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John Bertrand Petersen

October 2, 1928 - February 5, 2011

John B. Petersen, 82, Sturgis, died Saturday, February 6, 2011, at his home in Boulder Canyon after a long battle with heart disease.
Following Johns wishes, private family services were held at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Inurnment with Masonic rites will be held at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard.
John was born October 2, 1928, in Rapid City to Bert and Edith (Hoy) Peterson. He spent his early childhood in Keystone, attending school at the Keystone School.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 25, 1948, and was honorably discharged on December 28, 1950. After his discharge, he returned to his beloved town of Keystone to work at the Etta Mine.
On Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951, John married Bonnie Jean Morris at the Little White Church in Hill City. They were just a few weeks away from celebrating sixty years together. To this union, five children were born.
John and Bonnie moved to Sturgis in August of 1953. He worked at the Fort Meade Veterans' Hospital until he retired in 1986. After he retired from Fort Meade he went logging, a love he developed as a child cutting wood with his dad. He skidded his logs off the mountain with horses and loaded them into the old yellow truck. He also worked at the Farmer's Union Oil Company in Sturgis. He truly enjoyed helping people in any way he could. He could always be counted on if ever anyone were in need. These were some of the happiest days of his life.
John was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, a Past Master of the Olive Branch Masonic Lodge #47 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, the Naja Shrine Temple, and a Past Worthy Patron of Mato Paha Order of the Eastern Star.
The most important love of John's life was his family. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Bonnie, Sturgis; a daughter, Jan (Darrell) Steffes, Vale; three sons, Robert, Sturgis, Dick, Gillette, WY, and David (Rachel) Wasilla, AK; a sister, Patricia Meyers, Rapid City; a brother-in-law, John Talley, Keystone; five grandchildren, Nikki and Kristi Steffes, Vale, Matthew and Stephanie Petersen, Gillette, WY, and John Petersen, Wasilla, AK; one great-grandchild, Bentley Wright, Gillette, WY; special nieces and nephews; and his adoring dog, Muffy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Edith Peterson; a brother, Thomas Peterson, two sisters, Helen Jane Peterson and Kay Talley; and his beloved son, John J. Petersen.
His greatest joy came in watching his children and grandchildren achieve milestones in their lives. He loved cheering his family on in sporting events, activities, and simply visiting with them about his beloved memories of Keystone and his childhood. John was truly a very special, loving man and we will miss him greatly.
A memorial has been established to the Naja Shrine Travel Fund.

Jeanette Sally Brink

August 5, 1919 - February 8, 2011

Our precious Mom and Grandma entered into eternal life to be with her loving Heavenly Father, husband, parents, five siblings and great grandsons, Espyn De Boer and Ghett Gehring on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at her home in Sturgis with family by her side.
Jeanette Sally Walloth was born August 5, 1919 at Ranch Creek, MT, to Emo and Hannah Walloth, the 6th of 7 siblings.
She attended all eight years of grade school at the little one room school house on the home place, four years of high school at Broadus, Montana and two years of college at Spearfish Normal School in Spearfish, SD. The following summer she traveled to Sulphur, SD, to visit her sister and family. While there she met the love of her life, Delmar Brink. They were married August 23, 1941 at Broadus, Montana. They made their home near Fairpoint, SD, where Jeanette taught school for a number of years and was Delmar's help mate running the ranch. They were blessed with five children. Delmar passed away in July of 1991, one month short of their 50th anniversary. Jeanette spent the next few years on the home place and then moved to Heritage Acres in Sturgis, SD. The last few months were spent at "Our House" in Sturgis.
Mom always found beauty in every thing and everyone. She was our prayer warrior and the glue that held our family together. Her faith in the Lord was lived by example. One of her last requests was that we would all keep Jesus in our hearts and we would all be in Heaven some day.
Jeanette is survived by her children, Darwin (Terry) Brink, Sturgis, Neoma (Karl) Richter, Enning, Marlin (Linda) Brink, Union Center, Delbert (Robin) Sturgis, Keith Brink, Box Elder; brother in law, (son at heart) Daryl (Lynette) Brink, Sturgis; sister, Carlyn House Belle Fourche, sister in law, Ruth Walloth, Michigan; also 16 grandchildren, 31 great grand children, and a large beloved extended family and close friends.
Mom and Grandma, your passing will leave a painful void that will only be soothed by our fond memories and precious time spent together.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Monday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis with Pastor Denzel Nonhof, Harold Delbridge and Robert James officiating. Burial follows at the Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
Memorials have been established to "Our House" Assisted Living and the Sturgis Church of Christ.

