Florence Evelyn huntington
1916 - 2012
BIOGRAPHY
Florence Evelyn Huntington, 96, of Rapid City, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Thurs., June 7, 2012.
Florence was born April 9, 1916 in Rapid City, SD to Bruce and Emma (Barkl) Buzbee. She grew up in the Rapid City area and following high school graduation, she worked at the Oldsmobile Dealership, where she met her future husband, Jack O. Huntington. On Nov. 25, 1934 she married Jack at Belle Fourche and they lived most of their lives in the Caputa/Farmingdale area. The Oldsmobile Dealership sent her to Rapid City Business College. She then worked as a manager for Newberry’s Department Store, and then worked as bookkeeper for Schneider Music in Rapid City for 18 years, retiring in 1979.
Florence loved to read and travel, garden and knit.
She is survived by five sons, Jim (Jutta) Huntington of Newport News, VA, Ronald (Beverly) Huntington of Battle Mountain, NV, Gerald (Joan) Huntington of Raleigh, NC, William (Gloria) Huntington of Deadwood, Mark (Cathy Holstein) Huntington of Cheyenne, WY; her sister, Opal Splittesoesser of New Underwood; her brother, Budd Buzbee of Chico, CA; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1974, and their daughter, Glee Aisenbrey.
The family would like to recognize and sincerely thank Connie Huntington, Linda Henrickson, Cheryl Clark, Devie Cline, and Orleen Peterson. These individuals were instrumental in helping Florence to live in her own home and maintain an independent life to the very end.
Graveside services are set for 11:00am Mon., June 11, 2012 at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City, with the Rev. Doug Diehl officiating. A reception and luncheon will follow at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City at 12:00 Noon.
