Sunday, December 16, 2018

Ruth Lusk July 22, 1919 - March 27, 2018, Obituary

Ruth Lusk, 98, of Highmore, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore with Pastor Roger Day officiating. Burial followed at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation began one hour prior to the funeral service.
Ruth Lusk was born July 22, 1919 to Joseph and Agnes (Vondra) Thurston at home in Banner Township, Hyde County, South Dakota.
Ruth married Elmer Lusk in Highmore on November 8, 1940. Five children were born to this union. They farmed in Banner township until they moved to Highmore in November 1969. While living in Highmore, she worked at several different jobs, usually as a substitute or part time. These included custodian and cafeteria at the school, and the County extension office. Before marriage, she had worked at the Pierre Indian School.
Ruth had many talents and skills. She was an excellent cook and had a particularly green thumb for vegetables and flowers. She served on the township and county school boards for many years. She delivered Meals On Wheels and was active in her Circle at the Methodist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed cards and games, crocheting, and especially fishing. She also sewed many clothes for her family. She and Elmer loved to bowl and play bingo.
Ruth is survived by her children: Rita of Aurora, CO, Michael (Patty) of San Antonio, TX, and Gary (Martha) of Sioux Falls; daughter-in-law: Edna Lusk (Albert); seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Elmer; sons: Lysle and Albert; and her sister, Marion Stoley and her husband, Marion Stoley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Hyde County Steps for Hope.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Ruth's arrangements.
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