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