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Funeral service for Genieve Elder age 91 of Timber Lake, SD will be 10:30 AM MT, Monday, May 6, 2019 at United Parrish Church in Timber Lake. Burial will be in the Timber Lake Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. A prayer service will be 7:00 PM MT, Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the church. Genieve passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Spearfish Canyon Health Care in Spearfish, SD.

Genieve Ella Scott was born August 19, 1927 in Corson County, to Harry and Pearl (Glerup) Scott. She grew up on her parent's cattle ranch "The Bullhead Ranching Company" on Rock Creek near Bullhead, SD. Attending Country School through the 3 ^rd grade and then attended school in Walker and later in McLaughlin. She graduated with the McLaughlin Class of 1946. Following high school graduation, she attended Beautician School in Watertown, SD. After receiving her Beautician license she worked in Rapid City then in 1952 moved to Timber Lake owning and operating a Beauty Shop.

Genieve married Gilbert Elder on May 16, 1953 on the Elder farm north east of Timber Lake. This became their home for the next 37 years where they farmed, ranched, and raised their six children. Genieve was always very involved in working on the farm consisting of the daily operations of milking cows, caring for the cattle and sheep.

In 1990 Gilbert & Genieve moved into Timber Lake. Gilbert passed away on March 31, 1993 and Genieve continued to live in Timber Lake until November 2008 when she moved into the Golden Living Center in Mobridge. In December 2018 she became a resident of the Spearfish Canyon Health Care in Spearfish, SD.

She was always very involved in community organizations and activities including 4H while her children were growing up. She was also a member of the Prairie Pals extension club until it dissolved in 1986, was active with the Timber Lake Senior Citizens group, a member of the Timber Lake United Parish Church, member of the Timber Lake Museum, member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 26 years and served a term as President. Genieve was also known for always assisting others in need of help.

Genieve was known for her well maintained and large vegetable gardens, her beautiful flower gardens, was an excellent seamstress, and quilting talent, making many beautiful quilts.

Genieve is survived by three Daughters; Bonnie (Bernard) Boysen of Bismarck, ND, Carol (James) Reh of Sapulpa, OK, Elaine (Dennis) Neigel of Eagle Butte, SD. Two Sons; Francis (Jacqueline) Elder of Timber Lake, SD and Allan Elder of Aurora, CO.

Nineteen Grandchildren; Iris (Bobby) Wiedmer, Tara (Mark Sr.) Morgan, Kayla Boysen, Kyle (Char) Boysen, Jonathan Bigger, Derek Weigel, Brian Elder, Jason Reh, Jeffrey (Emily) Reh, Casey (Jasmine) Schrempp, Timothy Schrempp, Holden Neigel, Hayden (Ashley) Neigel, Harley Neigel & Hudson Neigel, Talatha (Markus) Stanley, Mark Morgan Jr. & Tamara (Zech) & Nicole Morgan.

Twenty Great-Grandchildren and Thirteen Great-Great-Grandchildren. Two Sisters; Lucille Enright, of Sturgis and Lorraine Gouldin of Spearfish, and numerous nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Husband; Gilbert in 1993, one Daughter; Darlene in 2007, her parents Harry & Pearl Scott, one Sister; Isabelle Holzer and one brother; Charles Scott, and one grandson; Benjamin Morgan.