Althea Augspurger
September 22, 1924 ~ April 5, 2019
Althea M. Augspurger, 94, Miller, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2019 at Highmore Health in Highmore.
Memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Pastor Teresa Whetsel officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
On September 22, 1924 Althea was born to Glen and Opal (DeHart) Ross in Miller, South Dakota. She grew up in St. Lawrence, graduating from high school in 1942. She taught for one year in rural Hand County before attending nurses training in Pierre, South Dakota. She then moved to Everett, Washington to work as a nurse and lived there until returning to St. Lawrence. On January 25, 1953, she married Wendell Augspurger. They made their home in St. Lawrence and later Miller in 1960 with their three sons: Dennis, Terry, and Steve. Wendell passed away October 31, 1982. Althea continued to live in Miller until moving to the Highmore Health on November 2, 2011.
Althea was a faithful and devoted member to the First United Methodist Church in Miller where she helped with Bible school and was a member of the United Methodist Women, serving as treasurer for nearly 40 years.
Her memory will be cherished by her three sons: Dennis (Laurie) of Broomfield, CO, Terry (Valerie) of Miller, and Steve (Kim) of Olathe, KS; grandchildren: Katie (Chris) Montes; Karl, Sam, Nicole, John, Kevin, and Trent Augspurger; and Lindsay (Sean) Corner; great grandchildren: Alexander and Alina Montes and Ava Corner; sisters: Kathy Jacobson and Helen (Revy) Wilbourne; sister-in-law, Lorraine Augspurger; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Opal Ross; husband, Wendell; parents-in-law, Atlee and Dorothy Augspurger; sister, Florence (Leslie) Madison; brothers: Allen and Ritchie Ross; brothers-in-law: George Jacobson, Gene Schaefer, Kenneth Augspurger, Robert (Viola) Augspurger, and Marvin (Rosemary) Augspurger; sisters-in-law: Delores (John) Deardoff and Ione (Ancel) Reese; and niece, Joanne Burkett.
The family would like to thank the Highmore Health for 7 ½ years of devoted care.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Althea's arrangements.
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My sympathies to all she was a lovely lady
We are so sorry to hear this. I enjoyed visiting with Althea – She was always so kind & appreciated even the small things. Will miss her. Prayers. John & Gladys Volek
What A lady, what A life.
Althea was such a gracious and lovely resident of Highmore Health. I always appreciated her kindness and I truly looked forward to her beautiful smile. She made my life better. I will miss her.
Our deepest condolences to all of Althea’s family. Althea was a great Lady and friend to all, she will be missed. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. God Bless.
Our sympathies go out to you and your family. Althea was a wonderful women!
So for your loss. She was a lovely lady Our Deepest Sympathy Dick and Kathy Splichal
Our thoughts and prayers of sympathy go out to your families. Althea was a thoughtful and caring person, putting other’s concerns before hers. Always was up for a good visit and would always send you on your way with her favorite saying, "I hope you have a good rest of your day". May you rest in peace. Laura Anderson
Sorry to see this. Althea will be missed. I always enjoyed seeing her at Highmore Health. Thoughts and prayers for all. Sincere Sympathy
TERRY AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOU MOM SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU
Families are always worried when a loved one has to go into the nursing home. That maybe they will feel lonely. And they may at first but then as they get to know everyone they become a member of another family. A family of the other residents and their families. Everyone gets to know them and pretty soon, if they will let them in, things look up. Althea was such a lovely lady. Someone who was always happy to see you. Someone I am proud to say I got to know and Love. I will miss this sweet lady.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. We are all affected by death, no matter what our age is. The Bible tells us that Jehovah God sees our pain and suffering. And soon he will put an end to death for good. He even promises a resurrection of our loved ones. (John 5:28,29). I hope this brings you some comfort during this time of grief.
Althea was a dear friend and Church family member. She
was an inspiration to me.
I miss her💖💕