After a life of love and quiet grace, Marcia Hovaldt, 75, has passed.
These are the contours of a life that meant a great deal to many.
The story begins in 1943, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Marcia spent her working life as ['various jobs in housekeeping'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The bonds of those who served beside her are bonds that time does not loosen.
Marcia Hovaldt, 75 died Friday, August 24, 2018 at Ava's House by Sanford. Memorial services will be at 1:00pm Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7100 E. 26th St, Sioux Falls. Marcia Jon Hovaldt was born on March 16, 1943 at Pierre, SD to John and Rose (Matteson) Feller. Her family lived in Pierre before moving to Missouri for a time. The family moved to Parker where she met Dale Hovaldt and they were united in marriage on March 18, 1961 at Rock Rapids, Iowa. They lived in several places across the US as Dale served in the US Army. After his discharge from the service they lived in Gettysburg, SD for a short time before moving to Sioux Falls. She worked at various jobs in housekeeping. The past few winters they enjoyed being snowbirds in Texas. Grateful for having shared her life are her husband Dale; 5 children, Clayton, Egan, Victor, Sioux Falls, Sheldon (JoLynn), Canton, Herman (Tonya), Harrisburg, and Christian (Sally), Larchwood; 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; and brother and sisters, Caroline, Imelda, Nancy, and Raymond. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Troy, and 2 sisters, Violet and Patricia.
