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Verla Evelyn Holt Knudson

Birth	:	29 May 1921 Montrose, McCook County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Apr 2017 Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Cemetery, Centerville, Turner County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1333008, -96.9567032
Description	:	Verla Evelyn (Holt) Knudson entered this world on May 29, 1921 in McCook County, near Montrose SD to Thor and Rachel (Ostrem) Holt. She was baptized on July 10, 1921 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hooker SD and confirmed at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville SD in 1935. Verla was one of nine children raised on a farm near Wakonda, SD, graduating from Frog Creek School in Clay County, SD. On September 28, 1938 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Wakonda SD, Verla was united in marriage to Stanley K. Knudson. Seven children... Read More	Verla Evelyn (Holt) Knudson entered this world on May 29, 1921 in McCook County, near Montrose SD to Thor and Rachel (Ostrem) Holt. She was baptized on July 10, 1921 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hooker SD and confirmed at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville SD in 1935. Verla was one of nine children raised on a farm near Wakonda, SD, graduating from Frog Creek School in Clay County, SD. On September 28, 1938 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Wakonda SD, Verla was united in marriage to Stanley K. Knudson. Seven children were born to this union. They farmed near the communities of Centerville, and Beresford, SD. Together they owned and operated their own business in Brookings SD. As a devoted wife and mother, Verla worked alongside her husband during their years of farming, helping with the dairy operation all while taking care of their home and children. After purchasing the Wayside Motel in Brookings SD, she labored diligently to help make the business a success. Stanley was deep into genealogy so in 1977, their first trip overseas was to Norway with a second trip taken in 1979. Lasting friendships were formed with the many friends and relatives they met in Norway. After selling their business in 1982, they retired to Centerville taking a third trip to Norway in 1984. Verla walked more than 50 cemeteries to help Stanley complete research to update community cemetery records. She also enjoyed time with her sisters, Thelma and Verda, as they stitched quilts together. Verla demonstrated her gift of hospitality as she welcomed guests to her home and kept them well fed, Norwegian style. She was a thoughtful, loving, and generous lady with a wonderful sense of humor. Throughout her life, her deep-rooted, unselfish, Christian spirit was revealed by her thoughts and deeds. A rewarding milestone was the celebration of their 75th Wedding Anniversary in 2013. After Stanley’s death, Verla continued to enjoy her home and friends at StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living in Brookings SD. Survivors are: children; Kenneth (Joan), James (Tyke) both of Brookings SD; Gordon (Jeannie) of Sioux Falls SD; Betty Northcutt and Gail (Steven) Monteith both of Arlington SD; brother, Gene (Bonnie) Holt of Santa Barbara CA; 17 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Bennett Nelson of Cherokee IA. She is preceded in death by: her husband on April 1, 2014; daughters, LaVonne in 1942 and Vera Nelson in 2015; granddaughter, Jennifer Knudson in 2005; son-in-law, Woody Northcutt in 2011; her parents; brothers, William, Joseph, Orville, and Arthur; sisters, Gladys Bishop, Thelma Ward, and her twin sister, Verda Erickson. Blessed be her memory.

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Verla Evelyn Holt Knudson's memorial is located at: Riverview Cemetery, Centerville, Turner County, USA.
When did Verla Evelyn Holt Knudson death?
Verla Evelyn Holt Knudson death on 1 Apr 2017 in Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.1333008
Longitude: -96.9567032

Family Members:

Parent

Thor Holt

(1882 - 1960)

Rachel Oline Ostrem Holt

(1885 - 1949)

Spouse

Stanley Kenneth Knudson

(1919 - 2014)

Siblings

(1908 - 1989)

(1910 - 1996)

(1912 - 1912)

(1913 - 1995)

Thelma Ilene Holt Ward

(1916 - 2001)

Arthur Clarence “Art” Holt

(1918 - 1990)

Verda Marcene Holt Erickson

(1921 - 2006)

Children

Vera Marie Knudson Nelson

(1939 - 2015)

LaVonne Irene Knudson

(1941 - 1942)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Cemetery
Centerville, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1333008, -96.9567032

2. Evangelical Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1569950, -96.9931519

3. Grace Lutheran Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1489100, -97.0034000

4. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

5. Holland Cemetery
Centerville, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1114006, -97.0314026

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

7. Baptist Cemetery
Viborg, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1702000, -97.0512000

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

9. Hattervig Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1925011, -97.0438995

10. Frieling Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2186012, -96.9816971

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

12. Rose Hill Cemetery
Viborg, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1669000, -97.0813000

13. Melhus Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -96.9246979

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

15. Bonine Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1049995, -96.8255997

16. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

17. Brooklyn Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0984306, -96.8213425

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

19. Saint Columbkill Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0642014, -97.0828018

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

21. Larsen Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0854378, -96.7925568

22. Davis Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2644005, -96.9903030

23. Delaware Reformed Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2573509, -96.8887863

24. Nazareth Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032