Doris Rubendall
May 7, 1926 ~ January 7, 2013
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Doris M. Rubendall, 86, of Highmore, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Pierre.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Kori Lehrkamp officiating. Burial followed at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013 with a 4:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Doris Marie was born May 7, 1926 in Beadle County south of Iroquois to Roy Ezra and Ruth Mae (Whites) Noe. In 1933, Doris and her family moved to Hyde County. She attended rural country school and later graduated from Highmore High School in 1944. She worked in local cafes before and shortly after getting married to Quentin Theodore Rubendall on July 2, 1950 in Clark, South Dakota. After marriage, Doris and Quentin took care of Grandpa Rubendall for 4 ½ years due to a serve stroke he suffered. She then worked as a child care provider for 13 years, administrative secretary for the Hyde County Soil Conservation District for 25 years, and was the Hyde County Food Stamp cashier for 16 ½ years.
Doris was also active in the United Methodist Church; becoming a member in 1955 and serving on the Administrative Council for 61 years, from 1951 to 2012. In 1988, Doris joined the Highmore Senior Center and served on the board for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed her kids, grandkids, family, friends and volunteering. In 2004, she received the Presidential Volunteer Award for all her time of giving to others.
Grateful to have shared in her life were her children: RADM (Ret) Richard (Susi) Rubendall of Tucson, AZ and Sandi (Bill) Shay of Pierre, SD; grandchildren: AmyRose (Gerold) Sanford of Independence, MO, Logan Rubendall and Bailey Rubendall, both of Tucson, AZ, Jerri Shay (Tim Bierbrauer) of Damascus, OR, (M) SGT Robert J. Shay of Pierre (stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia), and Scott (Lina) Shay of Seattle, WA; great grandchildren: Gerald William Sanford of Independence, MO, August Rain Pratt and Stella Moon Bierbrauer of Damascus, OR; brother, Gerald Noe of Bellingham, WA; sisters: Evelyn Thompson and Donna June Olson, both of Pierre, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Proceeding her in death were her parents; husband; and sister, Shirley Pullman.
Memorials can be directed to the Untied Methodist Church or the Senior Center in Highmore.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Doris’ arrangements.
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Doris. When we lived in Highmore, I could always count on her to babysit Jim and Theresa (that was only a few years ago).
Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicki
So sorry to hear about Doris. We played lots of cards together and enjoyed visiting with her. Sending all our sympathy and prayers to all the family
So very sorry for your loss of a good lady. I enjoyed visiting with her and hearing some history of the town. It seemed as if she had no worries and no hurries in life. She is now at peace and an angel watching over you.
My thoughts are with you during this time.
Sandy & Family: I am sorry to read of the loss of your mother. It’s so very hard to say goodbye to our mothers. May your memories of her help comfort you in the days and weeks to come. God Bless you all.
Sandy and Rich,
So sorry to hear about your mom. It’s always a tough pill to swallow when you parents are gone. Even though we are adults ourselves, and living on our own, it’s just different now. we are truly on our own. My thoughts are with you both.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You guys are in my thoughts & prayers.
Our love to the entire family. Aunt Doris was a special woman who touched many lives. She will be missed.
Mom ( Dolly Abernathy)and I send our sympathies to you, Doris was such a great lady. We would love to make it to the Funeral but traveling very far is hard on Mom, and with all the flu going around it is best for Mom to stay home. Take care and we will be thinking about you Richard and Sandy.
Sandy and Rick and families,
I’m so sorry about your mom. She was the oldest of the Whites cousins — only 6 years younger than my dad. The Rubendalls were always at family gatherings at Grandma Whites’ house in Iroquois when I was growing up. Doris always sent a newsy Christmas card every year. I especially remember the one or two Christmases that Doris and you guys came to my parents’ house on the farm and heard my husband, Larry, play the harp. Your mom was pretty impressed by hearing a live harpist performing Christmas carols. I bet Doris is listening to all the harps now — to her heart’s content. Peace. Margie Whites
Sandy,
I so enjoyed knowing your mother when we were both conservation district employees (me as a newbie and she much more experienced). She taught me a lot about customer service! You can be very proud of her conservation and work ethic. Thank you for sharing her with us.
I worked with Doris from 1987 to 1992 in the Hyde Soil & Water Conservation Office. Doris was hard-working, caring, kind, and considerate. We got along well together, and she always seemed to have a positive attidude, except when we went to the computer age.
Doris was easy to talk to, and we shared much of what was going on in our lives. We were good friends. She will be missed.
Sandi, Bill and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May your many memories bring you much comfort.
Cousins Sandi and Rich,so sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there. Your mother will be missed.
My sympathies to Doris’s family, I had a cnice visit with Bill and Doris as they sat across from me at dads funeral lunch just 5 months ago. Dad (Marvin Whites) always appreciated hearing from Doris as there were really not that many years differance in age between Uncle Marvin and Neice Doris. Cherish the many fond memories, Ron Whites
Sandi and Bill,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Memories are a wonderful gift and will always be with you. I wish I was there to give you a hug. You have always been a very special friend.
Our prayers are with you and your family. One day you shall join the ones who have journeyed before us on Gods golden shores. Till then we love and grow,and remember the blessing your time together has been. God bless you, we love you all. Mike & LuAnne