Nora Mae Ostby

September 22, 1923 - February 7, 2011

Nora Mae Ostby, 87, Apache Junction, AZ, and formerly of Sturgis, died February 7, 2011, at the Copper Cottage Hospice House in Mesa, AZ.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday with the family present from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February, 14, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis with Pastor Kyle Reinhiller officiating. Burial will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Nora was born September 22, 1923, at Glad Valley, SD, to Merlin and Leona (Corwin) Matter. She attended country school and graduated from Isabel High School in 1942. She attended Black Hills Teachers College in Spearfish for 2 years.
Nora followed Donald Ostby to Camp Hood, TX, where they were married on November 25, 1944. After an honorable discharge, they moved to Van Port, OR, where their son, Terrill Dean was born. Shortly after, they moved to a ranch near Glad Valley, SD. Her Second child, Kenneth Karl was born in May of 1947. She returned to school and received her teachers certificate in 1949. Over the course of the next 10 years, she taught country school around the Glad Valley area, taking time off for their third child, Joy Lavonne, who was born in 1951.
In 1959, Nora and Don sold the ranch and moved the family to Deadwood where they purchased the 76 Motel. As young entrepreneurs, Nora and Don owned several businesses in Deadwood. Her last venture was the Franklin Gift House, which she sold in 1991. She retired and lived on the ranch near Bear Butte. Nora and Don enjoyed winters in Arizona. After Don's passing in April of 1999, Nora sold the ranch and moved to Apache Junction, AZ.
Nora was a member of the Moose, Eagles, and Elks Clubs. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and her church.
Survivors include her sons, Terrill (Kimberly) Ostby and Kenneth (Kaylene) Ostby, all of Apache Junction, AZ; one daughter, Joy (David) McCracken, Rapid City, SD; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Her parents, two brothers, and her husband preceded her in death.
A memorial has been established.

Wyona "Penny" Schablitsky

July 25, 1944 - January 31, 2011

Wyona Mae "Penny" Schablitsky, 66, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at her home in Black Hawk, SD.
Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Father Arnold Kari officiating.
Burial will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery.
Penny was born July 25, 1944 in Sturgis, SD to Lloyd and Josephine (Kari) Rogers. She graduated from Belle Fourche, SD high school in 1962 and the National College of Business in Rapid City, SD in 1963. Penny married Paul Schablitsky on June 29, 1963 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Belle Fourche, SD.
They lived in many states during Paul's service in the Air Force, finally settling in Denver, CO where Penny retired after 20 years at the Aurora Public School System. She spent her final years after Paul's death at her home in Black Hawk looking after family.
She loved her family and friends, her horses, dogs and cats, her beautiful flower gardens, and taking vacations.
Survivors include her father, Lloyd A. Rogers; sons, Ricky A. (Cathy) Schablitsky, Wade R. (Charlene) Schablitsky, all of Denver, CO; one brother, Calvin L. Rogers of Black Hawk; one sister, Robin R. Hanson of Black Hawk; two granddaughters, Crystal and Danielle Schablitsky; two nephews, Matthew Rogers and Chad (Traci) Hanson; one brother-in-law, Jim (Carmen) Schablitsky; and three sister-in-laws, Dolly (Reinhardt) Melchert, Sharon (Dale) Morgan, and Carol (Chris) Hilldebrandt.
Penny is preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Schablitsky; one brother, Barney A. Rogers; and her mother, Josephine Rogers.
A memorial has been established to Compassionate Care Hospice at 602 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Suite 2 in Custer, SD 57730.

