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was sick for so long that the doctor gave up on going out to see her!"
• Although Beryl never married, she had many nieces and nephews.  Golden LivingCenter, Salem Administrator, Joan Raap, commented, "Beryl took great pride in her accomplishment of being the oldest living South Dakotan. She had a great sense of humor, loved music and on 113th her and her family sang many of favorites on our front porch." 
• The Century Club is a creation of the South Dakota Health Care Association and has recognized over 1,000 South Dakotans since its beginning in 1997.  Century Club sponsors created the Club to recognize both the contributions and the years of these special individuals. 
• The Century Club is open to residents of South Dakota upon the celebration of his or her 100th birthday.  There are no dues and every inductee receives a specially designed certificate and membership card signed by sponsors.  Once a year, the current oldest living Century Club Member is recognized as the "Centenarian of the Year." 
• You may submit names for the Century Club by visiting www.sdhca.org and downloading a Century Club Application or call LuAnn Severson, Century Club Coordinator, at 1-800-952-3052.