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Annette M. Scriver Jun 28 1920 - Jan 18 2011
Funeral services for Annette M. Scriver, age 90, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly South Shore, SD, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Jim Biswell will officiate. Music will be provided by Gerry Grooms. Annette passed away on January 18, 2011, at a care center in Sioux Falls. She was the widow of Howard “Shorty” Scriver. Burial will be held in the spring at Lakeview Cemetery in South Shore. Pallbearers will be Annette’s grandchildren: Ryan Scriver, Brett Scriver, Kevin Southwick, Kurt Southwick, Brad Southwick, Brian Southwick, Michael Broich, John Broich, John Scriver, Daniel Scriver, Tracy Jones, Kristi Grooms, and Bryn Scriver. Visitation will be prior to services at the chapel on Saturday. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Saturday by 2:30 p.m. for a prayer service. Annette was born on June 28, 1920, in Grant County, SD, to Nels P. and Martha (Thompsen) Hansen. She attended rural Klondike School and graduated from South Shore High School in 1939. On June 28, 1939, Annette married her childhood sweetheart, Howard “Shorty” Scriver, at Webster, SD. Following their marriage, the couple ran a small dairy, delivering milk and cream in South Shore and farmed from 1941 to 1947. They lived in South Shore until Shorty passed away in 1983. Annette moved to Owatonna, MN, in 1984, and lived there until moving to Watertown in 1999. Annette moved to Sioux Falls in 2005 and resided there to the present. She was a member of the Congregational Church in South Shore. Annette enjoyed bargain hunting, antiquing, and following her grandchildren’s sporting events. She also enjoyed traveling, taking annual trips with her children. Annette is survived by her five children: Gary (Gabrielle) Scriver of Goodwin, SD, Judy Southwick of Sioux Falls, SD, Margaret Broich of Eden Prairie, MN, Crissie (Shirley) Scriver of Madison, WI, and Ross (Gail) Scriver of Colman, SD; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lee (Jean) Hansen, of South Shore, SD; and one sister, Mary Eunice Miller, of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, and three sisters.

Annette M. Scriver
Jun 28 1920 - Jan 18 2011

Funeral services for Annette M. Scriver, age 90, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly South Shore, SD, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Pastor Jim Biswell will officiate. Music will be provided by Gerry Grooms. Annette passed away on January 18, 2011, at a care center in Sioux Falls. She was the widow of Howard “Shorty” Scriver.

Burial will be held in the spring at Lakeview Cemetery in South Shore. Pallbearers will be Annette’s grandchildren: Ryan Scriver, Brett Scriver, Kevin Southwick, Kurt Southwick, Brad Southwick, Brian Southwick, Michael Broich, John Broich, John Scriver, Daniel Scriver, Tracy Jones, Kristi Grooms, and Bryn Scriver.

Visitation will be prior to services at the chapel on Saturday. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Saturday by 2:30 p.m. for a prayer service.

Annette was born on June 28, 1920, in Grant County, SD, to Nels P. and Martha (Thompsen) Hansen. She attended rural Klondike School and graduated from South Shore High School in 1939.

On June 28, 1939, Annette married her childhood sweetheart, Howard “Shorty” Scriver, at Webster, SD. Following their marriage, the couple ran a small dairy, delivering milk and cream in South Shore and farmed from 1941 to 1947. They lived in South Shore until Shorty passed away in 1983. Annette moved to Owatonna, MN, in 1984, and lived there until moving to Watertown in 1999. Annette moved to Sioux Falls in 2005 and resided there to the present.

She was a member of the Congregational Church in South Shore. Annette enjoyed bargain hunting, antiquing, and following her grandchildren’s sporting events. She also enjoyed traveling, taking annual trips with her children.

Annette is survived by her five children: Gary (Gabrielle) Scriver of Goodwin, SD, Judy Southwick of Sioux Falls, SD, Margaret Broich of Eden Prairie, MN, Crissie (Shirley) Scriver of Madison, WI, and Ross (Gail) Scriver of Colman, SD; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lee (Jean) Hansen, of South Shore, SD; and one sister, Mary Eunice Miller, of California.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, and three sisters.

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Comment posted by: Vicki Peterson
Fri 11th Feb 2011 02:07 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember her fondly from my childhood memories. This is Vicki Drake.

Comment posted by: Dennis Sweeney
Mon 24th Jan 2011 07:11 am

My prayer's are with you all.

Comment posted by: Tom and Marlene Hansen
Sat 22nd Jan 2011 05:56 am

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. She was a neat lady who we will always remember fondly. We are sorry we were not able to attend the funeral but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Comment posted by: Ruth Bullock
Fri 21st Jan 2011 08:10 am

So sad to say goodbye to your Mom. Thinking of and know having the family around gives you some peace. Love, Ruth

Comment posted by: JERRY SCRIVER
Thu 20th Jan 2011 04:22 pm

Thinking of you all during your time of loss. Joan and Jerry Scriver

Comment posted by: Thresea Wright
Thu 20th Jan 2011 07:08 am

Ross and Gail,I am so sorry to learn of your mom's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Comment posted by: Thresea Wright
Thu 20th Jan 2011 07:05 am

I am so sorry to learn that your mom, mom-in-law, grandma has passed away. You are in my prayers.

Comment posted by: J Nunnally
Wed 19th Jan 2011 03:10 pm

My deepest sympathy go out to your family during this time of grieving. I also know that this is a difficult time for all. Therefore, I'd like to share scripture that may help. Please, read James 4:14, John 6"35-40, 44 and John 11:25, 26.

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