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Dorothy A. Nerland Dec 19 1928 - Feb 12 2010
Funeral services for Dorothy A. (Mrs. Calvin) Nerland, age 81, of Watertown, SD will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Grace Lutheran Church, Watertown, SD. Rev. Stephen Lauricella will officiate. Music will be provided by Marcia Jelsma, organist and Judy Everson, soloist. Dorothy passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010 at a care center in Watertown. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Pallbearers will be: Donald Palmer, Tom Palmer, Todd Klaers, Bill McGrath, Justin Sachtjen, and Josh Polfliet. Visitation will be in Crawford Funeral Chapel, Watertown, SD on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and in the church on Wednesday prior to the services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Dorothy was born on December 19, 1928 in Florence, SD to Ray and Paula (Holton) Crandall. She attended grade school at Popham District #62 and Florence High School. She married Calvin (Kelly) Nerland on January 4, 1947. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Minneapolis, MN where Calvin attended telegrapher school. After completing his schooling, the couple lived in many towns in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota where her husband worked as relief agent for C.N.W. Railroad. They moved to Watertown, SD in 1956 and Dorothy worked at First National Bank which is now Wells Fargo Bank for twenty-three years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Elizabeth Circle. She was a former member of the Altar Guild at Grace Lutheran Church for nine years. Dorothy also was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed cross stitch, reading, and other crafts. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Calvin, of Watertown, SD; one son, Michael (Rita) Nerland of Camas, WA; two daughters: Linda McGrath of Marshall, MN and Sandra (Donald) Palmer of Rapid City, SD; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Nyle (Arla) Crandall of Santa Anna, CA; and two sisters: Eleanor Jensen and Maxine (Verlyn) Nordseth all of Watertown, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Howard.

Dorothy A. Nerland
Dec 19 1928 - Feb 12 2010

Funeral services for Dorothy A. (Mrs. Calvin) Nerland, age 81, of Watertown, SD will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Grace Lutheran Church, Watertown, SD. Rev. Stephen Lauricella will officiate. Music will be provided by Marcia Jelsma, organist and Judy Everson, soloist. Dorothy passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010 at a care center in Watertown.

Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Pallbearers will be: Donald Palmer, Tom Palmer, Todd Klaers, Bill McGrath, Justin Sachtjen, and Josh Polfliet.

Visitation will be in Crawford Funeral Chapel, Watertown, SD on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and in the church on Wednesday prior to the services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service.

Dorothy was born on December 19, 1928 in Florence, SD to Ray and Paula (Holton) Crandall. She attended grade school at Popham District #62 and Florence High School.

She married Calvin (Kelly) Nerland on January 4, 1947. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Minneapolis, MN where Calvin attended telegrapher school. After completing his schooling, the couple lived in many towns in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota where her husband worked as relief agent for C.N.W. Railroad. They moved to Watertown, SD in 1956 and Dorothy worked at First National Bank which is now Wells Fargo Bank for twenty-three years.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Elizabeth Circle. She was a former member of the Altar Guild at Grace Lutheran Church for nine years. Dorothy also was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed cross stitch, reading, and other crafts.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Calvin, of Watertown, SD; one son, Michael (Rita) Nerland of Camas, WA; two daughters: Linda McGrath of Marshall, MN and Sandra (Donald) Palmer of Rapid City, SD; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Nyle (Arla) Crandall of Santa Anna, CA; and two sisters: Eleanor Jensen and Maxine (Verlyn) Nordseth all of Watertown, SD.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Howard.

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Comment posted by: Ed and Bonnie Erickson
Tue 16th Feb 2010 08:53 pm

Dear Kelly, Linda, Sandy, and Mike,

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Dorothy's passing. Having grown up with Mike, I have very fond memories of Dorothy. I'll always remember her easy going spirit and the many laughs we shared through the years. She was a very special and remarkable woman; and one I'll always remember. May you find comfort in the many prayers of love that surround you.

Our Deepest Sympathy,
Ed and Bonnie

Comment posted by: Janie and Cindy
Tue 16th Feb 2010 06:29 pm

She was the sweetest, most devoted wife to Cal. It was our honor to know her.

Comment posted by: Jean and Ted Stephenson
Tue 16th Feb 2010 09:04 am

Dear Kelly, Linda, Sandy, Mike and All Dorothy's Family,
Our sincere sympathies to all of you. Grandma Dorothy was a very kind and sweet person and I know she will be missed by all of her family and friends. Wishing you peace--- Jean & Ted

Comment posted by: Patti Jay Katlynn and Dylan Beck
Mon 15th Feb 2010 04:46 pm

Dear Kelly, Linda, Sandy, Mike and all of Dorothy's Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of Dorothy. Although it has been a very long time since I've seen "Grandma Dorothy", I remember her as a very kind, sweet woman, and I know how much you loved her and will miss her. Hugs to you all~

Patti

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