Frank Francis Burckhard

November 16, 1930 - January 29, 2011

Frank Francis Burckhard, 80, Sturgis, died Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Fort Meade VA Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A wake service begins at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial with military honors, provided by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard, will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Frank was born November 16, 1930, at Linton, ND, to Antone and Mary (Scherr) Burckhard. He attended school in Linton and after the family moved to Belle Fourche, he completed his schooling. He worked on the family farm and also for neighbors. He was employed at the Homestake Gold Mine before being drafted into the US Army and also after his honorable discharge.
Frank married Phyllis Henwood on March 3, 1956, at Belle Fourche. They returned to farm until moving to Sturgis where Frank was employed at MDU for over 29 years. After his retirement, he enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, camping, and woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Burckhard, Sturgis; sons, Francis Burckhard, Sturgis, John Burckhard, Sturgis, Mike (Theresa) Burckhard, Park City, KS, and Gary (Katrine) Burckhard, Upton, WY; brothers, Sebastian (Darlene) Burckhard, Belle Fourche, and Victor (Dorothy) Burckhard, Rapid City; sisters, Pauline Dacar, Belle Fourche, Rose (Jim) Green, Belle Fourche, Jeannette Smith, Redding, CA, Jeanne (Rob) Thompson, Willows, CA, Victoria Bear, Red Bluff, CA, and Antonia (Rick) Carpenter, Oroville, CA; and two grandsons, Dean and Jaspper Burckhard, Upton, WY.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Steve; and three sisters, Irene, Frances and Eva.
A memorial has been established to the Ft. Meade Hospice Unit.

Tom Bennett

October 15, 1968 - January 27, 2011

Thomas James Russell Bennett, 42, Sturgis, died Thursday, January 27, 2011, in Deadwood.
Visitation will be Monday from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday evening.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Rev. Michael Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Butte Cemetery in Sturgis.
Tom was born October 15, 1968, in Vancouver,WA, to Thomas L. & Myrna (Storlie) Bennett. They moved to Bismarck, ND, when he was two. He attended Northridge grade school, Hughes Junior High, and graduated from Bismarck High in 1987. In school, he played basketball and soccer, but BMX racing was his sport. He raced in the first race Bismarck held and encouraged many to join.
He attended Palomar College in California and graduated from the Motorcycle Mechanics Intitute in Phoenix, AZ, in 1992. He worked on motorcycles several years in New Mexico and California until deciding selling was his preference. He sold motorcycles and cars in CA, ND, and SD. He moved to the Black hills from Mobridge in 2002 to work construction on the President's Park. He proudly signed one of the concrete paths. At the time of his death he was working for Bridger Norstegaard.
Music was his passion. He was often heard at open mike & karaoke nights. He always knew the words to every song. He played drums since he was two years old.
Those left to mourn his passing are his precious young daughter, Brooklynn Bennett and her mother, Alyssa Anders, and her grandparents, Steve & Sue Anders all of Sturgis; his young son, Brandon Thomas Bennett of Albuquerque, NM; his brother, William Bennett of San Diego, CA; his parents, Myrna and Brad Ansley of Escondido, CA, and Tom and Tamra Bennett of Mobridge, SD; his nephew, Christian Bennett of San Diego, CA; his aunts and uncles, Beverly and Steve Allen of Bismarck, ND, Jim and Kathy Bennett of MT/AZ, and Russ and Sandi Bennett of MN; and many, many special cousins, and friends.
Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Henry and Ethel Storlie, Morris Bennett, and Mickey and Cleon Willette, all of Bowman, ND; his stepbrother, Marc Ansley of CA; and his aunt, Lura Williams of OR.
A memorial for an educational fund for his daughter has been established at NHFCU as the Thomas Bennett Memorial Fund.

Jerry Lee Dale

August 14, 1940 - January 24, 2011

Jerry Lee Dale, 70, of Sturgis, SD, died January 24, 2011, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness of COPD and cancer. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Jerry was born August 14, 1940, in Bozeman, MT, to Frederick and Alice (Myers) Dale. He grew up on a ranch and attended school near Cardwell, MT.
Jerry joined the United State Marine Corp in 1958 and was a heavy equipment operator. Following an honorable discharge in 1962, Jerry became a long haul truck driver and was also involved in the logging industry. He lived in several places throughout Montana and Wyoming before settling in the Sturgis area.
Jerry was an avid guitar player and loved performing for other people.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Kerry Cathey of Le Grand, OR; granddaughter, Kesha Durnal; grandson, Kristopher Durnal; two great-granddaughters, Kiana Carroll and Kali Carroll; brother, Charles "Chuck" Eyester of Livingston, MT; and special friends, Allene Karlson and Heather and Adam Buske.
He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, David "Fritz" Dale.

Molly Kelly-Stoppel

July 20, 1956 - January 27, 2011

Maureen G. "Molly" Kelly-Stoppel, 54, Lead, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at her home in Lead.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Monday January 31, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of the Northern Hills in Deadwood.
Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Church with Pastor Pat McBride officiating. Burial follows at the Oak Ridge Cemetery near Deadwood.
A memorial has been established.

