Erma Holm
November 16, 1917 ~ September 23, 2013
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Erma Holm, 95, of Cresbard, passed away, Monday, September 23, 2013 at the Faulkton Healthcare Center.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Cresbard United Methodist Church with Pastor Julie Nygaard officiating. Burial followed in the Cresbard Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service.
Erma Margaret Cleveland was born November 16, 1917 to John and Pearl (Grange) Cleveland on a farm southeast of Mellette, SD. She received her education in rural schools then attended Mellette High School. Erma went on to receive her teachers’ certificate from Aberdeen Normal and Industrial School and then teaching for four years.
On June 2, 1940 Erma was united in married to Robert S. Holm. They lived in Cresbard where Robert was in business. He passed away June 7, 1994. On top of being a homemaker and mother, Erma worked in the office of the Cresbard Sale Barn until its closing. She was then the treasurer for the Cresbard School District and then their business manager for 14 years before retiring.
Erma was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 70 years. She was also a member for the Cresbard United Methodist Church and the Cresbard Methodist Women. She received a special recognition pin from the local UMW. In her spare time, Erma enjoyed reading, embroidering, traveling and spending time with family.
She is survived by her two sons: Daryl (Joan) and Dennis (Darlys) Holm both of Cresbard; five grandchildren, Brad (Patty) Holm, Scott (LaDonna) Holm, Jason (Kathy) Holm, Nichole (Rob) Harrington, and James (Jakki) Holm; eight great grandchildren; and one sister, Gladys Horning of Warren, MN.
Erma was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Erma’s arrangements.
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I got to know Erma when I taught in Cresbard. She wrote the nicest thank you in the paper and sent me a letter that I really appreciated after a music concert.
To the family of a very special lady I extend my deepest sympathy.
She was quite a lady and a role model for many.
So sorry for your loss..
I’m so sorry to hear of Erma’s passing. She was a sweet, sweet lady! Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss and know what a struggle it has been for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Erma was a sweet person and will be missed by everyone.
What a grand person! A quiet and unassuming lady of grace. She offered assistance, love, compassion and caring. She did it without having to be asked. Some would say a PEACH of a person!
Daryl, Joan and family, We are so sorry to hear of Erma’s passing. May you hold the many years of memories of such a sweet woman close to your heart. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Love you all! Doug,Michele & Jenny