Wayne Eugene Buum

M, b. 7 November 1931, d. 26 February 2008
Father*Lloyd J. Buum b. 1 Jul 1910, d. 30 Apr 1978
Mother*Antoinetta Margaret Swanson b. 20 Jul 1912, d. 20 Aug 1984
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1931Wayne Eugene Buum was born on 7 November 1931 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Lloyd J. Buum and Antoinetta Margaret Swanson.
Death26 February 2008Wayne Eugene Buum died on 26 February 2008 at age 76 Wayne E. Buum, 76, of Akron, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 26, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.
Wayne Eugene Buum was born Nov. 7, 1931, on the family farm in Union County, South Dakota, the son of Lloyd and Antoinetta (Swanson) Buum. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Union Creek Lutheran Church. He attended Garlan Country School in Union County. Following his schooling, he helped his uncle, Leonard Swanson on his farm.

Wayne was united in marriage to LaVonne K. Lamoureux on April 29, 1950, in Akron. Wayne worked for the Railroad and Sioux City Battery Company for a few years. Later, he worked for various businesses in Akron, including the Akron Creamery for eight years, Akron Feed Mill for 21 years, and Akron CO-OP for 15 years. He retired in 1993. Following his retirement, he worked part time for Van's Sanitation for more than seven years.

Wayne served on the Akron Fire Department for more than 32 years, serving many of those as Fire Chief. He enjoyed playing cards and Yahtzee. He also enjoyed shooting pool and fishing. But most of all, he enjoyed visiting with his family and friends. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife of more than 57 years, LaVonne of Akron; four children: Gregory W. and Coleen Buum of Armstrong, Gary and Garnet Buum of McPherson, Kan., Gordon and MeYoung Buum of Leesville, La., and Glenda Klemme and Todd Plendl of Remsen; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Alvern and Marcella Buum of Beresford, S.D; and many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. The Rev. Dawn Quame will officiate. Burial will be in Union Creek Cemetery, rural Union County, S.D., with an honor guard by the Akron Fire Department. Visitations will be after 3 p.m. today (Friday) with the family present after 6 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel in Akron.

Casket bearers will be his grandsons. Honorary casket bearers will be his granddaughters.

Hiram Woodard

M, b. 18 July 1916, d. February 2002
Father*Hiram J. Woodard
Mother*Clara Iona Kelling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 July 1916Hiram Woodard was born on 18 July 1916.
He was the son of Hiram J. Woodard and Clara Iona Kelling.
Marriageafter 1945Hiram Woodard married Dorothy Irene Arnold after 1945.
Marriage15 August 1973Hiram Woodard married Gertrude Wilhelmine Buum, daughter of Christian J. Buum and Sophia Eliza Wegner, on 15 August 1973.
DeathFebruary 2002Hiram Woodard died in February 2002 at age 85 Hiram J. Woodard was born July 18, 1916 in Kadoka, South Dakota, the son of Hiram J. and Clara Iona (Kelling) Woodard.

He grew up on a ranch near Long Valley, South Dakota. He attended rural school and later graduated from Wanblee High School.

As a young man he worked in construction of earth dams in Durango, Colorado. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theatre.

After his discharge in 1945 he returned to the Long Valley area where he farmed and ranched with his mother and step-father.

He married Dorothy Irene Arnold and they owned and operated a farm-ranch one mile east of Long Valley.

After her death on October 20, 1972, Hiram continued to operate the farm-ranch.

He was united in marriage to Gertrude "Gertie" Buum Richardson on August 15, 1973 in Rapid City.

They continued to operate the farm-ranch until retiring in the fall of 1995, but continued to reside on the farm-ranch until moving into Kadoka in September 1998.

