Grace A Pettigrew
April 6, 1919 ~ April 14, 2023
Grace A. (Dufloth) Pettigrew was born April 6, 1919 in Tolstoy, SD, a town founded by her father. Her family moved to Aberdeen, where Grace worked at Montgomery Ward, rising to the role of manager of the credit department. During that time, she met her future husband, Cyrus. Grace and Cy dated for only six months before World War II took him to India for the next four years; Grace diligently wrote Cy a letter everyday of his deployment.
When Cy returned home, he and Grace moved to California where they were married on March 18, 1945 by Reverend Fuller following his popular radio broadcast with 4,000 people in the pews listening to Rudy Atwood playing "Here Comes the Bride." The couple soon moved to Rapid City, where Cy established his business, The Linoleum and Carpet Center. Along with working in their business, Cy and Grace were active members in First Wesleyan Church and participated in the activities of their children and grandchildren. Grace loved gardening, traveling and most of all, spending time with her family. Her guilty pleasure was WWF wrestling, which she enjoyed watching until the night of her passing. An epitome of strength and determination, Grace continued to work at the family business (now Flooring America) until she retired at age 100. She never ceased to inspire her family with her energy, faith, tenacity and generosity.
An important part of Grace's life was her faith. Raised in a church home, Cy and she continued that in their raising of a family. She taught Sunday School, cooked countless meals for church socials and friends especially when and extra meal was needed. Grace practiced farm hospitality of welcome people into her home for a Sunday meal or after evening church coffee. But the element that meant the most to her was playing the piano or organ. She played for weddings, funerals, Christmas programs or church specials. With no formal training, she mastered the songs of her faith and shared them weekly. She was a go to pianist for over 60 years.
Grace was preceded in death by her four siblings, Earl, Howard, Katherine and Virgil, and by her beloved husband, Cyrus. She is survived by her three children as well as four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
April 6, 1919 ~ April 14, 2023
Grace A. (Dufloth) Pettigrew was born April 6, 1919 in Tolstoy, SD, a town founded by her father. Her family moved to Aberdeen, where Grace worked at Montgomery Ward, rising to the role of manager of the credit department. During that time, she met her future husband, Cyrus. Grace and Cy dated for only six months before World War II took him to India for the next four years; Grace diligently wrote Cy a letter everyday of his deployment.
When Cy returned home, he and Grace moved to California where they were married on March 18, 1945 by Reverend Fuller following his popular radio broadcast with 4,000 people in the pews listening to Rudy Atwood playing "Here Comes the Bride." The couple soon moved to Rapid City, where Cy established his business, The Linoleum and Carpet Center. Along with working in their business, Cy and Grace were active members in First Wesleyan Church and participated in the activities of their children and grandchildren. Grace loved gardening, traveling and most of all, spending time with her family. Her guilty pleasure was WWF wrestling, which she enjoyed watching until the night of her passing. An epitome of strength and determination, Grace continued to work at the family business (now Flooring America) until she retired at age 100. She never ceased to inspire her family with her energy, faith, tenacity and generosity.
An important part of Grace's life was her faith. Raised in a church home, Cy and she continued that in their raising of a family. She taught Sunday School, cooked countless meals for church socials and friends especially when and extra meal was needed. Grace practiced farm hospitality of welcome people into her home for a Sunday meal or after evening church coffee. But the element that meant the most to her was playing the piano or organ. She played for weddings, funerals, Christmas programs or church specials. With no formal training, she mastered the songs of her faith and shared them weekly. She was a go to pianist for over 60 years.
Grace was preceded in death by her four siblings, Earl, Howard, Katherine and Virgil, and by her beloved husband, Cyrus. She is survived by her three children as well as four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Grace A Pettigrew
April 6, 1919 ~ April 14, 2023
Grace A. (Dufloth) Pettigrew was born April 6, 1919 in Tolstoy, SD, a town founded by her father. Her family moved to Aberdeen, where Grace worked at Montgomery Ward, rising to the role of manager of the credit department. During that time, she met her future husband, Cyrus. Grace and Cy dated for only six months before World War II took him to India for the next four years; Grace diligently wrote Cy a letter everyday of his deployment.
When Cy returned home, he and Grace moved to California where they were married on March 18, 1945 by Reverend Fuller following his popular radio broadcast with 4,000 people in the pews listening to Rudy Atwood playing "Here Comes the Bride." The couple soon moved to Rapid City, where Cy established his business, The Linoleum and Carpet Center. Along with working in their business, Cy and Grace were active members in First Wesleyan Church and participated in the activities of their children and grandchildren. Grace loved gardening, traveling and most of all, spending time with her family. Her guilty pleasure was WWF wrestling, which she enjoyed watching until the night of her passing. An epitome of strength and determination, Grace continued to work at the family business (now Flooring America) until she retired at age 100. She never ceased to inspire her family with her energy, faith, tenacity and generosity.
An important part of Grace's life was her faith. Raised in a church home, Cy and she continued that in their raising of a family. She taught Sunday School, cooked countless meals for church socials and friends especially when and extra meal was needed. Grace practiced farm hospitality of welcome people into her home for a Sunday meal or after evening church coffee. But the element that meant the most to her was playing the piano or organ. She played for weddings, funerals, Christmas programs or church specials. With no formal training, she mastered the songs of her faith and shared them weekly. She was a go to pianist for over 60 years.
Grace was preceded in death by her four siblings, Earl, Howard, Katherine and Virgil, and by her beloved husband, Cyrus. She is survived by her three children as well as four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
April 6, 1919 ~ April 14, 2023
Grace A. (Dufloth) Pettigrew was born April 6, 1919 in Tolstoy, SD, a town founded by her father. Her family moved to Aberdeen, where Grace worked at Montgomery Ward, rising to the role of manager of the credit department. During that time, she met her future husband, Cyrus. Grace and Cy dated for only six months before World War II took him to India for the next four years; Grace diligently wrote Cy a letter everyday of his deployment.
When Cy returned home, he and Grace moved to California where they were married on March 18, 1945 by Reverend Fuller following his popular radio broadcast with 4,000 people in the pews listening to Rudy Atwood playing "Here Comes the Bride." The couple soon moved to Rapid City, where Cy established his business, The Linoleum and Carpet Center. Along with working in their business, Cy and Grace were active members in First Wesleyan Church and participated in the activities of their children and grandchildren. Grace loved gardening, traveling and most of all, spending time with her family. Her guilty pleasure was WWF wrestling, which she enjoyed watching until the night of her passing. An epitome of strength and determination, Grace continued to work at the family business (now Flooring America) until she retired at age 100. She never ceased to inspire her family with her energy, faith, tenacity and generosity.
An important part of Grace's life was her faith. Raised in a church home, Cy and she continued that in their raising of a family. She taught Sunday School, cooked countless meals for church socials and friends especially when and extra meal was needed. Grace practiced farm hospitality of welcome people into her home for a Sunday meal or after evening church coffee. But the element that meant the most to her was playing the piano or organ. She played for weddings, funerals, Christmas programs or church specials. With no formal training, she mastered the songs of her faith and shared them weekly. She was a go to pianist for over 60 years.
Grace was preceded in death by her four siblings, Earl, Howard, Katherine and Virgil, and by her beloved husband, Cyrus. She is survived by her three children as well as four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Family Members
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
