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Bill Dale Whinery
October 23, 1956 - November 2, 2010
Billy Dale Whinery, 54, Sturgis, died
Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kyle Reinhiller officiating.
Bill was born October 23, 1956, in Albuquerque, NM, to Winnie Love and John Whinery. He moved to California at the age of 22. Bill moved to South Dakota in 1993. He worked for Lowe Roofing in Whitewood for many years.
Bill leaves behind his four children, Tristan (Ryan) Tysdal of Elyria, OH, and Taryn Whinery, Cameron Whinery, and Dylan Whinery, all of Sturgis. Bill was a grandfather of two, Breslyn Reece Kumley/Whinery and Alexa Rae Tysdal. His daughter, Tristan, is expecting her third child of which Bill was happily anticipating. Bill is also survived by his father, John Whinery and three brothers, John, Vernon, and Walter Whinery, all of CA; and two sisters, Valrie Whinery of New Mexico and Cheryl Gingell of California.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Winnie Love; his paternal grandparents, Mary and Walter Whinery; and one brother, Richard Whinery.
Bill will be missed by his family, friends, children, and grandchildren.
Luella "Maxine" Strand
April 20, 1934 - November 1, 2010
Luella "Maxine" Strand, 76, Sturgis, died Monday, November 1, 2010, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 5, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Maxine was born April 20, 1934, in Deadwood, SD, to Raymond and Marian (Chapman) Edwards. She grew up at Imogene, SD. On May 2, 1953, Maxine married John P. Strand in Bison, SD. To this union, three children were born; Roger, Ronnie, and Cathy.
Maxine received her LPN certificate from Western Dakota Tech in 1977. She received her Associate Arts Degree in Registered Nursing from Dakota Wesleyan in 1982. She worked as a nurse in several hospitals including Riverpark, Fort Meade, and Sturgis. She then worked as the director at the Sturgis Senior Center. She also volunteered at the Sturgis Senior Center Thrift Store.
Maxine was a proud supporter of education. She especially contributed to a scholarship fund for a nursing student at Western Dakota Tech.
Maxine will be missed by her sons, Roger (Diane) Strand, Billings, MT, and Ron (Rita) Strand, Rapid City, SD; and her daughter, Cathy (Lonnie) Anderson, Rapid City, SD. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, John (Erika), Melisa (Anthony), Bryan, Andy, Randy (Heather), Angie (Morgan), Rollie, Heather (Josh), Jason, and her eight great-grandchildren, Lauren, Logan, Landon, Sammy, Paige, Michael, Kiana, and Stephan who all filled her later life with joy.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
A memorial has been established to the Sturgis Animal Shelter.
Erik "Ike" Eixenberger
September 27, 1989 - October 27, 2010
Erik “Ike” Von Eixenberger, 21, Sturgis, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Rapid City Regional Hospital .
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis with Pastor John Williamson officiating. Burial follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Sturgis Center for the Arts.
Ike was born September 27, 1989 at Rapid City to Max and Donna Rae (Chapman) Eixenberger. He grew up in Sturgis where he played baseball for the Titans and basketball. He enjoyed music and played his guitar for several bands. He also liked snowboarding.
Ike graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 2008. He attended USD at Vermillion and was currently enrolled at Western Dakota Vo Tech in computer programming.
Before he took care of himself, he took care of his friends. He had a big heart. He was fun to be around.
Survivors include his parents, Max and Donna Rae Eixenberger, Sturgis; one brother, Cody Skinner, Nashville, TN; one sister Sam Eixenberger, Rapid City; maternal grandparents, Bonnie and Roscoe Clark, Sturgis; numerous loving aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews; and special friend Tristen Jackson, Sturgis.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ike and Judy Eixenberger and maternal grandfather, Coke Chapman.
“Go Big or Go Home”.
Merton Wright
November 29, 1925 - October 26, 2010
Merton was born November 29, 1925 at Casper, WY, to Harry and Norma (Friend) Wright. They moved to rural Meade County where Merton attended the Stoneville School. He worked for neighboring farmers and ranchers as a young man. He drove trucks for a road construction crew for several years. Now we all know there is a proper way to transport horses, then there is the Wright way. Merton's son Ken, acquired a colt at the state fair in Miles City. After just purchasing a brand new Corvair car, Merton had to somehow transport the newly acquired pet. He removed the back seat, and strapped it on the trunk over the motor, to obtain space for the colt and four children. With a brand new car and allowing for easy cleanup he carefully placed a tarp and hay in the backseat area. With the limited seating, two buckets converted to children's chairs between the colt’s legs. As you can image the gas attendant’s reaction of an unusual passenger. The 200 mile trip from Miles City to Boulder Canyon turned out successfully.
