Eva Gage, 90, of Aberdeen, SD, formerly Westport, SD, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Westport, SD, with Father Jordan Samson officiating.
A time for fellowship and lunch will follow Mass at the church hall.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, May 5, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, with a 7:00 p.m. liturgical wake service. Visitation continues one hour before Mass.
Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Westport at a later date.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com. Services will be recorded and posted on Schriver’s website following the service.
Eva C. Burckhard was born in Aberdeen, SD, on October 31, 1934, to Raymond and Anna (Herle) Burckhard. She was raised in Aberdeen and attended St. Mary’s parochial school. After school, she was employed at St. Luke’s Hospital, Newberry’s, and The Minute Lunch.
Eva was united in marriage to Harley Gage on April 11, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aberdeen. The couple met at the roller rink at the Brown County Fairgrounds. They lived in Washington State for two years while Harley served in the United States Army. The couple then returned to live at the family farm in Westport, SD.
Eva was a homemaker who was known for being a wonderful cook and baker. She loved gardening and had flowers blooming all season long. She worked on the farm with Harley, doing various chores and raising chickens. Eva spent many years in the Bide-A-Wee Extension Club as well as serving in the Sacred Heart Altar Society of Westport, where she also taught Catechism. Eva and Harley also enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and card club with friends. They made many trips around the country visiting family. Eva loved painting ceramics and was known for her extensive Santa Claus collection. Her grandchildren will always remember taking long walks on the gravel roads and going to ceramics with her.
Blessed to have shared in Eva’s life are three children: Kathy (Allan) Peck of Westport, SD, David Gage of Westport, SD, and Christine Stremick of Le Mars, IA; two grandchildren: Jennifer (Jance) Miller of Aberdeen, and Gage (Elizabeth) Hadden-Peck of Roseville, MN; five great-grandchildren, Hunter Miller, Conner Miller, Finn Hadden-Peck, Ilsa Hadden-Peck, and Greta Hadden-Peck; one sister, Frances Jackson of Perry, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Eva in death are her beloved husband, Harley; son-in-law, Charles Stremick; one child in infancy; her parents; two brothers; and seven sisters.
The family would like to thank Primrose Cottages for the wonderful care Eva received while there.
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