Paul Miersma, 90, Valley Springs, S.D., died Monday, July 29, 2002, in his home following a brief illness. He was the father of Janice Vink, Luverne.
Services were Friday, Aug. 2, at Valley Springs Reformed Church in Valley Springs.
Paul Miersma was born to Harry and Margie (Kroon) Miersma on July 5, 1912, at Perkins Corner near Hull, Iowa. He moved with his family to Valley Springs when he was in the third grade.
He married Jennie M. Franken on Feb. 10, 1938, on the farm at Valley Springs. After their marriage the couple farmed north of Valley Springs and then at Beaver Creek for two years. They returned to the Valley Springs area in 1948 where they farmed for nearly 40 years. They retired and moved to town in 1987. Mrs. Miersma preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2001.
Mr. Miersma was a lifelong member of Valley Springs Reformed Church, serving as an elder and Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed reading and listening to gospel music.
Survivors include one son, Dennis (Judy) Miersma, Valley Springs; three daughters, Margie (Wayne) Baker, Chandler, Janice (Jim) Vink, Luverne, and Shirley (Wally) Kienast, Rapid City, S.D.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, was in charge of arrangements.