Marguerite Mary King

of Murdo, South Dakota, died on Friday, October 12, 2007
at the Maryhouse in Pierre at the age of 90

Marguerite Mary McIver was born March 8, 1917 on a farm south of Presho, South Dakota, the son of Morris and Louise (Nelson) McIver. She lived in Presho until she married Francis King and moved to their ranch south of Draper, South Dakota. Francis and Marguerite had two children, Kim Francis King and Tanya Michele King Brink.

While living on their ranch Marguerite occupied her time by gardening, canning and raising a variety of flowers. After the passing of her husband Marguerite moved to Murdo, where she could spend more time with her family.

Marguerite first love was her family. She spent countless hours raising and taking care of them. Marguerite also loved horses and anything that had to do with horses including statues, pictured and rodeos. Marguerite loved to travel whenever it was feasible. One of her favorite stories was a road trip from California to New York in her aunts Cadillac. In her spare time Marguerite loved to read and write poetry and short stories.

Survivors include her daughter Tanya Brink and her husband Gene of Murdo; a grandson C.J. Brink of Sioux Falls; two sisters Betty Boyle and her husband Harold of Whitewood, and Dorothy Nichols of Pierre; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Francis in 1984; her son Kim Francis King; her parents Morris and Louise; three brothers, Morris McIver of Milwaukee, Hugh McIver of Omaha, Nebraska, and Julius McIver of Hot Springs; five sisters Gladys Brave of Volga, Helene Krogman of White River, Opal Sherwood of White River, Verdeen Coffey of Homosasa Florida, and Ora Novonty of Deadwood.

Visitation was held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 11, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., all at the St. Martin Catholic Church in Murdo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. CDT Friday, October 12, at the St. Martin Catholic Church in Murdo with Father Timothy Castor as celebrant.
Interment will be in the Murdo Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, October 12, 2007 - 10:00 a.m., St. Martin Catholic Church, Murdo, South Dakota
CELEBRANT: Father Timothy Castor
MUSIC: Organist – Rose Comp, Guitarist – Cliff Krogman:"Just As I Am", "Amazing Grace"
USHER: Raymond Brink
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS: Sonny Krogman – Blaine Krogman, Dave Sherwood – Les Sherwood, Terry Sherwood – Cameron Novotny
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT: Murdo Cemetery, Murdo, South Dakota

Service Details

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, October 12, 2007 - 10:00 a.m., St. Martin Catholic Church, Murdo, South Dakota
INTERMENT: Murdo Cemetery, Murdo, South Dakota

Guest Book

Tanya, I am so sorry to hear about your mom, She was a really neat lady, Our prayers are with you, Gene, and CJ
   ~ Calista Tatum Gillette WY (10/12/2007)
Tanya and family, I didn't know Marguerite very long but I always enjoyed seeing her at the clinic. She had such a great sense of humor. I still laugh when I think of her going to celebrate New Year's Eve with a bottle of beer. Thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
   ~ Robin Stoner Murdo, SD (10/12/2007)

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