Eleanor Brown
January 3, 1927 ~ December 4, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Eleanor Brown, 88, of Onida, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Highmore Health in Highmore, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Jerry Kopel, celebrant. Burial followed at the Onida Cemetery. A rosary service was held at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2015 followed by a 5:00 p.m. prayer service, all at St. Pius X Church, Onida.
Eleanor (Tudy) was born January 3, 1927 in Redfield, SD to Eva (Wright) and George Vance and was raised by her grandparents Myrtle and Everett Money in Onida, SD. Tudy attended school in Onida and graduated from Onida High School in 1945. On November 26, 1945 she married Howard A. Brown of rural Harrold, SD and on Thanksgiving Day (2015) they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
On their ranch in Eastern Sully County they raised eleven children: Helen, Anthony, Joan, Robert, Catherine, Pauline, Richard, Patrick, John, Daniel and Randy.
She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, serving on various committees and ministries including teaching CCD classes. In between running to school events, serving as a school board member, 4-H Club leader, and all the extra activities that come with raising eleven children; Tudy was very active in the community for most of her life. She belonged to American Legion Auxiliary, Onida Alumni Association, Progress Club, and St. Pius X Altar and Rosary Society. She also belonged to a community Prayer Shawl ministry.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, reading, knitting, crocheting, and was a Minnesota Vikings football fan.
She is survived by her husband, Howard, her children: Joan (Bob Bishop) Jones of Overland Park, KS; Bob (Sandy) of Onida, SD; Cathy (Paul) Suppes of Brighton, CO; Pauline (Jim) Forsell of Gillette, WY; Richard and Patrick of Onida, SD; John of Athens, GA; and Randy of Pierre, SD; thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Patsy Brown; her sisters-in-law, LaRayne Hinkle, Marie Wargo, Patty Stephens and Delores Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; her daughter, Helen Barents; sons, Tony Brown and Danny Brown; and her grandson, Matthew Suppes.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Eleanor’s arrangements.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2015 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Father Jerry Kopel, celebrant. Burial followed at the Onida Cemetery. A rosary service was held at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2015 followed by a 5:00 p.m. prayer service, all at St. Pius X Church, Onida.
Eleanor (Tudy) was born January 3, 1927 in Redfield, SD to Eva (Wright) and George Vance and was raised by her grandparents Myrtle and Everett Money in Onida, SD. Tudy attended school in Onida and graduated from Onida High School in 1945. On November 26, 1945 she married Howard A. Brown of rural Harrold, SD and on Thanksgiving Day (2015) they celebrated 70 years of marriage.
On their ranch in Eastern Sully County they raised eleven children: Helen, Anthony, Joan, Robert, Catherine, Pauline, Richard, Patrick, John, Daniel and Randy.
She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, serving on various committees and ministries including teaching CCD classes. In between running to school events, serving as a school board member, 4-H Club leader, and all the extra activities that come with raising eleven children; Tudy was very active in the community for most of her life. She belonged to American Legion Auxiliary, Onida Alumni Association, Progress Club, and St. Pius X Altar and Rosary Society. She also belonged to a community Prayer Shawl ministry.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, reading, knitting, crocheting, and was a Minnesota Vikings football fan.
She is survived by her husband, Howard, her children: Joan (Bob Bishop) Jones of Overland Park, KS; Bob (Sandy) of Onida, SD; Cathy (Paul) Suppes of Brighton, CO; Pauline (Jim) Forsell of Gillette, WY; Richard and Patrick of Onida, SD; John of Athens, GA; and Randy of Pierre, SD; thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Patsy Brown; her sisters-in-law, LaRayne Hinkle, Marie Wargo, Patty Stephens and Delores Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; her daughter, Helen Barents; sons, Tony Brown and Danny Brown; and her grandson, Matthew Suppes.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Eleanor’s arrangements.
A Prayer Service was held on December 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 102 S. 6th St. in Onida, South Dakota 57564
A Funeral Service was held on December 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 102 S. 6th St. in Onida, South Dakota 57564
The Rosary was said on December 13, 2015 at 4:30 PM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 102 S. 6th St. in Onida, South Dakota 57564
A Graveside Service was held on December 14, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Onida Cemetery in Onida, South Dakota
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Just loved my "other Mom" from the time I first knew her! She will be missed! Our Deepest Sympathy to all her Family.
Howard, Joan and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Trudy. She was truly one of a kind. I was able to see her Memorial Day, and am so grateful for that. She was always so kind and helpful, even just a few years ago when she helped me with removing my decorations off of Mom and Dad’s graves for spring cleanup. She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend, and servant of God. She is in Heaven, and you will see her again someday. Thinking of you. Love, Hope
I will always remember my great times at Aunt Tudy’s and Uncle Howards. My favorite Aunt and Uncle. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Love Donnie and Family