Vesta Adrian

Vesta Adrian obituary, Freeman, SD

Vesta Adrian

Vesta Adrian Obituary

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Vesta Adrian, 86, of Marion passed away on January 23rd at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Private family graveside services were held at the Schartner Mennonite Cemetery of rural Marion.
Vesta Mae Adrian was born on November 17th, 1935 to Eli Decker and Ernesten (Pullman) Decker. She grew up in Yale, South Dakota. In 1958 Vesta married Larry Graber. To this union two children were born, Tena and Terry. In 1998 Vesta married Jim Adrian.
During her working years Vesta was employed at the Salem Mennonite Home. She was also a member of Bethany Mennonite Church of Freeman.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband Jim of Marion, a daughter Tena (Kevin) Becker of Yankton, and son Terry (Laura) Graber of Oklahoma, stepchildren; Vince (Juanita) Adrian of Marion, SD, Vaughn Adrian of Colorado, and Velvet Adrian of Kansas.
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Walter Funeral Homes - Marion

100 W. Florida Street, Marion, SD 57043

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