Lucille A. David

RAPID CITY - Lucille Allene (Johnson) David, 89, Rapid City, joined her eternal family and loving husband, R. Harold David, on Friday, May 6, 2011.

Lucille was born June 1, 1921, to Hurshel and Nellie Johnson at home near Winfield, Kan.

Lucille shared many happy memories of her childhood growing up on the family farm near Winfield, where she also graduated from Winfield High School in 1939. At that time, she also met the love of her life, Harold on Easter Sunday 1939 at Hicks Chapel. They were married Jan. 31, 1942, at the First Methodist Church in Wichita, Kan., and celebrated 67 years of love and devotion to one another.

During WWII, Lucille worked for the FBI in Wichita, as a secretary. While still living in Wichita she and Harold became the proud parents of their two sons, Tony and Larry. Harold's new career with Rushmore Mutual Life Insurance Co. took them to Rapid City and the beautiful Black Hills in 1949. Soon their daughter, Jan, arrived completing their family.

Lucille and Harold were founding members of Canyon Lake Methodist Church where she served as secretary for many years. She was very involved in many of the church activities including serving as president of the Canyon Lake WSCS and president of the United Church Women. Lucille and Harold have since been long-time members of the First United Methodist Church. Lucille also enjoyed selling Avon for several years and enjoyed many happy hours playing bridge with her girlfriends. It was through her tremendous creative talents including artwork, sewing, knitting, gardening and making delicious meals that she provided a beautiful, fun and loving home for her family.

Lucille was so very proud of the life that she and Harold created side-by-side through love and much hard work. As Harold's wife, she provided the sparkle in his eye and, with complete devotion, supported him throughout his career. Lucille spent every day by Harold's side during his long illness until his death in November 2009. They were able to celebrate many happy occasions together and enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and many foreign countries delighting us all with her incredible stories. As our mother and Grammy, she showed her endless support and tremendous pride at each accomplishment made by her children and made each of us feel uniquely special and so very loved.

She is survived by her two sons, Robert A. "Tony" David (Dolores) Tucson, Ariz., and Larry M. David (Tina Carter), Black Hawk; her daughter, Jan A. Hopkins (James), Rapid City; and one remaining sister, Nancy J. Fitz, Andover, Kan. Lucille is also survived by three beloved grandchildren, Krista David Lantz (Leonard), Jason C. Gilmore (Debora), and Nicole M. Parkhill (Jim); and five great-grandchildren, Mackenzi, Maya, Monica and Max Gilmore and Lucy Lantz. Additionally, Lucille and Harold had three stepgrandchildren, James Hopkins, Michael Hopkins and Danielle Hopkins Buchanan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters.

A private inurnment will be held by her children with the Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. Lucille's friends will be welcomed to a special musical celebration of her life being planned with the date to be announced.

Condolences may be conveyed to the David Family, 23732 Mulligan Mile, Rapid City, SD 57702 or www.behrenswilson.com.