Belinda's funeral will be live streamed through the Union Baptist Church facebook page.

Belinda Gunvordahl, 71, of Burke, SD went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2024 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD.  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 9 siblings.

Belinda went to Burke rural schools up until the fifth grade and then moved to Colome 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, South Dakota in 1973. She and Jack were blessed with 50 years of marriage.  Belinda graduated from the University of South Dakota's School of Dental Hygiene.  She worked in various dental offices making sure everyone had a lovely smile.  Jack and Belinda's marriage was blessed with 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. There was a particular joy in her when worship music filled the air, and she would often express her devotion through dance, a beautiful reflection of her heart's exuberance for God.  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 where they have flourished.  She deeply loved her husband and daughters, and cherished her five grandchildren.  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 loved watching movies with her family and going for walks with her dogs.  She always enjoyed a good conversation and a cup of coffee.  Belinda was a wonderful wife and mother, and she will be missed dearly.

Grateful for having shared their lives with her are her husband Jack, her two daughters Ellory (Michael) Stroh, and Lindy (Scott) Doohen, her 5 grandchildren, Gibson, Emery, Mattie, Jameson, and Phoebe, her 9 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 is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Darlene, and her little sister Tami Teresa.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Union Baptist Church in Burke, SD.  There will be a prayer service on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Church.