Belinda Gunvordahl

Funeral services for Belinda Gunvordahl were held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Union Baptist Church in Burke, SD, with Pastor Mark Tuttle officiating.

Music was provided by Kelly Frank, soloist, accompanied by Jane Tuttle, pianist.

Casket bearers were Steve Simunek, Perry Simunek, Kelly Simunek, Sam Simunek, Christopher Simunek, Jr., and Ferenc Batai. Honorary casket bearers were Scott Simunek, all of Belinda’s sisters, nieces, and nephews.

Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery in Burke, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Belinda was born on April 20, 1953 in Burke, SD, to Darlene and Floyd Simunek. She grew up on the family farm outside of Colome, SD, with her nine siblings.

Belinda went to Burke rural schools up until the fifth grade and then moved to Colome, SD, with her family where she attended the rural schools in Colome. She graduated from Colome High School in 1971. Upon graduation, she moved to California to live with her aunt for a short while. Belinda returned to South Dakota where she met and married Jack Gunvordahl from Burke, SD, in 1973. She and Jack were married for 50 years. Belinda graduated from the University of South Dakota’s School of Dental Hygiene. She worked in various dental offices. Jack and Belinda had two daughters, Ellory and Lindy.

Belinda was a woman deeply rooted in her faith. Jesus was the center of her world, and she radiated that love to everyone around her. Worship was her language, a way to connect with her Savior and inspire others to do the same. Belinda would want everyone to know the love of God, to be in his presence, and find salvation in Him like she did.

Belinda’s love has guided and shaped the lives of her family. With unwavering devotion, she created a nurturing environment for them. She loved spending time with her family second only to her time with the Lord.

Belinda enjoyed summers at the river, and spending time in her flower garden. She enjoyed watching movies with her family and going for walks with her dogs.

Belinda Gunvordahl, age 71, of Burke, SD, passed away on July 27, 2024, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

She is survived by her husband Jack; two daughters, Ellory (Michael) Stroh, and Lindy (Scott) Doohen; five grandchildren:, Gibson, Emery, Mattie, Jameson, and Phoebe; nine siblings: Steve (Carla) Simunek, Diane (Ferenc) Batai, Perry (Patty) Simunek, Sandy (George) Portz, Kelly (Diane) Simunek, Marcia (Mark) Kazmer, Scott (Keri) Simunek, Lori (Tim) Stevenson, and Chris (Kelly) Simunek, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Darlene; and her little sister Tami Teresa.