Obituary: Mary Lee Nedved

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In memory of

Mary Lee Nedved

of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at her home in Rapid City at the age of 52

Mary Lee Nedved was born December 29, 1953, in Kadoka, South Dakota, the daughter of John J. and Mae M. (Picker) Nedved. She grew up on the family farm northeast of Milesville, South Dakota. At the age of fourteen, her mother died and her father and she continued to live on the farm. In 1978, they moved to Rapid City. Mary spent one year in Redfield, and six months in Spearfish before returning to Rapid City where she has since resided. She has been employed at the Black Hills Workshop since 1980.

Grateful for having shared her life is her special friends Mark Miller and Karen Jensen of Rapid City; her special friends and family at the Black Hills Workshop; and several aunts and uncles.

Mary was preceded in death by her father John J. Nedved on September 28, 2001; her mother Mae Picker in 1967, and her step-mother Frances Nedved.

Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7, at the Evangelical Free Church in Philip, with Pastor Gary Wahl officiating.

Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

A memorial is established.

Memorials may be directed to Mary Nedved Memorial, c/o Carie, 232 E. Indiana, Rapid City, SD 57701.

Funeral Services
10:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 7, 2006
Evangelical Free Church in Philip

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Mary Lee Nedved joined our Jesus Cares Ministry (JCM) Bible Class at S.Cloud's Apt. in January 2000. Mary loved Bible Class. She loved to sing and would follow sign language motions. Even when in pain Mary would have a smile as we'd sing about Jesus. Her last words after a class were "I will see you in Bible Class next Wed." By faith in her Savior through hearing God's Word Mary's faith grew. We trust Mary is in heaven with Jesus. All her "special friends" at St. Cloud are happy for her and we all look forward to seeing her again.
JCM Bible Class Teacher,
Betty Dobberstein. ~ Betty Dobberstein . (9/3/2006)
God knew what he was doing when he placed Mary Nedved in her mother's womb. Just as God has a plan for each of us, he had a plan for Mary. I believe that Mary came as one of the least brothers (Sisters) of Jesus that he referred to in the Bible Matthew 25:40.
Two years ago I chose Black Hills Workshop in my retirement years to earn a little extra money...as a servant and instructor. In my worldly perspective I expected that Mary and other residents would be on the receiving end of my well intentioned care and teaching. Low and behold as relationships developed I discovered Mary and the other residents were the real givers and teachers. In my brief relationship with Mary I was able to touch and see and hear Jesus in the most intimate human of encounters. Jesus (Mary Lee) is the teacher. She taught me how God wants me to be.
Mary's mission on earth is finished. Just as Jesus' life was painful, her life and her death were difficult, and now God has called her home to her reward. ~ Mike Curtin 3600 Sheridan Lake Road #136 (9/3/2006)
What an awesome picture of Mary. She had to have loved it. I first met Mary in my church as a little girl. I am proud to say that I worked with "Nedved" for a decade at Black Hills Workshop. She was a pleasure, I could always count on her to smile...even when it was a bad day. Mary knew my mom and dad. In fact, her dad worked for my grandfather. Mary was always happy to see them. We had that bond because I knew her dad as well. I will miss seeing her when I visit the workshop. Mary will be happy to be reunited with her father. God Bless you Mary. ~ Stacy Dole Black Hawk, SD (9/3/2006)
My Ned, I was so sad today when I heard the news. I will so miss you visiting me in the morning and showing me your fantastic outfits and purses. Who will I save magazines for? You are missed by many. Goodbye Mary - know that you made the sun shine on many of my mornings. I pray that you are in a wonderful place. ~ Stacy Morman BHW Industries, RC, SD (9/3/2006)