Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Friday, November 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Service: Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Grand Valley Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.
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Dorothy A. Brynjulson, age 92, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Grand Valley Lutheran Church, Canton, SD. Visitation, with family present, will be Friday, November 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Dorothy was born on July 4, 1931 to William and Bertha (Martin) Morris. She attended school at Northern State Teachers College, graduating in 1950. She taught at school in Watertown.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Harlan Brynjulson on December 19, 1955 in Britton, SD. The couple lived in Watertown before moving to a farm south of Canton, SD in 1960.
In addition to raising her three boys: Richard, David and Glenn, she was a farm wife and worked as a cook for many years at Canton High School. She was a long-time member, Sunday School Teacher, and active in WELCA at Grand Valley Lutheran Church. Dorothy had a green thumb and loved to grow roses and peonies.
When Harlan had a stroke in 1998, Dorothy took care of him at home for 15 years. Her strong will and stubbornness allowed her to not only keep Harlan at home but also overcome a broken shoulder and colon cancer during this time.
Grateful for sharing her life are her sons, Richard (Cindy), David (Linda) and Glenn; grandchildren, Eric (Rebecca) Brynjulson, Tony (Beth) Brynjulson, Kayla (Darren) Jibben, Zachary Brynjulson, Kyle (Sarah) Brynjulson, Dylan (Miranda) Brynjulson, and Kari Brynjulson; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Leona Smestad; sisters-in-law, Carol Brynjulson and Doris Towne; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 57 years, Harlan; daughter-in-law, Monica; brothers-in-law, Bob Brynjulson, Robert Smestad, Willis Towne; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille & Gilbert Schwandt and Grace & Marvin Oleson; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Verna & Julian Holter.
Special thanks to the staff at Good Samaritan Sioux Falls Center and Avera Hospice for their loving care of Dorothy.
We send our deepest sympathy to each of you in the passing of Dorothy. May God comfort and blessings you. Dorothy was a sweet lady.
I’m sorry to hear about Dorothy passing ! Sending our Condolences to your family at this hard times ! Scott and Lynn Vaksdal
Dorothy was a wonderful lady, loving neighbor to the Frick’s. She always had a smile while serving the food at Canton High School. She was strong but had a loving heart that stood out. Sorry for your loss and deepest Sympathy!
Our deepest sympathies to Dave, Linda and the entire Brynjulson family for the loss of Dorothy. May you all feel the comforting arms of our Lord wrapped tightly around you as you grieve the loss of your dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Brad and I are sorry for your loss. Grateful for such good memories of time spent with your family in Britton, Family Reunions, and when you came to visit us in ND. Prayers for comfort and peace to you and your family.
Our condolences to Dorothy’s family & friends. She was a sweet lady whenever we interacted with her. Our prayers have been with you for the comfort & peace Christ bring at such a time.
Lynn, Galen & family