Hiram was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church of Kadoka and a former member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Long Valley. He was also a member of Pioneer Masonic Lodge #219, and a fifty-six year member of the American Legion Post #240, both of Martin.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Gertrude W. "Gertie" Woodard of Kadoka; two step-sons, Vernon Richardson and his wife Roxy of Longvalley, and Reed Richardson and his wife Joyce of Longvalley; two step-daughters, Carol Duval and her husband Gary of Helena, Montana, and Mary Tieskotter and her husband Bill, of Preston, Minnesota; eight step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clinton "Bud" Woodard and his wife Caye of Scottsburg, Oregon, and Stanley Barber and his wife Helen of Rapid City; one sister, Janice Ruyle of Ouray, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his first wife, Dorothy Irene, Hiram was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Iona; his step-father, Stanley Barber; and two step-grandsons, Kevin Duval and Darin Duval.

Funeral services for Hiram J. Woodard, age 85, of Kadoka, were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2002, at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating.

Hiram died Tuesday afternoon, at the Kadoka Care Center.

Visitation was from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, at the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.

Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post #240 of Martin was in the Kadoka Cemetery.

William Tieskotter

M, d. before 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Tieskotter was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2006William Tieskotter died before 2006.

Roland Joe Richardson

M, d. before 2006
Father*Irvine George Richardson d. 1972
Mother*Gertrude Wilhelmine Buum b. 17 May 1917, d. 26 Nov 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Roland Joe Richardson was the son of Irvine George Richardson and Gertrude Wilhelmine Buum.
Deathbefore 2006Roland Joe Richardson died before 2006.

Hiram J. Woodard

M
Life EventDateDescription
DeathHiram J. Woodard died.
MarriageHe married Clara Iona Kelling.

Child of Hiram J. Woodard and Clara Iona Kelling

Clara Iona Kelling

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Woodard.
Name VariationClara Iona Kelling was also known as Iona.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara Iona Kelling married Hiram J. Woodard.
DeathClara Iona Kelling died.

Child of Clara Iona Kelling and Hiram J. Woodard

Dorothy Irene Arnold

F, d. 20 October 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1945As of after 1945,her married name was Woodard.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1945Dorothy Irene Arnold married Hiram Woodard, son of Hiram J. Woodard and Clara Iona Kelling, after 1945.
Death20 October 1972Dorothy Irene Arnold died on 20 October 1972.

Phyllis Rebecca Vallin

F, b. 23 March 1916, d. 15 February 2008
Father*David Vallin d. b 2008
Mother*Naomi (?) d. b 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 July 1936As of 6 July 1936,her married name was Buum.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 March 1916Phyllis Rebecca Vallin was born on 23 March 1916 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of David Vallin and Naomi (?)
Marriage6 July 1936Phyllis Rebecca Vallin married Milo G. Buum, son of Ole J. Buum and Stella Michaelson, on 6 July 1936.
Death15 February 2008Phyllis Rebecca Vallin died on 15 February 2008 at California at age 91 Phyllis Rebecca Buum passed away February 15, 2008 in San Diego, CA. Funeral services were held February 21 at the El Camino Memorial – Sorrento Valley Chapel in San Diego with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Entombment was held at the El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego. Phyllis Rebecca Vallin was born March 23, 1916 in Sioux City, IA to David and Naomi Vallin of Alcester.
Milo Buum and Phyllis Vallin were married July 6, 1937. To this union Michael Gordon was born. Survivors include son Michael and his wife, Bea; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Milo; and her sisters; Rachel and Lenore.

Rachel Helena Vallin

F, b. 13 December 1910, d. 26 March 1981
Father*David Vallin d. b 2008
Mother*Naomi (?) d. b 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 October 1934As of 11 October 1934,her married name was Buum.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 December 1910Rachel Helena Vallin was born on 13 December 1910 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of David Vallin and Naomi (?)
Marriage11 October 1934Rachel Helena Vallin married Marvin Bernard Buum, son of Ole J. Buum and Stella Michaelson, on 11 October 1934.
Death26 March 1981Rachel Helena Vallin died on 26 March 1981 at California at age 70.

Children of Rachel Helena Vallin and Marvin Bernard Buum

Grant Bernard Buum

M, b. 14 May 1942, d. 10 August 1991
Father*Marvin Bernard Buum b. 11 Oct 1912, d. 15 May 1989
Mother*Rachel Helena Vallin b. 13 Dec 1910, d. 26 Mar 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 May 1942Grant Bernard Buum was born on 14 May 1942 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Marvin Bernard Buum and Rachel Helena Vallin.
Death10 August 1991Grant Bernard Buum died on 10 August 1991 at California at age 49.

