Alyce Marie Harms passed away on December 12, 2014, and is at peace in God's loving embrace. Alyce was born on November 6, 1937 to Clifford and Ester Halvorson in Brookings, SD. Alyce grew up in Brookings, SD and she would often talk about her cherished memories of her idyllic hometown. Having lost her father at age 3, the family bonded together and demonstrated tremendous resilience and tenacity to help Ester build a thriving insurance business. Her passion for swimming was honed as a lifeguard at the Brookings pool, and would remain with her for her entire life. Alyce was also an accomplished musician, playing the flute throughout high school, college, and later as part of the Rapid City Symphony Orchestra. Alyce attended SDSU in Brookings, SD, where she studied nursing. One summer during her college years, Alyce and her fellow nurses were working at the Palmer Gulch Resort in the Black Hills. It was on one very special night that Alyce met the love of her life at a town dance in Hill City. Alyce said that when she met Gerry, "it was love at first site". Alyce married Gerhard Gerry' Harms on September 17, 1960. She was so motivated and accomplished as a nurse, that when she accompanied Gerry to Minneapolis (where Gerry was attending dental school), she was chosen as the head nurse for her department at the University of Minnesota Hospital. After Gerry graduated from dental school, Alyce and Gerry spent time in Homestead, Idaho, where Gerry was a Captain in the Air Force. After serving for a number of years in the Air Force, Gerry and Alyce decided to return to Rapid City (Gerry's hometown) to start Gerry's dental practice. In Rapid City, Alyce dedicated her life to being the complete homemaker, loving wife and Mom. Alyce supported her husband and children's activities and was a kind and sincere friend and volunteer to many in Rapid City in need of care and love. After her children graduated from high school, Alyce and Gerry spent many years traveling the world and shared so many great memories together. During their marriage, Alyce and Gerry always continued their love and support of each other and their family. Truly, Alyce was one of a kind and part of the "greatest generation". Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, of 53 years, four wonderful children; Wendy (Kirkland, WA), John (Chino Hills, CA), Julie (Eden Prairie, MN), and Mike (Santa Rosa, CA), as well as 7 beloved grandchildren. Alyce was so proud of her children and grandchildren and all their accomplishments. Alyce also had two siblings, Harold Halvorson (Reno, NV), and Marilyn Blaess (Oklahoma City, OK). Alyce's legacy is of a woman who loved deeply, who had a committed Christian faith, who had an infectious laugh and smile for everyone she met, and who was authentic and wholesome to the core. Alyce was the best wife, mother, grandmother and friend that anyone could ask for. Thank you Mom for every lesson you taught us, for being a beacon of truth and wisdom, and most of all for you steadfast love. You are in our hearts forever. A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 5311 Sheridan Lake Road in Rapid City, with the Rev. David Piper officiating. Inurnment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Calvary Lutheran Church organ fund.