In 1963, Merton moved to Portland, OR. He was employed as a marine mechanic/welder in the Portland shipyards for 30 years. Upon retirement, he moved back to Nisland, SD, where he enjoyed his family.
Merton Wright, 84, Nisland, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at the Belle Fourche Health Care Center.
Merton enjoyed deer and elk hunting, fishing, working on cars and wood projects. During his retirement he took a trip to Jerusalem. While in the desert, the tour bus broke down and he volunteered his mechanical skills to get the bus running again, saving the day for all the tourists.
Survivors include his son Ken (Donna) Wright, Milwaukie, OR; daughters, LaVonne (Eli) Stephens, Pendleton, OR, Bev (Ben) Lewis, Nisland, Judy (Ray) Dell, Nisland; one brother, Howard (Lola) Wright, Belle Fourche; also 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
George Arnold Senn
March 2, 1928 - October 25, 2010
George Arnold Senn, 82, Piedmont, died Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Ft. Meade VA Hospital.
Committal services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Fr. Mark McCormick officiating. Military honors will be provided by Post 311 Piedmont American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Marcia Senn, Piedmont; sons, George Arnold Senn Jr., Piedmont, Charles Richard Senn, Piedmont, Kelly Senn, California, and John Senn, Texas; daughter, Julie Senn, Pennsylvania; stepdaughters, Candy Bruns, Rapid City, Grace Cornell, Salt Lake City, UT; sister, Lucille Senn, Los Angeles, CA; seven grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Noveline D. Holsclaw
March 16, 1917 - October 27, 2010
Noveline D. "Nobby" Holsclaw, 93, Spearfish, was here yesterday but is gone today. She died October 26, 2010, at Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care. She went on to join her husband, Bud; sons, Don and John; and grandsons, Travis, Dan, and Justin.
She leaves behind two sons, Jim and Tammy of Winnemucca, NV, and Stan and Sharon of Whitewood; one daughter, Ann and Larry Kymala of Whitewood; three grandchildren, Ben, Jim, and Marcie; and three great-grandchildren, Baylee, Brett, and Erica.
Following Nobby's wishes, her body has been cremated. There will be private family services and she will be inurned at the ranch at a later date.
Regino J. Martinez
March 27, 1931 - October 21, 2010
Regino J. Martinez, 79, Rapid City, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Black Hills National Cemetery with Chaplain Bill Meirose officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends may gather at Kinkade Funeral Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery.
Regino was born March 27, 1931, in Villanueva, NM, to Adam and Alice (Madrid) Martinez. He served in the US Air Force from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1951. He received several medals, including the Korean Service Medal.
Regino married Eva Bettelyoun in Kadoka, SD, on May 31, 1995.
Regino worked several jobs, but especially enjoyed ranching. He also enjoyed working with people and animals. Regino was an avid guitar player. He was a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Martinez, Rapid City; three sons, Ken "Monk" Martinez, Reggie Martinez, and Steve Martinez; two brothers, Chris Martinez and Louis Martinez; two sisters Josie Rodriguez and Margaret; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Julian and Johnny Martinez; and three sisters, Sadie Carlson, Fannie Strickland, and Rita Veneviedes.
Julia A. Wilhelm
March 31, 1913 - October 18, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday October 25, 2010 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Father Arnold Kari officiating. Inurnment follows at the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis at a later date.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A rosary service will begin at 7 p.m.
Julia Ann Wilhelm, 97, Sturgis, and formerly of Mobridge, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center.
Julia was born March 31, 1913 at Ventura, ND, to Anton and Magdalina (Thomas) Schumacher. She received her formal education through the 8th grade in rural class rooms in the Napoleon, ND area.
On April 24, 1934, she married John V. Wilhelm at Wishek, ND. They made their home in Wishek, Eureka, and in 1947 they moved to Mobridge, SD, where Julia became employed as a sales clerk at J.C. Penney's. After her husband's retirement in 1962 they moved to Sturgis, SD, and Julia resumed her work for Penney's until 1977.
In 1976 John passed away and she continued to live in her own home until the age of 90. She enjoyed crocheting many delicate doilies and baking numerous delicious goodies.
