of Wall, South Dakota, died on Monday, June 5, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood at the age of 95
Eunice L. Wood was born December 22, 1911, in Irene, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Erma (Conklin) Wood. She started her schooling in Gayville, South Dakota, until the fourth grade when the family moved to Scotland, South Dakota. In 1925, the family moved to a ranch northeast of Wall, where she continued her education.
Eunice was united in marriage to Frederick W. "Fred" Lewis on September 29, 1928, in Sturgis, South Dakota. They made their home on a farm near Creighton until moving into Wall in 1930. Fred operated the Star Mail route between Wall and Pedro. Later he and Eunice owned and operated a service station and store along with an implement and trucking business in Wall.
In 1947, they moved to the Townview Farm northwest of Wall. In the late seventies, they semi-retired, and in October 1984 they moved into the Westhills Village Retirement Home in Rapid City.
After her husband’s death on July 31, 1986, she continued to reside in Rapid City until moving into the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood.
Survivors include one sister Doris Clark of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one brother Lloyd Wood of Hide Park, Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Fred, Eunice was preceded in death by two sisters Mildred Kennedy and Shandon Kleinschmit; one brother Merwyn Wood; one niece Donna Wood; three nephews William Reed, Blake Cool, and Curtis Spence.
Visitation was held 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Friday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, at the United Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Brad Kattelmann officiating.
Graveside services with Eastern Star services by the O.E.S. Chapter #100 of Philip, was held in the Wall Cemetery.
A memorial is established.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday, June 9, 2006 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Brad Kattelmann
MUSIC
Carol Hahn– Pianist
USHERS
Bernard Foster – Jerry Johannesen
PALLBEARERS
Merlin Crown – Al Crown
Jan Bielmaier – Rod Renner
Dustin Fitz - Lance Spence
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota
FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday, June 9, 2006 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota