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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Alvina R
Wynia
December 14, 1929 – January 27, 2009
Obituary
Alvina R. Wynia, 79 of Tyndall
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with Pastor Dave Reck officiating and John McNeill assisting. Burial will be in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield from 12 noon to 5 pm, followed by a 7 pm prayer service at the church.
Alvina Ruth Wynia, daughter of Arthur and Winnie (Rienstra )Palsma was born December 14, 1929 on a farm near Avon, SD. She passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Avera St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall, SD. Alvina attained the age of 79 years and 14 days.
Alvina grew up in rural Avon and attended Perkins Country School through the eighth grade. She married Donald D. Wynia on June 7, 1950 in Springfield. Three children were born to their union.
Alvina worked as a clerk at the Nick DeJong Grocery Store in Perkins and then at Kibble's Store in Springfield. She taught music at the Albion Country School and also gave piano lessons.
Alvina was a lifetime member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield where she played the piano and organ for 60 years. She was well known for her musical talents. Alvina enjoyed performing within the church, in nursing homes, in Easter cantatas, and for her family. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, God's Garden Circle, Reformed Church Guild and was very active in the Rural Electric Community. Alvina also participated in Prison Fellowship where she enjoyed Bible Study, music and seminars for 19 years.
In her spare time, Alvina raised African Violets, crocheted, gardened, and sewed clothes and quilts.
Grateful for having shared Alvina's life are her husband of 58 years, Donald of Tyndall; her children: Juanita Jacobsen and husband, Jerry of Mabel, MN; Donna Smith and husband, Hal of Patterson, GA; and Michael and wife, Mitzi of Turton, SD; eight grandchildren: Justin, Jessica and Jared Jacobsen; Brandi, Clinton and Tyler Wynia; and Ian and Katie Smith; two great grandchildren: Ava and Daylon Jacobsen; her sister, Hilda Los of Delevan, WI; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Alvina was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers: Andrew, David, John, Bert and Allen.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield, with Pastor Dave Reck officiating and John McNeill assisting. Burial will be in the Emanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield from 12 noon to 5 pm, followed by a 7 pm prayer service at the church.
Alvina Ruth Wynia, daughter of Arthur and Winnie (Rienstra )Palsma was born December 14, 1929 on a farm near Avon, SD. She passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Avera St. Michael's Hospital in Tyndall, SD. Alvina attained the age of 79 years and 14 days.
Alvina grew up in rural Avon and attended Perkins Country School through the eighth grade. She married Donald D. Wynia on June 7, 1950 in Springfield. Three children were born to their union.
Alvina worked as a clerk at the Nick DeJong Grocery Store in Perkins and then at Kibble's Store in Springfield. She taught music at the Albion Country School and also gave piano lessons.
Alvina was a lifetime member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield where she played the piano and organ for 60 years. She was well known for her musical talents. Alvina enjoyed performing within the church, in nursing homes, in Easter cantatas, and for her family. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, God's Garden Circle, Reformed Church Guild and was very active in the Rural Electric Community. Alvina also participated in Prison Fellowship where she enjoyed Bible Study, music and seminars for 19 years.
In her spare time, Alvina raised African Violets, crocheted, gardened, and sewed clothes and quilts.
Grateful for having shared Alvina's life are her husband of 58 years, Donald of Tyndall; her children: Juanita Jacobsen and husband, Jerry of Mabel, MN; Donna Smith and husband, Hal of Patterson, GA; and Michael and wife, Mitzi of Turton, SD; eight grandchildren: Justin, Jessica and Jared Jacobsen; Brandi, Clinton and Tyler Wynia; and Ian and Katie Smith; two great grandchildren: Ava and Daylon Jacobsen; her sister, Hilda Los of Delevan, WI; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Alvina was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers: Andrew, David, John, Bert and Allen.
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