Lydia Hall
June 1, 1921 ~ June 6, 2018
Lydia Hall, 97, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Janice Palmer officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Lydia was born June 1, 1921 to George and Lydia (Buechler) Engel in Miller. She attended Stebbins country school through the 8th grade. She attended Miller High School through the 9th grade before quitting to help on the family farm during the depression.
On June 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Trigve Norman Hall in Pierre. Lydia lived most of her life in Miller. Lydia had an in-home daycare for many years and also babysat at night and weekends. She then worked at the Miller Good Samaritan for 27 ½ years as a housekeeper.
Her favorite pastimes included spending time with family and friends, gardening, watching soap operas, “seek a word” puzzles, and enjoying listening to music. She also loved and had a large collection of angels. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.
Lydia is survived by her daughters: Bonnie Hall of Miller and Beverly (Leland) Cain of Miller; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Stacey (Terry) Boomsma, Seth and Brendon of Crooks; Scott (Rube) Hall of San Francisco, CA; Mike (Erin) Cain, Madox, Declan, and Grace of Long Beach, NY; Dr. Kevin (Tricia) Cain, Gavin, Hudson, Braxten, and Conrad of Miller; Brian Cain (Lindsey Clarke) of Miller; and Ryan (Teresa) Cain, Ethan and Emma of Lenexa, KS; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters: Sophie Engel and Vida Eisenbraun; brothers: George, John, Ed, and Fred Engel; five infant siblings; sisters-in-law: Lorene, Esther, and Geneva Engel, Esther Speck, Jessie, Ellen, Gertie, and Florence Hall; brothers-in-law: Melvin, Ellert, Otto, Eli, and Alfred Hall, Rudolph Eisenbraun and Gus Speck; and nephews: Jerry Eisenbraun, Willard Engel, Clayton Engel, Eddie Engel, Marvin Speck, and Kenny Hall.
Angels walk among us, only sometimes they don't wear wings - they are called Moms.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Lydia's arrangements.
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Bonnie, Bev, and families- I just read about your Mom. I’m so sorry for your loss. Will try to get to Miller for the service next week. I have lots of great memories of the times we all spent doing things in Circle and Church. Lydia always did her share and then some, and all with a smile on her face. In the mean time, I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will all cherish the fond memories and keep them close. Lots of hugs and blessings to everyone!
Bonnie, Bev, & families: Your Mom was such a gracious & kind lady!! May God bless & comfort you in your grief, & may your sadness quickly turn to happy memories.
Prayers to Lydia’s family. What a blessing Lydia was to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. May you all find comfort in knowing she is with our Lord and Savior. We are so happy you were able to celebrate her 97th Birthday together. Prayers for all
So sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady
So Sorry for your loss. She will be missed by all Pur Deepest Synpathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Lydia was a wonderful lady. She will truely be missed. Prayers to her entire family.
May God wrap his loving arms around all of you! A very special lady indeed.
What a great lady. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you all.
Lydia was a very nice friendly lady to be around. It was a pleasure knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
So sorry you are gone. Wish I could have gotten to know you better. Love the little bit of time we did have together. You are always loved and will be missed. Rest in peace Great Aunt Lydia.
Sorry for your loss. I’m sure you have a lot of memories.