Whatever Happened to?

During these past few weeks, we had some fond memories of some truly outstanding mothers, Mrs. O"Connell and Mrs. Moulton. As some of us were reminiscing, we also mentioned Mrs. Cheever, a 6th grade teacher for some of us. That brought up the topic of some of our classmates who moved away during our junior high days. Some names that come to mind (with the help of some old annuals) are Dianne Baird, Patsy Bates, Joan Bjordahl, Jerry Briggs, Danny Brown, Patty Erger, Tami George, Greg Graff, Eddie Hansen, Lee Larson, Sonia Miller, Larry Nolan, Lynette Ostermeier, Bob Pape, Wanda Pike, Betty Rickerson, vickie Scannell, Carol Schulz, Deb Sedler, Susan Stamp, Beverly Sween, Ginger Thompson, Margaret Travis, Jill Wheelborg, Larry Wilson, and Steve Wobbema. All of these were here for our 8th grade year. A couple of names that are familiar from 7th grade are Teresa Buckbee and Cheri Tack (sp?). A number of these people were still here for our 9th grade year. Some new students that year were Arlisse Grant, Nancy Josephson, Leonard Otkin, Bill Ramey, Candy Roberts, Dan Scanlon (sp?), and Vicki Scannell. Randy Christensen, Donna Duenwald, John Gorman, Barb Milic, and Joann Sauer were some of the new students our sophomore year. They did not graduate with us. Has anyone had any contact with these former classmates?

Memorial Service For Irene Moulton

A wonderful memorial service was held this afternoon for Irene Moulton, the mother of Janice, Cheryl, Mary, and Rita. Each of the daughters told some delightful stories about their mother. Mrs. Moulton was a truly outstanding woman. She attended nursing school at the University of Minnesota. After the daughters were born, she put her career on hold so she could become a mother to her children. She then restarted her her nursing career at the Brookings Hospital, where she was widely respected. Her daughters stressed the imortance of courage, patience, and sacrifice in the live of their mother. Mrs. Moulton was a gifted seamstress, cook, and gardener. More importantly, though, was her love of God and her love of others. She was was very active in her church, and was always looking out for the neighbors and others in the many social groups to which she belonged. She had an impact on numerous people in the community. I can personally attest to this, as she assisted my own mother in the last years of her life. The memorial service was held today because it is the anniversary of her birth, May 22, 1917. Robyn (Connelly) Kortan was also in attendance from our class; we had a fun time reminiscing about our younger days.

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A Former Sixth Grade Teacher Passes Away

Some of you may have had Mrs. Cheever for a 6th grade teacher. If memory serves right, the other 6th grade teachers at Central were Mrs. Travis, Mrs. Walker, and Miss Pedersen. Let me know if that is correct or not. She passed away a few weeks ago. She must have retired in the 70's. Our 6th grade year with Mrs. Walker was extremely memorable. Janice Briggs and I exchanged a few emails last summer about the wonderful experiences we had in school, particularly at Central.


Winifred N. Cheever of Brookings, SDPublished: May 04, 2011
Brookings - The memorial service for Win Cheever, lifelong educator and student, will be 2 pm Wednesday, May 11, at the Brookings First Presbyterian Church. Win made her home at 925 5th Street for almost 60 years.Win was born near Woonsocket May 5, 1912, to Lloyd and Harriet Weir Webster; taught home economics in Wall and Gettysburg after graduating from SD State in 1932; married Lyle Cheever in 1936; and was the mother of Walter (Cleveland, MN), Douglas (Dubuque, IA), and Kathleen "Kay" Cheever and of Margery Mullins (Denver, CO). Lyle and Kay preceded her in death as did one sister and both brothers (Mattie Olinger and Keith and Herb Webster), her son-in-law, Thomas Mullins, and grandson, Robert (Jill) Cheever. Four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and her sisters, Melba Ellis of Evergreen, CO, and Connie (Waldo) Burrill of Forestburg also continue Win's life interests.Win and Lyle lived in Sioux Falls for six years where three children attended Washington High. After returning to Brookings, she taught sixth grade until her retirement. Win was an avid reader, an active gardener into her ninth decade, and a loving, gentle advocate for the underprivileged and for far-sighted stewardship of God's earth.Memorial suggestions include the Brookings First Presbyterian Church and Public Library.

Last week, a memorial service was held for Kevin O'Connell's mother. He gave a moving tribute about her life: her love of word games, such as scrabble and crossword puzzles; her volunteer work with the arts, especially at the SD Art Museum at SDSU; and her love of learning. Tom and Cathy (Wilber) Madson came all the way from Virginia. Tom's brother Bill, who has been in Sioux Falls for a number of years, was also in attendance. We exchanged many pleasant memories, and made the obligatory trek to Nick's and also to Ray's Corner.