Obituary: Harold Stotts

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In memory of

Harold Stotts

of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Friday, August 5, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, with his wife, Flavia, of 65 years, at his side. at the age of 85

Harold Eugene Stotts was born October 29, 1925, the son of Roy Ray and Mary Adline (Marshall) Stotts on their homestead west of Okaton, SD, shortly after their move from Lance Creek, Wyoming, by horse and wagon. Harold was the eldest of his nine siblings.
Harold and Flavia (Hampton) were married on May 27, 1946. Harold and Flavia spent those years farming the homestead and raising their five children. He enjoyed family, winters in Arizona, square dancing, playing cards, and tracing his family history, dating back to 1784 in Maryland with Jacob Stotts.
Harold passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011, at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center in Pierre, South Dakota, with his wife, Flavia, of 65 years, at his side.
Harold is survived by his wife, Flavia, two sons: Maynard (Chris) of Casper, Wyoming; Raymond (Dianne) of Murdo, SD; three daughters: Mardell “Marty” (Butch) Davis of Ft. Pierre, SD; Donna (Frank) Volmer of Winner, SD; and Connie Mowry of Sioux Falls, SD and his brothers Roy (Joyce) Stotts of Sioux Falls, SD; Carl (Linda) Stotts of Missoula, Montana; and sisters Helen (EJ) Root of Casper, Wyoming; Lois McFall of LaBelle, Florida, and Pat Jensen of Kadoka, SD; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great- great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters: Ada Feddersen, Grace Hagan, Mary Jones and Alice Mae Fosheim, and son-in-law, Curtis Robbennolt.
Visitation was held 6-7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, August 9, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. CDT Wednesday, August 10, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo, with Pastor Rick Hazen officiating.
Interment with military honors was held at the Murdo Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 1:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church
Murdo, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Rick Hazen
MUSIC
Marilyn Seymour - Pianist
Pastor Rick Hazen - Vocalist
“Beyond The Sunset”
Congregational Hymns
“Here I Am Lord”
“Lord of the Dance”
USHERS
Richard Nix - Bernard Strait
REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANTS
Joyce Brunskill - Robin Stoner
PALLBEARERS
Shawn Stotts - Tami Stotts
Cade Mowry - Jeremy Stotts
Heather Moore - Robert Robbennolt
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Harold’s Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren,
and Great-Great-Grandchildren
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Murdo Cemetery
Murdo, South Dakota

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Visitation: 6-7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, August 9, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo,
Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m CDT Tuesday, August 9, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo.
Funeral services: 1:00 p.m. CDT Wednesday, August 10, at the United Methodist Church in Murdo, with Pastor Rick Hazen officiating.
Interment: Murdo Cemetery.

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To the family of Harold Stotts:
I am so sorry about the passing of Harold. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. God Bless. ~ Mick Penticoff Sioux Falls, SD (8/5/2011)
Flavia and family,
Louise Heaton and Paul and I send you our most sincere condolences to you and the family.
hugs, Louise, Paul and Bev ~ Paul & Bev Floden Oskaloosa,Iowa (8/5/2011)
I'm so sorry to hear about Harold passing away.
R.I.P. Harold
You are all in my thoughts and this time. God Bless. ~ Marvin Brink fyoyte@yahoo.com (8/5/2011)
Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. ~ Reg & Jo Ann Nelsen Pierre, SD (8/5/2011)
Flavia and family,
Terry and I were saddened to hear of Harolds passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless ~ Terry and Debbie Holmes Pierre, SD (8/5/2011)
Flavia & Family
So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. You are in my prayers. ~ Don Nash Brookings, SD (8/5/2011)
Marty and family, I am sad to hear of your father's death. I understand your sorrow, and I am thinking of you. Peace be with you. ~ Jay D. Vogt Pierre, SD (8/5/2011)
To the family of Harold Stotts.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Hold on the the memories.. they are very important.. He is in a better place.. Denny and Kim Wasmund (friends of Connie) ~ Kim and Denny Wasmund Sioux Falls, SD (8/5/2011)
Flavia and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Harold. We know this is a difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Mary Jo Jones & Mike Stroppel Midldand, SD (8/5/2011)
We extend our Deepest Sympathy and keeping everyone is our Thoughts and Prayers! ~ Rosi & Lloyd Royer 1076 Windsor Ct Waukee IA 50263 (8/5/2011)
Connie and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've been keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Tania Kraus, Emilie and Kristofer Perkins Sioux Falls, SD (8/5/2011)
Connie and family,
Sorry to hear that your dad has passed away. You have our sympathy and prayers.

Dan and Barb ~ Dan and Barb Edmonds Sioux Falls (8/5/2011)
Aunt Flavia and family,
It is with our deep regrets and yet, a great peace of heart, to know that Uncle Harold begins eternal and joyous life with Our Savior. I have many fond memories from childhood of Uncle Harold's sense of humor and good times at the house in Okaton and out on the farm. It is with great regret that we cannot attend the funeral nor be with the family. I know that Mom will be there for whatever may be needed and please know that each of you is in our prayers. May God still your hearts and The Holy Spirit bring tranquility within the entire family during this time.

With much love, many prayers and great condolences,

James, Susan, Clayton and Reilly Larsen ~ Jim Larsen & Family Perth, Western Australia (8/5/2011)
Connie: My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this time. Hopefully the good memories of your dad will comfort all of you in the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to all. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. ~ Gay Dempsey Sioux Falls (8/5/2011)
Prayers and sympathy go out to the family. Sorry for your loss. ~ Eileen and Jim Kotz Presho SD (8/5/2011)
My deepest sympathy to the Stotts Family sorry I was not able to be with you today work took away would have loved to have been there and met all of you im a second cousin my grandmother was Martha Stotts and mother was Etta Lewis Roy hope to see you soon Russ Lewis ~ Russell D. Lewis 3608 N 7th Ave Siuox Falls S.D. 57`104 (8/5/2011)
Flavia and Family.
First Flavia I send you a big hug from me. Our famlies all had such good times. From card parties to square dancing. To 4-H projects. It was so good to see your family at the Murdo Class reunion. Marty, Connie, Donna and Raymond. remember all the good times with Harold. Take Care!!!!

God Bless!
Linda(Hatheway)Styger
~ Linda (Hatheway) Styger 11962 Sundace Drive, Hot Springs S.D. (8/5/2011)
To my good friends Flavia and family,my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you so much for sharing Harold with us. Knowing your tight and loving family, it is easy to know that you all will get through such a great loss. Harold's friendship with my family will always be cherished and remembered. God be with you all. Tom ~ Tom Sanborn 116 E Lotta St #36 Sioux Falls, SD (8/5/2011)
I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. My sympathies to all of his family. My thoughts are with you. ~ Jeff Iversen Denver, CO (8/5/2011)