Patrica Thomson Schmidt DHS1960 Died September 18, 2014 in Rapid City SD as Reported by Margaret Crary Sager DHS1961

Patricia M. Schmidt 

October 2. 1942 ~ September 18, 2014

RAPID CITY | Patricia M. Schmidt, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD, surrounded by her family on a beautiful autumn evening, just as she always loved. We know that she was fishing as soon as her soul was free to soar.

Patricia (Pat or Patty) was born to Helen and Irvine Thomson on Oct. 6, 1942, in Deadwood, SD. She graduated from Deadwood High School in 1960. She continued her education in nursing and graduated in 1963 from St. John’s McNamara School of Nursing.

While attending nursing school, Patricia met Jerome "Jerry" Schmidt on a blind date. After dating for a year they became engaged. They married on Aug. 24, 1963, after she graduated from nursing school. Pat and Jerry went on to have five children and recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.

Patricia worked at St. John’s Hospital starting in 1963 for a year, then worked at Black Hills Rehabilitation. In 1970 she began a 10-year stint with the United Blood Services, where she helped start the Plasma Freeze Program. She then worked at Rapid City Regional Hospital, where she retired after 25 years of helping many patients and building many great friendships.

Patricia loved to spend her time camping and fishing with her husband and children. She loved picking berries and fruit for canning and jelly or syrup, a tradition which she shared with her own mom. She spent countless hours watching her kids play sports and simply being with her immediate and extended family. She always shared her faith of the Lord with her husband and kids, even up to her very last breath.

Grateful for sharing her life include her husband of 51 years, Jerome, of Rapid City; son, Jay (Becky) of Bardstown, KY; son, Calvin (Susan) of Rapid City; daughter, Gail, of Rapid City; son, Russell (Shalene) of Clarksville, TN; son, Andrew of Rapid City; brother, Jim (Sharon) Thomson of Rapid City; brother, Ed Thomson of El Cajon, CA; sister, Anita (Scott) Carlisle of Montrose, CO; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild with another on the way.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, followed by a vigil service and rosary at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home, 632 St. Francis Street, Rapid City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Rev. Grant Gerlach as celebrant. Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Patricia requested that any donations be made in her name to Working Against Violence Incorporated (WAVI).

Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com.

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Carol (McCarroll) Perry DHS1961 died at age 71 in Orlando FL on July 21,02014 as reported by Margaret Crary Sager DHS1961

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. | Carol (McCarroll) Perry went home to her Heavenly Father July 21, 2014, in Altamonte Springs. She was born Jan. 26, 1943, in Rapid City, SD, to H.W. (Mac) and Emily McCarroll, who along with her sister, Connie Austin preceded her in death. She moved to Deadwood as an infant where her father owned the Ben Franklin Store from 1943-1964.

Carol graduated from Deadwood High School in 1961 and Black Hills State University in 1965. Upon graduation the McCarroll family moved to Orlando, where she taught elementary school for six years. She was then employed by the Greater Orlando, Greater Seminole, and Oviedo Chambers of Commerce and retired from Sprint.

She was a member of many civic and community organizations. She was involved in Republican politics and served as a volunteer or campaign manager for many Republican candidates. Carol was an active member and Deacon at Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church which she dearly loved.

She is survived by beloved daughters, Cherie (Greg) Seidule and Laurie (Bryan) Smith; niece, Joy (Alan) Ashlock; great-niece, Sydney; nephew, Ric Austin; brother-in-law, Don Rogers; and much loved grandchildren, Emily and Owen Smith and Nick and Tony (Tiffany) Seidule, all from the central Florida area. Carol is also survived by cousins, Bob Myhren (Lynette) of Monument, CO, Jeanne Myhren (Raleigh) of San Clemente, CA, and Kathy (Myhren) Henningsen (RC) of Las Vegas, NV.

Although Carol moved away many decades ago, her heart always remained in the Black Hills. She also leaves behind many cherished friends whose love, support and friendship greatly enriched and blessed her life.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. EDT July 28, at Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church

Memorials may be sent to the Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church, 3600 Aloma Ave., Oviedo, FL 32765 or Hope Helps, Inc., 149 E. Broadway, Oviedo, FL 32765.

Acknowledgements may be sent to Cherie Seidule and Laurie Smith at 1412 Barcelona Court, Winter Springs, FL 32708.

