Pearl Dittman
June 11, 1918 ~ May 12, 2017
Pearl Dittman, 98, of Highmore, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor David Peterson presiding. Burial followed in the Highmore Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore with visitation one hour prior.
Pearl Augusta Bawdon was born at home in Spring Hill Township, Hand County on June 11, 1918 to Herbert Logan and Theresia (Dirks) Bawdon.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a life-long follower of the Christian faith.
She grew up in Van Order Township where she attended country school for eight years and then graduated from Highmore High School in 1938. After graduation, Pearl worked in the school library until she was united in marriage to Fred Dittman on April 10th, 1941 at her folk's home; which was also her parent’s 29th wedding anniversary.
Fred and Pearl moved to Peno Township, Hyde County, to start farming. But in 1942, Fred’s dad passed away, so they moved back to Bramhall Township in Hyde County on the home place.
Pearl volunteered her time serving at the Highmore Healthcare Center for 25 years, as a 4-H Leader for 20 years, delivering meals on wheels in her community, and in various capacities as a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
She served on her Township Board, and the Senior Citizen Center Board as Secretary, and was also a member of: Bridge Club, Extension Club, and Bible Study Club. Pearl enjoyed many crafts including: ceramics, beading, plastic canvas, and macramé, among others.
Pearl enjoyed being a mother and a grandmother, and she talked many times of the special times spent with her granddaughters and helping them.
Survivors include two sons: Jerry (Sherri) Dittman, and James (Shirley) Dittman all of Highmore, South Dakota; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and one sister-in-law, Ellen Bawdon also of Highmore.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Justin; one sister, Alma; three brothers: Herbert, John and Harold; and two sisters-in-law: Pat Bawdon and Maxine Bawdon.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Pearl’s arrangements.
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God bless you folks. Pearl will be missed. Prayers for you all.
If I recall correctly, Pearl used to work at my Grandmother Ruth’s store. Sympathy to her family.
Our Sympathy . Remember lots of good times having 4-H at her house.
My surgery denies me the attendance of my favorite Aunt’s funeral. To all Pearls family you have my sincerest condolences.
Thoughts and prayers!!!
Very sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing. I have many pleasant memories from high school, and later, of visiting with and being around her. I always enjoyed seeing her and visiting with her. She was a special lady. Mick Lusk
Pearl was a great lady–I know you will all miss her! I remember her wit and wisdom. Hugs and Prayers.
Pearl was always such a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry and Marla Bawdon