RAPID CITY- Delma Aurelia Pierce passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in New Underwood. Delma was born on November 11, 1916 at Cedar Butte, South Dakota to Magdelina and Joseph Fuerst. Delma's faith was very important to her. She was a member of the Lutheran Church her whole life. In later years when she moved to Box Elder, she was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She married John Peterson Pierce. As a result of this union, nine children were born: Allen, Robert, Larry, Terry, Janet, Karen, Linda, Kay, and Sharon. The couple lived and farmed near Cedar Butte, where they raised their nine children. In addition to loving farming, caring for her multitude of farm animals, and being a hard worker, she cared deeply for her friends and family. This was exemplified by putting other people's needs before her own and helping them when she was able, especially her family. She always raised a huge garden and canned as much as possible. She also loved growing flowers, especially her roses. Delma loved to quilt, making one or more quilts for each member of the family. She also loved to embroider and crochet. Later in life, she helped her brothers at their General Store which she enjoyed. She is survived by eight children: Allen (Linda) Pierce, Montrose, IA; Robert Pierce, Twin Valley, MN; Janet Pierce, Rapid City; Karen Pierce, Sturgis; Linda (Richard Henke) Steen, Fargo, ND; Kay (Dave) Graham, Alliance, NE; Sharon Anziano, Box Elder and Terry Pierce, Box Elder; 22 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Larry Pierce, and three great grandchildren. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Pastor John Klatt officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.