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03/27/2010 - Mildred Nadine Dryden
Memorial Services for Mildred Nadine Dryden, age 87, of Oelrichs, SD will be Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Oelrichs with Pastor Ed Coates officiting.
A memorial has been established for the United Methodist for Women of Oelrichs, and South Dakota Alzheimers Association. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Nadine Dryden of Oelrichs, SD passed away on March 15, 2010 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska at the age of 87. She was born on February 7, 1923 at Pawnee City, Nebraska to Casey and Elizabeth Turnbull. The family moved to Ardmore, South Dakota and she graduated from ArdmoreHigh School. Nadine attended Chadron State College and BlackHillStateTeachers College. She taught school at the Shaw school in rural Oelrichs and later taught in Ardmore.
In 1942, Nadine married Forry Dryden of Oelrichs. They had four children and she was a stay-at-home Mom until 1960 when she began cooking for the OelrichsSchool where she cooked for eleven years.
Nadine was an excellent cook; her pies and cinnamon rolls were family favorites for over 60 years. She loved playing pitch. Family get-togethers with her siblings, her children and even most couples who came to visit included a game of cards. She also enjoyed needlework, tole painting, walking and reading. Nadine was a member of the Oelrichs United Methodist Women, Oelrichs PTA, pitch club and Elks Does.
Nadine and Forry often had extra kids around. Nieces and nephews stayed on the farm for visits during the summers. Several stayed for the whole summer and one for a whole school year. This continued with their grandchildren. Grandson Mike stayed and worked several summers and another grandson, Ty, spent two years living with and caring for Grandpa and Grandma.
Immediate Survivors:
Daughters- Sandy and husband Larry Martinson of Harrison, NE; Jana and husband James Martinson of Hill City, SD.
Sons- Forrest Dryden of Chandler, AZ; Butch Dryden of Oelrichs, SD.
Sister- Adelia Robb of Casper, WY.
Brother- Casey Turnbull of Phoenix, AZ.
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
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