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In memory of

Ruby Ann Cadman

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 75

Ruby Ann McCartney was born Jan. 27, 1937, in Clinton, MO, the daughter of John Albert and Eula Mae (Houck) McCartney. She grew up in Clinton where she received her education, graduating from high school in 1956.
Ruby was united in marriage Feb. 9, 1957, to D. Robin Cadman in Clinton. They began their married life in Cottonwood, where Robin worked at various ranches in the area. Later, they made their home in Kadoka while their kids attended school, and they had a dairy on the edge of town.
They moved to Moorcroft, WY, in 1982 where Ruby worked as a cook. They lived there until 1986, when the returned to Kadoka. She worked in the Kadoka School System until health reasons forced her retirement in 1996. 
Her husband, Robin preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1995. She remained in Kadoka until moving to Rapid City in December 2001, where she has since resided.
Ruby was a member of the Kadoka Presbyterian Church and later the South Maple United Methodist Church of Rapid City. She was also a member of the Rebeccah Lodge and a member of the Buffalo Stampede, both of Kadoka. She enjoyed bowling, reading, sketching and painting.
Survivors include a son, Don Cadman and his wife, Tammy of Holabird; a daughter, Dixie Cadman of Box Elder; a grandson, Josh Cadman of Box Elder; a brother, Lewis Hook of Louisiana; and two sisters, Gloria French and Cheryl Howard, both of Missouri.
In addition to her husband, Robin she was preceded in death by a son, David Cadman.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Pastor Sharla McCaskell officiating.


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Graveside services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

  • Dixie: So sorry to hear about your mom- our thoughts and prayers go out to you and to your family...Dave, Valerie, Reed Reece and Rollie Ohrtman ~ Dave Ohrtman Long Valley, SD (12/3/2012)
  • Dixie and Don my thoughts and prays are with you at the very sad time. Think of the good times and time will heal. ~ Monica Pierre SD (12/3/2012)
  • So sorry to hear this. Ruby was such a joy to be around when I was growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Janelle Madsen Popwell Wellington, Texas (12/3/2012)
  • DON AND DIXIE AND JOSH,

    SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM/GRANDMA. SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL LADY. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HER FROM WHEN I WAS YOUNG. ALWAYS TELLING JOKES AND LAUGHING. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.     ~ ELLIE (BROWN) BETTELYOUN LANDER, WY (12/3/2012)
  • Dixie and Don, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Keep the good memories. I'll always remember some of the times in the "good old days" when your folks were in Kadoka. We had some good times. Cherish the memories, and my thought and prayers are with you at this time. ~ Jean Holzkamp Kadoka (12/3/2012)
  • I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Ruby at the H&H one summer and remember her fondly. She was always very kind to me, and we had some great laughs. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Lisa (Schofield) Jonas Pierre, SD (12/3/2012)
  • So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was a kind and funny lady. My families thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Shawn Jensen Pahlke Rapid City (12/3/2012)
  • Thinking back about the fun times we had with your Mom when she worked at the school and helped me speak southern and learn how to cha cha for the one act plays. She was a blast and full of fun. Cherish your memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family. ~ Scott & Arla Patterson and family Kadoka (12/3/2012)
  • Don and Dixie, I was
    saddened to read of your moms passing. I had a hoot getting to know her. She is very proud of you both. It truly was a pleasure to hear her tell stories of your dad and mine! God Bless you and may she rest in peace.     ~ Stacy Dole Black Hawk (12/3/2012)
  • Dixie and Don, We are so sorry for your loss Ruby was quite a lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Wes and Joan     ~ Joan and Wes Enders Kadoka (12/3/2012)
  • Dixie and Don
    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, she was a very nice lady. I had not seen her in sometime but will never forget her and Robin. Cherish the memories, you are all in our prayers     ~ Betty Lou and Joe Stratton Kadoka (12/3/2012)
  • We are so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing, she was always cheerful and friendly, eve n though I am sure she must have been in a lot of pain. Thinking of all of you. Your friends, Harold and Mary Schnee ~ Mary Schnee P>O> Box 437, Kadoka, SD 57543 (12/3/2012)
  • To the Cadman family, I was so sad to hear Ruby passed away. Ruby and I worked summers at the H&H and everyday was a great day for me working with her. We had a great time working together and we became very good friends. She truly was a great lady and someone that I am thankful to have known and to call a friend. I will keep all of you in my prayers in the days to come. ~ Eric Wilmarth Kadoka (12/3/2012)
  • Dear Dixie and Don, So sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a nice lady and I know she'll be missed by many. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Diana Terkildsen Olivier Box 411, Philip, SD (12/3/2012)
  • Robin and Ruby were those special people who always had time to stop for a chat, a story or two, and a few laughs. Mom (Blanche) especially was very fond of Ruby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler 24208 Fairview Rd. Philip, SD (12/3/2012)
  • Dixie, so sorry to hear about your Mother, stay strong and remember she had a full rich life, my prayers are with you and your family. ~ Wanda (O'Rourke) Reddy Kyle, SD (12/3/2012)
  • Dixie, Josh, Don and Tammy, Letting go of a loved Mom is a difficult thing to have to do! She was always so proud of you all and your endeavors! And so grateful for all you did for her. Remember the good times and the love she lavished on you! We will all miss her.
     ~ Aletha Parke Rapid City, SD (12/3/2012)
  • I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's Word where He promises soon to "swallow up death forever and...wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) ~ Tonyia Florida (12/3/2012)
  • I am so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy! ~ Darlene Schnee Kadoka, SD (12/3/2012)
  • Don and Tammy, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. ~ Karen (Peterson) Athans Hill City, SD (12/3/2012)
  • Don Sorry to hear about your Mom. ~ Jim Hulm Timber Lake SD (12/3/2012)
  • Dixie, Josh, Don and Tammy--so very sorry to hear about Ruby. She has been strong so long and no longer will have to struggle to breathe. You will miss her wide smile and love of her family. Smile and remember all those great times you spent together. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. ~ Pam and Keith Bonenberger Kadoka (12/3/2012)
  • Condolences and prayers to your family in the loss of your Mom ~ Janie Whidby Kadoka SD (12/3/2012)
  • So sorry to hear about Ruby. She was a very neat person so full of life, and that great smile she had.She is the only person I have known, that could do the Charleston dance.Our Prayers are with all of you. ~ Alice&Rollie Stone Rapid City (12/3/2012)
  • Sorry to hear about Ruby, In deepest sympathy ~ Howard, & Cathy Ireland Belvidere, SD (12/3/2012)
  • Donnie, Tammy Dixie & Josh, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was such a hard worker and never failed to crack you up with her dry humor. Remember her good hearted love for all of you. ~ Cindy & Jerry Willert Kadoka SD (12/3/2012)
  • We were so sorry to read of Ruby's death. Our friendship goes back a long way to when the family lived at Interior. When either Robin or Ruby was around you could be assured of a good time. Our sympathy and prayers to all of the family. ~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Casa Grande AZ (12/3/2012)
  • We were sorry to read of Ruby's death. Our friendship goes back a long way to when the family lived at Interior. Lana bowled with Ruby for many years. Our prayers to all. ~ Ronald & Lana Hill Whitewood SD (12/3/2012)
  • our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. ~ pat and mary ellen hart 14788 quarter horse drive, rapid city s.d. 57703 (12/3/2012)