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In memory of

Sally G. Kjerstad

of Nampa, Idaho, formerly of Wall, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Nampa, Idaho at the age of 51

Sally Gurine Kjerstad was born May 3, 1962, the daughter of Emil and Lila (Winkowitsch) Kjerstad, in Philip, South Dakota. Sally graduated from Wall High School in 1980.

Survivors include nine brother and sisters: Verna (Mac) Hasvold of Prescott, AZ, Esther Briggs of Pahrump, NV, Helen (Gary) Sanders of Anaheim, CA, Dale Kjerstad of Hill City, SD, Betty Ghedine of Las Vegas, NV, Dennis Kjerstad of Sedona, AZ, Kendall (Kari) Kjerstad of Wasta, SD, Darrel (Deborah)Kjerstad of Rapid City, SD, twin sister Susie Radigan of Sioux Falls, SD , special friend Bob McCoy of Sioux Falls, SD and numerous friends and coworkers through United Airlines.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents Lila and Emil Kjerstad, Jr., and two brothers Marvin and Ed Kjerstad.

Visitation was held one hour preceding the services on Thursday.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Darwin Kopfmann officiating.

Interment was at the Wall Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Darwin Kopfmann
USHERS
Jerry Johannesen - Bernard Foster
MUSIC
Dorothy Shearer - Organist
Congregational Hymns
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“Amazing Grace”
Special Music
Deborah Kjerstad & DeeAnn Eidem
PALLBEARERS
Don Cuppy - Brandon Cuppy
Mike Jourdan - Jared McCoy
Eric McCoy - Chad McCoy
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Visitation: one hour preceding the services on Thursday.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 3, at the United Methodist Church in Wall.
Interment: Wall Cemetery.

  • We are so sorry to hear about Sally. We had so much fun going to school at Hidden Valley School. That was a long time ago but seems like yesterday.
    Our prayers go out to all of Sally's family. She will be missed by many. Our love Tom and Kamie Carmichael
    ~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael Oakland, NE (3/25/2014)
  • Absent here means Present with the Lord. I pray Sally will have Eternal Peace and Happiness. We worked and enjoyed many years together and I will never forget You my friend. God Bless You~ ~ Patrick Brown Summersville, WV 26651 (3/25/2014)
  • My thoughts and prayers are with you all! ~ Sue Pierson Sioux Falls, SD (3/25/2014)
  • Oh my.....we are sorry to hear of Sally's passing. My sister Patty never got to see Sally before she passed away, so now they can meet up again in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Tom and Jackie Shull Wall (3/25/2014)
  • I haven't seen Sally since we moved from Wall our freshman year but I still think about the classmates I had there. Was sad to see that Sally passed. Too young. Love, thoughts and prayers to the whole Kjerstad family. God Bless. ~Beth ~ Beth Stuchlik Maki Phoenix, AZ (3/25/2014)
  • Sorry for your lose. Prayers for the family. ~ Margie Huether Martin 3210 Elm Ave, Rapid City, SD (3/25/2014)
  • We were saddened to hear about Sally's passing; way too young. Mom and I send our thoughts and prayers out to everyone in Sally's family and to all her friends. Rest in peace cousin. ~ Jill & Mary Kjerstad Rapid City, SD (3/25/2014)
  • Sorry to hear of Sally's passing. Always enjoyed our times at work. Thoughts and prayers to the Kjerstad Family. ~ Dennis Zoerink Sioux Falls, SD (3/25/2014)
  • I am so saddened by your loss. Sally will be greatly missed. We are all thinking of you and your family. I have wonderful memories of my friendship with Sally. ~ Janelle Jamtgaard Sioux Falls, SD (3/25/2014)
  • Very sorry to hear Sally has passed. Many good times were shared over the years. She was always very thoughtful and touched our lives in a special way. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you Sally! ~ Rob & Zoe Angerhofer Brandon, SD (3/25/2014)
  • We were sorry to hear of Sally's passing. She was a good friend and always there when needed. Our sympathy to the family.

    ~ Rich & Judie Obrien Sioux FallsSD (3/25/2014)
  • You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sally and I worked together at Hertz Car Rental. We always had a lot of fun together. Prayers to the Family.
    ~ Barb Okerlund Sioux Falls (3/25/2014)
  • My prayers are with your family at this sad time in your lives! May eternal rest be granted upon you Sally! ~ Janet Wilson Elm Springs, SD (3/25/2014)
  • I was so sorry to hear about Sally. She was such a nice and happy go lucky person. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayer go out to her family in this difficult time. ~ Lori Strobel (Brown) Sioux Falls SD (3/25/2014)