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Margaret Crary Sager, DHS1961 July 24, 2014:

Hard to lose a classmate, makes us realize our own mortality!  She was always so good to all of us.  When we were little she had some major health issues and even went to Mayo's which in those days was a rarity!  Carol loved her visits to the Hills and Deadwood and came fairly regularly. Remember the Ben Franklin!  That was a major stopping place to and from school for little candy items, gum, pencils and other school supplies as well as toys!  Our moms bought household things there like dishes, mixing bowls, etc.

Rest in Peace and in God's love, Carol Ann.

Marge Bell DHS1958, July 24, 2014:

I am so sad to hear of Carol's passing. Just a month ago, I got a nice email from her about a planned trip to South Dakota - she loved going back home and meeting with her friends. She had a good life in Florida, with a loving family that gave her much joy. RIP, Carol.

DickD DHS1954, July 26, 2014:

I was shocked by Carol's sudden death.  Like Marge I received an email from Carol about her SD visit.  She told about her love and feeling of roots in SD.  Her wording in the email was upbeat and actually funny the way she worded the message.  Rest is peace Carol and enjoy your reunion with sister Connie!  :)

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Linda (Keehn) Maxwell DHS1966, Died in Belle Fourche at age 66 as reported by Margaret Crary Sager DHS1961

 Linda Maxwell 

(May 1, 1948 - July 12, 2014)

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Linda (Keehn) Maxwell DHS1966, age 66, passed away July 12, 2014 at Belle Fourche Health Care Center

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Linda was born May 1, 1948 in Flandreau, SD to Lew and Marion Keehn. Linda grew up in Deadwood, graduating from Deadwood High School and then attending Black Hills State College.

One of her fondest life adventures away from the Black Hills was living in Wasilla, Alaska where she made many life-long friends and memories. She returned home in 1980 to learn the fine art of being a Saloonkeeper, prankster and memory maker at the family business, Saloon No. 10.

In the page of Deadwood's history it will be noted that Linda was Deadwood's first female Reserve Police Officer. Her talents were many, but her most acclaim would be for her famous cheesecakes. She took home countless awards for 1st place. She proudly handed out her business card with the title "Cheesecake Diva". In January of 2009, with dignity and grace, she changed her title and business card to "Wheelchair Diva".

Linda had a heart of gold. She always marched to the beat of her own drum, but on the drop of a dime was there to help a friend in need. She loved her girlfriends and their escapades on the road. In her final years at Belle, she developed many new friendships with her caregivers. She was always ready with needed advice, a good joke and bottomless chocolate dish.

She is survived by her brother Gary, sisters Louie and Lori, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephew.

Linda will be greatly missed and admired by all. Her final lesson to us all is to live life to its fullest. Keep the faith. Love a giraffe.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 1 pm, at the historic St. John's Episcopal Church in Deadwood. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Please join us following the burial for her "secret recipe cheesecake" and spirits at the Charlie Utter Theatre. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the ongoing repairs and improvements to St. John's Church.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead.

Gerald L. Karns DHS1958, 75, Deadwood, SD, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital reported by Margaret Crary Segar DHS1961

Gerald L Karns 

May 30, 1939 - May 31, 2014

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Gerald L. Karns, 75, Deadwood, SD, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Lead-Deadwood Regional Hospital. 

Gerald was born on May 30, 1939 to Coye and Genevieve (Hanson) Karns in Bison, SD. He married Wyomia Jo Fruit on December 6, 1963. He started working as a machinist in 1958 and moved on to work underground for Homestake Mine and then for Boeing in the mid-sixties. In the late 60’s he became a concrete mason which led to building his own trade shop, Karns Machine, in 1972. He later became an independent machinist around the Black Hills. He was an avid flat track dirt bike race in his younger years, as he got older he had the same passion in wanting to produce minerals such as gold, silver, tantalite and rare earths at the Tinton Mine.

He is survived by his three daughters, Ashley (Bill) Griffith, Lead, Tawnee (Jarrod) Stark and Korrie (Johnny) Wise, Gillette; ten grandchildren and brother, Larry (Ricki) Karns, Spearfish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wyomia, sons, Todd and Shane Karns, brother, Randy Karns and his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mt. Lawn Cemetery in Lead. A memorial has been established to the Twin City Animal Shelter in Lead.

Arrangements are under the care of Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead. Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Paul Michael Miller Sr. DHS1965 Died at Age 68 in Spearfish April 4, 2014 - Reported by Renee Sells Bertrand DHS1964

Paul Michael Miller Sr.

(November 8, 1945 - April 2, 2014)

SPEARFISH, April 2, 2014 | Paul Michael Miller Sr. died of heart failure in Spearfish. He was 68.

