Inge-lore Magdalene Fortak Gadsden (Lora Gadsden) went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2019 !!!!! Lora was born on October 27, 1942 in Ittau, East Prussia. In 1952, with her family, she migrated to the United States to a small farm in South Dakota. Her family is an example of the American success story. They came to the United States with less than nothing and in due time they were able to purchase the farm they started out on. She went to high school in Belle Fourche and graduated from Spearfish High in 1961. She married Jim Gadsden and they spent 57 years together. Blessed with four children: Jennifer Gadsden-Carpenter (Geoff Carpenter; Indonesia); Dan Gadsden (Sherrie; daughter Sheridan; Tacoma); Trina Gadsden (Borneo); David Gadsden (Hilarie; daughters: Sophia and Maya; Redlands, California). Lora was a fantastic Intensive Care Registered Nurse, who was dedicated to her patients’ healing and filled with compassion. She was a proud American and teared up every time she heard the traditional National Anthem. She will be greatly missed by all her friends and family and loved forever !!!!!!!!!! A casual celebration of Lora’s life will take place on Friday, April 26th between 1-4 pm at Lora & Jim’s home.
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