Vera C. Bushfield
1889–1976 (age 87)
Politician
Biography
Vera C. Bushfield, born in 1889, served as South Dakota's first lady with grace and, after her husband’s passing, accepted the call to the United States Senate, where she advocated for education, veterans, and the dignity of public service.
Her legacy lives on at G A R Cemetery, where she is remembered for her dignified leadership and the manner in which she lifted others toward a stronger civic life.