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Jane Hettinger Obituary
Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, S.D.
She died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at her home.
Jane Nelson, daughter of Chester and Dorothy (Kingsbury) Nelson was born Jan. 31, 1938, at Cheyenne, Wyo. Her family moved to Belle Fourche where she started her education. They then moved to Rapid City where she attended Rapid City Central High School, graduating with the class of 1956. She then went on to attend Colorado State College at Greeley, Colo.
She was united in marriage to Duane Hettinger on June 29, 1958, in the Episcopal Church at Rapid City, S.D. They made their home in Greeley where they started their family. In 1968, they moved to Rapid City and in 1974 to Aberdeen. From 1978-1993, she was a teacher's aide for special education at Holgate Middle School. She worked extensively at state and local levels supporting people with disabilities.
Jane enjoyed camping with her family, interior decorating and gardening flowers. Spending time with her friends and simply just enjoying people is what she loved most.
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband of Aberdeen; her mother of Aberdeen; two sons, Will (Kathy) Hettinger of Pierre, and Art Hettinger of Aberdeen; one daughter, Wendy (Wes) Otheim of Hartford, S.D.; two brothers, David (Joni) Nelson of Evans, Colo., and Art (Dina) Nelson of California City, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Her father and two half brothers preceded her in death.
Honorary Urnbearers will be all of her friends.
The family prefers memorials be made to the Adjustment Training Center, 607 N. Fourth St., Bethlehem Lutheran Church Youth Program, 1620 Milwaukee Ave. N.E. or Storybook Land c/o Parks Recreation and Forestry Department, 225 Third Ave S.E.
Condolences may be sent to www.carlsenfh.com.
Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Eric Nelson
August 31, 2007
Duane and Jane's loved one's,
Some of my earliest and fondest memories are of Jane.
When we lived in Rapid City I remember Jane always including me when riding horses,bikes,diving off the pier,swimming in the lake,singing to the Everly Brothers.
After you married, my parents and us kids always looked forward to,and enjoyed seeing you when you took one of your road trips through NM.
Jane was wonderful,kind,giving.
She lived a beautiful life !
Wishing you all the best, Eric
JUDY AND JERRY ADLER
August 26, 2007
DEAR DUANE & FAMILY:
o OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU DUANE & THE FAMILY AND OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW AND WE WILL ALL MISS JANE.
WE GOT TO KNOW JANE THROUGH ADJUSTMENT TRAINING CENTER AND SPECIAL OLMPICS BOWLING.
JANE WAS ALSWAYS SO FRIENDLY TO EVERYBODY SHE KNEW AND WE WILL ALL MISS HER.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
FROM
JUDY, JERRY, DUANE, MICHAEL, ANDY AND PATRICK ADLER
1750 SOUTH THIRD STREET
ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA
57401
Ruth Thomas
August 25, 2007
Dear Duane and Family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I worked on my dad's photo album this past summer and really enjoyed all the memories and fun family times that we enjoyed together over the years. Another very special time that will remain with me is when all of you came to our house in Georgia. Jane was always so kind and thoughtful. She was always so good at keeping in touch. I am so happy that Kent and I were able to talk with her just a few short weeks ago. I know that she's at peace and now with my mom and my dad, in God's care. I love all of you and wish you peace and strength at this time. Ruth Thomas
Jim Biggerstaff
August 22, 2007
People who knew Jane have been blessed by her graciousness and her zest for life. She had a very positive influence upon the many young people she worked with during her years on the staff at Holgate. I always felt blessed to have her as a part of the Holgate staff during the years we worked together there. May your cherished memories be a source of comfort to you during this time.
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James J. Lawler
August 22, 2007
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