Deloris LaVonne Lind

Service: Funeral service will be 10:30 am Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Harrisburg United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm at Harrisburg United Methodist Church.

Deloris LaVonne Lind passed away on November 27th, 2022 surrounded by her family at the age of 87. Deloris was born on February 21st, 1935 to Carl “Bud” and Kay Pierson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School with the class of 1953. She married Robert Lind on September 27th, 1958. They lived in Harrisburg and later moved to Worthing in 1974. She worked for the Farm Service Agency (ASCS office) for 32 years retiring in 1992. She made so many lifelong friends with coworkers there. They always kept in touch with Dori. Not one to sit around she then went to work at the Keystone Treatment Center in Canton for 15 years. Deloris and Bob enjoyed wintering in Texas for 19 years. She enjoyed camping and spending time with the family at the cabin at Lake Hendricks, MN. In her spare time, she loved to feed the birds and crochet. Most of all she treasured the time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and making family memories. Grateful for sharing her life is her husband Bob of 64 years, daughter Janell Zahn of Harrisburg, and son Brian Lind of Harrisburg. Three grandchildren Aaron (Lisa) Zahn of Harrisburg, Avery (Dawn) Zahn of Sioux Falls, and Ashley (Michael) Blitsch of Harrisburg. Great grandchildren Caleb, Madeline, Stephen, Paisley, and Everly. Siblings Donna (Wayne) Johnson of Sioux Falls, and Russ Pierson of Sioux Falls, along with numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Carol DeWitt.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Harrisburg United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm at Harrisburg United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Harrisburg United Methodist Church. www.heritagesfsd.com

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  1. Jennifer Aalbers on November 29, 2022 said:

    I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed seeing her and talking to her at the lake she always had a smile on her face. hugs and prayers to the family

  2. Dick& Barb De Garamo on November 29, 2022 said:

    We are so sorry to hear the passing of Deloris. She & Bob were great friends & neighbors at Winter Ranch, in Alamo, TX..I know she was dearly loved by her family and friends. May God bless you.🙏🙏🙏

  3. Jeff DeLay on November 29, 2022 said:

    We are so sorry for your loss. She and Bob were so enjoyable to visit with during their summers at the lake.

  4. Allen & Kathy Rippentrop on November 29, 2022 said:

    Our sympathy to her family. So sorry for your loss

  5. Marcy Colwell on November 29, 2022 said:

    Deloris was a wonderful lady. I loved trick-or-treating at their house and will always remember her kindness and love.

  6. Chris Burke on November 29, 2022 said:

    Janell, Brian & family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

  7. Dean & Vi Holman, Canton on November 30, 2022 said:

    Bob, Janell & Brian and family…we are so saddened to hear of your dear Dori’s passing. She was such a fun gal and a sweet friend ‘in the USDA world! Bless her memory! 🙏

  8. Danielle Nolz-Baumgartner on November 30, 2022 said:

    So sorry for your loss. I have some great memories of Dori when I would visit my Mom at the office. Mom always looked forward to their visits through the years. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Dori’s family. May she rest in peace. Such a sweet lady 💞

  9. LaDell Mertens on December 1, 2022 said:

    Sending condolences to the Lind family. My parents are sad to hear of the loss of their new friend at Ponderosa.

  10. Ken and Jan Lottman on December 2, 2022 said:

    Bob so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

  11. Brian Robert Lind on December 3, 2022 said:

    I love you Mom

  12. Steve n Patty Clay on December 3, 2022 said:

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Dolores was a wonderful woman. She will be missed .So sorry we can’t be there for you today. We are in Texas but we will be thinking about you and the family. Sending prayers.

  13. Lisa (Lund) Fisher on December 4, 2022 said:

    Praying for comfort for the family of Mrs. Lind. Brian, I was in school with you, graduated in ’82. You were such a good guy with the brightest smile. So often I see you leaving thoughtful condolences for others, and I want to do the same for you. God rest the soul of your beautiful mother and may she be remembered long and lovingly!

    1. Brian Robert Lind on December 18, 2022 said:

      Thank you Lisa. You still are so sweet

  14. Brian Robert Lind on December 9, 2022 said:

    I love you Mom and will always remember the world class lady you are and will talk with you every day