Sonia L. Jordre | 1937 - 2022
Obituaries-Mobridge / Posted Nov 12, 2022 | 8:17 AM / 478 views
Sonia Jordre, 84, Aberdeen, SD, passed into eternal life on November 10, 2022. Memorial services will be held at the Selby United Methodist Church, Selby, SD on Friday, November 18 at 10:30 am.
On Thursday, November 17, the family will be in attendance at 5:00 pm with prayer service following at 6:00 pm at the Church.
Sonia Louise Knudson was born to Benjamin and Bernese (Olson) Knudson on December 3, 1937 in Aberdeen. She grew up in Aberdeen along with her sister, Karen and brother, Roger. She graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1955 and from Northern State Teachers College in 1959.
She married Paul Jordre on August 16, 1959. During their marriage they lived in Wilmot, SD, Edgemont, SD, Arlington, SD, Faulkton, SD and Selby, SD. Paul and Sonia moved to New Evarts on Lake Oahe in 2005. In 2017, they returned to Sonia’s hometown. She was living at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen at the time of her death.
During her career as a teacher and librarian, Sonia shared her passion and love of reading with countless students who were inspired to be lifelong learners.
Sonia was a voracious reader. When she wasn’t reading books, she was buying them for her grandchildren to encourage the joy of reading.
Sonia had the gift of hospitality. She hosted many memorable birthday parties, coffee parties, and dinners. She included neighbors and families who were alone for the holidays. She was especially known for her oven doughnuts and homemade pies.
Sonia loved the Lord. Her faith led her to a heart of service and giving. She prayed for others daily. She served her church community at the United Methodist Church as a Sunday school teacher, UMW member and a Bible study leader. Attending the Women of Faith Conference in the Twin Cities with her daughters and friends was a yearly event she cherished.
Sonia was a 64-year member of PEO which promotes education and scholarships for women.
She was survived by her four children: Karinda (Michael) Groothuis of Montevideo, MN, Todd (Julie) Jordre of Aberdeen, Sharla (Scott) McCaskell of Rapid City, SD and Clark (Patti) Jordre of Onida, SD; ten grandchildren: Evan Jordre, Megan (Cole) Kukowski, Corbin Groothuis, Ethan Groothuis, Kalina Groothuis, Molly (Jared) Jambor, Thomas McCaskell, Lincoln Jordre, Quinn Jordre, Herman Kleinsasser and her first great-grandchild, Quincy James Kukowski. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Geraldine Jordre of Aberdeen and Galen and Ann Jordre of Pierre; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, her parents, and her two siblings.
The family would like to personally thank the staff at Avera Davis Court, Mother Joseph Manor and Dr. Lyle Biegler for their loving and tender care.
Sonia had a passion for giving and education. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the United Methodist Church Foundation for camp scholarships (www.dakotasumf.org), the Avera St. Luke’s Foundation (www.averafoundation.org/st-lukes/online-donation) or the Walworth County Care Center, 4861 Lincoln Ave., Selby, SD 57472.
Services are in care of Lien Funeral Home, Bowdle.