Jessica "Jessie" Root Obituary

Jessica Lee Livermore was born August 9, 1932, in Pierre, South Dakota the youngest child born to J. Ray and Agnes (Erickson) Livermore. Her early years were spent on the family home, two miles west of Van Metre. When Jessie was 6 years old, they moved to Stanley County for school purposes. Jessie attended Twin Butte School for five years prior to relocating to Midland to further her education. She was very active during her teenage years with multiple extra-curricular activities (basketball, newspaper, cheerleading, and drama) in addition to holding part time jobs including Hunt’s Hardware and Grocery Store. Following high school graduation in 1950, she enrolled into Presentation School of Nursing. She graduated with a diploma degree in 1953. Jessie worked two years as a staff nurse at the Lutheran Hospital and Home Society in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Upon her fiancé’s return from the military in 1955, she married Dwayne S. Dale on August 6, 1955. They made their home on the Dale Ranch, northwest of Nowlin. While her family was young, she worked limited part-time in the Philip Hospital and Nursing Home. As her children grew, she became more involved at Philip Health Services eventually serving as Director of Nursing for 13 years. She served as a mentor to many nurses and nursing students instilling passion and desire to help people in their time of need. Dwayne passed away in March 1990, and she continued living on the Dale ranch. In August 1999 she married James S. Root. For nearly 20 years, Jessie and Jim spent four months on the year residing in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Together they enjoyed fellowship, fishing, music, dancing, and making many great friends on their adventures.

Jessie was an active and caring woman who spent most of her life thinking about others. For me it’s God, husband, family, and my work, in that order. You must keep things in their proper perspective. Jessie was a strong woman of faith and an active parishioner of Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland. During her time of fellowship, she served in every capacity with the church.

Survivors include her husband Jim Root of Philip; son Roger (Edna) Dale of Midland; daughter Brenda (Clint) Jensen of Midland; several grandchildren: Jonathan Jensen of Prior Lake, MN; Joshua Jensen of Midland; Amanda Massmann of Sioux Falls; Brandon Dale of Midland; Destiny Dale of Philip; Miranda Dale of Midland; and Mariah Dale of Dickinson, ND; and great-grandchildren: Jadyn Jensen of Murdo; Jacey Jensen of Murdo; Jennah Jensen of Prior Lake, MN; Kennedy Jensen of Prior Lake, MN; Mackenzie Massmann of Sioux Falls; Olivia Massmann of Sioux Falls; Watson Iwan of Philip; and Everett Marshall of Dickinson, ND; special friend Irene Hubbard of Gillette, WY; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jessie was preceded in death by one daughter Eileen Kay Dale; her late husband Dwayne S. Dale; brother Raymond “Bud” Livermore; sisters Nina Finn and Lucille Severson Davis; brother-in-law Delmer Finn; and grandson Jared Lee Jensen.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 95 Midland, SD 57552.

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 30, at Rush Funeral Home in Philip.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating.

Interment will follow at the Midland Cemetery.

Service Details

VISITATION
Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 6-8 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 8 p.m.
Rush Funeral Home
Philip, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday, October 31, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Cindy Bisser

MUSIC
Marlis Doud - Pianist
Haakon County Crooners - Vocalists
“I Never Walk Alone” - “Because He Lives”
Special Recorded Music
“Beyond The Sunset”

USHERS
Ronnie Doud - Cody Jones

PALLBEARERS
Tom Finn - Steve Livermore - Danny Finn
Brandon Dale - Joshua Jensen - Jonathan Jensen

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

Guest Book

Jessica was a great Lady. she was my first boss at Philip Health service and mentor. the things she taught me is still with me today. May she rest in Peace. Prayers to the family.
~ Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St (10/27/2022)

So sorry to hear about Jessie. She was a wonderful gal, and always greeted you with a smile and a hug. Thinking about all her family, Jim and the Dales.
~ Jerry Letellier Nixa, MO (10/30/2022)

Sending Hugs and Prayers to Jim and the Dale Families so glad we were friends with such good people.
~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka (10/27/2022)

Pop box 8. Zip 28667.
~ JoAnne Stilwelll Rhodhiss,north carolina (11/1/2022)

Sending my sympathy to Jessie's family. She was wonderful woman and nurse. I enjoyed her 'common sense' way of helping the patients.
~ Nancy Horton Wall.SD (10/27/2022)

Jessie was a great boss I enjoyed working at the Philip nursing Home when she was the DON my prayers are with the family she was a great lady
~ Judy Bosanco Pierre S.D (10/27/2022)

Jessie was a great lady! She was hilarious, compassionate, had great integrity, a ready smile and you always knew how she felt about things. I always enjoyed Jessie and her funny stories and humor. Jessie's life was certainly a testament to her love and faith in the Lord as everything she did was filled with love and caring for others. I saw her many times when I came back to Midland, either at church or the Midland Market and she was always the same Jessie I have known and admired since I was a child. She will be greatly missed. I pray for peace, comfort, strength and healing as you move forward in your lives. Remember Jessie for the wonderful wife, mom, grandmother and friend she was.
~ Patty Willoughby Ocala, FL (10/29/2022)

My deepest sympathy to the Dale and Root families in the loss of Jessica. My husband shared many fond memories of her. May she rest in eternal peace.
~ Karen Webb Rapid City SD (11/1/2022)

Sincere condolences to all the family as you say goodbye to Jessie. What a joy she was to be around and you always knew exactly how she felt, she would tell you!! What a talented nurse and director she was, anybody who worked with her would say great things about her care. She is as ready and the good Lord greeted her saying job well done, you are home now. Prayers
~ Barb Petoske Sioux Falls (10/30/2022)

What an awesome woman! Jessie was old school compassion for anything she undertook. We are all lucky to have her in our lives. Sincere sympathy to all who mourn the passing of this dear, dear lady.
~ Nancy Green Valley AZ (10/27/2022)

Jim, Roger, Brenda and the Family. Sorry to hear about Jessie. She will be missed. I have missed seeing you kids over the years. Hope all is well with you. Love Mark
~ Mark Hubbard Arizona (11/1/2022)

It was honor caring for your mother and grandmother! She was very appreciative towards all the staff which speaks volumes to her wonderful character. Keep the good memories close during this time of grief and loss. Many prayers and {{{HUGS}}}.
~ Carmen Fees, RN Philip, SD (10/27/2022)

I was fortunate enough to have Jessie as one of my mentors when I worked at the hospital/nursing home during the summers and vacation time while I was in school. She was one of the best. Blessings to her family.
~ Pamela Schuler Paff Phoenix, AZ (10/27/2022)

Jessica "Jessie" Root

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
at Scotchman Living Center in Philip at the age of 90

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Jessica "Jessie" Root

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Scotchman Living Center in Philip at the age of 90

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of Midland, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
at Scotchman Living Center in Philip at the age of 90