Cora has been a life long resident of the Bryant community. She graduated from high school in 1931. After her graduation she operated a cafe during the 1030's. She helped start and operate the Bryant school hot lunch program where she worked for many years. In later years she served as custodian at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where she was a member for many years. She also worked as a cook for several summers at the Enemy Swim Bible Camp.
Cora's faith, her family, and her friends were the most important parts of her life. She is survived by her son, Charles and his wife Donna Fjelstad of Pierre, S.D.; three grandchildren, Linda, Max, and Mary Fjelstad of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and two sisters, Evelyn Benning of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Alcedes Nielsen of Harbor City, California.
Order of Service for Cora Elvera Fjelstad
February 5, 1912 to May 8, 1989
Age: 77 years, 3 months, and 3 days
Services From
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Bryant, South Dakota
Friday, May 12, 1989
11:00 A.M.
Clergyman
The Rev. Selmer Hernes
Organist
Mrs. Geneva Josephson
Singing
Congregation
Interment
Our Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery
Bryant, South Dakota
Casketbearers
Mike Baker, Terry Fjelstad, Clifton Corey, Stan Wahl, Bob Burrell, Robert Gergen
Arrangements by Osthus Funeral Home, Bryant, South Dakota
