Kay Elfrink
August 1, 1946 ~ February 27, 2013
Kay Ann Elfrink, 66, of Beresford and formerly of rural Highmore, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at her home.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Kay Ann was born August 1, 1946 in Miller, SD to Elmer and Lorine (Roche) Bucher. She attended St. Liborius Grade School and graduated from Polo High School with the Class of 1964. She enrolled at NW College of Commerce in Huron for a short time before she became a nurse’s aide for a year at the Miller hospital. After which she was a lab and x-ray assistant, outpatient and ambulance driver for the Redfield Community Hospital for five years.
In 1972 she was employed in quality control for Tupperware in Jerome, Idaho. She spent a year caring for Grandma Haneke in 1973 and then worked for UPS.
On December 20, 1975 Kay Ann and Larry Elfrink, son of Earl and Helen Elfrink of rural Highmore were married in Reno, Nevada. To this union, three sons were born: Zane Lee born November 3, 1976; Rex Alan born May 16, 1978 and Cody Dean born August 23, 1984. They made their home in northwest Hyde County. In 2008, she moved to Beresford.
Kay was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church at Sedgwick of rural Highmore, an active 4-H leader, and supporter of the Children’s Home. In her free time, she enjoyed wood working and working with leather.
Her memory will be cherished by her three sons: Zane (Tara) Elfrink of Sioux Falls and their children, Halie and Xzavier; Rex Elfrink of Belle Fourche and Cody Elfrink of Rockham; and one brother, Mike Bucher of Maryland.
Kay Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry in 2006; two sisters, Vonna Gail Schlechter and Barbara Jean Haneke; one brother, Steve Bucher; and one niece, Lori Bucher.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Kay’s arrangements.
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Cody and Zane,
My heart goes out to you and your families on the unexpected loss of your Mom. I feel blessed to have known Kay and counted her as a friend. Knowing Kay and her faith, she is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior and is still watching over all of you, just from further away.
All my love and sympathies,
Donna
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Kays family. I will really miss her e-mails. I know she at peace with our Lord.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. She was a good friend. She always brightened my day whether with an email or stopping for a visit. Her joy for her life and family showed all over her face. What a blessing to have known her.
Cynthia
Zane, Cody, and Rex, So very sorry for your loss. My heart is so sad for all of us who will miss her so much. You mom was an amazing lady and I am very blessed that she was in my life. Sending hugs and prayers to each of you that you may feel God’s comfort and peace.
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay Ann’s classmate, Diane
Zane & Family, Rex & Cody,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, at this very difficult time. Kay was a very special person. When my Dad had his heart surgery in Sioux Falls, she spent numerous hours with my Mom and myself. If she wasn’t at the hospital, she would call and check on us to see if we needed anything and to see how Dad was doing. I had never met Kay before that but what an impression she left on me. I heard great stories about all you kids, grandchildren, her life and how proud she was of all of you. What a benevolent, generous, caring lady. She surely is in God’s care, now.
Sending our “Deepest Sympathy” to all of you.
The Volk’s
Dennis & Starla
I had not seen Kay Ann in many years, but did think of her often lately. I am saddened to hear of her passing. We had many good times together in high school. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.
PEACE AND BLESSINGS
Marie
Zane, Rex, Cody and the rest of Kay’s family – We are so saddened and shocked to hear about Aunt Kay’s passing. We had recently corresponded through Facebook as she was making sure we had a room for her should she ever make it to Norman – and we were counting on it because you never knew when she would appear in your life, like when she (out of the blue) invited us to join her for lunch in Sturgis last summer, or when she helped me move some of my things from Dallas to Watertown. Our thoughts are with you. Rick, Olga, Jaron and Konstantin.
I am sorry for your loss. Kay always had a smile and was friendly to all she met. I met Kay through her son Rex who frequently talks of Mom. She will be missed. Prayers for you all.