Dagny Johanna Burt

May 28, 1919 - January 21, 2011

Dagny Johanna Burt, 91, Spearfish and formerly of Buffalo, died Friday, January 21, 2011, at Burr's Tender Care Assisted Living in Spearfish.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at the UCC Congregational Church in Buffalo, SD, with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Buffalo Cemetery.
Dagny was born May 28, 1919, on her parents' homestead ranch south of Buffalo, SD, to Hans and Dina (Holgersen) Davidson. Her early childhood was in the time of the horse and buggy. She attended country school in the Jumpoff area southwest of Buffalo. She was confirmed in the Lutheran Church and graduated in 1936 from the Buffalo High School. She graduated from Black Hills Normal in 1938 with an elementary education degree.
At the age of 20, she married Clarence "Pat" Burt on December 26, 1939, in Baker, MT. They lived their married life in Harding County.
Dagny ranched from 1939 until 2010. She taught school for one year in Redig and the Brengle Ranch and two years at the Grazing Association School. She was the Harding County Auditor, Deputy Auditor, Treasurer and Deputy county treasurer for 40 years.
She enjoyed her card clubs, the senior citizens center, family, and friends. She attended as many of her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sports events as possible.
Dagny was a member of the Harding County Senior Citizens and Royal Neighbors of America. She attended the Newell Evangelical Church whenever possible.
Survivors include her daughter, Diana (Chuck Sr.) Davis, Buffalo; grandchildren, Darann Davis and special friend, Travis Jewett, Lantry, SD, Chuck Jr. (Polly) Davis, Baker, MT; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helga Gilbert, Spearfish, SD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Dina; an infant brother, Harold; her husband, Pat; and one great-granddaughter, Mary Jo Davis.
A memorial has been established to the Harding County Senior Citizens.

William Henry Waterson

March 21, 1926 - January 23, 2011

William Henry "Bill" Waterson, 84, Spearfish, died Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Spearfish Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2011, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Whitewood with Pastor David Baer officiating. Inurnment will be in the Whitewood Cemetery.
Bill was born March 21, 1926, at Owanka, SD, to William H. Sr. and Maude (Felton) Waterson. The family lived in Connecticut before returning to South Dakota and living in Lakeside and then the Whitewood/St. Onge area. Bill graduated from Whitewood High School. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding broncs in his younger years.
On March 25, 1945, Bill married Frieda Vainio at Sturgis.
Bill worked for a creamery in St. Onge and the Fairmont Creamery in Rapid City before joining Homestake as a miner. At the same time, he also worked as an aide at Ft. Meade and spent time working in the timber. After 14 years of mining, he started working in construction which led to a plumbing career. He started in Spearfish and in 1972, he worked for Black Hills Plumbing and Heating in Newcastle for 10 years. He then started his own plumbing business which he worked until his retirement in 1987.
Bill managed apartments in Spearfish and also enjoyed working on the gaming floor of the Silverado in Deadwood where he could socialize. During his retirement, he had more time to fish, hunt, bowl, and take Frieda to Deadwood for socializing Tin Lizzy style.
Survivors include his wife, Frieda Waterson, Spearfish; son, James (Becky) Waterson, Wright, WY; daughter, Vera (Richard) Huber, Newcastle, WY; son-in-law, Dwight Vander Vorste, Royal City, WA; daughter-in-law, Tara Waterson, Ft. Peck, MT; one brother, George (Caroline) Waterson, St. Onge; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Waterson; daughter, Shirley Vander Vorste; and one grandson, Timothy.
A memorial has been established to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Whitewood.

Jerry Lee Bertalot Jr.

May 23, 1970 - January 19, 2011

Jerry Lee Bertalot, Jr., 40, Sturgis, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at his residence near Sturgis.
Visitation will be noon until 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A rosary will be offered at 7:00 p.m. at the church on Monday evening.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Arnold Kari officiating. Burial will follow at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis.
Jerry was born May 23, 1970, at Deadwood, SD, to Jerry L. and Donna (Bueno) Bertalot, Sr. Jerry grew up in Whitewood and attended Sturgis Brown High School. He worked at Loving Care Assisted Living in Spearfish. After completing his GED, he attended Western Dakota Vo Tech. He was a press runner at Allison Publishing for nine years.
Jerry married Carolyn Moelter at Sturgis on July 5, 2001.
Jerry was employed at Lowe Roofing in Whitewood at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Bertalot, Sturgis; his mother, Donna (Dale) Long, Devils Tower, WY; four daughters, Charissia, Jordan, Gabrielle, and Emma Bertalot, all of Sturgis; one brother, Mike (Ginger Beedie) Asher, El Cajon, CA; three sisters, Tina Cundall, Rapid City, Toni (Glenn) Reimer, Sturgis, and Wendy (Dan) Perkins, Rapid City; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father; mother in law, Linda Moelter; grandfathers, Herman Bueno, Sr., and Bill Bertalot; and his grandmother, Violet Bertalot.
A memorial has been established.

