Mona Sue Harvey
June 18, 1940 ~ December 25, 2010
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Mona Sue (Dierkson) Harvey, 70, of Miller, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Orient, SD.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Miller with Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2010 at Reck Funeral Home in Miller with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Mona Sue was born June 18, 1940 to Henry John and Henrietta (Lightenberg) Droppers in Hand County. Her Grandpa Droppers was with the family while she grew up and there always seemed to be a house full of people.
She attended school in Miller althrough grade school and high school before graduating from in 1959. Roy Harvey and Mona Sue dated for a short time in high school before she married Dayton Dierkson on June 21, 1959. She and Dayton moved to Piedmont, SD and while they lived there Skyla, their first daughter, was born. Renee, their second daughter, was born six years later, from then on it seemed that she was always to be by a her parents’ side.
For many years, Mona Sue babysat in their home, worked at Ben Franklin, the salebarn before working at Super Valu for twenty-eight years, retiring in 2005. After retiring, Dayton and Sue moved to Alexandria to be closer to their daughter Renee. Dayton passed away in November 2006. Mona Sue moved back to Miller after marrying Roy Harvey. She and Roy enjoyed the time they spent in Arizona. They loved dancing, especially the polka.
Gardening and grow her flowers were some of Sue’s favorite past times. She enjoyed watching the birds also. Mona Sue collected angels, not all angels are beautiful but they are all unique! She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and was always making a point to be at all their activities. She was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school there always enjoying the children.
Her memory will be cherished by her husband, Roy of Miller; her daughters, Skyla (Larry) Wangsness of Orient, SD and Renee (Ronnie) Roth of Alexandria, SD; four grandchildren: Cody (Katie), Kyle (Amanda), Caitlyn (Shawn), and Courtney; five great-grandchildren: Ely, Copper, Jaycee, Lilly, and Cole; a brother, Mel (Jean) Droppers of Yankton, SD; a special friend, Patti Krininger of Orient, SD; three step children: Vanessa (Jim) Langlais of Chino Hills, CA, David (Jane) Harvey of Chandler, AZ and Mark (Tisha) Harvey of Huron, SD; four step grandchildren: Tara (Mike), Tony, Dylan, and Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry John and Henrietta Droppers; her husband, Dayton; sister, Evelyn; and brothers, Morris, Lyle, and Calvin.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Mona Sue’s arrangements.
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Roy & Mona Sue’s family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you during this sad time. How blessed we have all been to have known Sue. She was always our very favorite grocery lady! My boys always enjoyed working with her in Tuckers. She and Mom sure got to be good friends the last couple of years and I know Mom will be lost without her. She was just one super nice gal. May she rest in peace…Melvin & Debbie Brueggeman
Skyla, Renee and familes, Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. I have several good memories pf your Mom and Dad. Sue helped show me the ropes at Tucker’s the short time I worked there. I was only there for one Christmas party but I still remember it thanks to your folks. Makes me wonder where all those years have gone. Skyla, don’t worry about the route. You are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Jenise
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to all of you.
Renee, and families, I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away yesterday. She was a super person and will be missed by many.
She always had a smile for everyone. We were classmates and went the whole 12 years together. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Sorry to hear of Sue’s death. Will miss her at the coffee hour in Mesa. She was a good clerk at the grocery store. She worked there for a long time. She will be missed by many of her friends. Our sympathy to you.
Renee & Family,
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss – please let me know if there is anything I can do! Remember she is at peace now, no more suffering. I’ll miss her too, she always made me feel like part of the family!! Sending you big hugs – Love, Lisa
Sue and I have been friends for years. We played together as young girls…both graduated in ’59. I always looked forward to visiting with her when I was in Miller. I know she will be missed by her loving family. My prayer is that the many beautiful memories you have of Sue will give you strength at this difficult time. May friends help to ease your pain and may time heal your sorrow.
Sue and her family are in our prayers. Janet and Frank Sisk
Aunt Sue was always one my favorite people in the world. She was always a major part of my life. When my mother passed away when I was a teenager Aunt Sue was the one that stepped up and did all the stuff that a mom does for a teenage boy. She stood up for me and Joy at our wedding. Years later when I came back home to visit, her’s was the house I came to. She welcomed me and my family as she did everyone with hospitality, love and laughter.
She enjoyed life and we are all better for having been a part of her’s. Her and I shared a nickname (Dummy) for each other. It was and will always be a term of endearment for me.
We will all miss her.
Love Timer (Dummy), Joy and Mandi
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Renee, after I lost my mom, you wrote me the nicest letter telling me how your dad would be in heaven waiting to greet my mom. I know that when your mom entered the gates of heaven, my mom was there holding her arms out to give her the biggest hug. Please call me if you ever need to talk.
Love you!
Shelly
My prayer is that you will be comforted as you grieve Sue’s death.
Skyla, Renae & Families
I have so many good memories of your folks as I was growing up. As I was watching the tribute and seeing all of your wonderful family pictures, memories came flooding back that I had not thought of in years.
It will be the little things you remember,
the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter,
maybe even a habit.
And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories of these little things
that help push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sue was a great lady.. I really missed seeing her at Tuckers. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you & your families. Take care Jim & Corrine Odegaard
Caitlyn, Renee and families-
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I once lived across the street from Mona Sue..She was over to my parents house( Hank and Agnes Menning) as much as we were over to her parents house. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Renee, Skyla, and Families ~ So sorry to hear about your mom. Loved her, I will always think of here as another mom as we were all growing up. My thoughts are with you all.
Denise (Stevens) Mack
Skyla and family
So sorry to hear about your Mom. You have our deepest sympathy.
Carol and Terry Witte
Skyla and Renee,
My heart is full of memories of your mom who will ALWAYS be aunt Sue to me. She loved us as if we were her own! She is one of the only people that ever called me “Vic” and not many people are ok to call me that. She doctored my foot when I burned it as I was running through the burnt leaves! So many more memories were had and I so glad to have been loved by her. Sweet blessings to you and your families. Hugs and kisses to you Skyla and Renee. Love, Vicki
Skyla & Renee, I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Sue passing. I am so sorry I could not make the funeral, She was so cool, she always had something to say!!! I will miss her. You two be strong now in your days of healing Rest In Peace Aunt SUE!!!! Jimmer
Renee and families, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember the kindness your mom always showed. She always had a smile and always said hi and cared about how others were doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.