Mary Jane Wilson
July 5, 1939 ~ May 25, 2012
Mary Jane Wilson, 72, of Huron and formerly of Miller, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Miller with Pastor Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery at Miller. Visitation was held a half hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Mary Jane was born July 5, 1939 to Frank R. and Imogene (Holcomb) Gabriel in Faulkton, South Dakota. She lived and attended school in Rockham and Miller, SD. She married George Wilson on December 28, 1957. George and Mary Jane lived in Miller until moving to Huron in 1969.
Her family, and especially her grandchildren, brought her the most joy in life. Mary Jane was always striving to learn more about everything from genealogy to astronomy to her flowers and birds. While raising her family, she taught Sunday School, was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader and for many years, was a successful Avon Representative. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Mary Jane is survived by her husband, George and 8 children: Dick (Sharon) Wilson of Sioux Falls, Diane (Kurt) Enget of Sioux Falls, David (Gail) Wilson of Scottsdale, AZ, Deb Hart of Huron, Tim (Cheryl) Wilson of Sioux Falls, Rod (Michelle) Wilson of Sioux Falls, Randy Wilson of Sioux Falls, and Georgene (Mike) Becker of Sioux Falls; 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Rita Rudloff of Huron, Gloria Clarke of Ottertail, MN and Susan Rasmussen of Kauhauna, WI; sister- in-law, Joann (Richard) Kruger of Groton, SD, numerous nieces and nephews, and her father, Frank Gabriel of Cresbard.
She was preceded in death by her mother Imogene; step-father, Lloyd Marsh; brother, Gary Gabriel; brothers-in-law: Ed Rudloff, Alan Rasmussen and Roger Clarke.
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Mom, I miss you…. Thank you for being the most awesome Grandma to my children. The times that had in Huron making mud pies, working in the garden, catching bugs, drawing, running through the sprinklers, making cookies and looking at the moon. And most of all… sitting around the dining room table talking until the middle of the night. I love you-I love you-I love you. Thank you for being my mom 🙂
Deb and family . You are in our thoughts and prayers. It is hard now but the days will get better as time goes on.
Deb and Family, so sorry for your loss! My heart is heavy tonight as I feel your loss and tears. Hold on to those happy memories as they will help comfort you. Prayers your way!!
Mary Jane you were such a wonderful person to all of your family, you will be greatly missed…and the best pie maker of all time (except maybe Grandma Gladys Wilson!!) Tons of memories going to visit George/Mary Jane & cousins in Huron for family gathering. Have the best memories of all us kids running wild and acting like hoodlums with all my Wilson cousins! God Bless Aunt Mary Jane! Tracy Roesch & Family
Ryan,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandma. Grandmas truly are special people.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie, Jim, Carson, & Carly
Stephenson
Deb words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb,
When you loose someone you love, it leaves a hole in your heart that will never be filled. Hold on to the memories, remember her voice and know that she is home with our Lord and Savior.
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Love, Berta
If you love her let her go. But leaving someone for awhile is just a big piece of your heart that had gone missing. Love you forever and ever. XOXO Lily 🙂
I love and miss you my Sister!
Hi Sister, I miss you so much, each and everyday! Karma and I will be out walking soon, looking for those special messages you send us! They always make my day! Love You with all my heart! Susie
First..Happy Belated Birthday, Sister! I couldn’t remember what I wrote to you on your Birthday, so thought I would look. Well, wouldn’t you know, I forgot altogether! Sure glad I wished you one as Karma and I were walking early Tuesday morning. I know, your probably laughing!, I Love You Sister…Susie ❤️
Merry Christmas dear Sister! Where has the time gone? I miss and think of you so very much! A lot has happened since you left us, as I am sure you know. It does not seem possible! I know you are watching over all of us and I thank you! Tell George Hello! Love You…Your little sister, Susie
Happy Birthday Sister! It is hard to believe 5 years have gone by, seems like it was just yesterday! Think of you everyday and thank God for the Wonderful person you have always been to everyone, especially to your little sister! I Love You!❤️. Susie
Merry Christmas Sister! Just thinking of you, warms my heart and puts a smile on my face! Love & Miss You! ❤️
I miss my grandma so much. I'll always love you.