Paul was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Deadwood to David M. Miller Sr. and Frances “Jackie” Miller. Paul attended school in Deadwood and college at Black Hills State University.

Together with his father and brother, he owned Twin City Fruit & Produce, a wholesale distribution company started during the 1940's. Miller became a prominent Deadwood businessman and member of the Deadwood City Council. Twin City Fruit was sold to a national firm, Sysco, in 1990.

After living in Deadwood for a number of years, Miller and his wife, Ruth, retired to Spearfish.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and his sister, Linda.

He is survived by Paul Jr. of Tucson, AZ; his brother, David Jr. of Rapid City; nephews, Michael Miller of Tulsa, OK, and David Paul Miller of Fort Collins, CO; his niece, Maria Miller of San Francisco, CA; and cousins, Gary Mule Deer and Sheryl Miller of Spearfish, Susan Johnson of Belle Fourche, Kevin Miller of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Patricia and Nicole Nelson of Phoenix, AZ, Connie Cristy of Olympia, WA, Beverly Miller of Independence, MO, Barbara Wilkinson and Judy Slavens of Springfield, MO, and Sharon Sue Armstrong of Tahlequah, OK.

Burial and a celebration of life are scheduled for Saturday, May 10. Time and location will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the Children’s Home Society of South Dakota and earmarked for the Black Hills Children’s Home at 24100 Rockerville Road, Rapid City, SD 57701 http://www.chssd.org/childrens_home_society/Index.htm

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish. Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

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Evelyn Faith (Lackey) Maynard DHS1969 Died at age 62 February 22, 2014 reports Sandy Smith Bittner

Evelyn "Faith" Maynard
(June 2, 1951 - February 22, 2014)

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Evelyn Faith (Lackey) Maynard, 62, of Spearfish, SD passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Rapid City Regional Hospital. 

She was born in Brush, Colorado on June 2, 1951 to Lester and Ethel Lackey. She moved with her family to South Dakota in 1952 where she lived her entire life. She graduated from Deadwood High School in 1969 and attended Mitchell Technical Institute where she graduated with a degree in Accounting. 

She worked hard all of her life as a Nurse aid, Cook, Server and a Manager. She was an avid

animal lover that had multiple pets throughout her life. She also had a passion for sewing for her children and grandchildren. You could always find her listening to Elvis music or watching a Disney movie. Her family always said, “She was a stubborn lady with a heart of gold that always placed other’s needs before her own”

She is survived by her sons, Jason (Susan) Maynard, of El Paso, TX, and Chad (Heidi)

Maynard of Harrisburg, SD; eight grandchildren; brother, Larry (Beverly) Lackey of Warner Robbins, GA, sisters Monica Albrecht of Belle Fourche, SD, and Dolly (Gary) Venables of Huron, SD and five nieces and nephews.

Faith is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ethel Lackey of Spearfish, SD, daughter Kimberly K. (Maynard) Miiller of Ethan, SD, and nephew, Robert Warren Lackey of Warner Robbins, GA.A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 310 North Rowley St in Mitchell, SD on Saturday, March 1st, 2014. The family will be present from 2:00-4:00pm with a prayer service beginning at 3:00pm.

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Ronald L. Chyba, 67, passed away on February 9 2014, in Lihue, Hawaii as reported by Janet Chyba Thoresen DHS1955

Ron is holding his Derringer dual barrel  .45/410 shotgun for self defense

Ronald L. Chyba, 67, passed away on February 9 2014, in Lihue, Hawaii.

He was born September 18, 1946 to Joseph and Ann Chyba, in Deadwood, and attended school there and Riverside, Calif. He went to Black Hills State University, and took courses at Riverside City College.

Ron was a computer programmer for ESCO Technologies, working on guidance systems for submarines. He received helicopter training in the Army, and was stationed in Texas.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Chyba of Campbellsport, Wisconsin; sister, Janet Thoresen of Spearfish South Dakota; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place, with inurnment to be at a later date.

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DickD Remembrance

Ron at his 81 Stewart Street house

I knew Ron his whole life.  He was my friend. 

Chybas, Allens, Veitls, Lesters, myself, and others lived in the neighborhood behind the Deadwood Hospital.  Ron was much younger than the rest of us so he was always left behind.  As a result he was loner when growing up.  He attended the Deadwood School and was already in high school when he and his mother moved to California. After high school graduation Ron attended college. 

