Kay Couch

of Spearfish, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022
at Monument Health in Spearfish at the age of 90

Kay Yvonne Couch was born to Willis and Susan (Hurst) King. She attended school in Murdo, South Dakota and graduated from Murdo High School in 1950. Kay attended and graduated from Black Hills State College with a degree in elementary education. She taught school in Belle Fourche and Philip including the Cheyenne and Old Trail country schools.


Kay especially loved her family, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her many friends. She had lived in Philip most of her life until moving to Spearfish Edgewood memory care a few years ago due to increasing dementia.


Throughout her life, she enjoyed dancing, traveling, playing bridge, going to card parties or playing monopoly with the grandkids. She loved baseball (go Yankees), basketball, and car racing. She wouldn't hesitate to jump in the car with a few friends driving off to Deadwood for a fun afternoon. After retirement, she spent many winters in Casa Grande, AZ with dear friends.


She taught us that even though life is full of ups and downs, she faced it bravely with her humor, quick wit, and unending zest for life. No matter where she was, she was always the bright star in our lives, and we will miss her dearly.


Survivors include son Richard (Sherry) Mowell of Spearfish; daughter Debbie (Harold) Delbridge of Philip; five grandchildren: Jaeson (Crystal) Hanrahan, Christal Hanrahan, Carisa (Sig) Martin, Cody (Jamie) Hanrahan, and Sean (Ronalda) Mowell; ten great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren: Arlin (Kathy) Delbridge, Chad (Karen) Delbridge, Amanda (Gabe) Ruiz, and Candace (Morgan) Veit; sixteen step-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.


She was preceded in death by her first husband Jack Mowell; second husband Ronnie Couch; father Willis; mother Susan Hanson; stepfather Hans T. Hanson; son-in-law Craig Hanrahan.

In lieu of flowers a memorial is established to the Philip Fire Department.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the legion hall.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the American Legion Hall in Philip.

Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

Service Details

FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 2:00 p.m.
American Legion Hall
Philip, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Harold Delbridge

MUSIC
“In The Garden”
“Thank You Jesus For The Blood”

USHERS
Paul Delbridge - David Burnett

PALLBEARERS
Jaeson Hanrahan - Cody Hanrahan - Sean Mowell
Sig Martin - Christal Hanrahan - Carisa Martin

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Guest Book

I’m so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping the family in my prayers. I was so happy to have had the chance to get to know Kay while at Silverleaf. She was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor and she was so lucky to have such wonderful love and support from her family. I pray she is at peace in Heaven now.
   ~ Julie McLaughlin Midland (7/9/2022)
Sorry to hear of Kay’s passing, she had such a fun spirit! I’m sure she’s in heaven making everyone laugh!! She was so witty and I enjoyed seeing her! I thought she was a very good teacher too. Rest In Peace my friend
   ~ Pennie Slovek Philip (7/13/2022)
Our sincere sympathies to all of Kay’s family. She was a special lady and teacher—many fond memories over the years.
   ~ Brock & Brittany Smith Philip, SD (7/13/2022)
Oh, how this woman was a spitfire! She was one tough ol' bird but boy she could make me laugh! She had some great stories, was full of wit, and had a laugh I will always remember! She will be missed.... There sure isn't another like her!
   ~ Kim Petersen Philip, SD (7/8/2022)
Rest in peace dear friend Kay... So many fun times in Murdo. Everyone will miss your sweet wonderful Laughter.
   ~ Mary Lou McDow Phoenix, AZ (7/13/2022)
So sorry for your loss! Kay was the sweetest lady! I was lucky to have her as a client when I had my salon in Philip. After we moved to Nebraska, I always had to let her know when I was coming to town so she could come get her hair done and we could catch up! After my parents had the fire and we came home to help he insisted we all stay at her house! She loved entertaining all of us that week. She had meals and activities planned! She was a gem!
   ~ Wanda Moses Fairmont, Ne (7/12/2022)
Sorry to hear of Kay's passing. So many sweet memories. Loved her laugh and always enjoyed visiting with her. Our thoughts and Prayers.
   ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler Sturgis, SD (7/10/2022)
To the family of Kay,
Thinking of you as you celebrate a life well lived. Kay is a shining star!
Mary Ellen Lantis and Family
   ~ Mary Ellen Lantis Spearfish, SD (7/18/2022)
Our friendship started at SDSU back in the early fifties. We were neighbors for many winters in Casa Grande AZ. Kay will always be in our thoughts. Sympathies to Rick and Debbie.
   ~ Thelma & Owen Pool Sun City West, AZ (7/11/2022)
Prayers and symphony to Debbie. Rick and their families! Kay was my oldest friend! We started school together and graduated together in 1950!
   ~ Elsie Bak Ft Pierre sd (7/7/2022)

Flowers

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The HCOS Family
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Lori
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Glenn and Rita O'Connell