David Lee Buum

M, b. 7 January 1944, d. 4 April 1994
Father*Marvin Bernard Buum b. 11 Oct 1912, d. 15 May 1989
Mother*Rachel Helena Vallin b. 13 Dec 1910, d. 26 Mar 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 January 1944David Lee Buum was born on 7 January 1944 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Marvin Bernard Buum and Rachel Helena Vallin.
Death4 April 1994David Lee Buum died on 4 April 1994 at California at age 50.

Steven Buum

M, b. 1955, d. 1955
Father*Marvin Bernard Buum b. 11 Oct 1912, d. 15 May 1989
Mother*Rachel Helena Vallin b. 13 Dec 1910, d. 26 Mar 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Death1955Steven Buum died in 1955 at California.
Birth1955He was born in 1955 at California.
He was the son of Marvin Bernard Buum and Rachel Helena Vallin.

Betty Buum

F, b. 31 July 1924, d. 24 July 2006
Father*Joseph L. Buum b. Mar 1896
Mother*Bertha Stene b. 17 Jan 1896, d. 13 Feb 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 September 1946As of 30 September 1946,her married name was Thompson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 July 1924Betty Buum was born on 31 July 1924 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Joseph L. Buum and Bertha Stene.
Marriage30 September 1946Betty Buum married Victor Thompson on 30 September 1946.
Death24 July 2006Betty Buum died on 24 July 2006 at age 81 A pillar of the farm community and matriarch of Thompson Farms, Betty Jean Thompson, 81, died Monday, July 24, in her simple ranch home surrounded by her family and fields of dahlias and zinnias blooming outside her windows.

Her son and business partner, Larry Thompson, said after a two-year battle with lung cancer, her peaceful death was an answer to prayer.

“She just quit breathing,” he said. “There was no pain, no strain. She was lucid the whole time. Ten minutes before she died, she asked Norm (her son-in-law) to sing the song he learned for her funeral. He played it on the guitar and five minutes later she looked around, told us she loved us, and then she died.”

Thompson Farms, including its three stands and u-pick locations, will close Thursday for her funeral so its farm workers, who gave Betty presents every Mother’s Day, can attend.

Betty was born in Hawarden, Iowa, on July 31, 1924, to Joseph and Bertha Buum. As a girl, she moved to South Dakota and graduated from Beresford High School in 1942. During World War II, she was a cryptographic clerk for the Army Signal Core in Washington, D.C.

On Sept. 30, 1946, she married Victor Thompson in Beresford. The following year, drought prompted the couple to head for the Willamette Valley’s lush farmland. In Gresham, the newlyweds raised berries, vegetables and four children.

Under Victor and Betty’s stewardship, Thompson Farms grew from 3 acres to more than 100, producing a wide variety of diversified crops, including berries, pumpkins, gourds, dahlias, broccoli, squash, peppers, tomatoes and several kinds of lettuce.

Betty loved the ever-changing view from her windows – rows of lettuce replaced by fields of gladiolas and dahlias. Each season and weather change brought a new crop along with it.

Strawberries were her favorite, and her first bowl of perfectly ripe strawberries and cream was an annual delight. She made a great strawberry pizza, topping a pie-crust-like dough with cream and sliced berries – a favorite among her nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Her adult children loved her strawberry daiquiri recipe, which she would mix in a 5-gallon jug and serve at the many family gatherings at her home or on family camping trips at Fort Stevens.

When Victor died suddenly of a blood clot in 1983, Betty and son Larry formed Thompson Farms and continued farming in the Boring and Damascus area.

Her family and friends kept Betty going after Victor died. She continued his legacy of holding her family close to her, gathering the children and grandchildren at her home on Southeast Bohna Park Road for birthdays, Christmas, the Fourth of July.