Being extremely intelligent, he was interested in computing and electronics.  He excelled at ESCO Technologies with major contributions.  Ron was always a voracious reader and developed mystical beliefs along with a strong wanderlust to travel.  His computing ID was Shivaron from his interest in the Hindu Shiva.  Ron’s belief of Shiva set his spiritual life and minimalist quiet lifestyle of a complete loner.  His wonderlust to travel was strong so he lived wherever he had a interest to be. 

He left California and ESCO and eventually returned to Deadwood and the Black Hills. At one time he had a rough terrain motorbike and completely explored the Black Hills.  

Ron and I spent quiet times talking and at my urging, he explained his beliefs and lifestyle.  He agreed it was different that most people but observed it was not a life for most people.
 

For his last destination he moved to Kauai HI USA as he felt his exploration of the Black Hills was complete. Little was heard from Ron until his death.

I did receive an email from Shivaron two years ago that addressed my email question of his writing about cave living:

Ron’s email response reads:

DickD wrote: "For a cave, how you (Ron) picked the spot, planning, access, cave set up, how you passed time, experiences, and why you gave up on the idea. I think this is a great personal interest story. As I remember you never felt that you were alone there and felt a strong need to leave"

I did a lot of camping in the hills, but never lived in a cave. So.. there was never a "giving up on the idea" or "feeling a strong need to leave. True, it would make for a GREAT human interest story on your website if that were the case. I think this is how rumors get started, no?
 

I can tell you truthfully that one night at one of my base camps and on a full moon, a pack of four or five coyotes showed up and began howling just a few yards from my tent. I attached some significance to that encounter at the time because it just happened to be on the morning of my birthday!

Also, I can address the issue of not feeling alone.  As a kid, I spent a lot of time by myself in the forest behind our old house on Stewart St. I would hike up to White Rocks or Devil's Cave and eat lunch there or sometimes take a book and climb a tree and read. I read the entire book "Old Yeller" in a tree. It was during that period that I learned to feel comfortable being alone. Early on I realized one could feel "lonely" in a crowd of people and also one can feel "crowded" when all by oneself. It occurred to me that it's simply a  point of view. It was one of those "Aha" moments that I've always valued. No matter what circumstances I've found myself in throughout my life, I've never felt crowded OR alone. But more importantly I've never made decisions based on that kind of subjective perception.

Josephine Faye (Parker) Zellmer passed away Februrary 9, 2014

Zellmer, Josephine 'Josie'
Oct 16, 1944 - Feb 9, 2014

RAPID CITY | Josephine Faye (Parker) Zellmer was born Oct. 16, 1944, to H. Jay Parker and Doris (Wilson) Parker in Pierre, SD. Josie passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Hospice of the Black Hills with dignity and self-confidence at the age of 69, from complications of cancer and pneumonia.

Josie’s early school years were spent at Kirley School until her family moved to the farm south of Deadwood, where she continued her education in the Deadwood School system. After high school she relocated to Pierre where she worked in various bookkeeping jobs. It was in Pierre she met her soul mate, Bill Zellmer. They were married on June 25, 1988. After Bill retired they moved to Rapid City.

Josie was active in quilting clubs in both Pierre and Rapid City and especially enjoyed quilting retreats and workshops. She made many quilted items for family and friends and made sure she had a denim quilt ready for her great-nieces and great-nephews as they graduated from high school. Josie also loved rides through the Hills, gardening, and photography. She always enjoyed the Parker family reunions and attended as she was able.

Josie is survived by her husband, Bill; her sister, Hannah (Jim) Heath; her brother, Keyron (Mary) Parker; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

As per her wishes, she was cremated and will be remembered at a Celebration Of Life to be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established by the family.

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Mary L. (Roebuck) McGovern DHS1960 died in IL at age 71 reports Bonnie (Roebuck) Huber DHS1954

Mary L. (Roebuck) McGovern
April 1, 1942 - December 19, 2013
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Mary L. McGovern, age 71 of Maquon, Illinois died at 4:27 A.M. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.

She was born on April 1, 1942 in Deadwood, South Dakota, the daughter of Reinhold and Irene Colwell Roebuck. She graduated from Deadwood High School and completed two years of college. She married Donald E. McGovern on October 3, 1970 at Deadwood, South Dakota. He survives of Maquon, Illinois.

Surviving are her children: Kelley S. (Nathan) Kohring of Cleveland, Ohio; Heath J. McGovern of Peoria, Illinois; Daniel D. (Charlet) McGovern of Pekin, Illinois; Anita D. (David) Novak of Brimfield, Illinois and Michael S. (Marcie) McGovern of Kansas. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother, Clifford (Vicky) Roebuck of Yorba Linda, California and one sister, Bonnie Huber of Sparta, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Tamara, one grandson Tyler and one sister Shirley.