In 2003 she entered Foothills Assisted Living in Sturgis where she resided the past seven years. On August 30th, she entered the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center and was a resident there until her passing. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Altar Society.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean Maynard, San Antonio, TX, Patricia Collins, Mobridge,; step daughter, Mary Pudwill, Bismarck, ND; stepson John Wilhelm, Marysville, CA; also 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband John, five brothers, three sisters, sons in law; Leo Pudwill, Kenneth Maynard, James D. Collins; and one granddaughter, Colleen M. Rohlfs.
Lucille Georgia Biers
May 18, 1918 - February 15, 2011
Lucille Georgia Biers was born May 18, 1918 to Elsie Marie Bledsoe Biers and Lora John Biers. She was the oldest of three children. She had two brothers Elmer John born in 1921 and Fred born in 1924. All the children were born in La Salle, Colorado.
The family later moved to Greeley, Colorado, and Potter, Nebraska, before settling in Billings, Montana, in 1931.
Lucille graduated from Billings High School in 1936. She worked as a telegraph operator for Western Union for many years, and after the telegraph station closed she was a secretary at the Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. She left that job to care for her mother full time.
The family started building a cabin in Red Lodge, Montana, in 1939. The cabin was one of Lucille’s favorite retreats. Their Billings neighbors, the Bloomstrands, also had a cabin in Red Lodge and the families spent a lot of time together.
Lucille never married and was a devoted daughter to her mother. If you spent much time around them they actually seemed more like sisters; they were very close. They enjoyed going for drives especially to the Rim and to the Billings Airport.
She was always kind, considerate and hard working. She enjoyed dressing up and always looked nice.
Lucille enjoyed playing board games and card games. Her favorite card game was Kings Corner. She liked doing all kinds of puzzles.
Lucille was a member of the Billings Bible Church for several years and sang in church choir. Years later they attended the Evangelical Free Church in Billings.
Lucille enjoyed visiting Elmer’s farm in South Dakota, and spending time with her six nephews; Darryl, Bob, Jim, Jerry, Dallas and David, and two nieces, JoAnn and Barb. After moving to South Dakota, Lucille enjoyed visits from her grand nieces and nephews and their families.
Lucille attended Hills View Evangelical Free Church in Piedmont, and when her health prevented her from attending, she told Pastor Ron that he would be doing a church service at her nursing home. She always carried her Bible in the pocket of her walker.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather and her brother, Fred.
Lucille’s life was her testimony to her faith in God. She went to be with her Savior on February 15, 2011.
Theresia Anne Cassidy
July 27, 1916 - February 12, 2011
Theresia Cassidy, 94, Sturgis, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Theresia was born July 27, 1916, in Meade County, SD, to John and Anna (Tambernino) Hutter. She married Gilbert Cassidy January 12, 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1987.
Theresia was an avid gardener and reader. She was a great caregiver and devoted many years caring for her daughter-in-law, Ruth Cassidy, before her death. Theresia loved needlework and one of her favorite interests was knitting mittens for family, friends, and neighbors, and especially for the children at the St. Francis Mission in Whiteriver, AZ.
She is survived by her five children, Kathleen Bau of Mesa, AZ, Patrick and Audie of Lead, Lawrence and Nancy of Sundance, WY, Philip and Margaret of Aurora, CO, and Leo and Kayleen of Spearfish; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mary Baker, Spearfish, Anne Beer, Spokane, WA, and Agnes Hutter, Tyndall, SD.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; one brother, Stephen Hutter; two sisters, Frances Young and Gertrude Hutter; daughter-in-law, Ruth Cassidy; and son-in-law, Virgil Bau.
A memorial mass is being planned for March 26, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Father Arnold Kari officiating. Inurnment will be at the Sioux Spiritual Center at Plainview, SD.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested gifts be made to the Lippold Hospice Suite at Sturgis Regional Hospital or to the St. Francis Mission in Whiteriver, AZ.
Courtney Elsie Kathryn Birner
November 8, 1993 - February 12, 2011
Courtney Elsie Kathryn Birner, 17, Nisland, died Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Sturgis Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February, 21, 2011 at the Nisland Independent Community Church with Pastor Doug Clark officiating. Burial will follow at the Hope Cemetery in Newell.
Courtney was born November 8, 1993, at Westerly, Rhode Island, to Mike and Julie (Thorston) Birner.
At a young age she moved to Nisland with her parents. She attended school in Newell where she was active in Girl Scouts and Band. She competed in regional music contests in vocal and instrumental music. She was an accomplished pianist and played at church, nursing homes, and other venues. She enjoyed ballet and riding horses.
Courtney loved the outdoors, her friends, and she was a conversationalist, or as her parents agreed, she liked "Yakkin with friends".
