Obituary: Mary Beth Perkins

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Interior School Gym
Interior, South Dakota

Interment

Interior Fairview Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 12, at the Interior School Gym.

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In memory of

Mary Beth Perkins

of Interior, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 58

Mary Elizabeth Perkins was born July 8, 1956, in Alliance, Nebraska, the daughter of “Burnie” and Eleanor Louise (Vifquain) Harkin. Mary Beth grew up in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from South High School in Denver in 1974. While in high school, Mary Beth enjoyed singing in the choir.

She was united in marriage to Bubby Samples in 1979, who she met while they both worked at a Mexican restaurant, and to this union was born a son, Tim. They made their home in Arvada, Colorado .

In 1991, Mary Elizabeth met Scott Perkins, who worked with her brother. They were married September 4, 1992, in Denver, and to this union were born four children Nicholas Adam, Eleanor, April, and Otis, Jr. They made their home in Denver, Colorado, until 1997. During that time, she was a receptionist for a podiatrist, and later decided to stay at home and raise her children.

In June 1997, they moved to Interior where they have since resided.

Mary Beth loved to go to dances, and loved to sing. She was a fan of home remedies, and loved to collect recipes, unicorns, spoons from nearly every state, key chains, and purple was her favorite color. Mary Beth touched many people’s lives, and was a part of several internet groups. She gained friendships from all corners of the world, even though she had never met them face to face.

Survivors include her husband Scott Perkins of Interior; three sons Tim Samples and his wife Venessa of Box Elder, Nicholas Perkins of Nemo, and Otis Perkins of Interior; two daughters Eleanor Berkimer and her husband Pat of Philip, and April Perkins of Interior; four grandchildren Jaren Voss, Brayden Schartz, Keane Walker, and Gabriel Samples; one sister Barbara Manley and her husband Larry of Interior; seven brothers Joe Harkin and his wife Shirley of Vancouver, Washington, George Harkin and his wife Ann of Denver, Colorado, Victor Harkin of Denver, Bill Harkin of Denver, Pat Harkin and his wife Suzanne of Model, Colorado, Jerry Harkin of Pueblo, Colorado, and Ricky Harkin and his wife Michele of Model, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Burnis J. and Eleanor Louise Harkin.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 12, at the Interior School Gym.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at the Interior School Gym, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.

Interment was at the Interior Cemetery.

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FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 10:00 a.m.
Interior School Gym
Interior, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Joyce Wheeler & Lyndy Ireland
“Amazing Grace”
“Whispering Hope”
USHERS
Kevin Kruse - Philip Kruse
PALLBEARERS
Tim Samples - Nicholas Perkins
Otis Perkins - Ricky Harkin
Jaren Voss - Patrick Berkimer
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Interior Fairview Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota

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Eleanor and family I am sorry for your loss Mary could always put a smile on my face at work. She is one of the people I miss dearly since we moved my she RIP. ~ Vanessa Foley Vermillion SD (12/8/2014)
Otis and family--so very sorry to hear about Mary. I know how much you will all miss her. I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with her. ~ Pam Bonenberger Kadoka (12/8/2014)
To all the Perkins family--so sorry to hear about Mary. Cherish the memories. Thoughts and prayers extended your way. ~ Jean Holzkamp Kadoka (12/8/2014)
I was one of the lucky people who Mary met on the Internet. I've known her for the past 10 years. She was truly an incredible person, who loved Scott and her children so very much! She loved to talk about them and how proud she was. We had the fact that we both lost our moms in common and she always knew what to say to make everything seem better. She will be missed terribly!! RIP Sweet Angel I know you're not hurting or having a hard time breathing anymore. Keep an eye over all of us, we all need to feel your presence. ~ Tracy Margis 67 Barrow Dr. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (12/8/2014)
Mary was an exceptional woman, I was one of the many friends she met online. I loved her like a sister. She was so proud of Scott and her kids and talked about how proud she was all the time. We both lost our moms and we helped each other through that and all the other painful things that happen in a person's life. She will be sorely missed. Keep an eye on all of us Mary we all need go feel you in our lives still. I already went to talk to you many times today to make it thru the day, before I remembered it was you who was gone. Love you girlfriend! ~ Tracy Margis 67 Barrow Dr. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (12/8/2014)
So sorry to hear of Marys Passing the Lord will take good care of her now she always had a smile for me enjoyed visiting with her. My prayers are with you all. ~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (12/8/2014)
To you all I send condolences. I've never met Mary face to face She was part of a group that supported each other through many different situations. The group is for family, mostly wives, of truck drivers. I can recall Mary sharing thoughts on many occasions. Prayers of peace to you all. ~ Donnell Johnson Virginia (12/8/2014)
To Tim and the Perkins family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew "Ronnie" in high school and will never forget what an enthusiastic "Rebel Rouser" she was.
After high school I saw her become a wonderful woman, wife, and devoted mother. I am so glad she was able to make it for our 20th high reunion and will cherish the photo I had taken with her and the Straub twins. She will always have a special place in my heart as will many of her classmates. We had a slogan at South-"Nothing like us ever was!" My prayers are with all of you. ~ Regina Harris Casa Grande, AZ (12/8/2014)
To Otis and family, sorry to hear about Mary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and if you ever need and support of any kind, please let us know. Sincerely, the Kadoka (SD) Area High School Class of 2017 ~ Kadoka Area High School Class of 2017 Kadoka, SD (12/8/2014)
We are so sorry about the loss of Mary, God has gained another helper. We are unable to attend the viewing or the funeral itself because of issues here we are dealing with, so sorry that we cannot be there for the family. We will always cherish our visit this past 4th of July week with everyone. It was a great experience we will always have from a small town and the closeness it has, the parade making the loop twice, the fire hose squirt off with the fire dept. and challengers, the family BBQ and then the super great fire works show. What a fun filled day a small town can put together. The hospitality Mary, Scott, Nicholas, Eleanor, April, Otis put together for Jackie Lee and me will be remembered forever.. We truly miss seeing you all at this tough time in your lives, we will be praying for you all hope to be out your way when we can again.. ~ jackie lee/jim cole hughson,ca (12/8/2014)