Obituary: Pearl Couch

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In memory of

Pearl Couch

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 98

Pearl Reimers Couch was born August 1, 1911, to Henry and Mary (Hansen) Reimers on a farm near Correctionville, Iowa. In 1912, she moved with her parents, brothers, and sisters to a farm near Hartley, Iowa. She grew up there and received her education in rural schools in that community. In 1927, her parents and some of the children moved to a ranch in Haakon County, seven miles north and two miles west of Philip.
Pearl was united in marriage to E. Stanley Couch on April 2, 1932, and to this union four children were born. The family lived northeast of Philip for a few years and then moved in to Philip where she made her home.
Pearl worked for several years for Philip Lumber Company and then was Register of Deeds for Haakon County for 18 years. She sold her home in 1998 and moved to the Senechal Apartments. In 2005 she moved to the Silverleaf Assisted Living and in 2006 she moved to the Philip Nursing Home.
Pearl was a member of the United Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Bad River Senior Citizens Center and the Progressive Club, all of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Beverly Jahner and her husband Cork, of Kerrville, Texas; a niece, Wilma Reese of Primghar, IA; nephew, Jim Moriarty of Philip; a daughter-in-law, Kay Couch of Philip; three grandchildren, Kay (Bill) Anderson and Keith Jahner of Rapid City and David Jahner of Decatur, GA; two step-grandchildren, Rick (Sherry) Mowell of Spearfish and Debbie Hanrahan of Philip; six great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley in 1981; a son, Ronald in 1993; a son and daughter in infancy; her parents, eleven brothers and sisters; two nephews, Tom Moriarty and Dale Hansen, and a step-grandson, Craig Hanrahan.
Visitation was held 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 16, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip and one hour before the services on Wednesday.
Funeral service were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 17, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery of Philip.
A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
United Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney
MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Maureen Palecek - Vocalist
“On Eagles Wings”
“These Alone Are Enough”
USHER
Jim Moriarty
PALLBEARERS
Bill Anderson - David Jahner
Ian Moriarty - Lloyd Frein
Jacob Frein - Keith Jahner
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 16, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 17, at the United Church in Philip.
Interment: Masonic Cemetery of Philip.

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Dear Bev and Cork, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all and may you find comfort in the memories you have of your Mom. You set such a good example for all of us by your caring for her and always coming to stay and visit. God Bless you all. ~ Julie Nixon 22401 Deadman Creek Road, Philip, SD (3/13/2010)
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Jahner: I am truly sorry to hear of your dear mother's passing. I was with David this morning at breakfast not long after he heard of her passing. David has been keeping me up to date for several weeks about his grandmother and I have been thinking and asking about your mother. David told me of his fond memories of his grandmother and I know she has truly been and will continue to be a very important part of his life. You are in my prayers and thoughts. ~ Mary Ellen Foye eyofme@aol.com (3/13/2010)
My sympathy! What memories of the Couch family I have and what great neighbors they were to the McDaniels! She is at peace! ~ Shelia Trask Wasta SD (3/13/2010)
With my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother ~ Bea Williams Missoula, Mt. (3/13/2010)
Dear Bev and Cork and families, remember the love as you mourn the loss of Pearl. Keep the memories close as you celebrate her life. Take care. ~ Nancy Ekstrum Green Valley, AZ (3/13/2010)
Dear Bev, Cork, David & Kay (the part of the family I am blessed to know) - I am so sorry I never got to meet Grandma - she sounded like such a neat lady and I would have loved playing cards with her and David! I know you will miss her so much and I will miss hearing about her. Heaven just gained an angel! I love you all - you are in my heart and my prayers. ~ Gloria Ernest (3/13/2010)
Dear Bev, Cork, David & Kay (the part of the family I am blessed to know personally) - I am so sorry I never got to meet Grandma - she sounded like such a neatand special lady and I would have loved playing cards with her and David! I know you will miss her and I will miss hearing about her. Heaven just gained an angel! Love, sympathy and prayers to all - you are in my heart. ~ Gloria Ernest (3/13/2010)
To the family,
Comfort and peace to all of you in your loss. Pearl was a grand lady of the church and a personal blessing to me while I served the United Church. ~ Mark Ford St. Cloud, MN (3/13/2010)
Hello to all of Pearl's family. I'm sorry we weren't able to be with you this week. Pearl was such a wonderful lady and we were blessed to know her. We have such wonderful memories of Pearl, Stanley and Ronnie and miss them very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Sherry & Rick Spearfish, SD (3/13/2010)
Dear Kay & Family,
I am so sorry to see that Grandma Pearl passed away. Jill always told us about visiting her in Phillip. She loved her Great Grandma! She was a great gal and you will miss her. Having Pearl as long as you did was such a blessing. Grandma's are the best!
Prayers to the family. Deb ~ Deborah Goodart Rapid City (3/13/2010)