Obituary: Alice H. Griswold

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In memory of

Alice H. Griswold

of Belvidere, South Dakota, died on Friday, October 29, 2004 at her daughter's home in Kadoka at the age of 89

Alice H. Peters was born April 7, 1915, on a farm in Aurora County, near White Lake, South Dakota, the daughter of Otto C. and Sophia (Sprick) Peters. As a child she moved with her parents to a farm northwest of Belvidere, South Dakota. She started school in rural school in that area until about the fifth grade when the family returned to the Stickney area.

Alice graduated from Stickney High School in 1933. As a young girl she worked as a clerk in the Sprick Store before moving to Corvallis, Oregon where she spent summers working for her uncle John Sprick. She returned to Stickney where she worked part of the time and spent the rest of the time helping her father on the farm-ranch northwest of Belvidere.

Alice was united in marriage to Charles E. Griswold on January 17, 1940 in Alexandria, South Dakota. They made their home in rural Stickney until moving to their own farm-ranch northwest of Belvidere which they established in the mid 1940’s. They farmed and ranched in that community all their married life. After Charles’ death in April 1974 Alice continued to farm and ranch until retiring in the early 1990’s. She continued to reside on the farm-ranch until January 2000 when due to health reasons, she moved into the home of her daughter and son in-law, Fayola and James Mansfield

Alice was a member of the Belvidere Community Church and served as assessor for the Indian Creek Township for many years.

Grateful for having shared her life include a daughter Fayola Mansfield and her husband James of Kadoka; two sons Mervin Griswold and his wife Lori of Gillette, Wyoming, and Verlin Edward Griswold of Missoula, Montana; seven grandchildren Alison Davis and her husband Michael of Osage, Wyoming, Aaron Mansfield and his wife Michelle of Kadoka, DeAnna Hauge and her husband Mikel of Aberdeen, Melanie Ruby and her husband Parker of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Sarah Griswold and Lesley Griswold of Gillette, and Bradley Griswold and his wife Amber of Missoula, Montana; one step-granddaughter Natalie McKeown of Gillette; four great-grandchildren, Thomas Davis, Breanna and Bailey Hauge, and Haley Grace Hoffman; one step-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband Charles, Alice was preceded in death by two grandchildren in infancy; her parents; and two brothers Lovell and Elmer Peters.

Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, at the Belvidere Community Church, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.

Interment was at the Belvidere Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials directed to the Belvidere Community Church.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, November 6, 2004 10:00 a.m.
Belvidere Community Church
Belvidere, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Syd Iwan – Pianist
John Kaiser – Vocalist
USHERS
Oliver Willert – Gary Petras
PALLBEARERS
Wenton Peters – Mark Peters
Tim Peters – Gerry West
Jerry Willert – Jim Willert
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Belvidere Cemetery
Belvidere, South Dakota
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
Precious Lord, take my hand,
Lead me on, help me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Thro’ the storm, thro’ the night,
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.
When my way grows drear,
Precious Lord, linger near
When my life is almost gone;
Hear my cry, hear my call,
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, November 6, 2004 10:00 a.m.
Belvidere Community Church
Belvidere, South Dakota

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In case I don't get a card sent, I wanted you to know I have been thinking of you in your loss. Your Mom was a great lady, and I always enjoyed seeing her and visiting w/ her. The last time we had a good visit was here in Gillette at Merv's house. I know you will miss her, but I also know you have a great many good memories to fill that emptiness. And we know for sure where she is today, in heaven!! Sincerely in Christ, Beryl (Addison) Geer. ~ Beryl (Addison) Geer PO Box 2018, Gillette, WY 82717-2018 (10/29/2004)
May you always cherish the memories of Alice. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family. Our love and prayers are with you. ~ Jim Rinehart and Family (Cal and Betty's Son) Sycamore, OH (10/29/2004)
Our love, and prayers are with the family at this time. Sorry we can't be with you, Hope to see everyone in the spring.
We will miss her.
Love Judy and Family ~ Mark & Judy Shear, and Family 2306 Church St. Box 10, Columbus City, Iowa 52737 (10/29/2004)
My condolence is with the family. I attended school with Fayola. We were also neighbors. I remember all of the pot lucks and the cooking that Alice did. She was always there to help when needed. We will miss her. ~ Rita Fay (Barrett) 3401 Swan Dr., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (10/29/2004)
I work at the Philip Hospital. Even when Alice was not feeling well, she was so pleasant and kind. She was a wonderful lady. Treasure your memories. Lori Seager ~ Lori Seager Philip, SD (10/29/2004)
Alice's brother, Elmer, was my Grandfather. Growing up, I wasn't able to see Alice often, but I can remember having a lot of fun when we were all together. I am so sorry to hear of her passing - she was a lovely woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. ~ Bill and Robyn Cridlin 5442 Milford Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310 (10/29/2004)
We were sorry to hear of Alice's passing. We always enjoyed her visits to Sioux City! Maynard's sister, Phyllis Rule, was very close to her in childhood and has always asked about her. You have our sympathy! Sincerely, from Maynard and Phyllis Bennett ~ Mr. & Mrs. Maynard K. Bennett 3116 So. Oleander, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106 (10/29/2004)
We were very pleased to be able to read the obit and see the lovely picture so soon after hearing Alice had died. Burdella is a cousin of Alice's and both mom and I remember her fondly. Fay S. ~ Burdella Litz and Fayloa Schwab 5110 E. Mulberry Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85018 (10/29/2004)
Sorry to hear of Alice's passing on. God bless you.
Hugh, Martha Sprick Bennett's grandson (Granma Benny), Crane Delbert Bennett's son ~ Hugh Bennett Gillette, WY (10/29/2004)
My sympathies are with you and your family. God bless, Love, Dawn ~ Dawn Greene and Family 714 North First Street, Cherokee, IA 51012 (10/29/2004)
Great granddaughter of Martha Sprick, Alice's sister. I wish I had gotten the chance to meet Alice. I am sorry for her passing. ~ Michelle Bennett mdb03@comcast.net (10/29/2004)
Alice will always have a special place along with her sister's in my thoughts, all the times we spent together were precious and filled with laughter. ~ Albert Muesse #5 Lomita Dr., Silver City, NM (10/29/2004)
My condolences to Alice's descendents. Alice's mother Sophia and my grandmother Martha were sisters. Longevity seems to be a characteristic of the Spricks. Interestingly enough, my brother Hugh Bennett and his wife Susan live in Gillette, Wyoming, home of Alice's son Mervin Griswold and his wife Lori. ~ Dr. Thomas J. Bennett 456 Road 6.5 NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (10/29/2004)
Fayola & Family,

May you find comfort in knowing that caring thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you. Aunt Alice was a beautiful woman. God bless.

With love, Cyndi (Faye's daughter) ~ Cyndi Muesse Monrovia, CA (10/29/2004)
Alice, I loved you. ~ Fran Griswold Smith 2660 W. 16th St. #7, Yuma, AZ 85364 (10/29/2004)
So sorry to hear of Alice's passing away. Sorry we will not be able to attend the funeral service, but she and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Jeffrey & Carol Peters 533 South 9th St., Berthoud, CO 80513 (10/29/2004)
Just want you to know that we are thinking of you and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Elvin and Dorothy Nahnsen 2157 30th Street, Harcourt, Iowa 50544 (10/29/2004)
Grandma Alice was a great person. She always had a smile on her face. I remember going to brandings and eating all of Grandma Alice's wonderful cooking. Her home was a home for family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Janelle Popwell Wellington, Texas (10/29/2004)