On February 7, 2013 Lorine Caroline Peskey fell asleep in Christ in her son John’s arms. She was 95 years old. Born September 3, 1917 to Bertha and Christian Harnisch, she was the eldest of three children. Raised on the family homestead in rural Freeman, SD, Lorine recalled hard, hard farm work; living through the Great Depression and the “Dirty Thirties”; sleigh rides using heated rocks for warmth; Christmas trees lighted with candles; and the smell of lilacs each spring.
After high school, Lorine attended and graduated Nettleton Business College and then went on to work at various jobs including AAA, Borgen Chevrolet, Longfellow Elementary School, and Augustana College. Borgen Chevrolet is where she met “the love of her life”, Walter Peskey. She and Walter married June 1, 1947 and lived in Sioux Falls, SD. They adopted their sons James August 5, 1956 and John August 3, 1961. On October 8, 1988 Walter passed from cancer.
Because sewing and math were Lorine’s passions, she soon became known as an expert seamstress. She also loved to sew doll clothes and invited many into her home serving coffee and her legendary gingersnaps. Her joys included a beautiful flower garden, walking (especially with Cobber), writing letters to those she loved, and listening to classical music, (her favorite was Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”). With her love of God, family, and friends, she walked through this life presenting us with her “sweet smile.”
Lorine was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Peskey; her parents, Bertha and Christian Harnisch; her sister, Alvera McGraw; and her brother Frederick Harnisch.
Lorine is survived by her sons, James (Rhonda) Peskey and John (Vickie) Peskey; her grandchildren, Aaron, Hannah, Jarron, Jacob, and Maggie; sister-in-law Velda Zeeck; brother-in-law Armand (Lenora) Peskey; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Lorine’s wish was to be cremated and have her ashes buried next to her husband at Woodlawn Cemetery, 2011 S. Cliff Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. Burial will be held on February 16, 2013 at 10am with a memorial service following the committal at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 909 W. 33rd St., Sioux Falls, SD at 11am. A reception will be held in the church after the services.
Donations can be sent to the Sioux Falls Humane Society, 3720 E. Benson Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, www.sfhumanesociety.com or to Rosetta Assisted Living, 2520 Wildwood Lane, Helena, MT 59601, www.rosettahomes.com
Lorine’s family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Jessica Bailey, Kristen Jaster NP, Bonnie and Kelly Lafountaine, Marlene Steinberg, and Maria Trombley.
Family condolences can be sent to www.aswfuneralhome.com
Service Schedule
Rite of Committal
10:00 a.m,.
Saturday February 16, 2013
Woodlawn Cemetery
2011 S. Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 16, 2013
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
909 W. 33rd Street
Sioux Falls, SD
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday February 16, 2013
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
909 W. 33rd Street
Sioux Falls, SD
Service Schedule
Rite of Committal
10:00 a.m,.
Saturday February 16, 2013
Woodlawn Cemetery
2011 S. Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 16, 2013
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
909 W. 33rd Street
Sioux Falls, SD
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday February 16, 2013
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
909 W. 33rd Street
Sioux Falls, SD
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Lorna says
We got to know you when we live behind you in Sioux Falls. You new my Mother when you were a young child going to the dentist. I remember all the sewing you did for us. When you moved away it was phone call’s to you . You will for ever me in my heart and mind. Will miss you. Now you will have no more pain. God will take care of you. Love Lorna & Terry
Eleanor May=Patterson says
John,
Your mom was like a second mother to me. She was always friendly and inviting, always kind to me. My heart aches for you and your family. She was incredibly fortunate to have you in her life. May you find peace in the understanding that you were well loved by her and for her.
Terry Walter says
We regret that we will not be able to attend the memorial service for Lorine due to a family commitment on Saturday. Lorine was a wonderful neighbor to me (Terry) on Covell and did lots of mending for both of us after we were married. We enjoyed our visits and an occasional lunch together. She had been in high school with my dad and we knew some of the same people so there was always a topic of interest to both of us. The last time I called her, she told me that it was too hard for her to hear, so we didn’t talk long. And of course, those wonderful letters were no longer forthcoming either.
She loved her sons so much and they were always the focus of her life. She was content in the fact that she could be near one of you and be looked after in her declining years.
Grieve, but don’t despair. She has fought the fight and come to her eternal reward. Be at peace, as is she.
Terry Walter and Don Cooper
Carol Cisneros says
Your mother was a wonderful woman. We will miss her. She was very blessed to have you take such good care of her in her later years. I like to think of her in heaven now, with your dad, taking a walk with Cobber. She has no aches, no pains, and no troubles whatsoever.
Sheila Graves says
Oh John (and the rest of your family),
I am so saddened by your loss. As you know, we both have had our share of grief and pain. To say how badly I feel for you is quite minuscule in the big picture of things but, I think of you often, my friend, and pray for peace and that the suffering and heartache will pass quickly. Blessings to you, your Mom and your family.
With love and sympathy,
Sheila
J Johnson says
Dear Family and Friends of Lorine Peskey, even though I did not personally know Ms. Peskey, the loss of every human life is significant to me and should be valued by all. The Bible book of Hebrews reminds us that God does not forget all of the love and fine works shown by Ms. Peskey (Heb 6:10). It was not God’s original purpose that mankind suffer and die. At creation God was able to say that everything was “very good” (Gen 1:31) Death was introduced through Adam’s disobedience (Genesis 2:17). Jesus’ sacrifice of his human life on earth again gave us hope of everlasting life and soon death will be no longer occur (Revelation 21:4). Hopefully, faith in these Bible promises will ease the pain from this loss as you look forward to seeing Ms. Peskey again. Because of these promises we have reason to be hopeful and look forward to seeing Ms. Peskey again in perfect health under paradise conditions. Meanwhile we have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ instruction to continue to take in Bible knowledge that leads to everlasting life (John 17:3.
Donna (Peskey)Pulford says
John and Vickie, I am so thankful to our Lord that He has taken your mother home to be with Him. I can picture in my mind Aunt Lorine and Uncle Walter being together again after all these yrs. What a loving son to have taken care of your mother all of these yrs. You and Vickie will have rewards in heaven. Aunt Lorine was always baking cookies and as kids, we always looked forward to visiting her. Uncle Walter was so soft spoken and so kind to us kids. He always gave us a dime if my sis and I would sing for him. We have great memories .
Phil & Alicia Jacobson says
John and Jim and family,
Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of Lorine. I always enjoyed visiting with her now and then back when she lived here in Sioux Falls. I’ll remember her walking down 33rd Street by Augie, or at her sewing machine. She and Walt were great people; it’s nice to think of them reunited again.
Lloyd W. Lunde says
Jim, John and family:
I am sorry for the loss of your Mother Lorine. Growing up with you guys on Covell I remember that she and Walt were very kind gentle people. My Mother always spoke so well of Lorine and counted her as a friend.
Once again my condolences
Cheryl Vukasin says
Lorine will be greatly missed. Her smile would light up a room and she was so very kind. Lorine so often talked about her son and daughter in law and how proud she was of them. What a wonderful and supportive family! It was such an honor to be of service to Lorine and family while she was in rehab at Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation.
Respectfully,
Cheryl & Randy Vukasin