In memory of
Iola Luckham
of Escondido, California, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Eagle Nest Retirement Ranch in Escondido, California at the age of 98
Iola Lera Luckham was born May 8, 1918, to Milton and Iola (Peterson) Young on her parents’ farm-ranch located on White Willow Creek southeast of Philip, South Dakota. She grew up on the farm-ranch and attended Willow Creek rural grade school. She graduated from Philip High School in 1935.
Iola attended Huron College from 1935 to 1937 to obtain her teacher’s certificate. She then taught one year at the Wheeler rural school and other rural schools in Haakon County.
In 1940 she started working for the U.S. Government as a secretary/clerk.
After her retirement she lived in California and moved to the Arcadian Gardens to be near her sister, Inez. After
Inez’s death she continued to reside at Arcadian Gardens until moving to Eagle’s Nest Retirement Ranch where she resided until her death.
Survivors include a niece, Barbara Danell of Escondido, CA; a first cousin, Lola Joyce Riggins of Kadoka; a second cousin, Kelly Riggins of Philip, SD; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Howard, Hollis, and Benjamin Young; and two sisters, Inez Bingham and Ilene Handley.
Private graveside services will be held at the Kadoka Cemetery.
PRIVATE FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gus Craven
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota
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My condolences to the family. May fond memories from a life well lived (98 years) bring you joy. Psalms 90:10 says, "The span of our life is 70 years, or 80 if one is especially strong". I hope you draw comfort from these memories, comfort from family and friends, and comfort from God during this difficult time, and know that by means of a resurrection, God is eager to restore life to those who have fallen asleep in death (John 5:28, 29). ~ T. Kelly MD (3/31/2017)
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When we lose a loved one, they become a memory, then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your loved one, they will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10 ~ Lynn (3/10/2017)