Edward Daum Obituary

Ed was born July 23, 1925, in rural Jones County to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hoekman) Daum, the second of 11 children. He attended country school through eighth grade and lived within a half mile of his birthplace his entire life.
Ed married Evelyn Smith on July 2, 1952, in Platte. They made their home on the family farm west of Murdo. To this union was born four children, Elaine, Darrell, Gladys and Kenneth.
Ed was an active member of the Okaton Reformed Church (now the Okaton Evangelical Free Church) and Gideons International. He was an officer in the S.D. Wheatgrowers and a member of the National Wheatgrowers. He was a supervisor with the Jones County Soil Conservation District for more than 45 years.
In 1984 Ed and Evelyn began volunteering at Rio Grande Bible Institute in Edinburg, Texas. They continued to volunteer as winter workers for 22 years.
He enjoyed working with his hands and did many woodworking projects for his home and family.
Privileged to have shared his life are his wife, Evelyn; four children, Elaine (Harlin) Vermeer of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Darrell (Pamela) Daum of Murdo, Gladys (Sam) Heikes of Vermillion, and Kenneth (Jane) Daum of Murdo; eight grandchildren, Julie (Herb) Beaven, Brent (Stephanie) Vermeer, Heath Daum, Cherry (Dave) Carlson, Ashley Heikes, Heidi Heikes, Andy Daum and Joshua Daum; two step grandchildren, Eirik Heikes and Sunni (John) Knapton; six great–grandchildren and three step great–grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Marie Murdoch of Oxford, Neb., Joanne (Bill) Shelton of Omaha, Neb., Betty (Bill) Sloas of Memphis, Tenn., and Katie Miller of Kansas City, Kan., and his brothers Nick (Pat) Daum of Dix, Neb., and Dick (Judy) Daum of Murdo.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Nicky, Pete, Johnny and Sam.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International or Rio Grande Bible Institute.
Visitation was held 4-7 p.m. CDT on Friday, October 15, at the Community Bible Church in Murdo, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. CDT Saturday, October 16, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo, with Pastor Gary McCubbin and Pastor Alvin Gwin officiating.
Interment was in the Murdo Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Murdo, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
Pastor Alvin Gwin
MUSIC
Joyce Roghair - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“It Is Well With My Soul”
Vocalist Duet
Johnnie Daum - Hilda Mae Locke
Kathy Daum - Accompanist
“Precious Lord Take My Hand”
USHERS
Bob Roghair - Henry Roghair
REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANT
Elaine Roghair
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Brent Vermeer - Heath Daum
Andy Daum - Josh Daum
Herb Beaven - Dave Carlson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Julie Beaven - Cherry Carlson
Ashley Heikes - Heidi Heikes
INTERMENT
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota

Guest Book

Grandpa will be dearly missed - I will always remember his kind and gentle spirit. I appreciate the legacy that he and Grandma left for their family and loved ones. I loved him and look forward to seeing him again someday in heaven!
~ Julie Beaven coloradobeavenfamily@gmail.com (10/12/2010)

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed's passing,my prayers are with you all.
~ Terri Allen Germantown,TN (10/12/2010)

Evelyn and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed was a great man.
~ Ian & Cindy Cunningham Pipestone, MN (10/12/2010)

As a co-worker with Elaine Vermeer, I and everyone at her office at Cannon Moss Brygger Architects, want to send out sympathies to Elaine and her family as they say good-bye to one of the most special people in their lives. You are all a testimony to your dad's powerful influence in your lives. May God bless your time together as family and friends until you unite in heaven again.
~ Cindy Wessels Sioux City, Iowa (10/12/2010)

Evelyn, Gladys, and family: it was a privilege to get to know Ed a little bit these last few years. He had so many qualities I greatly admired. I also admired you, the family, and your faithfulness throughout. God's grace is sufficient.
~ Brenda Engbrecht 1114 Fairway Dr (10/12/2010)

thinking of you in this time of great loss
~ Eileen Hullinger Kotz Presho SD (10/12/2010)

I just want to offer my sympathy to you and your family I took care of Ed at Maryhouse and he was a very nice man and am so sorry for your loss and want to thank you for allowing us to get to know him. Sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and Prayers
~ Deb Peterson 714 S. Grant Ave. Pierre,SD (10/12/2010)

Sorry to hear about Uncle Ed's death. Just wanted to express my condolences.
~ Lori Sloas 408 Combs Ave Cotter Ar 72626 (10/12/2010)

My brother, Ed was a great brother and a inspiration to our family after my Dad's death, I worked along with him afterwards helping our Mother, we will all miss him. My condolence to Evelyn and the children with love, Betty Sloas
~ Betty Daum Sloas Memphis, Tn. (10/12/2010)

On behalf of myself and my family, I want to express our condolences. We were with you in prayer as you all walked throught the past few weeks. Uncle Ed was a very kind man and we all loved him.
~ Cathy Mettenbrink Omaha, Nebraska (10/12/2010)

Evelyn and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know Ed while he was at Maryhouse. He was a very sweet man who spoke very highly of his family. May God bless you during this time.
~ Tina Ottenbacher Pierre SD (10/12/2010)

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Take care and God by with you all.
~ Jeff Iversen Morrison, CO. (10/12/2010)

Kansas
~ Darrel Schmidt Newton (9/24/2019)

Kansas
~ Darrel Schmidt Newton (8/11/2021)

Edward Daum

of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 85

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Edward Daum

of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 85

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of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2010
at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 85