Our wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Elizabeth (Mewaldt) Meyer, age 100, known to us as "Grandma Betty," was called home to the Lord on August 18th, 2019.

Betty was born April 9th, 1919 in Wisconsin to Nathaniel Mewaldt and Helen (Canum) Mewaldt. She had an older brother Richard and younger sister Margaret. Betty grew up in Aberdeen, SD where her father was a professor at Northern University and where Betty obtained her two year teaching degree. She met and married her husband, Kamp Meyer, while teaching school in Lennox, SD. They moved to Arlington, SD where Kamp eventually owned the Red Owl Grocery Store and Betty taught Kindergarten, First Grade, & Special Education in the Arlington Public School District for over 30 years. Her caring attitude, patience, and love for learning combined to make her a highly respected and beloved teacher to scores of students over the years.

Betty and Kamp had two children: Richard and Elizabeth, both of whom grew up in Arlington. During those early years, Betty went to Summer School and eventually obtained her four-year college degree in Elementary Education which was a life-long goal. Besides devoting time and attention to the development and upbringing of her children, she was involved in the Arlington Community. She taught Sunday School in the Methodist Church, started a Girl Scout Troop in Arlington, was a member of "Ladies Aid," and was active in her "Study Club". In addition to teaching, she helped Kamp at the Red Owl Store.

Her husband Kamp passed away in 1975. Betty continued teaching a few years then retired. She moved to Rapid City in 1985 when her youngest grandson Tyler was born to be closer to family. During her "senior years" Betty remained extremely active...she biked, hiked in the Hills, swam regularly at the YMCA...(at age 92 she earned six gold medals swimming in the Senior Olympics). In 1998, Betty became a resident at West Hills Village. She participated in many activities that were available there as well as in all extended family activities. She and her special friend Gertrude (Gayla's mother), played cards almost every evening and followed that with a time of devotions. Betty had a phenomenally positive attitude about life and was an example and inspiration to us all in the Christian way she lived her life.

Betty's greatest joy, source of delight, and pride was in her family all of whom will miss her incredibly! Immediate family includes: Richard & wife Gayla along with grandchildren Chad & wife Dawn, Kirsten Bradsky & husband Paul, Tyler & wife Kristina...and great-grandchildren Carter, Luke, & Daryn Meyer...Samantha, Rhett, & Dominic Bradsky; Elizabeth & husband Fred along with granddaughter Nicole & partner Mark...and great-granddaughter December. Betty also leaves nephews Bill & John Mewaldt as well as Edward & Robert Pettus along with their families and the extended families of her many cousins, etc.

The family expresses gratitude to all the wonderful care-givers who provided gentle loving care and assistance for Grandma Betty at West Hills Village Independent Living, West Hills Assisted Living, and at Clarkson Health Care Facility. A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City on Saturday, August 31st, at 4:00 PM followed by fellowship and lunch at the Meyer & Dana Office Conference Room next door. She will be laid to rest in Arlington, SD at the Arlington City Cemetery.

We already miss and bid farewell to one of the last from that "Greatest Generation"!