“Mom wanted to make sure when she left this earth, the family would continue on as a strong, close-knit family,” Larry said. “And we are going to do that. Mom never forgot a birthday, and especially in the last 10 years of her life, she was always telling us how much she loved us. That will go on.”

On the farm, “ever-ready Betty” managed fruit stands, hoed, did the banking, and satisfied her shopping urge by buying all the supplies. She never drove the tractor. To her, that was not something a lady did, Larry said.

In December 2000, Betty was named to the statewide Hall of Fame at the Oregon Farm Bureau meeting. The Thompsons were recognized as farm family of the year in 1991 by the Portland Chamber of Commerce.

Never idle, Betty didn’t have time for novels or television. She loved to dress up for formal dances and dinners at the Elks Club. She made her own clothes and would sew a new outfit, complete with matching hat and scarf, for every event and special occasion.

Betty’s big trip was to China when her oldest daughter was living there with her husband and children. Betty took along her other daughter and granddaughter, and the group was among the first American tourists allowed back into Tiananmen Square after the deadly 1989 student protests.

She visited her sisters in South Dakota, California and Arizona. But perhaps her favorite haunt was the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno, Nev.

In a battered manila folder, she documented 41 trips to the city, where she loved the nickel slots and liked them even better when they switched from one-armed handles to buttons.

The farm girl in her never let her go hog wild. She’d usually allow herself $160 to gamble with, and her goal was always to pay for her trip.

During one trip to Reno with her two sons, Larry said, they decided to split up and meet at the room at midnight. Larry and Bruce met, but Betty didn’t wander in until 2 a.m. She was back up at 4 a.m., asking her sons, “Wanna go gamble?”

Back home, she’d stash spare change and bills into old cans and Tupperware containers hidden around the house, with masking tape labels reading “Reno Money.”

A social butterfly, Betty had many different groups of friends – from Trinity Lutheran Church, the Elks, Gresham Senior Center, the Feisty Red Hatters, Zarephath Kitchen and the county farm bureau.

When she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in May 2004, doctors gave her six weeks to two years. She lived for two years and two months, dying just one week shy of her 82nd birthday.

Her family marvels at her positive attitude in her final years. In the last five months, her four children took shifts caring for her around the clock, along with hospice care.

“She was the most gracious person to care for,” said her daughter-in-law Kathy Thompson. “She never complained about anything, even when she was in severe pain, she was never grouchy.”

Betty is survived by daughters Barbra Aune and her husband, Norm, Vicki Eustice and her husband, Ed, sons, Bruce Thompson and Larry Thompson and his wife, Kathy; sisters, Joyce Campbell of Sioux Falls, S.D., and LaVan Erickson of Tucson, Ariz; brother, Bobbie Buum and his wife, Donna, of Freemont, Calif; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.

Larry said he will always remember his mother as a tough and tender woman.

“Mom had a unique ability to basically run a business, which takes a business mind and the ability to be an extremely hard worker,” he said. “But yet she was always a truly caring mom.”

Services
• A viewing will run from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Gresham Funeral Chapel, 257 S.E. Roberts Ave.

• A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 507 W. Powell Blvd., with a reception following.

• A private family committal service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Willamette National Cemetery.

Victor Thompson

M, d. 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 September 1946Victor Thompson married Betty Buum, daughter of Joseph L. Buum and Bertha Stene, on 30 September 1946.
Death1983Victor Thompson died in 1983.

Joyce B. Buum

F, b. circa 1919
Father*Joseph L. Buum b. Mar 1896
Mother*Bertha Stene b. 17 Jan 1896, d. 13 Feb 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Campbell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919Joyce B. Buum was born circa 1919 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Joseph L. Buum and Bertha Stene.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Beresford, Union, South DakotaJoyce B. Buum was listed as a daughter in Joseph L. Buum's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Beresford, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1724; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 243; Image: 369.

Ralph Huebner

M, d. 29 November 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage25 April 1939Ralph Huebner married Rose Mathilda Ella Vanderham, daughter of David Vanderham and Anna Stallbaum, on 25 April 1939.
Death29 November 2006Ralph Huebner died on 29 November 2006.