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Phyllis Annette Larson Sternquist

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Birth	:	17 Feb 1945 Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	23 Jun 2017 Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Dalesburg Lutheran Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9389424, -96.9242594
Description	:	Phyllis Annette (Larson) Sternquist gained the most glorious set of angel wings on Friday, June 23, 2017. She passed away at her home in the country, where she was most at peace and where she wanted her final days. Phyllis was born to Gordon & Emma (Johnson) Larson on February 17, 1945 in Hudson, S.D. She was raised on a farm south of Beresford where she helped with farm work, milked cows, fed hogs, baled hay, shocked grain and herded cows. Her family lived three years in Hayward, California (1955-1958), when her father left the farm during poor economic times... Read More	Phyllis Annette (Larson) Sternquist gained the most glorious set of angel wings on Friday, June 23, 2017. She passed away at her home in the country, where she was most at peace and where she wanted her final days. Phyllis was born to Gordon & Emma (Johnson) Larson on February 17, 1945 in Hudson, S.D. She was raised on a farm south of Beresford where she helped with farm work, milked cows, fed hogs, baled hay, shocked grain and herded cows. Her family lived three years in Hayward, California (1955-1958), when her father left the farm during poor economic times to seek employment. The family returned back to South Dakota where her father resumed farm/dairy operation. Phyllis graduated from Beresford High School in 1963 and pursued a degree for Licensed Practical Nurse in Sioux Falls from The Presentation Sisters. She worked at McKennan Hospital, until 1964 when she married Sheridan Sternquist and established the family farm near Centerville. She was a stay at home mom until 1984, when she decided she wanted to enjoy a new employment career. Phyllis enjoyed working at Willson’s Florist for 3 and 1/2 years, but the many hours of standing and many years of hip problems, she needed a sit down job. So, for the next nine years she served as the Deputy Clerk of Courts in Vermillion. She contributed greatly to the communities in which she belonged. An avid supporter of 4-H, she was a member as a child and established the Clay County Cubs when her own children became involved in 4-H as they grew up. She said the best years were when she helped her three children plant garden vegetables, train calves and sheep and select the feeder pigs for the county fair. In 1965 she helped organize the Vermillion Riverettes Extension Club. She continued to show her support for the youth in Clay County by serving on the fair board for 15 years. In 2010 Phyllis was presented with the South Dakota State University Eminent Homemaker award for her contributions to rural life in South Dakota and Clay County in particular. When Phyllis wasn’t at home she was likely at Dalesburg Lutheran Church. She spent many years as a Sunday school teacher, Luther League counselor, circle chairwoman and alter guild member. Phyllis was actively involved in Midsommar in Dalesburg, whether it was making meatballs and serving at the annual smorgasbord dinner or preparing the many floral arrangements. It was important to her that the traditions of Midsommar continue, that she helped up until the night before her death. Her passing came on the morning of Midsommar and what a beautiful day it was! Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Sheridan, son Jeff (Karen), Centerville, SD; David (Michelle), Beresford, SD; Jodi (Rob) O’Keefe, Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren Megan (Drew) Ausborn, Mallary (James) Mullinix, Brianna Sternquist and Mason Sternquist; great grandchildren Natalie, Isabel and Ryan; sister Claire (Jerry) Antonson, Beresford, SD; multiple nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and host of friends. Those who she has joined are her parents Gordon and Emma, sister Karen Isakson and brother Gerald Larson. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 27 at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Vermillion. Visitation will be Monday from 6PM to 8PM at the church with a prayer service at 7PM. Memorials may be directed to Dalesburg Lutheran Church Cemetery. [Courtesy: Wass Funeral Home]

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Phyllis Annette Larson Sternquist's memorial is located at: Dalesburg Lutheran Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA.
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Phyllis Annette Larson Sternquist death on 23 Jun 2017 in Clay County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.9389424
Longitude: -96.9242594

Family Members:

Parent

Gordon A. Larson

(1919 - 2001)

Emma B Johnson Larson

(1922 - 1996)

Siblings

Karen Marie Larson Isakson

(1942 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dalesburg Lutheran Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9389424, -96.9242594

2. Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9675102, -96.8850403

3. Clay Point Cemetery
Prairie Center Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987700, -96.9065600

4. Spirit Mound Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.9424973

5. Old Lodi Cemetery
Lodi, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9757996, -96.9907990

6. Mortvedt Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9169006, -97.0028000

7. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Westerville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9247017, -97.0124969

8. Rockfield Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -96.8302994

9. New Lodi Cemetery
Lodi, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -97.0417023

10. Bethel Baptist Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9393570, -97.0433520

11. CJ Anderson Homestead
Riverside Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0214180, -96.9675540

12. Saint Peter Greenfield Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8608017, -96.8644028

13. Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0108000, -96.8452300

14. Clay Creek Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8516998, -96.9788971

15. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9672012, -97.0516968

16. Komstad Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

17. Riverside-Barton Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0402985, -96.9725037

18. Roseni Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9388000, -96.7639000

19. Olbue Lerseth Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9281100, -96.7516100

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015

21. Saint Mary Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8520584, -96.7877502

22. Hovde Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0685997, -96.8835983

23. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
Emmet, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9836950, -96.7466350

24. Saint Peters Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0619011, -96.8244019