She was a letter carrier for eleven years at the Peoria, Illinois post office. She was a 4-H leader, Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader in Yates City, Illinois. She enjoyed bowling and working with senior citizens in Maquon, Illinois. She was a member of the Douglas United Methodist Church, Douglas, Illinois.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., with a one hour visitation prior, on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Maquon United Methodist Church in Maquon, Illinois. Rev. Sue Bryce will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville, Illinois. Interment will be at the Maquon Cemetery, Maquon, Illinois. The family requests memorials be made to the Lung Transplant Patient Care Fund. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com

Chan Biggs DHS1960 passed away in Montana February 8, 2014

Chan Biggs' Obituary
1942 - 2014
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Chanler Clarence - "Chan" - Biggs passed away early Sunday February 8, 2014  after a long illness. He was born in Denver, Colorado, in 1942, and spent most of his youth through high school in Deadwood, SD. Chan served in the U.S. Navy before graduating from Oregon State University and joining the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. He spent much of his career with the BLM working on the Missouri River and the Fort Benton and Lewis &Clark Visitors Centers.

Chan's knowledge of the Missouri River Breaks' flora, fauna, geology and history was encyclopedic. In 1984 he accompanied Jacques Cousteau and a film crew as they traveled the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck dam filming a documentary about the Mississippi-Missouri system. He was also co-author of the 2001 book Montana's Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri River Guidebook, and was featured in William Least Heat-Moon's 1999 book River Horse. Chan cared passionately about the preservation of Montana's natural and cultural heritage and public understanding of that heritage. He was an active member in the National Association of Interpreters and served as the group's president in 1998.

Chan took great joy in introducing his children and other family and friends to the Missouri River, and his children believe to this day that teaching them to maneuver a jet boat through rocky waters or a canoe through rapids was his way of preparing them for life's challenges. Chan's family will also remember him fondly for his supporting role in the B movie “Ski Troop Attack”, a 1960 “classic” filmed in the Black Hills near Deadwood. Chan’s full bio on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) reads: “Chan Biggs is an actor, known for Ski Troop Attack (1960).” The curious and the doubters are invited to view the full length movie on YouTube.

One of his other great loves was singing in a barbershop quartet, performing at events large and small. He was also an honorary member of the Great Falls Garden Club, designing award winning yearbooks for their events.

Chan is survived by his wife, Patricia, children Michelle "Shelby" Zenahlik and Daniel Biggs, and three grandchildren, as well as three siblings: sisters Barbara Biggs (Denver), Patrice Williamson (Spearfish, SD) and brother Gary (Omaha). He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Frances Biggs, his brother Byron, and wife Kally.

Chan's family will welcome friends to an Open House in his honor on Saturday, February 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 3925 6th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations in Chan's honor be made to the Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument (www.missouribreaks.org) and the River And Plains Society, Inc. of Fort Benton, MT. Contributions can be sent to the family or directly to these organizations.

Duane Palmer DHS1952 Passed Away in Idaho January 27, 2014

Duane Palmer
DHS1952 
 Friday, January 31, 2014
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Harlen Palmer, 80, of Mountain Home, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at the Boise ID VA Medical Center.

A viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 6, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, Feb. 7, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and burial with military honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. ...

Reece Palmer DHS1954 Passed Away

Reece Spalding Palmer

November 22, 1936 - January 16, 2014

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Reece Spalding Palmer passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 16, 2014 at his residence in Tulsa, OK. He was born November 22, 1936 in Chamberlain, South Dakota to George and Ann Palmer. He graduated from Deadwood High School then served in the Navy from 1954 - 1957. He married Velida F. Brown in 1963 after his career led him to Oklahoma City where he was employed by the Shell Oil Company and Trend Engineering. He was a member of the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish and Meadowbrook Country Club in Tulsa. Reece retired as Vice President of Engineering for the Pro Quip Corporation in Tulsa in 1998. He is survived by his wife Velida of the home; three daughters Cari Hoover of Tucson, AZ, Shelley Washburn and her husband Joe of Arvada, CO, and Wendy Palmer of Tulsa, OK; his brother Eugene Palmer of Denver, CO; and his sister Georgia Ross of Ft. Collins, CO; grandchildren Donovan, David, Elizabeth, and Duncan Hoover, Madeline Allensworth, and Brooks Martinez. Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Schaudt-Teel Funeral Service Chapel in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers please direct contributions to St. Francis Hospice in Reece's name.

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