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Funeral services will take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Kadoka Bible Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the church.



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In memory of

Maurice Edgar Fite

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 88

Maurice Fite was born April 23, 1935, to Aure and Roma (Searl) Fite. Maurice spent his whole life on the ranch. He loved fishing, hunting, pontooning, farming, and putting up hay. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Maurice was a very talented person who could fix anything or build anything. Who else could take a fire escape and turn it into a slide?! He was a generous person and was always willing to help a friend or neighbor or anyone else that might need a helping hand.

Survivors include his son Bryon (Tina) Fite of White Owl and daughter Vona (Todd Sieler) Fite of Wall; five grandchildren: Tracey Fite (Maurice Vocu), Casey (Arissa) Cuny, Lukus Fite, Kenda (Austin) Carroll, and Trenton (Emma Michael) Cuny; nine great-grandchildren: Tilden, Andi, Bridger, Myca, Braxton, Lynlee, Helen, Maurice, Ramona, and Nova; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Vickie on February 22, 2024; his parents; siblings: Margie Levi, Vernely Fite, Aurealuiss Fite, Zola Riggins, Darlene Percy, Glenn Fite, Leslie Fite, and Barbara Diver; an angel daughter, great-grandson and great-granddaughter who all passed away at birth.

I am sure they are dancing in heaven to their favorite country song!

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the Kadoka Bible Church in Kadoka with a visitation one hour prior.



MEMORIAL SERVICE
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 1:00 p.m.
Kadoka Bible Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Gus Craven

MUSIC
Mallory Bauman and Dawn Prestmo - Musicians
“Amazing Grace”
“I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You”

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Family and Friends in Attendance

  • Condolences Maurice's family. Ron has many memories of their younger days at the ranch and in Kadoka. Rest in Peace. ~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Casa Grande AZ (3/1/2024)
  • Prayers for you all. Aunt Vickie and Uncle Maurice will be greatly missed. Hugs Debora ~ Debora Fite Kirkland Harlem, Georgia (2/29/2024)
  • We are thinking of you folks during this difficult time. So sorry to hear this news. Guess we know they are happy together once again. Les always doing business with Maurice and Vickie. Hold on to the memories. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (2/28/2024)
  • Sympathy and prayers to Maurice and Vickie's family and friends. ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City (2/28/2024)
  • Such a great neighbor and friend, such a good husband dad. Rest in peace thou good and faithful servant. ~ Lyndy Ireland Philip, SD (2/28/2024)
  • The most humble man I have ever met, rest in Peace my dear neighbor we will never forget you and all your friends especially our community ~ Mildred & Agustín Castro Poinciana , Florida (2/27/2024)