Alice M. Waldron was born June 15, 1932, on a farm south of Presho, the daughter of Jesse and Mabel (Harmon) Waldron. She grew up on a farm north of Presho, and received her elementary education in rural schools in that area.

She was united in marriage to Bill Jackson on November 20, 1948 at her parents’ home north of Presho, and to this union were born two children, Connie and Ed. They lived on various ranches in Jones and Haakon County.

In the mid 1970’s she moved to Philip. While in Philip she worked at Jerry’s Steakhouse and later and Scotchman Industries.

Alice was united in marriage to Ken Dietrich on February 29, 1980 in Philip. They made their home in Philip, where she worked as a bartender at the Dakota Bar and later at the 73 Bar until retiring in June of 2002.

Alice enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards.

Survivors include her husband Ken Dietrich of Philip; a daughter Connie O’Bryan and Tom of Anaheim, California; a son Ed Jackson and Mari of Nebraska City, Nebraska; three step-daughters Cindy Kraft and Mike of Littleton, Colorado, Susan O’Connor and Tim of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Darla Parsons of Orlando, Florida; two step-sons David Dietrich and Leann of New Underwood, and Daryl Dietrich and Stella of Sioux Falls; ten grandchildren; fifteen step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; three sisters May Hall and Bill of St. Peters, Missouri, Imogene Rotert and Jim of Whitewood, South Dakota, and Donna Hansen and Jack of Philip; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Chud and Bill Waldron; two sisters Dorene Schaefer and Lucille Waldron; two half-brothers Port Urband and Melvin Urban; and one half-sister Myrtle Gunderson.

Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Ann Schlossnagle officiating.

Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, May 5, 2005 10:00 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ann Schlossnagle
MUSIC
JoAnne Stilwell – Organist
Elvera Moos – Vocalist
"On Eagles Wings"
"Amazing Grace"
USHERS
Jesse Hansen – Marty Hansen
PALLBEARERS
Doug West – Scott Fitzgerald
Dave Schofield – Mike Williams
Todd Radway – George Fitzgerald
Jerry Carley
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota