Alma Therese (Galow) Silver was born on September 6, 1897, to Fredrick and Adeline (Jaeck) Galow in Omro Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. She was received into the Kingdom of God through Baptism. In April of 1911, she was confirmed by Pastor E. G. Fritz at St. John's Church of Omro Township. When Alma was 20 months old, and her sister, Hulda, not quite three years, their young mother passed away. Grandpa and Grandma Jaeck took the two children to their home and cared for them. They attended St. John's Day School, where the Word of God was taught daily, for one hour, and five hours of public school subjects. Alma finished the 8th grade there. Alma married Dr. V. L. Silver, D.D.S. of Clarkfield, Minnesota, on June 5, 1920. She assisted her husband at his Dental Office besides housekeeping, garden work, etc. Alma was very musical, a natural talent, playing piano, organ, mandolin, guitar, and violin without teacher's assistance. As she often remarked: "I am a self-made person." She was an active Augustana Church member, holding several different offices. Her true joy was teaching Bible Class, which she did for years. She also enjoyed singing. She sang many solos and duets and often accompanied herself with her guitar. After the death of her husband in 1980, she lived alone in their home for many years. Alma entered the Clarkfield Care Center in July of 1996, where she passed away on Saturday morning, November 6, 1999, at the age of 102 years and two months. Funeral Service Tuesday, November 9, 1999 * 2:00 p.m. Augustana Lutheran Church Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Pastor Julie Smith Organist, Kathy DuFrane Vocal Solo, "It Is Well With My Soul" (Pastor Julie Smith) Scripture Reading, Psalm 71:9 Sermon Text, John 10:27-28 Casket Bearers Mark Kopitzke, Mike Kopitzke Ron Kopitzke, Paul Silver Peter Silver, Richard Silver Final Resting Place Clarkfield City Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Alma is survived by nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by her husband, five stillborn children, and sister Hulda Hartfiel. "Father, into Thy Hands, I commend my Spirit (soul)." (Alma wrote her own obituary and selected her scripture reading, sermon text, and music.) Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota