Ardis Ladely Obituary

Ardis (Allard) Ladely was born May 7th, 1938, in Long Valley, SD the daughter of Carl and Della (Weisenberger) Allard. She grew up on the ranch in Long Valley and attended Martin High School. She went on to attend college at Ogalala Lakota College and soon after received her Librarian Certificate from Northern State University.

Ardis was united in marriage to Irven Ladely on June 20th, 1955, in Hot Springs, SD where they made their home near the Bob Pick Ranch. They then moved on to work on the Hewitt Ranch near Valentine, Nebraska for four years, prior to moving to the Carl Allard Ranch near Long Valley, SD. In 1979, Irven and she purchased the Steinmeyer Ranch southwest of Long Valley which she continued to operate after Irven’s death in 2011.

As well as helping out on the ranch, Ardis stayed busy working or volunteering her time in many different organizations. In 1993 she began working at the Library in Martin, SD where she became the Head Librarian and retired on Dec. 2nd, 2005. You would often see her in the bleachers watching and cheering on her grandchildren in their many activities.

Grateful for having shared her life are husband, Irven Ladely of Long Valley; three daughters, Vicky Ladely, Floydeen Buchholz and her husband Bill of Kadoka; Kyla Medley and her husband Mike of Hermosa, SD and a son, James Ladely of West Moreland, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Latasha Buchholz, Candice Ireland and husband Karl, True Buchholz and wife Robin, McKenzie Medley and Garrett Medley, and a host of relatives and friends.

Ardis was preceded in death by her husband Irven on Jan 7th, 2011; daughter Victoria in 1969; her parents, Carl and Della Allard; one sister June Rose Good; and four brothers Earnest, Gene, Carl, and Allen Allard.

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 414 Kadoka, SD 57543.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, at Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the New American Legion Hall in Martin with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.

Interment will follow at the Martin Community Cemetery.

Service Details

VISITATION
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 - 5-7 p.m.
Rush Funeral Chapel
Kadoka, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, December 30, 2021 - 10:30 a.m.
New American Legion Hall
Martin, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Kathy Chesney

MUSIC
Stu Livermont - Musician
“On the Wings of a Dove”
“The Old Rugged Cross”

USHERS
Allen Good - Brandon Rock

PALLBEARERS
True Buchholz - Garrett Medley - Karl Ireland
Dave Johnson - Dave Oliver - Doug Harris

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Gordon Good - Reed Richardson - Jim Rock - Jerry Sharp
Owen Ferguson - Clem Handcock - Kevin Good
Clifford Allard - Doug Cuka - Ryan Richardson
Vern Richardson - Long Valley Branding Crew
and all other Family and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Martin Community Cemetery
Martin, South Dakota

Guest Book

I am glad to have known her - a sweet lady.
~ Elke Baxter Philip (12/23/2021)

So sorry to here about your Mom, Deanna, Jim and Kyla. She was a wonderful person, and I for one will miss her deeply.
~ Sharon Allard Atkinson 3264 PFE Rd. Laramie, WY (12/24/2021)

So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Ardis was an amazing woman and always made me feel like I was part of your loving family. She will be missed. Sympathy, pray, and love to all her family members.
~ Sarah and Bob Hopkins Pahrump, NV (12/25/2021)

We are so sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with the family through this sad time.

~ Oliver & Gayle Carson Kadoka,SD (12/24/2021)

So sorry to hear! Prayers
~ Bob & Sharel Spears Wickenburg, AZ (12/24/2021)

So sorry to hear of Ardis's passing. So many memories as a young girl growing up and being around the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
~ Doreen Harter Rapid City (12/27/2021)

This was a wise, sharp, loving woman, she could light up the room when she walked in. Gods garden is blooming with her being there now. Hugs to the family, Barb
~ Barb Shepardson Sioux Falls, SD (1/6/2022)

So sorry. Thoughts and prayers. So many good memories.
~ Paul and Susan Williams Long Valley (12/24/2021)

I am so sorry to hear this. I loved visiting with Ardis.
~ Linda Harvey Interior (12/23/2021)

Bruce and your Mom could always find something to visit about .He enjoyed their visit. So sorry for your loss Hugs and Prayers sent your way.
~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka (12/28/2021)

So sorry to hear of Ardis' passing. She was a sweet lady. Our sympathy to the family.
~ Don and Jolene Haynes Philip, SD (12/23/2021)

We are so sorry to see that Ardis passed away. It is very hard to loss a loved one.

~ Deb Hall,Hope and Care Egan,S.D. (1/4/2022)

So sorry to hear of your loss, God's blessings be upon all of at this time.
~ Chris and Diana Elwood Volborg, MT (12/24/2021)

Sorry to hear about your mom.
~ Ellie Bettelyoun Martin (12/23/2021)

Sending our love as you mourn the loss of Ardis. I have fond memories of her welcoming heart during my childhood. She and Irven did their best to welcome Mom and me into the family and try to make a cowgirl out of me. Unfortunately I did not give them much to work with! May you find comfort in the memories and love from friends and family. Thinking if you. Lesley, Anne and family
~ Lesley Dzintars Rapid City,SD (12/27/2021)