Rolston, Harriet, (Mrs. R.C. "Razz") 1916-2009

ROLSTON, MILLER, VANDIEPEN

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/1/2015 at 09:48:24

Born: November 15, 1916 Boyden, Iowa
Died: September 20, 2009 Sheldon, Iowa

Harriet Sue Rolston, the daughter of Arthur and Kathryn (Van Diepen) Miller, was born Nov. 15, 1916 in Boyden, IA. She received her education in Boyden, graduating from Boyden High School in 1933. She attended Sheldon Junior College for two years and graduated from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion with a BS in Education in 1938, Upon graduation, Harriet taught junior high English for four years in several different communities in northwest IA.

On July 14, 1944 she was united in marriage to R.C. "Razz" Rolston in Boyden, IA. After their marriage, the couple made their home on the family farm north of Sheldon. Her husband preceded her death on April 29, 1984. Harriet remainded in the family home and was active in the management of the farm. She moved into Sheldon in August of 1998. She resided there until June of 2009 when she moved to Prairie View Nursing Home in Sanborn. Harriet passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 reaching the age of 92 years, 10 months and 4 days.

Burial in Greenwood Cemetery at Matlock, IA.

Harriet was a member of the Sheldon Church of the Brethern where she served as the church organist for 25 years. From an early age, she loved to travel and was always ready for a trip whether it was day of shopping or cross-country vacation. She always enjoyed her afternoon coffee downtown, visiting with friend and weekend with family at Okoboji. Harriet loved reading books and magazines and was never without a subscription to the daily newspaper even when her vision allowed her to only read the headlines. Education was important to her and she was so very proud of the fact that all of her grandchildren had college degrees.

Living in the Rolston family homestead, she was a gracious to all of her brothers and sister-in-law as well as the many nephews, nieces and their families whenever they stopped to visit.

Harriet is survived by her two daughters, Lynn Rolfsmeier and Barbara Rolston both of Sheldon, five grandchildren, Molly Rolfsmeier and her husband, John Abraham of Minnepolis, MN; Liz Rolfsmeier of Minneapolis MN, Jeffrey Meese and his fiance" Erin Padilla of Lincoln, NE; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Lilith Abraham: plus nieces nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R. C. Rolston and her parents.

Source: Obituary of Vander Ploeg Funeral Home after Sept. 20, 2009.