1991
Ashley
2007
Ashley Kay Zeller
February 18, 1991 — September 7, 2007
ELK POINT, S.D. -- Ashley Kay Zeller, 16, of Elk Point passed away suddenly in an automobile accident Friday, Sept. 7, 2007. She was a beautiful girl, whose smile and spirit brightened the path for those around her. Although she lived too few years, she was greatly loved and leaves her family and community with cherished memories.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson, S.D., with the Rev. David Roehrich officiating. Burial will be in Elk Point City Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Larkin Northside Chapel in Sioux City.
Ashley was born in Sioux City on Feb. 18, 1991, the oldest daughter of Tama (Nearman) and Tim Zeller. An excellent student and athlete, Ashley attended Elk Point Jefferson Elementary, Middle and High Schools. She was an honor student, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a contributor to several championship Husky teams and a recently-elected homecoming representative. In addition to playing basketball, Ashley was a member of the Elk Point Jefferson state softball team in 2006 and 2007 and of the state track team as an eighth grader, freshman and sophomore. She also was a member of the 2006 district and regional volleyball championship team, which placed sixth in the State Class "A" volleyball tournament.
She will be dearly missed by her parents and her loving sisters, Emily and Amy; her grandparents, June Nearman and Audrey and Jerry Zeller; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, teammates and friends.
She was preceded in death by her aunt, Mary Zeller; and her grandfather, Bernard "Mick" Nearman.
Ashley dared to dream and soared through life, making the most of each day. Her kindness, consistency and generosity were driven by her belief that "individual glory is insignificant when compared to achieving victory as a team." Born the consummate team player, she cared deeply for her family, friends and athletics. That love was
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson, S.D., with the Rev. David Roehrich officiating. Burial will be in Elk Point City Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Larkin Northside Chapel in Sioux City.
Ashley was born in Sioux City on Feb. 18, 1991, the oldest daughter of Tama (Nearman) and Tim Zeller. An excellent student and athlete, Ashley attended Elk Point Jefferson Elementary, Middle and High Schools. She was an honor student, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a contributor to several championship Husky teams and a recently-elected homecoming representative. In addition to playing basketball, Ashley was a member of the Elk Point Jefferson state softball team in 2006 and 2007 and of the state track team as an eighth grader, freshman and sophomore. She also was a member of the 2006 district and regional volleyball championship team, which placed sixth in the State Class "A" volleyball tournament.
She will be dearly missed by her parents and her loving sisters, Emily and Amy; her grandparents, June Nearman and Audrey and Jerry Zeller; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, teammates and friends.
She was preceded in death by her aunt, Mary Zeller; and her grandfather, Bernard "Mick" Nearman.
Ashley dared to dream and soared through life, making the most of each day. Her kindness, consistency and generosity were driven by her belief that "individual glory is insignificant when compared to achieving victory as a team." Born the consummate team player, she cared deeply for her family, friends and athletics. That love was
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