Home > United States of America > South Dakota > Aurora County > Plankinton > Plankinton Cemetery > Evelyn Eileen Asbenson Saville

Evelyn Eileen Asbenson Saville

View larger map

Birth	:	9 Oct 1924 Mount Sterling, Crawford County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	28 Dec 2016 White Lake, Aurora County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Plankinton Cemetery, Plankinton, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7214012, -98.4638977
Description	:	*Obituary courtesy of "Bittner Funeral Home" Mitchell, South Dakota.. Evelyn Eileen Saville was born October 9, 1924 on the family farm near Mount Sterling, Crawford County, WI to Torkel and Anna (Thompson) Asbenson. At six months of age, she moved near Storla, SD in Belford Township with her family in 1925. She attended Thompson Grade School, Letcher High School and graduated from Hopper High School in 1941. From 1941-1943, she attended Dakota Wesleyan University and Augustana College for her two-year teaching degree. She married Merlyn Saville on November 19, 1944 and lived and worked on the... Read More	*Obituary courtesy of "Bittner Funeral Home" Mitchell, South Dakota.. Evelyn Eileen Saville was born October 9, 1924 on the family farm near Mount Sterling, Crawford County, WI to Torkel and Anna (Thompson) Asbenson. At six months of age, she moved near Storla, SD in Belford Township with her family in 1925. She attended Thompson Grade School, Letcher High School and graduated from Hopper High School in 1941. From 1941-1943, she attended Dakota Wesleyan University and Augustana College for her two-year teaching degree. She married Merlyn Saville on November 19, 1944 and lived and worked on the Saville family homestead northeast of Plankinton. Evelyn taught at Hopper School until 1946. Evelyn went back to teaching at the Plankinton Public School in 1966. She attended summer school at Dakota Wesleyan for several years after that, getting her bachelor’s degree in teaching. Merlyn passed away in 1968. Evelyn taught for 21 years at Plankinton School and retired in 1987. During retirement, she enjoyed spending several winters in Texas. She lived in Plankinton until 2009 at which time she moved to an assisted living home in Mitchell, and then in 2011 she moved to Aurora-Brule Nursing Home in White Lake. She was a member of the Aurora County Historical Society, the Storla Lutheran Church, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Plankinton. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ starting at an early age with her family. In her younger years, she taught piano lessons and accompanied for many of her family members on their various instruments. In her later years, you could often find her playing the piano or organ at the nursing home for other residents. Evelyn is survived by her two sons: John (Ann Harless) Saville and David (Kristi) Saville of Plankinton; four grandchildren: Lona (Marvin) Bass, Hutchinson, KS; Marty (Margaret) Saville, Sioux City, IA; Evette (Greg) Rihanek, Plankinton; Suzette (Scott) Black, Plankinton; eleven great-grandchildren: Alexie and Zoe Bass, Hutchinson, KS; Ian, George, Forrest, and Jasper Saville, Sioux City, IA; Devin, Dane, Dacey, and Dylan Rihanek, Plankinton; and Astrea Black, Plankinton; one sister, Thelma Gjesdal, Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews. ‘ She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merlyn; sisters: Laura Kvigne, Arlene Thompson, Jurene Gjesdal; brother, Luverne Asbenson; daughter-in-law, Jo-lee Saville; and infant great-granddaughter, Josephine Jo-lee Saville.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Evelyn Eileen Asbenson Saville's memorial?
Evelyn Eileen Asbenson Saville's memorial is located at: Plankinton Cemetery, Plankinton, Aurora County, USA.
When did Evelyn Eileen Asbenson Saville death?
Evelyn Eileen Asbenson Saville death on 28 Dec 2016 in White Lake, Aurora County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Evelyn Eileen Asbenson Saville's memorial?
Latitude: 43.7214012
Longitude: -98.4638977

Family Members:

Parent

Torkel Asbenson

(1880 - 1973)

Anna Thompson Asbenson

(1882 - 1971)

Spouse

Merlyn J. Saville

(1923 - 1968)

Siblings

Arlene Asbenson Thompson

(1913 - 2007)

Luverne A Asbenson

(1915 - 1986)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Plankinton Cemetery
Plankinton, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7214012, -98.4638977

2. Saint Johns Cemetery
Plankinton, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7214012, -98.4682999

3. Knutson Cemetery
Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7531013, -98.3657990

4. Dudley Cemetery
Stickney, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6288986, -98.4088974

5. Quaker Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Davison County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7016983, -98.3249969

6. Saint Mary Cemetery
Stickney, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5932999, -98.4250031

7. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Davison County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7612090, -98.2861340

8. Silver Ridge Cemetery
Stickney, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5861015, -98.4210968

9. Victor Lutheran Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Davison County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8185100, -98.3067000

10. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Stickney, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5705986, -98.4816971

11. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Mount Vernon, Davison County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7182999, -98.2466965

12. Crystal Lake Cemetery
Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6278000, -98.6472015

13. Old Saint Paul Cemetery
Stickney, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5569000, -98.4796982

14. Union Cemetery
Davison County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5896988, -98.3047028

15. White Lake Cemetery
White Lake, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7370690, -98.7051440

16. Union Cemetery
Storla, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9013700, -98.4117500

17. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
White Lake, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7279400, -98.7183200

18. Nicolaisen Cemetery
Davison County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6150017, -98.2553024

19. Trinity Cemetery
Letcher, Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8652670, -98.2906340

20. Aurora Center Cemetery
Aurora Center, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5236015, -98.5017471

21. Quaker Cemetery
Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5271988, -98.5796967

22. Aurora Center Cemetery
Aurora Center, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5267400, -98.5813950

23. Robey Cemetery
White Lake, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6193600, -98.7523000

24. Trinity Cemetery
Plankinton, Aurora County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6192017, -98.7521973