Brenda Thares
February 22, 1961 ~ August 1, 2014
View Brenda's Tribute Video
Brenda Jo Thares, 53, of Faulkton, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 at her home.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman officiating. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Brenda’s Home southeast of Faulkton.
Brenda Jo Hutchinson was born February 22, 1961 in Redfield, SD to Bill and Beverly (Hagedorn) Hutchinson. She grew up in the Faulkton area graduating from Faulkton High School in 1979.
On August 16, 1979, Brenda married Larry Thares. To this union, one daughter Liza was born. Brenda worked as a CNA at the Faulkton Hospital and went on to receive her nurse’s degree from Presentation College in Aberdeen.
She traveled the states, working as a nurse while she lived in Colorado and Louisiana, where her daughter Dancy was born. In 1991 Brenda returned to Faulkton and went to work for the Faulkton Healthcare Center as director of nursing. Later she became the assistant director of nursing for the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Brenda enjoyed spending her free time doing crafts, reading, working with her plants and dogs and spending time with family. She was a member of the VFW and the Legion Auxiliaries.
Brenda’s life will be treasured by her children: Liza Jo Thares (Kyle Wahlen) of Aberdeen and Dancy Jo (Trey) Maxwell of Stonewall, LA; her mother, Beverly Biedenfeld of Faulkton; her siblings: John (Deb) Hutchinson of Fairbanks, AK, Jeanne (Barney) Lesselyoung, Marv (Pam) Hutchinson, Peg Speck (Kevin Mutsch), Lori Speck, and Jeff Hutchinson, all of Faulkton; step-siblings: Dennis (Julie) Biedenfeld, Barb (Gene) Schaefers, Nancy (Warren) Schatz, and Janet Poeppel; mother-in-law, Lucy Thares; several nieces and nephews; and her pets: Onyx and Dasha.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Hutchinson; stepfather, Don Biedenfeld; half brother, William Hutchinson; nephew, Travis Speck, and father-in-law, Walt Thares.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Brenda’s arrangements.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Because we loved,
There was joy.
Now there will be tears.
Because we laughed,
There was passion,
Now there will be memories.
Because we lived,
There were no excuses.
Now, there will be freedoms.
For a woman who deserves the freedom and the wings she has earned…..Fly high Ms. Brenda…………..Michael
Hugs and prayers to all…
My heart is aching as I lose this special classmate. Brenda had the heart of gold and was always helping others. She recently was my nurse at a visit to the ER and I found such comfort in having her there with me. My deepest Sympathy to all of her family.
So many good memories of Brenda growing up with Dancy. Thinking of your family at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Brenda’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with her family members during this time of great sadness . I enjoyed getting to know Brenda and also enjoyed working with her for many years. She was a great coworker and friend. Brenda was a wonderfully gifted nurse who always gave her all to those she cared for in the hospital setting or elsewhere. She loved her family, friends and career. Everyone was richly blessed to have her as their nurse or in their life in any way. She will really be missed by many! Wilma Luce
What a great loss of a very talented person! Having went to high school with her and working with her in the medical profession, I was always inspired by her knowledge and passion. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and coworkers at this difficult time. Go rest high on that mountain Brenda. Your work here has been completed.
•Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains. ~Kahlil Gibran
Brenda you will be missed so much. Always know you were in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God’s promise that soon He will end all reasons for distress, even death. (Revelation 21:4)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger, Dawn, Kacee and Katie
The world has lost a great nurse and I have lost a friend.
We are deeply saddened by your loss, we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in knowing that she is at peace.
Brenda you were always so willing to help, what a great nurse you were to our families. You will be missed. Our prayers for peace are with you and our sympathy to your family.
I love you aunty and we will miss you, you are an angel of god now and say hi to those we love!!! you know!! muah….. and watch over us all as you did when u were here!!! love you forever and ever… to the moon and back… thank you for all you have done for me and star!!!!
I pray that The Lord will strengthen you all during this time and the days ahead. Brenda was one of the first persons I met when I came to Faulkton. She was my first boss And a good neighbor for several years before moving to the country. May she rest in peace. May her family find peace in her memory and the fun times you had together.
LOVE AND PRAYERS ALWAYS , JOYCE AND CHEYENNE
Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you! We will continue to pray for comfort during this difficult time.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GODS BLESSINGS ON BRENDA AND HER FAMILY.
so many great memories, such a great friend. I will miss her dearly.B
Sorry for your loss . Very nice person.
Danci and Liza,
I am sorry for loss and I pray that you will find peace knowing how much your mom loved you. I worked with Brenda for several years and know that you meant the world to her. She was such a giving person, always sacrificing for others and always willing to be a helping hand and shoulder to lean on. I pray for all of you that you find comfort knowing that she is now in the arms of God and watching over you from above.
I look back and remember Brenda’s kindness to me through the years of growing up and then the wonderful care that she gave to my mother. Brenda didn’t pick and chose, she was a friend to many and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones. God has another angel.
I remember Brenda as a classmate at Faulkton High School. She was always friendly to everyone. She was also a great neighbor to my Mom (Avis Meyer) when she lived in Faulkton. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Every life is a miracle that changes the world. In loving memory of a very special life. Rest in peace Brenda.
My heart goes out to all of you. Brenda was such a sweet person. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
So very sorry for you loss. Praying for you all.
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
May God send you strength, comfort and His blessings in the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bill and Deb
Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. Brenda was a wonderful person and a great nurse
Walt and Carolyn
Words can’t express the loss of a loved one. Brenda will be missed for her kindness and compasion for others. She was a great nurse and wonderful caregiver. Keep the memories close to your heart. God speed to Brenda’s family.
I had so much fun with BJ in high school and on our trip to New Orleans. I loved hanging out at her Mom’s house or Grandma’s house after school and at all those slumber parties. My prayers are with you…
I was a classmate of Brenda’s, graduating with the class of ’79 at FHS. She was a beautiful girl then and is a beautiful angel now. My thought and prayers for peace are with all of you during this difficult journey you are on.
Rest in Peace Brenda.
Our deepest sympathies to all of Brenda’s family. So many times when Sheilah had to go to the ER for health problems, Brenda was her nurse. She treated her with kindness and respect. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of your loss, such a nice person, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for your family.
I recall going to the Brown county fair with Brenda and Liza years ago and having the greatest time.
My thought and prayers are with you. Hugs, Janine
I will miss Brenda so very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Brenda was a wonderful nurse and a very caring person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. We are so sorry for your loss. May you hold on to the loving memories you shared.
I am so very sorry for your loss, that I can’t find the words to express how badly I feel for all of you. I pray for God to give you strength to get through this. With heartfelt sympathy, Jennifer