RAPID CITY | Betty Louise (Thompson) Furois, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, July 18, 2014, at Westhills Village Healthcare. Betty was born on Sept. 20, 1921, in Deadwood to Hugh H. Thompson and Inez (Youngberg) Thompson. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Episcopal Church in Deadwood and graduated from Deadwood High School in 1939. As a young girl she enjoyed ice skating, dancing to the Big Band music of the day, and supporting the Deadwood Bears high school sports teams. On August 28, 1944, Betty married her high school sweetheart, R.E. "Dint" Furois of St. Onge. The couple moved to Newcastle, WY, in 1946, and later to Rapid City in 1953. Early in their marriage she worked as a legal stenographer and as a secretary to the General Manager of Adams Brothers Wholesale Grocery, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable and Liquor Co. in Deadwood. In Newcastle, she worked for the Weston County Assessor. In Rapid City, she worked as a Credit Manager and bookkeeper. Betty was a member of the Q Chapter of the P.E.O. sisterhood, Beta Sigma Phi, and the Singing Tribe of WAHOO (the Western American Heritage Organization). Throughout her life, Betty worked tirelessly within the Episcopal Church and held many positions at the local, Diocesan, and national level. For 61 years, Betty was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rapid City, where she served on the Altar Guild, Vestry, and as Junior Warden. She held the offices of President, Vice-President, and Secretary of the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women. Betty was a delegate to the Diocesan Convention and was a Deputy to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 1985, 1988, 1991, and was named an alternate in 1994. She was also the Diocesan Coordinator for the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief. As a result of her dedication and faithful service, Betty was named the "Diocese of South Dakota's Most Honored Woman of the Year" in 2000. Betty liked to travel, but her true love was the Black Hills where she was fond of taking long drives, visiting family landmarks, and appreciating the fall colors. She took pride in gardening and painting, and belonged to a group that would frequently picnic in various places throughout the Hills and capture the scenery in beautiful watercolor and oil paintings. She was a supporter of the arts and often attended concerts, plays, and exhibits. After Betty moved to Westhills Village in 2006, she enjoyed spending time with many dear friends and family and particularly cherished the visits from her grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Inez; sisters, Genevieve and Jean; brother, Clyde; and husband, "Dint." She is survived by sister, Angeline of Alexandria, VA; daughter Rene' of Antioch, CA; son, Kent and his wife Karin of Falcon Heights, MN; grandsons, Lee, Ethan, and Wyatt; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the many friends who have provided support and comfort, and to the staff of Westhills Village for their tender care. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 1, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rapid City. Visitation will be one hour prior. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at the Sunset Cemetery in St. Onge. A memorial fund will be established at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.