Home > United States of America > South Dakota > Beadle County > Wolsey > Wolsey Cemetery > Velma E. Anderson Pownell

Velma E. Anderson Pownell

View larger map

Birth	:	9 Nov 1921
Death	:	29 Dec 2017
Burial	:	Wolsey Cemetery, Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4000015, -98.4546967
Description	:	Velma E. Pownell, age 96, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017, at the local hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Clinton Pownell. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown. Pastor Fawn Lamb will officiate. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at the church on Wednesday, prior to services. Arrangements are being handled by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Burial will be at a later date at Wolsey Community Cemetery, Wolsey, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be... Read More	Velma E. Pownell, age 96, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017, at the local hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Clinton Pownell. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown. Pastor Fawn Lamb will officiate. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at the church on Wednesday, prior to services. Arrangements are being handled by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Burial will be at a later date at Wolsey Community Cemetery, Wolsey, SD. Honorary pallbearers will be Velma's grandchildren. Velma was born on November 9, 1921, in Bancroft, SD, to Levi and Martha (Foote) Anderson. After graduating from Bancroft High School, Velma attended college in Aberdeen, SD, where she received her teaching certificate. She taught at rural schools for several years. On December 23, 1944, Velma was united in marriage to Clinton Pownell at Broadland, SD. The couple farmed until 1960, when they moved to Wolsey. She worked at Passenheim Electric and was the secretary and treasurer for the City of Wolsey. Velma then worked for her husband's business, Pownell Electric Co. They were living in Gary, SD, when she retired and moved to Watertown. They enjoyed spending their summers at Pickerel Lake. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Letter Carriers Auxiliary and First Congregational United Church Ladies Guild. Velma enjoyed puzzles and watching the Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Walker Texas Ranger. She was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan and loved collecting bells and going to the lake. Velma is survived by her children: Florence Schoon of Brookings, SD, Robert (Donna) Pownell of Huron, SD, Melva Beals of Wolsey, SD, and Jack (Diane) Pownell, Darrell (Renee) Pownell and Garrell (KaLynn) Pownell, all of Watertown, SD; 25 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; and her son-in-law, Larry Messerschmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; one daughter, Pamela; three grandsons; two brothers, Clifford and Elmer; one sister, Eva; one daughter-in-law, Connie; and one son-in-law, Duane. - Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Velma E. Anderson Pownell's memorial?
Velma E. Anderson Pownell's memorial is located at: Wolsey Cemetery, Wolsey, Beadle County, USA.
When did Velma E. Anderson Pownell death?
Velma E. Anderson Pownell death on 29 Dec 2017 in
Where are the coordinates of the Velma E. Anderson Pownell's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4000015
Longitude: -98.4546967

Family Members:

Parent

Levi A. Anderson

(1887 - 1944)

Martha R Foote Anderson

(1890 - 1926)

Spouse

Clinton E Pownell

(1923 - 2000)

Siblings

Clifford Lionel Anderson

(1920 - 1990)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wolsey Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4000015, -98.4546967

2. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3927994, -98.4985962

3. Virgil Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2904800, -98.4176700

4. Robeson Family Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3787360, -98.2964300

5. Broadland Catholic Cemetery
Broadland, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5005000, -98.3380800

6. Broadland Cemetery
Broadland, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5005989, -98.3380966

7. McCord Cemetery
Wessington, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

8. Bonilla Cemetery
Bonilla, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

9. Molvig Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2552900, -98.6145900

10. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

11. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

12. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

13. Riverside Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3396988, -98.1971970

14. Ideal Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3363991, -98.1952972

15. Reformed Zoar Congregations Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1972010, -98.4468940

16. Saint Martins Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3410988, -98.1830978

17. Restlawn Memory Gardens
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2755080, -98.2158890

18. Altoona Cemetery
Hitchcock, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6108017, -98.4113998

19. Earlville Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2118988, -98.6091995

20. Hatfield Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.1742020

21. Rest Haven Cemetery
Alpena, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1775017, -98.3563995

22. Riverside Colony Cemetery
Riverside Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4837090, -98.1386260

23. Huron Colony Cemetery
Huron Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5670500, -98.2052900

24. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018