Survivors include her parents, Mike and Julie Birner, Nisland; one brother, Galen Birner, Nisland; maternal grandparents, John and Elinor Thorston, Lansing, IA; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and her boyfriend, Levi.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents.
A memorial has been established.
Charles A. "Chuck" Alberts
May 12, 1919 - February 8, 2011
Charles A. "Chuck" Alberts, 91, of Sturgis, passed away at Sturgis Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 8, 2011.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Herbert Cleveland officiating. Chuck has been cremated, as per his request. A private, family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Chuck was born in Elkton, SD, to Arthur and Lola (Houser) Alberts on May 12, 1919. He was one of seven surviving children. He was raised in Elkton, Newell, and Deadwood, SD. He quit school in 9th grade to work and help support his family. During his teen years in Deadwood, Chuck delivered groceries and learned to repair shoes. He also became a Golden Gloves boxer during those years. Chuck married Beverly Mayer of Lead, SD, on June 28, 1941 in Broadus, MT.
Chuck was drafted into the Army and served from 1942 through 1945 in Iceland and in several countries in Europe under General George S. Patton. He was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and went in on Omaha Beach on the third day of the D-Day invasion. Chuck told many stories about beautiful places in Europe, the food, the music, and had tales of funny things that happened in the midst of such tragedy. However, in later years, when asked about going along with family on a tour of Europe, Chuck replied, "No, I've seen it and didn't care much for it."
After World War II, Chuck became a journeyman electrician, sheet metal worker, and welder. He worked on projects throughout the South and Midwest. After eight years in Pueblo, CO, Chuck and Bev moved back to the Black Hills in 1960. Chuck worked for Sam Fox, Inc. of Denver, CO, on the Titan Missile sites. He later worked for the Reber Company on the Minuteman Missile sites. Among other landmark places Chuck worked on in the five-state area, he helped build K Mart, the Federal Building, and Stevens High School in Rapid City, SD.
In 1970, Chuck won a battle with colon cancer and other difficult health issues and was no longer able to do construction work. A lifelong learner, he decided to go back to school after a 38 year absence. Because the anesthetics from his many surgeries had temporarily affected his vision, Chuck learned to read Braille so he could take courses from the Hadley School for the Blind in case he ever lost his sight. His eyes cleared up, though, so Chuck obtained his GED and enrolled at BHSU, graduating in 1975 with a degree in Sociology and Industrial Arts and a Minor in Spanish. He then went to work in the Sturgis Urban Renewal Office. He worked in the City Engineering and Inspection Office as the Sturgis City Building Inspector until his retirement in 1987.
In later years, Chuck spent many hours taking care of his wife, Bev, who suffered from a long illness prior to her death in 1998. During the five years Bev spent in the Sturgis Nursing Home, Chuck was there several hours every day, giving her extra care.
Chuck also spent many retirement hours making and painting wood projects for Cherie's preschool students as well as unique gifts for family and friends. He found artistic skills he didn't know he had. Chuck had very eclectic interest ranging from various types of books and music to foreign languages, Yoga, and martial arts. For Chuck's 85th birthday, Jerry Poteet, one of Bruce Lee's best friends, kindly answered a request from one of Chuck's daughters and sent him a birthday card. Chuck always kept it on his dresser.
Chuck's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were able to enjoy their own unique, personal relationships with him. As a father, he was always there to help his children, from making swing sets and playhouses to planting trees and standing up for us in any situation. If we needed something, we knew Dad could take care of it. That level of involvement continued into the following generations. His oldest granddaughter, Stephanie, remembers his beautifully-fashioned chocolate chip pancakes and sharing a meal of her special potato soup in later years. His oldest grandson, Jason, remembers how Papa taught him how to fish and how to drive and instilled in him a love of good literature and good music. The two spent countless hours together. Nobody could have been a better Papa. His two younger grandsons, currently in the Army, value Papa's strong spirit. He was the first warrior, and now they are continuing the same warrior tradition. As his grandson, Sgt. Daniel Two Crow, once said after a medical setback of Chuck's, "This won't keep him down. My grandpa's a fighter." When granddaughter, Mandy, was having a lot of trouble obtaining an important document, even though Chuck was in his eighties, he stormed over to the necessary office and practically staged a sit-in until he got Mandy the paper she needed. She will never forget that support. His grandson, Sgt. Robert McKee, has given Papa his own Airborne wings with which to soar through eternity, because Papa had always wanted to be Airborne. There was also so much more to Chuck than his accomplishments and fighting spirit, though. Granddaughter, Katy, remembers Papa as a constant source of wisdom and good advice. There wasn't ever a question that Papa didn't have the answer to. Those lessons will be used and passed on for a long, long time. Chuck and his son-in-law, Robert "Bill" McKee, enjoyed a father-son relationship, hunting and fishing together and sharing the fun of family picnics and Christmas tree hunting. A special "thank you" goes out to Bill for his hard work and selfless devotion for the past thirty years.
