Gladys Gjernes
December 23, 1929 ~ January 29, 2017
Gladys M. Gjernes, 87, of Chelsea, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at ManorCare Nursing Home, Aberdeen.
Funeral services was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, Cresbard, with Pastor David Birkeland officiating. Burial followed in the Cresbard Cemetery. A prayer service was held from 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton with visitation one hour prior.
Gladys Maebelle Toennies was born December 23, 1929 in Cresbard, SD to Walter and Lillian (Bowers) Toennies. She attended school in Cresbard, graduating in 1947. Gladys continued her education at Northern State Teacher’s College where she received her teaching certificate. While at Northern, Gladys enjoyed traveling on different traveling classroom tours that took her to Cuba, Nova Scotia, and across the United States. Gladys taught the third grade at both Mansfield and Brentford, SD before getting married.
Gladys married the love of her life, Joie Gjernes on September 16, 1956. Joie and Gladys made their home on the Gjernes family farm south of Chelsea, SD. While living on the farm, Gladys enjoyed her gardening and flowers, and always seemed to have a project of some kind going. During their married life, Joie and Gladys were able to do a lot of traveling. They visited Norway, Canada to go fishing four different times, and also tried to attend Joie's army reunions which were held all over the country.
Gladys was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Cresbard, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Sons of Norway Borgund Lodge.
Those who remain to cherish Gladys’ life are her two children: Marvin (LeAnn) Gjernes, Chelsea and Kathy (Jim) Didier, Rapid City; grandchildren: Joie (Brooke) Gjernes, Brookings, Matthew (Abigail) Gjernes, Northville, and Jaimie Didier, Hood River, OR; four great grandchildren: Bailey and Kaylin Gjernes, Brookings and Ryder and Evelyn Gjernes, Northville; sisters-in-law: Lucille Toennies, Judy Toennies, and Shirley Chambers; and many nieces and nephews.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers: Loren and Merlvin Toennies; sister-in-law, Shirley Gjernes; brothers-in-law: Floyd Gjernes and Dean Chambers; and nephew, Dean Toennies.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Gladys’ arrangements.
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My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Gladys. The loss of our dear loved ones can be very difficult and distressing to cope with. True comfort comes in knowing that Jehovah ( Psalm 83 : 18 – God’s name ) is not the cause of our pain, suffering and death, Hebrews 2 : 14 tells us the source. May you be comforted in knowing that Jehovah hates death ( 1 Corinthian 15 : 26 ) and promises to eliminate death forever and bring ones sleeping in death back to life on a cleansed earth. ( John 17 : 3; Isaiah 25 : 7,8; Revelation 21 : 3-5; Acts 24 : 15; Psalms 37 : 10,11, 29 ). Also, may your own good and loving memories of Gladys help to soothe your hearts, as we remember that our dear loved ones now safely rest in the loving memory of our Grand Creator, Jehovah God, waiting for the fulfillment of His promised purpose for us all. Sincerely
I miss you Mom. Please rest in peace.
Ineed it is sad to learn you are mourning the loss of your love Gladys Marbella Gjernees. Please accept my condolences. Please be assured that God is not only aware of your pain. His words shows that in due time he will act to remedy it ( Rev 21:3, 4 ) In the meantime God warmly invite you to trust in him for comfort ( 2 cor 1: 3 ,4
Marvin and Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap you in His arms are give you comfort.
Kathy: Just wanted to extend my sympathies to you and your family on the death of your Mom. God be with each of you and give you comfort and surround you with His great loving arms. In sympathy: Albert and Peggy Stoddard
So sorry