter member of Shalom Lutheran Church in Harrisburg. He was also a member of Canton (SD) VFW Post #3164.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Linnea; two daughters, Nancy Garry and her husband, Mike, Harrisburg, SD, Mary Coyne and her husband, Scott, Sioux Falls, SD; three grandchildren, Brad Garry and his wife, Stacey, Angie Klopstad and her husband, Brad, Mike Garry; one great-grandson, Logan Garry; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one son, Michael, and his parents.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Shalom Lutheran Church following the committal service.
May G. Hite
Died: Jul 16, 2002
MAY G. HITE
3600 S. Norton Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 95 years, 4 months, 24 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 PM Friday, July 19, 2002
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Pastor James Christopherson, Officiating
Velma Johnshoy, Organist
Martha Rossing, Vocalist
“My Faith Looks Up To Thee”
“When Peace Looks Like A River”
Congregational Hymn
“Beautiful Savior”
INTERMENT
Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, SD
PALLBEARERS
Ordell Swenson ~ Michael Severson
Floyd Hovdestad ~ Daralle Hovdestad
Gary Hovdestad ~ Larry Hovdestad
May G. Hovdestad, daughter of Gundval and Mary (Haavelson) Hovdestad, was born on February 22, 1907 in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up in Brandon, SD and graduated from Brandon High School. She attended Sioux Falls College and enrolled in some business courses.
May was united in marriage with Russell J. Hite on June 6, 1929 in Sioux Falls. The couple farmed in Brown County, SD for several years before moving to Sioux Falls and the Corson, SD area. She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Mom and Dad’s Nursing Home and also as a cook at the Corson Grade School.
She enjoyed music and reading and her favorite program was the Lawrence Welk Show.
Grateful for having shared her life are one son, Ernest Hite, Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters, Elva Severson, Brandon, SD, Gwenda Gilbert, Moorhead, MN; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
May was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, on July 11, 1983; two daughters, Patricia Emma Hite Carr and Cecilia May Hite; her parents; six sisters; and four brothers.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church following the committal service.
Joseph S. Barth
Died: Jul 21, 2002
JOSEPH SCOTT BARTH
2616 South Center Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Sunday, July 21, 2002
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 39 years, 10 months, 11 days
FUNERAL MASS
2:00 PM Wednesday, July 24, 2002
St. Lambert's Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Rev. Mark Lichter, Celebrant
Kenny Mork, Cantor
Jean Lorang, Lector
PALLBEARERS
Boris Meidinger ~ Bruce Ferrie
Jim Torkelson ~ Scott Hanson
Arlyn Kruger ~ Dick Lone ~ Rory Leinen
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Nieces and Nephews
Joseph Scott Barth, son of Robert and Mary (Schauff) Barth, was born September 10, 1962 in Breckenridge, MN. He grew up on a farm near Campbell, MN and moved to Doran, MN in 1972. He graduated from Breckenridge (MN) High School in 1981. Joseph attended Crookston Community College in Crookston, MN for one year and graduated from North Dakota State College of Science at Wahpeton, ND in 1983.
His summers were spent custom harvesting and working on the family farm.
In 1984 he moved to Brookings, SD and worked for B & B Concrete. In 1985 he moved to Sioux Falls, SD where he began working with Hawkins Water Treatment Group where he worked until 1997.
Joseph was united in marriage with Cynthia R. Dahm on November 22, 1986 at the O’Gorman Chapel in Sioux Falls, SD.
He was a member of St. Lambert’s Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, and also volunteered at the Office of Education at St. Joseph Cathedral, and at St. Lambert’s School. Joe enjoyed his work, especially his customers. Joe was a talented athlete who excelled in all sports. He was a devoted, caring father and loving husband. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, and time at the lake. He always enjoyed a good practical joke.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Cindy Barth, Sioux Falls, SD; three stepdaughters, Sadie Jordahl and her husband, Brent, Oakdale, MN, Kristen Barth, St. Cloud, MN, Kayla Barth, Mankato, MN; his mother, Mary Barth, Doran, MN; one sister, Bobbi Ann Shelstad and her husband, Robert, West Fargo, ND; five brothers, Bruce Barth and his wife, Barb, Park Rapids, MN, Mark Barth, Bath, ME, Steve Barth and his wife, Lorelie, Canton, SD, Tom Barth and his wife, Debbie, Morristown, MN, Jeff Barth and his wife, Karin, Swanville, MN; close friends, Dawn (Al) Walker and Alie, Naperville, IL; many nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his father; an infant brother, Harvey; a nephew, Joshua Barth; three nieces, Shannon Barth, Jesse Dahm, and Samantha Dahm; and his mother and father-in-law, Cliff and Jackie Dahm.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at St. Lambert’s Catholic Church immediately following the mass.
Reneé Smith
Died: Jul 21, 2002
RENEÉ SMITH
2209 East 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Sunday, July 21, 2002
Minneapolis, MN
Age: 45 years, 2 months, 23 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:00 AM Wednesday, July 24, 2002
First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Stan Scripps and Reverend Carl Bruxvoort, Officiating
Lexia DeWit, Organist
Troy Kooima, Vocalist
"No More Night"
Congregational Hymns
"Peace Like a River"
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD
PALLBEARERS
Mike Atwood ~ Doug Carstensen
Tim Jarchow ~ Jason Atwood
Alex Wobbema ~ Nicholas Wobbema
Reneé Wobbema, daughter of Preston and Aleene (Rowenhorst) Wobbema, was born April 28, 1957 in Denver, CO. As a child she moved with her family to Sioux Falls, SD and grew up there. She graduated from Washington High School in 1975. She then worked many years at Mr. Nifty Dry Cleaners.
Reneé was united in marriage with Adrian Smith in Sioux Falls on June 27, 1986. She operated Tan –n- Tone for several years before expanding and re-naming the business Fitness First. She was presently the owner of Spa 2000. Reneé had a radiant, bubbly personality that will be missed by all who knew her.
She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, Sioux Falls, and active in Coffee Break Ministries there.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Adrian; her children, Erik Smith, Sioux Falls, SD, David Smith, Sioux Falls, SD, Kacie Smith, Sioux Falls, SD; her parents, Preston and Aleene Wobbema, Sioux Falls, SD; three brothers, Douglas Wobbema and his wife, Teresa, Burnsville, MN, Gregory Wobbema and his wife, Rhonda, Lakewood, CO, David Wobbema, Sioux Falls, SD; three sisters, Brenda Atwood and her husband, Mike, Sioux Falls, SD, Lori Carstensen and her husband, Doug, Pipestone, MN, Kayla Jarchow and her husband, Tim, Luverne, MN; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family for lunch and fellowship at First Christian Reformed Church following the committal service.
Reneé’s family requests that memorials be directed to Coffee Break Ministries at First Christian Reformed Church.