The family also has special memories of breakfasts at Papa and Grandma's house; eating peas from the garden, right off the vine; playing "Old Maid" without the Old Maid; picking chockcherries, building snowmen, leisurely days of coffee and cookies and all his meals at Cherie and Bill's home. Chuck had a great life. He loved being involved in all the busy, happy days of life that the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and preschool provided. Such fun, busy times! He was so blessed to live long enough to know his great-grandchildren, who referred to him as "Papa Jelly", because he always had jelly beans for them. (He had branched out from only the spiced gum drops that Steph remembers.) He took time to listen, laugh, and he dearly loved all the kids. He was so thrilled to hold his newest-born great-grandson, Jackson, last Christmas and get to know him. He also got to know great-grandson, Noah. Both of those little ones travel quite a bit with their military families. What a lucky Papa! We were so fortunate that Chuck never lost his communication skills or wit and sense of humor, even on his last day here. You were a class act all the way, Dad! You will be missed so much, but always dearly remembered. We love you, Dad. As the song says, you are here in our hearts, and our hearts will go on and on. Rest easy, Dad. We're okay, and a good share of it is because of how you taught us and helped us.
Chuck is survived by his three children, Mike (Francie) and Bonnie Alberts, Cherie (Bill) McKee, and Melissa Two Crow, all of Sturgis; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Rich) Weber, Elko, NV, Jason McKee, Kennewick, WA, Mandy McKee, Sturgis, Bobby (Elizabeth) McKee, Ft. Sill, OK, Danny (Nikki) Two Crow, Colorado Springs, CO, and Katy (Derek) Hemenway, Sturgis; seven great-grandchildren, Danae, Ethan, Lexi, and Landon, all of Sturgis, Noah of Colorado, Jackson of Oklahoma, and Bryton of Nevada; one sister, LaRayne Mertz, Fairbanks, AK; and various nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Other special people in Chuck's life include: Yvette (Scott) and Thomas Rikli, Windsor, CO, Roger Two Crow; Jason Baker, Josh Houchin, Terry Pippinich, Vicki and Merlyn Fiscus and their extended family, and Melissa's former students from Brazil, Japan, and many other countries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, and three sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Chuck's name to charitable organizations such as the Arbor Day Foundation or any other organization which helps people or the environment.
Theresa "Teri" G. King
November 8, 1923 - February 6, 2011
Teri was born on November 8, 1923, in Sutton, MA, to David Guillaume and Marie Picard. She later migrated to Long Beach, CA, where she went to work for the Douglas Aircraft Co. There she met and married the love of her life, Albert W. King on August 30, 1952. Albert had two children from a previous marriage (Albert Jr. and Linda) and Teri made it her full time mission to bring love and happiness into all their lives. She was very successful! A fiery French Canadian, she had a sparkle and glow that could not be denied. Her grace, kindness, and charity compelled those who knew her to strive for a kinder and gentler world.
Teri retired in 1983 and with her husband, moved to Desert Shores at the Salton Sea in California. Together they spent 20 years as part of that community. She later moved in with her daughter, Linda, in Hemet, CA, when Albert was diagnosed with dementia. Upon Albert's death in 2005, Teri moved to Sturgis, SD, to be with her son and daughter-in-law, Albert Jr. and Amanda. She joined the St. Thomas Episcopal Church family in 2005 and was embraced and made welcome by caring and sincere friends.
She was placed in the Lord's hands on February 6, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. and was attended by her son and daughter-in-law. She leaves behind her son, Albert Jr. (Amanda), and her daughter, Linda, along with six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Albert W. King, Sr.; and one granddaughter.
Teri was an outdoor person who enjoyed water skiing, RV camping, fishing, watching baseball and football, and her beloved pets. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Indio, CA. She cherished her children and her church and will be missed by all. She was a fan of a band called the Platters and at least one lyric they sang, although out of context, seems to apply, "When a lovely flame dies, smoke gets in your eyes". Our eyes are smoky now, but she is surely with God the Father.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, February 19, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sturgis with The Rev. Kay Jennings officiating.
A memorial will be established for the Hospice of the Northern Hills and the Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter.
