Samuel Sheldon Carman

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Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bartling's Funeral Home for Samuel Sheldon Carman, 89, who died at the Brookings County Convalescent Home August 31 following an illness of one and one-half years. Rev. Richard Pettinger officiated with internment at the Aurora cemetery.
Pallbearer were Chris Lynch, Alvin Kjenslee, Harry Bailey, Anton Kjos, Selmer Nannastad and Allen Warner.
Mr. Carman was born March 24, 1873 and came to South Dakota in 1901. He had lived in the Brookings County area since coming to the state.
He was married March 24, 1897. His wife died October 25, 1957 and a son died in infancy.
Survivors include nine children, Ole of St. Louis, Missouri; George of Maywood, California; Robert of Denver, Colorado; Angeline and Mrs. C. A. (Irene) Kjenslee of Brookings; Mrs. Esther Dibben of Flandreau; Joe of Sioux Falls; Mrs. Harold (Ethel) Varns of Flandreau and Mrs. Ray (Mary) Justus of Phoenix, Arizona; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-four great-grandchildren.
(Brookings, South Dakota, September 1962)

Samuel married Fannie Sweet Maxwell on 24 Mar 1873. Fannie was born on 8 Feb 1871 in Cambridge, Story County, Iowa; died on 25 Oct 1957 in Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Aurora, Brookings County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harold Eugene Varns. Harold was born on 5 May 1908 in Canova, Miner County, South Dakota; died on 27 Apr 1984 in Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota; was buried in Union Cemetery, Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary O. Justus died Wednesday night at the Desert Haven Nursing Center in Phoenix, Arizona following a short illness. She was born in Elkton, South Dakota, the tenth and youngest child of Samuel Sheldon and Fannie Sweet (Maxwell) Carman. She spent her childhood and early adult life in Brookings and Moody Counties. Mary graduated from Egan High School in 1934. On September 17, 1938 in Flandreau, South Dakota, she married Ray W. Justus, also of Egan.

After the birth of the first of their five children, they moved to Watertown, South Dakota. In the mid-1950's, a entrepreneur ahead of her times, she established the Economy Shop, a successful consignment clothing business. In March 1962, to get away from the harsh South Dakota winters that were affecting her husband's health, she moved with her family to Phoenix, Arizona. She has lived in the Phoenix area since. She served as housekeeper for the Del Webb Corporation for several years and then for Doctor's Hospital until retiring in 1980. Before entering the Glendale Care Center in 1990, Mary and her husband were patrons at the Westside and Desert West Senior Centers. In December 1994 she moved to Desert Haven.

She is survived by her five children: Sandra J. Ackman of Phoenix, Arizona; Dennis J. Justus of Bullhead City, Arizona; Dianna F. Quick of Covington, Washington; Ray W. Justus of Chandler, Arizona; and Gary L. Justus of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 17 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.

Like her mother and sisters, Mary was a long term sufferer of arthritis. Please send memorials to the charity of your preference.
(Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, June 12, 1999)

Mary married Ray Winthrop Justus, Jr. on 17 Sep 1938 in Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota. Ray was born on 24 Jan 1916 in Egan, Moody County, South Dakota; died on 8 Dec 1990 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carol Anne Parsley, 84, of Flandreau, SD, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at the home farm under hospice care surrounded by her family. Carol was the third of six children born to Harold and Ethel (Carman) Varns on April 5, 1935 in Egan, SD. Her family moved to Flandreau, SD in 1939, and she graduated from Flandreau High School in 1953. She played the tuba and was in All-State Band for four years and All-State Chorus. Carol married Wayne Parsley on October 3, 1953 in Flandreau where they lived until 1957. Then they began farming in Blinsmon Township, then moved to a farm in Alliance Township in 1964. Wayne and Carol especially enjoyed ballroom dancing on the weekends. Wayne preceded her in death August 11, 1993. Carol moved into Flandreau in the fall of 1995. She was a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. Carol enjoyed music, weaving, quilting, gardening, watching Wheel of Fortune and Antiques Roadshow. She loved serving at church, taking communion to shut-ins, reading to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, socializing with friends of all ages, and was genuinely interested in what people had to say. Carol loved her family and would stay up until all hours, reveling in their company; she was afflicted with FOMO (fear of missing out).

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; three grandchildren; and her sister Kaye.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Flandreau, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 4:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday with a 7:00 pm prayer service followed by a Catholic Daughter rosary at Skroch Funeral Chapel.

Carol married Wayne E. Parsley in 1953. Wayne was born on 7 Sep 1924 in Moody County, South Dakota; died on 11 Aug 1993; was buried in Saint Simon and Jude Catholic Cemetery, Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1967; Vietnam War (US) US Marines - LCpl

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Dennis Justus, age 70,went to be with the lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, with his family at his side.
Dennis was born July 26, 1943 in S.D. Dennis fought the battle of Parkinson's and Diabetes since 1987.
He was preceded in death by his son, John Willey; granddaughter, Chastity Justus; parents, Ray and Mary Justus, and brother; Gary Justus. Dennis is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Justus, daughter, Glenda Sullivan of Auburn; Calif., son, Jerry Willey and his wife (Denice) of Bullhead City, Ariz., son, David Willey of Henderson, NV., son, Mike and wife Karen Willey of Chino Valley, Ariz.; son, Anthony Justus of BHC, Ariz.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; adopted grandchildren, two sisters; one brother; and many nephews and nieces. Dennis was recognized for 32 years in schools, he was a member of NEA and CREA, he was a math teacher and coach at Mohave High School and a counselor and coach at River Valley High School. Dennis also served in the U.S. Marines.
Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013 at City Bible Church, 922 Marina Blvd., Bullhead City, Ariz.

Family/Spouse: Gail Marie Cook. Gail was born on 31 Jan 1940 in Dolores, Montezuma County, Colorado; died on 23 Nov 2016 in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona; was buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dianna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]