Obituary: Blanche Dolezal

Memorial Service

Funeral services will take place on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM (Mountain).

Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

Interment

Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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In memory of

Blanche Dolezal

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 98

Blanche Violet Sampson was born April 3, 1916 to Carl and Rose (Rada) Sampson. She grew up on the family homestead south of Midland and attended Liberty country school, taking 8 grades in 7 years. Her dream was to continue on to high school, but when that didn’t materialize, she became her father’s right hand man, and shared many stories of working with her dad.

Blanche married Aldrich Dolezal May 18, 1937, and they made their home north of Belvidere. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed keeping house and she kept a steady supply of baked delicacies and bread on hand, as well as her home cooked meals.

She and Aldrich were both baptized at the Belvidere Presbyterian church, and it was important to them to raise their family with Christian values. (They also believed to spare the rod was to spoil the child.) She served as deacon in the Kadoka Presbyterian Church, and also as president of the KPW and taught Sunday School for many years.

Blanche loved to dance. One of her favorite recollections of her growing up years was attending the many dances around the community. She could name her dance partners even in later years, and many times she would lead the conversation to the years when dances were fun, bands were outstanding, and everyone danced with everyone. She enjoyed those days. She also enjoyed scrabble games with her family and friends, cards, and crossword puzzles. She was an avid conservative and always deplored waste and excess. She thought highly of Republican presidents, and named her stuffed dog, “Mr. Bush”.

She lived in Kadoka from 1973 until 2001, and then to everyone’s surprise, announced she was moving to Philip to the Senechal apartments. She decided she wanted to give up her Buick before she caused an accident, and so she did. When she needed assisted care, she decided she should move to Silver leaf, and so she did. She always knew when she needed another level of care, and met old age with dignity and a sense of humor.

Her parents and her husband preceded her death. Also her two brothers, Stanley Sampson and Vern Sampson, her sister-in-law Arlene ( Stanley) Sampson, two brothers-in-law; Andrew Blom and Jim McKillip, granddaughter Grace (Dolezal) DeVries, grandson Jade Wheeler, and great granddaughter Lexy Amiotte. She was also preceded in death by all of her husband’s siblings.

She is survived by her son Larry (Joy) Dolezal, and her daughter Joyce (Justin) Wheeler. Also her grandchildren which include Carmen (Jim) Nemec, John (Jamie) Dolezal, Joan (Jim) Cantrell, Jackie (Gary) Hansen, Jena (Mike) Amiotte, and Jim (Sonny) Wheeler, and the list also includes her grandson-in-law Tom DeVries. Her great grandchildren include Sarah DeVries, Trisha (Landon) Bork; Beth, Jacob, Joanna, Kayla, and Dale Nemec; Travis and Madilyn Dolezal; Eli, Rachel (Nick) Blumenthal,Ty, Tara (Jace) Schofield, and Morgan Cantrell; Kreid, Justena and Adam Amiotte; Kyle and Cort Wheeler. Last year, on her birthday, great-great grandson, Cordell Schofield, was born, and together with Kaitlyn and Kendrick Blumenthal make the great-great grandkid list.
She is also survived by her two sisters, Dorothy Blom and Grace McKillip; two sisters-in-law, Isabelle Sampson and Lillian Dolezal; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka.

Interment was at the Kadoka Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Kadoka Presbyterian Church.

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MEMORIAL SERVICES
Monday, March 30, 2015 - 2:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin

MUSIC
Trisha Bork - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Lord, I’m Coming Home” #341
“Wonderful Words of Life” #270
“Blest Be the Tie that Binds” #286

USHERS
John Dolezal - Jim Wheeler

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

MEMORIAL
Kadoka Presbyterian Church

INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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Joyce, Larry & families, I worked at Silverleaf when Blanche was there, I absolutely loved her, we had such fun together, she was my "hug buddy"! I really enjoyed her, sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you. ~ Debbie Falzone Philip, SD (3/26/2015)
Sorry to hear about Blanche's passing. I lived across the street from her when we moved to Kadoka. She welcomed us with a plate of cookies which my girls just loved!! I enjoyed being Blanche's neighbor she always had a wave and a smile....she will be missed!! My deepest sympathy goes out to the family! ~ Vera Boje Rapid City (3/26/2015)
What a grand lady! May the Lord sweeten your sorrow of missing her by bringing gentle laughter of the precious and funny memories.
And may He uphold you with his Fatherly hand through this sad time.
Our truly heartfelt sympathy, ~ Rocky and Rebecca Williams Philip (3/26/2015)
My heartfelt sympathy to all of the family of Blanche. I officially met her several years ago, when I was working at the dress shop in Kadoka, and totally enjoyed my visits with her. Hugs and prayers to all of you. God bless each and every one of you! ~ Ann Cvach Midland (3/26/2015)
My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Kari Porch Pierre SD (3/26/2015)
Larry, Joyce and Family It was an honor to know your mother, what an example of her Christian faith. It saddens me that I will not be able to come to her funeral. But what a celebration of life. I just wanted to let you know that we are holding you up in prayer. I know the angels are rejoicing to have her finally home. Love & Prayers Debbie ~ Debbie & Marty Hansen PO BOX 331 Philip SD 57567 (3/26/2015)
Joyce and all the family,
Sorry to hear about Blanche's death. She was always very enjoyable to sit and visit with and such a wonderful person. Someone I remember fondly from my short time in Philip. ~ Mark Ford Brainerd, MN (3/26/2015)
Sorry for your loss ~ Butch Amsden Santa Rosa Ca (3/26/2015)
Joyce, Larry & all your families,
I am so saddened to hear about your loss.Blanche was quite a lady. I have many memories of her growing up. As you go through this time of grief, remember all the wonderful memories of time spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Nicki Nelson Midland (3/26/2015)
Sherrie and Isabel, so sorry for the loss of your aunt and sister in law. John and Jamie and family, so sorry for the loss of your grandmother and great grandmother. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all. ~ Kathy LaDue Anamosa, IA (3/26/2015)
Our sincere sympathy to all of Blanche's family. I will always remember Blanche as a lady of faith, eloquence, beauty, dignity and humble. Guess that is what one would call a servant of the Lord. What more can one ask of another? May you all know you are in our thoughts and prayers, as you celebrate her life. What a better season to rejoice in her eternal life! She has also "risen".
~ Chuck & Janet VanderMay Kadoka (3/26/2015)
Blanche was an awesome neighbor, sorry to hear of her passing, she was a wonderful lady. ~ Kathy Brown Kadoka, SD (3/26/2015)
Joyce, Larry and families, I was sorry to hear about Blanche's passing. She was one of the most upbeat people I knew. A vivid memory I have of her in the 1960s is dancing the Lindy and the Charleston with my mother and other Belvidere ladies to show us younger gals just how it was done. May she rest in peace. ~ Merrill Martin Walz Kansas City, MO (3/26/2015)