Dessie Price
September 17, 1930 ~ March 13, 2013
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Dessie Price, 82, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2013 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Dessie was born on Sept 17, 1930 in St. Lawrence SD, to John and Jessie (Perrott) Fanning. Dessie lived and grew up in the St. Lawrence area. She graduated from St. Lawrence High School in 1949 and attended Northern State College. After graduation, Dessie worked in a small school house as a teacher in rural Holabird, SD. Dessie often spoke of her years as a telephone operator and the many friends she made and kept for life. She married Eugene K. Price on Sept 8, 1954; to that union they had six sons and one daughter.
Dessie was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, St. Cecilia’s Altar Society, and prayer chain for many years. Dessie held a job and could be found at Helping Hands thrift store. She so enjoyed visiting with her friends and customers in what she considered her main street living room. Dessie always had a smile and a wave for the people walking by.
Dessie’s priorities in life were faith and family.
Dessie is survived by her children, six sons: Dana (Kim) Price, Mitchell SD, Brad (Amanda) Price, Box Elder SD, Craig (Dawn) Price, Miller SD, Shane (Ronda) Price, Huron SD, Chris (Beth) Price, Bruce SD, Brian (Lynda) Kimball SD, and one daughter, Gina (Mike) Ortmeier, Miller SD. Dessie had 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, one sister, Beth Veskrna, Mesa, AZ; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Price, Fort Collins, CO and Irene Fanning, St. Lawrence, SD; one brother-in-law, Bernie Coss, Miller, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; her parents, John and Jessie; mother-in-law, Sylvia Conan; five brothers: Vincent, Joe “Bub”, Gary, Larry and Jack; six sisters: Leone Perkins, Cleo Bryant, Lorraine Smithers, Nadine Fanning, Ann Miller and Donna Coss; one great-grandchild: Luke Anthony; and one brother-in-law, Roy “Don” Price.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Dessie’s arrangements.
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Absolutely sadden to hear of this marvelous person’s death. Dessie was a warm, caring friendly woman with a huge heart and a beautiful smile. She will be missed, as St. Ann’s Catholic Church will never be the same without her presence there. May you all find peace. We were glad to have known Dessie. We’re sorry we were unable to attend the funeral as we were out of town.
Deb and Norma Carr
Price Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Dessie was one of a kind and she will be greatly missed. Our thought and prayers go out to all of you.
Grandma,
You will be greatly missed. I wish I could be there with the family during this time. I love you so much. Rest in peace.
Love,
Caitlyn
Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of Dessie, she was a wonderful friend (to all). Dessie will be missed for all the reasons she was so special….giving, caring, smiling, always positive and just for being Dessie.
RIP my friend.
Sympathy to the Price families…I will miss her wave when walking by the Helping Hands Store…Janice
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Price family in the recent loss of your beloved Mother, Grandmother. Find comfort in knowing that she has found peace & comfort with Our Lord. Her smile & special personality will be missed. She was a great lady to visit with whenever she saw you. She and Gene will be watching over you all. Treasure the many family memories together and find peace. God Bless you all. Shar
Dessie was such a dear friend to my family. Whenever I would visit her with Mom or Dad, Dessie would ask about my life and how things were going. Dessie loved to reminisce about her childhood in St. Lawrence and the dear memories it held. She loved family and often expressed the importance of it. As my parents, Fred and Evelyn, aged, Dessie was there for them and embraced them dearly. The memory of Dessie will be forever in my heart.