Tsukiko Brown

September 23, 1941 - January 14, 2011

Tsukiko Brown, 69, Box Elder, died Friday, January 14, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Meadowbrook, in Rapid City.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be Friday, January 21, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bill Meirose officiating. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Tsukiko was born September 23, 1941, in Fukuoka, Japan to Zentaro and Haru Takata. She married Fredrick Norman Brown on December 1, 1972. They moved to South Dakota on June 16, 1973. Tsukiko worked in beverage management at the American legion as her last job.
Tsukiko was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 315 and TREA. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, and playing video games. Tsukiko was a friend to many and loved by al who knew her. She loved to spend time with family and friends.
She is survived by one daughter, Traci (Cory) Nims, Clinton, UT; one son, George Brown and his fiancé, Sharon Long, Rapid City; three grandchildren, Tyler Nims, Chase Nims, and Geordan Brown; and two brothers and one sister, Toru and Noriyuki Takata and Tokuyo Momota, all of Japan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, and two brothers.
A memorial has been established.

Ruby L. Hippen

January 30, 1936 - January 17, 2011

Ruby Lorraine Jessen Hippen passed away January 17, 2011, in her home in Sturgis, SD, just short of her 75th birthday.
Visitation will be Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Wesleyan Church with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating.
She was born on January 30, 1936, the last child of Morris and Ilse Jessen, Danish/German immigrants. She grew up in a large family 18 miles north of Lodgepole, NE, on what was to become a wheat empire. Her parents instilled hard work ethic and a pioneer spirit in their children. Ruby graduated High School in 1954 and met John Hippen, son of a neighbor farmer. They were married in 1955 with a honeymoon in Cuba. They rented most of the home place, some 4,200 acres in wheat to get their start. Her father, who earned the distinction of Wheat King in 1956, branched out with 24 family members owning 28,000 acres in 4 states. That was when John and Ruby made their move to Martin, SD, where the soil was heavy and black. They raised good wheat and later expanded to ranching in Cody, NE.
Ruby's husband, John, was her rock. She shared in all the work and success of their farm and ranch life together. They were married 55 years and together, they raised three children, Tom, Tim, and Cindy, offering guidance and giving unconditional tuff love. Ruby was a dedicated ranch wife who worked hard, side by side her husband and children. She loved her family and delighted in all their activities and achievements. She was secretary of the business and a lot of team ropings. She was a wonderful cook that fed hundreds at brandings and mastered the art of hauling hot meals to the hay field. She loved hosting all the family holiday get-togethers and was an excellent homemaker. She loved a big garden, the pride of canning, and delighted in giving gum-drop cakes to friends at Christmas.
If one could define the duties of a Mother, Ruby didn't get that memo because she had a style all of her own with an open heart and resilient energy. After raising her first family, she didn't blink when she opened her home to help raise two grandkids like her own when the need arose and they are both a wonderful testimonial to her strength of family devotion and loving heart. She welcomed daughter-in-laws into her fold and redefined the meaning of mother-in-law. Her friends were friends for life.
The role she enjoyed most was the role of being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She always made herself available to everyone in her family, wanting to help and lend a hand in any way she could. Although she had a quiet and gentle spirit, she always was noted for her spunk and desire to live life and be a part of all that went on in the family for as long as she was able. She was greatly loved, respected and will be sorely missed.
Ruby is survived by two sisters, Ruth Tipsword of Pinesbluff, WY, and Rose Jessen of Sidney, NE; sons, Tom and wife, Connie, of Hulett, WY, and Tim of Cody, NE; daughter, Cindy of Belle Fourche; grandchildren, Jason Hippen of Hulett, WY, Tyler and wife, Desiree, from Gillette, WY, Dusti Hippen of Roesbud, SD, Morgan Hippen of Newell, SD, and Abby DeRidder of Primghar, IA; four great-grandsons, James West, John Wyatt, Payton Boyd, and Colton Ryon.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, John, by a few short weeks; her parents; brothers, John, Leo, Raymond, and Henry; one son, John, Jr.; and one great-granddaughter, Megan Marie.
A memorial has been established.

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