Berniece Swanhild Larson Rusten was born February 26th, 1913 to Ludwig and Oliva (Stone) Larson in Union County, SD. She attended Brule Rural School. She met her husband Melvin Rusten at Augustana Academy and they were married February 26th, 1937. She was a lifelong member of Roseni Lutheran Church, and was active in Ladies Aide and Sunday School. Berniece worked at Bethesda Nursing Home for 35 years. After retirement she volunteered there until she reached her mid 90's, filling the role of nurses aid, assisted with activities and crafts, as well as chapel. Berniece was known for her hospitality and kind heart. Berniece entered into the presence of her Savior Monday, July 21st, 2014 at the age of 101 years, 4 months and 25 days. She is survived by her daughters, Twila Sveeggen and Beverly Peterson, grandchildren Allen Sveeggen, Carol (Paul) Reynen, Anita (Glenn) Nelson, Denise Gerstman, Sharon (Dan) Rykhus, Lois (Todd) Tunell, Duane (Kelley) Rusten, Mark (Angela) Rusten, Heather Young, Lisa (Gary) Stocker, Karen Peterson, 25 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, her son Merland, son in law Arnold Sveeggen, siblings Stella Megard, Evelyn Sommervold, and Oswin Larson, granddaughter Cher-yl Desautels and great granddaughter Kara Nelson. Family visitation will be held Wednesday night at Wass Funeral Home from 6-8 pm, with a Prayer Service beginning at 7 pm. Funeral services will be 10:30AM, Thursday, July 24 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, SD, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.