Obituary: Edith Paulsen

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

Visitation

Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall.

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In memory of

Edith Paulsen

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 97

Edith Marguerite Sebade was born March 25,1925 in Wall, South Dakota to Henry and Anna (Mooney) Sebade the fifth of six children. They lived directly across the street from the school where she received her education, graduating in 1943. Their home was always full of extra guests, laughter, and singing in harmony. The Sebade and friends, the Johnson girls, were known to sing at most funerals and events in the area. After graduation, she and a friend rode the bus to California to work during the war. When returned home, she went to work at the bank. She was united in marriage to Raynold Paulsen February 12, 1947. They farmed and ranched north of Wall in the Cedar Butte area. Being a city girl, the distance from town and neighbors was a new adventure. She was thankful to live in the same yard as her in-laws. During this time, daughter Anita was born. They moved down on the river even further from town. Their son, Kevin was born and made the family complete. Edith served as township treasurer and assessor for many years. She looked forward to family and friends coming to visit. Often nephews and nieces would want to come out with Aunt Eedie for a visit in the country.

In 1956, they bought the Rest Haven motel and moved to town. After selling the motel, she worked in various stores, and was then asked to come back to the bank. She worked alongside, Raynold and her brother, Delbert for many, many years. The bank was open late on Friday nights so she and Raynold would have running Cribbage tournaments during their noon hour to see who would have to buy supper that week. They liked to travel and went on nice vacations with friends. When they retired from the bank, they purchased the Wall Lanes bowling alley. Edith was unexpectedly widowed at an early age. With help from family, she continued to operate the lanes for a few more years.

After totally retiring, she enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities. She was an avid reader, loved working crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and playing cards. Grandchildren tried their best to beat Grandma in Hand & Foot or ND Rummy. Losing her eyesight took much independence away, but with extra large numbers on cards, she was still a threat to her opponents!
She braved flying alone and would spend winters in Las Vegas with Kevin’s family. She also flew to Arizona to visit, and her last flight was for her 95th birthday! She learned to enjoy new activities-Karate tournaments, and wrestling. She may have been spotted sitting down on the edge of the mat so she could see the match.

For many years she was still able to maintain her home and get to the Wall Drug for her diet coke and maple donut every afternoon. She sold her home and moved to Prairie Village which she enjoyed for several years. She loved going out for Sunday dinners to have her fried chicken. Reluctantly, she moved to Silver Leaf Assisted Living, but found she liked it there and would tell how kind, caring, and loving the staff was to her. She spent a few days in the hospital and peacefully went to sleep.

Survivors include daughter, Anita Peterson of Philip; son, Kevin (Terry) Paulsen of Las Vegas, Nevada; eight grandchildren: Kent Paulsen, Tiffany Paulsen, Kacey Paulsen, Dustin (Carmen) Peterson, Michael (Tanya) Peterson, Landon Peterson, Kelsie (Darin) Naescher, Ashlee Peterson; twelve great grandchildren-Hunter, McCoy, Ryker, Kale, Miken, Teige, Embri, Asher, Jack, Nora Peterson ; Kellan Naescher and Alexander Paulsen and a host of extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raynold; son in law, Darrel Peterson; three brothers: Delbert, Norman, and Dayton Sebade; and two sisters: Eunice Johnson and Bernice Anderson.

Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall with Father Tyler Dennis officiating.

Interment will follow at the Wall Cemetery.

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VISITATION
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 6-7 p.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 7 p.m.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota
CELEBRANT
Father Tyler Dennis

MUSIC
Jill Leonard - Musician
“On Eagles Wings” - “Softly and Tenderly”
“Here I Am Lord” - “Song of Farewell”
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
USHERS
Brett Blasius - Wayne Shull

LECTOR
Anita Peterson

ALTAR SERVERS
Jordan Leonard - Justin Leonard - Greyson Paulsen

PALLBEARERS
Kent Paulsen - Tiffany Paulsen
Kacey Paulsen - Dustin Peterson - Michael Peterson
Landon Peterson - Kelsie Naescher - Ashlee Peterson

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

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Anita and Kevin - Your Mother is remembered as a gracious lady. She represented the Wall High School Class of 1943 in the 2021 Wall parade. Appreciated the opportunity to visit with her as she sat in the parade car before the start of the parade. She had a great memory as she told me she remembered that I was her paper boy for the Rapid City Journal, and that was a long time ago! Our sympathy to you. ~ Jim & Kristie Estes Saint Paul, MN (7/20/2022)
Aunt Edith was very special to us! ~ Rosalind Ham Thornton, Colorado (7/20/2022)
We knew the joy of being around this lovely lady. Have so many memories of being with her and playing cards and laughing. How we did laugh! Our hearts sang with joy in her living, and we weep with you now. Condolences to my sweet cousins: Anita and Kevin. ~ Sandra Lerew Valley, Nebraska (7/20/2022)
Anita, sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a cutie and still sharp as a tack even at 97! Always looked nice, too. You took good care of her and we all know that isn't easy when a loved one grows older. Bless you and your family. ~ Norma Carson Wall, SD (7/18/2022)
Anita and family: Sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Praying the love of family and friends help comfort you in the days ahead. ~ David & Karen Webb Rapid City, SD (7/18/2022)
MY deepest sympathy Anita and Kevin.. Edith was such a good neighbor and we enjoyed many card games together. God bless your family. ~ Veva Wernke Wall SD (7/16/2022)
Anita and Kevin sorry to hear about
about your mother. My sympathy Billy ~ William Rush Hot Springs (7/15/2022)
Our love and prayers for our to Anita and Kevin and the extended family . ~ Dennis and Susan Walsh Powder Springs GA. (7/15/2022)
Thinking of the entire family during this tough time. Thoughts and prayers for you all. What a sweet lady Edith was. Love, Jason, Aimee, Macee & Graysen ~ Jason & Aimee Paulsen Wall, SD (7/15/2022)
So very sorry for your loss. Edith was such a fun lady to be around. She will be missed by many. ~ Janet Lurz Wall, (7/15/2022)
ND ~ Kitty Mihills Monke Regent (7/15/2022)
Sympathy and prayers for her family and friends. ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City (7/15/2022)
Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart. ~ Jim and Vonnie O’Dea Howes, SD (7/14/2022)