Kaye H. Mulder

Kaye H. Mulder, 86, of Jefferson, South Dakota passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

   Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2020 at Riverside Lutheran Church in Sioux City with Pastor Tim Squier officiating.  Burial will be at the Oldham City Cemetery in Oldham, South Dakota.  Visitation will be Sunday at the church from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. 

   Kaye, the daughter of Carl and Calla (Petersen) Bjordahl, was born July 27, 1933 in Willmar, Minnesota.  Kaye’s parents moved from Willmar to Oldham, South Dakota and when she was eleven they moved to Erwin, South Dakota.

   On June 19, 1951, Kaye was united in marriage to William “Bill” O. Mulder in Pipestone, Minnesota and this union was blessed with five children.  After their marriage, Kaye and Bill moved to Sioux City and in 1962 they moved to Jefferson, South Dakota.  She was a homemaker and worked as a cashier at different businesses in the Jefferson area.  Bill passed away on November 2, 2000.

   Kaye enjoyed golfing; playing cards and going to the casino with friends; and playing games on her Kindle.  Above all, she enjoyed spending time with family and was affectionately known as “Gramma K” to everyone.  She was a member of Riverside Lutheran Church and Sun Valley Golf Course where she participated in two golf leagues.

   Kaye is survived by her five children: Susan (JC) Collins, Donna (Bill) McKelvey, Bill (Linnette) Mulder, Mike “Pudge” (Sally) Mulder and Jackie (Dennis) Sieverding; thirteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill and two brothers: Carlton and Jim.

   Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.