Sandra Nielson
June 24, 1941 ~ August 30, 2009
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor David Peterson and Pastor Duane Neugebauer officiating. Burial followed in the Wessington Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore.
Sandy was born June 26, 1941 to Lloyd and Evelyn (Rowen) Phillips in Huron, SD. She was raised on a farm south of Wessington and attended rural grade school and high school in Wessington. On November 16, 1958, she married James Nielson at the Lutheran Parsonage in Wolsey, SD. To this union, three sons were born: Steve, Dave and Jeff.
She and Jim throughout their married lives lived in Highmore, Blunt and Park River, ND. She worked at the Highmore Healthcare Center for twelve years and the Park River School System for five years.
Sandy always had an enjoyment for sports. She loved watching football, especially the Minnesota Vikings, golf and Nascar racing. Whatever her grandchildren were involved in, she was there watching and enjoying. After her and Jim moved to Oacoma, she loved to sit by her window and watch the boats on the river and the wildlife around their house.
She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Highmore her entire married life, except for five years they lived in Park River, ND.
Grateful to have shared in her life is her husband, Jim of 51 years of Oacoma; sons: Steve (Lisa) of Blair, NE, Dave (Lisa) of Sioux Falls, SD, and Jeff (Dori) of Oacoma, SD; nine grandchildren: Mitchell, Cody, Cameron, Tyler, Travis, Crystal, Brittney, Cherissa and Jessica; and two brothers: Lee (Marilyn) Heller of Wolsey, SD and Jerry (Dianne) Phillips of Wessington, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Janet Mehling; and niece, Brenda Wong.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Sandy's arrangements.
MINISTERS
Pastor David Peterson
Pastor Duane Neugebauer
CASKETBEARERS
Roy Mehling
Greg Mehling
Cole Mehling
Mitchell Nielson
Cody Nielson
Carmeron Nielson
Tyler Nielson
Travis Nielson
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Crystal Nielson
Brittney Nielson
Cherissa Nielson
Jessica Nielson
ORGANIST
Katherine Hieb
SOLOIST
Bob Bawdon
"Amazing Grace"
GUESTBOOK
Gladys Volek
USHERS
Randy Houdek
Janice Volek
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
"How Great Thou Art"
"Beautiful Savior"
INTERMENT
Wessington Cemetery
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Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing.I pray you will all be comforted at this time and that she is enjoying eternity without pain. God bless you all.
Jim & Family: Sorry for the loss of your beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother. May the Lord bless you during this time of sorrow.
Jim and family, You may not remember me but I want to send my sympathies in the passing of your wife, mom and grandma. I remember Sandy well when I was a small child at my grandparent’s(Roy McNeil) place and she was there often. Sandy was a very kind hearted person and enjoyed life. You all have a very special angel watching over you from above. May you find comfort in your memories and peace it the Lord our God. Gail (Heasley) Haeder
Jim, Jeff, Steve, Dave and all – I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you during this very difficult time. Sandy was a very special and caring person whom I will remember always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and take care, Chucky
Jim, my sympathies go out to you and your family. It is never easy to lose someone we love. Your memories of all the good times together will help sustain you through the pain. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
An old school mate from way back.
Blessings, Gerri Gordon
My deep sympathie to you Jim amd family
Dear Jim and Family,
I read about Sandy’s passing in the Times Enterprise. I’m sorry to hear that. I have good memories of our school days. I know you will miss her, but the pain is gone. Take Care.
Karen
Jim and family.. I just found out late last night. Heather emailed me. If I would have known, I would have been there. My condolences to you and the rest of the family.
Your Niece
Jim and family. I still get the Highmore paper and was so sorry to learn of Sandy’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days.
We have to always remember the good times.
Ione