Linda Marie (Feller) Hook was born on September 23, 1936, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Nicholas and Elsie (Bloom) Feller. She was the 2nd oldest of seven children; Nicholas, Robert, Kathy, Marilyn, James and Michael. Linda was raised in Quinn and graduated from Quinn High School. After graduation she attended Black Hills College where she attained her Teacher's Certificate. She taught for two years at the Lake Hill School north of Wall.
She married her high school sweetheart, Darwin D. Hook, on December 27, 1956, and to this union were born three children: JoDee, Jami and Rocky. They moved to Rapid City for Darwin's work, and Linda stayed home and took care of her kids until they were in high school. She then went to work for the Wall Drug Store where she enjoyed meeting new people and loved working with her fellow co-workers.
She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She also enjoyed an occasional trip to Deadwood and going to the cabin near Wasta to ride in the ATV with her grandkids.
Linda was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, where she worked with the gift program. She is and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Grateful for having shared her life include her husband Darwin Hook of Wall; two daughters JoDee Shearer and her husband Grant of Wall, and Jami Kitterman and her husband Jim of Wall; one son Rocky Hook and his wife Ronelle of Pierre; six grandchildren Garrett Shearer, Chelsie Shearer, Michelle Kitterman, Anna Kitterman, Courtney Hook and Colbi Hook; two brothers Nick Feller and his wife Sandra of Wall, and Bob Feller and his wife Janet of Rapid City; five brother-in-laws Dwilyn (Pee Wee) Hook and his wife Peggy of Philip, Jerryce Hook and his wife Elaine of Rapid City, and Monte Hook of Philip, Dick Lytle of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Micky Daly of Midland; a sister-in-law Juanita Carrol and her husband Tom of Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Michael and James Feller, and two sisters Kathy Daly and Marilyn Lytle.
Visitation was held from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, with a vigil service held at 7:00 p.m., all at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 4, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, with Father Leo Hausmann as celebrant.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
A memorial has been established.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, January 4, 2013 - 9:30 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota
CELEBRANT
Father Leo Hausmann
MUSIC
Rita Patterson - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Precious Lord Take My Hand”
“Beautiful Savior”
“Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”
Garrett Shearer - Pianist
“The Rose”
READER
Terry Peters
ALTAR SERVER
Reed Hansen
USHERS
Marv Botz - Eric Hansen
PALLBEARERS
Garrett Shearer - Chelsie Shearer
Michelle Kitterman - Anna Kitterman
Courtney Hook - Colbi Hook
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Friday, January 4, 2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota
Guest Book
Darwin, JoDee, Jami and family - I am very sorry for your loss of Linda. She was a great lady. Hold your memories of her close and share them often, they are a great comfort through the tough days to come. She isn't suffering any more and is surely playing the great slots in heaven. I am here if any of you need anything.
~ Wendy Eisenbraun
Wall (12/28/2012)
How it hurts to hear this news. We are keeping you all in our prayers and are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful, fun, loving, giviing person and will be missed by many. We pray you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you share with so many.
~ Julie & Gary Nixon
Phililp,SD (12/28/2012)
Darwin and family-I'm very sorry for your loss, and wish you sympathy and comfort in your time of loss.
~ Sherman Burns
Sheridan Wyoming (12/28/2012)
So sorry to hear of Linda's death. My sympathy to all of her family. God be with you
~ Betty Bryan
Rapid City (12/28/2012)
Darwin and Family, Sorry to hear of Linda's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you all.
~ Andrew Eisenbraun
Rapid City, SD (12/28/2012)
Darwin and Family, We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family and are keeping all of you in our prayers. God bless.
~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner
Casa Grande AZ (12/28/2012)
To Darwin and family; Sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Our prayers are with you. May god be with you always.
~ Dewey Fortune
3248 Cypress St, Kingman AZ (12/28/2012)
Darwin and family sorry to hear about ur loss. I lived in wall in 2006. I worked at the cactus as a server and I waited on u and ur family several times.
