Honoring Alice Simonson of Day County, believed to be South Dakota's oldest citizen.

Alice Simonson, born on April 4, 1918, is believed to be South Dakota's oldest living citizen, having spent 106 of her 108 years in Day County. She is celebrated for her sewing, gardening, canning, and memories of the Dust Bowl and rural electrification. She has been a member of Bergen Lutheran Church and later St. John's Lutheran Church. Married to Oscar Simonson for 75 years, she has a son, a daughter, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She kept detailed farm records and served on the board that built Sun Dial Manor in Bristol.

Honoring Alice Simonson of Day County, believed to be South Dakota's oldest citizen.

Alice Simonson, born on April 4, 1918, is believed to be South Dakota's oldest living citizen, having spent 106 of her 108 years in Day County. She is celebrated for her sewing, gardening, canning, and memories of the Dust Bowl and rural electrification. She has been a member of Bergen Lutheran Church and later St. John's Lutheran Church. Married to Oscar Simonson for 75 years, she has a son, a daughter, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She kept detailed farm records and served on the board that built Sun Dial Manor in Bristol.