Ann Ellen Foland

Ann Ellen Foland, age 77, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Memorial services were held at Lands Lutheran Church, rural Hudson, SD.  www.andersonandsonsfh.com

          Ann was born on March 25, 1944 in Sioux Falls, SD.  She grew up in rural Beresford, SD, graduating from Beresford High School in 1962.  She then attended South Dakota State University.  She married Tech Foland on June 6, 1964 at Lands Lutheran Church.  Ann taught in Flandreau for one semester, raised her children until they were school aged and then began her 28-year career in the Canton school district.  She retired in 2009.   

          Ann enjoyed needle work, making Christmas stockings, the arts, lilies, and classic movies and music.  Her grandchildren and family were her life.  She loved spending time with them, especially taking her grandchildren to the zoo.  She was famous for her chocolate cupcakes and for being a stickler for correct grammer.  She was also part of several lunch groups and organized many church and school functions.  

          Ann is loved and survived by her family; husband of 56 years, Tech; children, Lisa (Larry) Hawe, Adam (Carleigh) Foland, and Lori (Jay) Foland-Honsey; brothers, Charles (Peggy) Wastell and Robert (Sue) Wastell; sisters, Patricia Garber, Heather Kutches Kurth, and Paige Gallagher; grandchildren, Johnny Monroe, Lily Monroe, Spencer Monroe, Jackie Foland, Roxanne Foland, Corey Hawe, and Kyle Hawe; along with numerous extended relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Agnes (Tuntland) Wastell.   Ann’s family would like to thank you for your support.  www.andersonandsonsfh.com