Ruby Parmely

ruby parmely

April 29, 1929 ~ October 22, 2018

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Ruby Parmely, 89, of Miller, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.

Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 29, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial followed at GAR Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2018 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.

Ruby was born April 29, 1929 in Wessington Springs, S.D. to Carl and Esther (Bannick) Knigge. She had six sisters and four brothers. She went to elementary and high school in White Lake. Ruby attended Normal School in Aberdeen; there she met Clark’s sisters, Marles and Mildred. She went home with them on the weekends and there she met Clark. She married Clark Parmely on February 18, 1950. To this union five children were born. Ruby was an active partner on the farm. She milked cows, fed bottle calves, cared for the sheep and chickens, and tended a huge garden.

Ruby was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of The Order of the Eastern Star. Many life time friends were made during the weekly meetings at TOPS. After they moved to town, her greatest thrill was baking pies and cinnamon rolls for the community. She cooked and baked pies for the sale barn, Apco and Smiley’s.

Clark and Ruby enjoyed traveling with friends to horse pulls and to various places across the United States and Canada. They also attended grandkids’ sporting events, rodeos, and music activities. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, whether it was feeding them lunch or just hanging out.

Grateful for having shared her life include her children: Ronny (Jan) Parmely of Brookings, Lonny (Jeanny) Parmely of Buffalo, Kevin (JoLynne) Parmely of Huron, Trudy (Terry) Stevens of Miller, and Scotty (Katie) Parmely of St. Lawrence; sixteen grandchildren: Chad (Stacy) Parmely, DeShawn (Jeremy) Scott, Amber (Matthew) Misar, Kaeloni (Jason) Latham, Kolby (Paige) Parmely, Billie Jo (Bill Eckles) Parmely, Dawnita Parmely, Rusty (Amber) Parmely, Jeremy (Marci) Stevens, TJ (Kathy) Stevens, Shane (Tracy) Stevens, Cody Stevens, Travis (Kayla) Stevens, Macaela Parmely, Jesse Parmely, and Callan Parmely; 32 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother: Laverne Berg, Betty Elias, Lois Wulf, and Dennis (Marcie) Knigge; brother and sisters-in-law: Lowell and Mildred Engel, Marles Dean, Margaret Starks, Genevieve Parmely, Jack and Beth Engel, Gene Swaney, Ellen Parmely; and numerous nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, three sisters, and several in-laws.

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Ruby’s arrangements.

 

A Visitation was held on October 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 321 West 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Prayer Service was held on October 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 321 West 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Funeral Service was held on October 29, 2018 at 10:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 321 West 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Graveside Service was held on October 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM at G.A.R. Cemetery, south Broadway Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362

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  1. Extending our thoughts and prayers to the Parmely families. I also have wonderful memories of Ruby. Had a nice time visiting with her at Kayla & Travis’s wedding in April.

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  2. I have so many memories from when I was young and the times we were at the farm. Some of my most cherished memories of Clark, Ruby and the family is the summer I stayed with them. Ruby holds a very special place in my heart and always has and always will. My love and prayers to all of the family.

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  3. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I have lots of good memories growing up in the Rose Hill Community, which includes your family and mine. Ruby was a very special lady. May God hold you all close in the days ahead. Jerry

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  4. Rest in peace Ruby..I spent many nights at her house and always felt so loved and welcomed!!! Sympathy to the entire family..May God wrap his loving arms around you.

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  5. So sorry for your loss she was a lovely lady

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  6. Sorry to hear of your loss, she will be missed by all. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal

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  7. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Was great to see Ruby at Travis and Kayla’s wedding. Have many great memories of growing up with all the Parmely kids at Rose Hill. Hugs to you all. Jerry and Sandy Bowar

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  8. Vicki (Woodruff) and Jim Simpson says:

    October 24, 2018

    Our sympathy to the family of Ruby Parmely. I enjoyed seeing her again at Kayla and Travis’s wedding. It had been a long time since I had seen her, and she still had that wonderful smile. We lived close to them out in the ‘country’ and remember good times at Rose Hill Lake. Prayers to the family.

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  9. Hugs to all the family.  Dad sends his and mom’s condolences.  Your parents were great friends and neighbors with our parents.  Each were there for the others and they shared a special bond. Know that we are thinking of all of you during this time of Ruby’s passing.  I’m betting she’s already making pies in heaven, cuz her pies on earth were most certainly heavenly!  Love to all. The Richard Moser Family

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