Kaye Hilde

Kaye Hilde, age 80, of Ulen, MN, died on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen. Kaye Marilyn Butterfield, the daughter of Myron and Dora (Hitchcox) Butterfield, was born on August 10, 1934, in Lodgepole, SD. She grew up and attended country school near there. After graduating from Hettinger High School, Kaye attended Northern State Teacher's College in Aberdeen, SD, for two years. She then taught for a short time in Helena, MT, before returning to complete her four year degree in elementary education, history, psychology and sociology. While in college, Kaye also worked full time as secretary to the dean of students. Kaye taught in Alaska then took a position with US Department of Defense Air Force Schools, teaching in both Newfoundland and Japan. In 1964, she moved to Fargo, ND, where she met Donald Hilde. The couple was married on August 22, 1964, and made their home in Moorhead, while Kaye taught at Washington School. They then decided to move to the Los Angeles, CA, area and Kaye began teaching at Downey, which was NASA headquarters. She continued there for five years until relocating to Johnstonville, CA, where she proudly taught at one of the last country schools in California. In 1974, Kaye and Don returned to the area and made their home in Ulen. She spent one year with Glyndon-Felton High before being offered the Special Education position at the Twin Valley Public School. She completed additional training and received a master's equivalent in Special Education. Kaye taught for 22 years in Twin Valley before her retirement. Kaye entered Viking Manor five years ago and has continued to make her home there. Kaye was passionate about education and teaching. She loved being able to help the children she had the privilege to be in the classroom with. She was a career member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society for women educators. Kaye was an avid reader and could speed through books in amazing time. She also loved to travel. Her career in Japan awarded her the opportunity to see Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, India and Singapore. While in Minnesota, many summers were spent traveling with her sister and extended family and in the winters she was able to take memorable trips with Don. Kaye also loved working in her flower gardens and listening to music. Kaye looked forward to all family gatherings and her family, especially her nieces and nephews, held a special place in her heart. Kaye is survived by her husband, Don of Ulen; one brother, John (Roberta) Butterfield of Lodgepole; several nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Myron Butterfield; one sister, Cleo Butterfield; and a brother-in-law, Victor Hilde. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen. Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 16 at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley, MN and one hour before the funeral at the church on Wednesday.

Kaye Hilde

August 10, 1934 - December 13, 2014