He was born on February 3, 1936, in Alliance, Nebraska to Ruth and Christy Brost. He married Carolyn Joyce Sherlock, January 26, 1957. As a husband and father, he earned his Registered Nursing degree in the 50’s and his Bachelor’s degree in the 70’s.

Phyllis was born October 26, 1936, in the Dell Rapids, SD, hospital, the daughter of Harvey and Viola  Jorgenson Christensen.  In March of 1939, she moved with her parents and baby sister, Doris (born November 22, 1938), from their home over their filling station business/home in Hartford, SD, to Rapid City, SD. Another sister, Bonnie (born November 25, 1940) soon joined the family in Rapid City.

Joan Nathalee Morrill Aarsby, “Nat” was born on June 6, 1936, (She always liked to say 6/6/36) in Santa Paula, California.  The oldest of 2 redheaded daughters of J. Nathan and Katharine C. (Casey) Morrill. She and her sister Marilyn spend all their growing up years in the family homes in Santa Paula, during the WWII years. She told many stories of life during those war years.

 Paul Ray Marrs was born on November 24, 1955, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Ray and Alice Marrs.  Paul was the oldest of four siblings, Annette, Dan, and Kari, and grew up on the family ranch on Whitewood Creek, South Dakota where he lived for his entire life.

 Walter Allen Simons was born September 29, 1930, to Sam and Ada (Burditt) Simons in Sturgis, SD.  Walt spent his childhood years on their homestead in Marcus.  He then attended Sturgis Brown High School.  After graduation, he earned his teachers certificate at Black Hills State Teachers College. Walt taught school for a short time, before joining the US Air Force during the Korean War. After he was honorably discharged from the Air Force, he married Barbara Newbill on August 27th, 1955, in Alburquerque, New Mexico.

Dean was born to Delbert and Lydia (Kerher) Rueb in Mobridge, SD on September 3, 1955. He was raised and thrived on the family farm in Herreid, SD. He attended Herreid high school graduating in 1973. After graduation, Dean attended Trinity Bible College for 1 year. He married the love of his life, Norma, after an extremely patient courtship of 5 years

Hayden was born on September 4, 1929, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Bert H. and Edith A. Porter. He was raised on the homestead in Montana with his sister, Margie, and brother, Harvey. His mother was his teacher for grades first through eighth in one room schools, Pine Butte, and Waddle Creek. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1946. He married Nancy Alexander, August 24, 1957, in Kokomo, Indiana.

Larry Lavern Schell went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 19, 2023. He passed away peacefully at the home

Carolyn was as sweet as her jelly and always a lady.

William served two years in the military. In his early years, he was an avid bowler . He worked most of his years as a sheet-metal worker. William was a great cook, and gardener. William was a loving and generous patriarch. He spent much of his later life coming to his children’s home and helping them. Some words that come to mind when you think of William are kind, dependable, knowledgeable, and caring. He will be missed dearly. 

Wayne was born March 7, 1933 in Mobridge, SD to Philip and Anna (Swenson) Sletten.  As a young boy, he caught a train to Faith to spend the summer at his grandparent’s ranch on Sulphur Creek, beginning a love of the western South Dakota prairie.  Wayne’s family settled in Winthrop MN where he graduated as valedictorian from high school in 1950.  Upon a suggestion from his mother, Wayne pursued a degree in veterinary medicine because the career would combine his love of the outdoors with a chance to move to the Faith area.  Wayne graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1956.

Earl was born January 4, 1937 to Earl and Elsie (Pugh) Remington, Sr., at their home near Fairpoint, SD. After he was born his dad handed him to his sister Eva and said, “He’s all yours” (that’s what Eva said anyway).