HILL CITY – Rebecca J. 'Becky' Howey Barker, 91, passed away July 22, 2019 at Good Samaritan in New Underwood, SD.

Becky was born near Deerfield, SD, on June 12, 1928, to Edmund and Dolores Prickett Howey Fitzimonds.  She attended a one room school near Deerfield for her elementary years, then attended and graduated from Rapid City High School.

Becky married Lyle 'Gene' Barker in 1947.  They raised their family in Rapid City until 1970, then moved to Hill City, where they joined the community and built a home in the hills.

Becky's passion was bowling, participating in various leagues and tournaments yearly.  She also enjoyed camping, fishing and playing dominos with the family, and road trips with Gene.

Becky is proceeded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, two brothers, and son Raymond.  She is survived by her son Kenneth (LaDonna) Barker, daughters Marsha McClain, Debra Christie, and Lorry Talley; six grandchildren: Jeff Barnes, David Barker, Crystal (Shawn) Krueger, Cody (Jessica) Barker, Brandon (Betsy) Barnes, Cory Christie; and eight great grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the Hill City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hill City Senior Center or favorite charity.