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Ruby Melanie Baxa Stevicks

Birth	:	13 Oct 1925 Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	31 May 2016 Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1847000, -99.3022003
Description	:	by Melaine (Baxa) Stevicks was born on October 13, 1925 in their farm house in Dixon, SD to John and Nettie (Konop) Baxa. Ruby was the oldest of three children. In 1935 she moved with her family to a farm two miles west of Burke. The family then moved in 1938 to a farm southeast of Herrick where she grew up helping on the farm and attending grade school. While attending high school in St. Charles, she was a member of the band and played clarinet. In 1940 Ruby met Roy at a dance in Herrick. Roy commented to a friend... Read More	by Melaine (Baxa) Stevicks was born on October 13, 1925 in their farm house in Dixon, SD to John and Nettie (Konop) Baxa. Ruby was the oldest of three children. In 1935 she moved with her family to a farm two miles west of Burke. The family then moved in 1938 to a farm southeast of Herrick where she grew up helping on the farm and attending grade school. While attending high school in St. Charles, she was a member of the band and played clarinet. In 1940 Ruby met Roy at a dance in Herrick. Roy commented to a friend "He would like to put her in his pocket and take her home with him". This was the start of the relationship. Roy and Ruby were married on October 11, 1941 in Butte, NE. Due to the time of year with work needing to be done, they waited to have their reception and dance until December 6, 1941. Ruby and Roy lived with his parents Charles and Nora when first married. There they had three children—Sharon, Norma, and Gloria. In 1947, Ruby and Roy moved their family to the Hasche farm southwest of Burke. Ruby and Roy had five more children—Roy, Karen, Debbie, Renee, and Rhonda. They farmed and raised their family. Ruby raised chickens, milked cows, and made homemade butter and bread. She sewed many of the family's clothes. Ruby did many haircuts and perms for family and friends. Most never knew, but Ruby was able to play the piano by ear. Her children would sing a song and she could play it. Ruby enjoyed spending time with her family and friends visiting and laughing. Ruby enjoyed bowling, gardening and spending time in her flower garden. Ruby was a great cook and everyone enjoyed her fried chicken or fried fish that Roy would catch. In 1985 Ruby and Roy moved from the Hasche farm to their son Roy's farm a mile northeast. Roy and Ruby moved into a new home on the land there. Over the next 29 years, Ruby spent her retirement cooking, sewing, gardening, and enjoying her grandchildren. She was a member of her neighborhood Hy-Hopes Club. She loved a cup of her "cowboy coffee." She enjoyed attending the Burke Baptist church and was baptized on September 15, 1996. The family heard many times, "Your Mom is like a second mom to me." In 2013 Ruby moved to TLC where she and Roy got to be together until Roy passed away on Christmas Day 2013. One highlight of living in TLC was spending time with her brother Duane. In April, due to declining health Ruby was admitted into the Burke Community Hospital. Ruby passed away on May 31, 2016 at the Burke Community Hospital at 90 years old. Ruby and Roy were married 72 incredible years. Ruby was a wonderful, loving mother who cherished her eight children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Ruby lived a good, loving life and saw many sad and wonderful events. She experienced so much, was loved by many, and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy in 2013, brother Bernard Baxa, infant daughter Sharon, daughter Gloria, son-in-law Robert Antrim, grandson John, and great-grandchildren Rhadd, Jayden, and Ranya. Ruby is survived by her children: Norma Antrim of Faith, SD, Roy A. (Betty) Stevicks of Burke, SD, Karen (Glenn) Gilbert of Gillette,WY, Debbie Hoffman of Gillette, WY, Renee (Todd) Cook of Mills, NE, and Rhonda (Shane) Ehnes of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, brother Duane Baxa of Burke, SD, sister-in-law Marilyn Baxa of Herrick and many relatives and friends.

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Where is Ruby Melanie Baxa Stevicks's memorial?
Ruby Melanie Baxa Stevicks's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Burke, Gregory County, USA.
When did Ruby Melanie Baxa Stevicks death?
Ruby Melanie Baxa Stevicks death on 31 May 2016 in Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ruby Melanie Baxa Stevicks's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1847000
Longitude: -99.3022003

Family Members:

Parent

John Baxa

(1896 - 1953)

Nettie Konop Baxa

(1900 - 1975)

Spouse

Roy Mac Stevicks

(1916 - 2013)

Siblings

John Duane Baxa

(1930 - 2018)

Bernard “Bernie” Baxa

(1934 - 2015)

Children

Sharon Joy Stevicks

(1942 - 1942)

Gloria Elaine Stevicks Connot

(1946 - 2009)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Graceland Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -99.3022003

2. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1507988, -99.2913971

3. Johnson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1755028, -99.2228660

4. Gregory County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1253014, -99.2866974

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2202988, -99.4338989

6. Sully Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

7. Herrick Cemetery
Herrick, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

8. Petersen Cemetery
Burke, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

9. IOOF Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000

10. Czech National Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2118988, -99.4636002

11. Peace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0816994, -99.3946991

12. Lucas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

13. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985

14. Evangelical Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1401970, -99.5147400

15. Dallas Hillview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2271996, -99.5310974

16. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

17. Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0451800, -99.1491700

18. Milks Camp Episcopal Cemetery
Saint Charles, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0378199, -99.1552354

19. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Jamison, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9977989, -99.3139038

20. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Paxton, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0823490, -99.5336010

21. Spotted Tail Cemetery
Jamison, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9799995, -99.3324966

22. Sutton Family Cemetery
Bonesteel, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2329900, -99.0216200

23. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
Saint Charles, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0094337, -99.1375152

24. Oldham Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3001500, -99.0253800