Obituary: Jewel Coverdale

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In memory of

Jewel Coverdale

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 100

Jewel J. Belkstrom was born January 30, 1912, in western Stanley County, the daughter of Charles and Amanda (Fetter) Belkstrom. She grew up in the Stanley County area and attended rural schools through the 10th grade, then attended Pierre High School. After graduation, she went to college in Aberdeen where she attained her Teacher’s Certificate. She along with her sister, taught school in several rural schools in the area.
Jewel was united in marriage to Art Coverdale, and to this union were born three sons, Joe, Robert, and Wayne. After their marriage, they made their home on a farm-ranch north of Midland. Later they moved three miles down the road where they made their home all their married life. Her husband Art preceded her in death in 1988. Jewel continued to make her home on the farm-ranch 17 miles north of Midland, until moving into an assisted living center in Pierre in 2002. In June 2008, she moved to the Silverleaf Assisted Living in Philip, and later moved to the Philip Nursing Home, where she has since resided.
Jewel was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Victory Extension Club and Elizabeth’s Circle, all of Midland. She loved to garden and sew, and especially enjoyed traveling. Her travels included trips to East Germany, Europe, Alaska, and the World’s Fair.
Survivors include two sons Bob Coverdale and his wife Kathy of Midland, and Wayne Coverdale of Rapid City; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Art, Jewel was preceded in death by a son Joe Coverdale in 2006; a great-grandson Nickolas Verhey; two sisters Fern Scotter and Venus Luukinen; and one brother Harold Belkstrom.
Visitation was held one hour preceding the services at the church on Monday. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 9th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.
Interment was at the Midland Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, July 9, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Frezil Westerlund
MUSIC
Scotti Block - Pianist
Joni Willoughby - Vocalist
“In The Garden”
Congregational Hymn
“How Great Thou Art”
USHERS
Tyler Coverdale - Tony Willoughby
PALLBEARERS
Rob Coverdale - Bill Coverdale
Nick Verhey - Corey Sawatzy
Dennis Groff - Jeff Willoughby
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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Visitation: one hour preceding the services at the church on Monday.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 9th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland.
Interment: Midland Cemetery.

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Bob and Kathy and family so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time. ~ Sherman Burns Sheridan Wyoming (7/4/2012)
We are so sorry for your loss. I got to know Jewel at the Nursing Home. She was a wonderful lady and shared many of her lifetime memories with me. We know you will miss her. She is at peace now in Heaven where there is no more suffering or pain. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland (7/4/2012)
So sorry to hear of your great loss! She certainly lived a long life to have such great memories! God has taken her home with him to rest and to see Art and Joe. Our prayers and Gods blessings be with you!! ~ Gary & Jody Block Midland, SD (7/4/2012)
to lose a mother is hard no matter how old they are
Jewel had deep love for her family you could tell it in the way she always talk about them We all are thankful we got to know her may the Lord Jesus Be with all of you
~ Calvin and Patricia Midland (7/4/2012)
We are sorry to hear about Jewel's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. ~ Julie, Joe and Samantha Schwalm Midland (7/4/2012)
Sorry to hear about Jewel. Please know that you are in our thoughts. ~ Vickie & Lonnie Schumacher Fort Pierre, SD (7/4/2012)
Coverdale Family,
Words never seem adequate at a time like this, but we want you to know we care and send our sympathy. Treasure your memories and they will help to bring peace. ~ Pat Snook and Family Midland (7/4/2012)
Bob and Kathy: I am so sorry for your loss, but am so glad you had your Mom for so many years. (We are both lucky!) Hope you have lots of "remember-whens" and great memories during this time of visiting w/ friends and family. May God Bless You real good!! Beryl, Midland '69 ~ Beryl (Addison) Geer PO Box 2018, Gillette, WY 82717 (7/4/2012)