Hattie Cherland
September 12, 1928 ~ December 2, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Hattie O. Cherland, 86, of Highmore and formerly of Miller, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2014 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Burial followed at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2014 with a 4:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Hattie, the youngest of eight children, was born to Ole T. and Mary Ellen “Nellie” (Chapman) Cherland on September 12, 1928 at their home in north Hyde County, South Dakota. She was baptized, confirmed, and grew to adulthood attending Edwin and Sedgwick Lutheran Church and the one-room school in Illinois Township of Hyde County.
In 1964, Hattie moved to Miller where her first job was as a Nanny for the Garth Zeigler family. She became a "second Mom" to the Zeigler children. After the children were grown, she spent the remainder of her working years in grocery stores, the bowling alley, at Crossman’s, and at the Miller School library. Hattie loved bowling, so it was appropriate that she worked at Coral Lanes well into her retirement years.
Although Hattie never married or had children of her own, she "Mothered" many of her nieces and nephews. She often hosted sleep-overs, took them to car races and bowling (or just hanging out at the bowling alley). She made GREAT popcorn and Rice Krispies bars.
Hattie enjoyed life and having family and friends in her home was a large part of that. Every year, Hattie hosted the large Cherland family to Christmas Eve supper. It was always a festive event for everyone attending! She also enjoyed crocheting afghans and kitchen towels in her quiet times.
Hattie is survived by two sisters, Anna May Carlson of Annandale, MN and Alice Buchheim of Highmore, SD; the Zeigler children: Linda, Steve, Jean, Judy, and Ron; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Tilden and John; and three sisters, Ellen Olson, Thelma Larson, and Hannah Morford.
Luze Funeral Home, Highmore and Reck Funeral Home, Miller have been entrusted with Hattie’s arrangements.
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RIP Hattie – I have many memories of our days at SV.
I am glad that you are at peace an no longer have pain. You will be missed by many.
Lots of memories running through my mind the last couple of days of all of the time that Hattie spent with our family. She was like our second mother and definitely we all felt like she was part of our family. What a great lady! Our prayers and thoughts are with her family.
My condolences to all of the Hattie Cherland family. You are in my prayers. I always enjoyed visiting and seeing Hattie at Highmore Health (When my Dad was a resident there). I also have fond memories of her when she worked for Super Value. God Bless you all in this time of Grief.
I’m sorry I can’t make it home but, I will think of you and the memories I have of you growing up. RIP Great Aunt Hattie. I am sure Grandma Rose is happy to visit with you once again.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Hattie’s family. She would always have a twinkle in her eyes when she smiled. She will be missed.
Thimking of the family at this difficult time. Wishing u all the best at this time Ole and ILa Cherland,