~ nicole high horse (miller)
4800 Everest Rd Lot 72 Rapid City Sd 57702 (12/28/2012)
Our prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
~ Kevin & Jody Bielmaier family
Wall (12/28/2012)
My condolences to the Families of Darwin Hook,and the Fellers.God Bless.
~ Ray Wilhelm
330 Flormann St. Rapid City , S. Dak. (12/28/2012)
So sorry, Darwin; she was a special person; just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts.
~ Faye Bryan
Wasta (12/28/2012)
Our deepest sympathy to you Darwin, and to the family. Linda will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with all of you.
~ Merle & Gloria Holden
Colome, SD (12/28/2012)
I was so sorry to hear of Linda's passing.I haven't seen her in many years but remember how kind and helpful she was when I was young. God bless you all.
~ Pat (Rhynard)Buck
Casper, WY (12/28/2012)
Darwin & Family, So sorry to hear of Linda's passing, a wonderful lady and someone who will be missed by all. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
~ Shannon & Pat Gartner
Interior, SD (12/28/2012)
I just can't believe she won't be making her next appointment with me, we shared once a month for the last 6 years she was a delight to have visit the shop she share wonderful highlights of her family life and the many things that they did together and many pictures. She always had a fresh white blouse on and never looked her age. I will miss her greatly and my prayers are with the whole family at this time of loss.
~ Patrick Simmons
4025 Sunset Drive RC SD 57702 (12/28/2012)
Rocky and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
~ John and Dianne Noyes
Pierre, SD (12/28/2012)
Our sympathy to all of you. We enjoyed our visits at the hospital.She has received the gift of true joy! May the Lord bless each of you with His peace.
~ Ed & Linda Eisenbraun
Rapid City, S.D. (12/28/2012)
We are sorry to hear of Linda passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael
229 Bert St. , Delta CO. (12/28/2012)
Our sympathy to the Hook and Fellers family. It is with great sadness that I write this. Linda and I grew up together and spent our 13 years of school in the same classroom. She was a great lady and know she will be greatly missed. I'm sorry I did not see more of her in our later years but that's life. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family.
~ Marlene & Bernie King
4641 E. Elena Ave., Mesa AZ. 85206 (12/28/2012)
My Deepest Sympathy! You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with You Now and Always.
~ Fawna Geigle
Sturgis, SD (12/28/2012)
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. we will keep you in our prayers.
~ Terry Knapp Craven
Wanblee (12/28/2012)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hook and Feller families. May you be comforted by the knowledge that Linda was admired and appreciated by so many - family, friends, co-workers - over the years and may your hearts rejoice in knowing that she is united with loved ones who have gone before, in the glory of the Lord.
~ Kim Poppe-Smart
Gold Canyon, AZ (12/28/2012)
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you
~ Marvin/Norma Williams
Owanka, SD (12/28/2012)
Darwin So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. As you know she and I grew up together in Quinn, we were only a couple months apart in age. Friends since infants with Linda and all the Feller family. 12 years of school Class of 54. God bless Linda, her family and all of her friends. She was a LADY !! Because of recent surgery I will miss the service but know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
~ CURT JOHNSON
3004 YALE CT. RAPID CITY, SD 57702 (12/28/2012)
Darwin and Family,
Our sincere condolences to your entire family. Linda was a much loved member of our community and will be greatly missed. May happy memories and prayers help you during this sad and trying time.
~ Janet and KennethLurz
Wall SD (12/28/2012)
My prayers are with you during this time
~ Lea (Willuweit) Ymker
Armour SD (12/28/2012)
Darwin & Family...We could always count on seeing Linda at church on Saturday nights. We will deeply miss having her in our midst there. Our prayers and sympathy are with all of you.
~ Terry & Sue Peters
Wall, SD (12/28/2012)
Darwin and family. So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. My thoughts and sympathy are with you during this time.
~ Todd Hamm
Spokane, WA (12/28/2012)
Darwin and family. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of your wife. She was a very special lady.
~ Arley Rancour & Family
Wasta SD (12/28/2012)
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Linda at Wall Drug many years ago. She was a wonderful, kind, and special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Linda Baysinger
Rapid City (12/28/2012)