Rapid City Delores E. Coffing, 82, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House. Softly and tenderly Jesus was calling, calling to take her home. She reached out to take the hand of my precious Lord. Delores Elaine Coffing [Kistler] was born August 4, 1928 to Glen and Pauline [Schaible] Kistler. Her early growing up years were spent working on the family farm. Delores mother was the first born of 17 children, so there were lots of uncles, aunts and 52 cousins! After leaving the farm the family moved to many different areas as her dad worked road construction. They lived in Provo, SD, Green River, WY, Denver, Co and finally settling in Rapid City, SD where Delores graduated from Rapid City High School in 1946. Delores met a young airman from Ellsworth Air Force Base on a blind date. This young airman, Duane Coffing, married Delores on April 24, 1949. They were married just short of 60 years before Duanes going to be with the Lord on December 21, 2008. Their first year of married life was spent in Chicago while Duane finished some schooling. As with most people, life is a pursuit of happiness with some sorrows. On May 19, 1950, their precious baby daughter, Vicki Sue, was born and later that day joined the angels. Duane then received orders back into the Air Force, serving another year in Korea. After returning home, Duane and Delores started family life once again. On June 8, 1952, Sherilyn was born and August 28, 1953 twins, Glenn and Gail joined the family. God is so good! Delores worked different jobs at Swanders Bakery, Red Owl grocery store, and secretary to the Pennington County Soil and Water Conservation. She became secretary to the Pennington County Commissioners, which started a 20-year life as a politician and civic involvement to Rapid City as well as Pennington County. She served 8 years on city council and 12 years as a Pennington County Commissioner. Delores was active in many organizations, clubs, and groups. Delores and Duane later enjoyed the opportunities to travel visiting family, going on cruises, and enjoying the rewards God gave them. They visited family in Seattle, WA, North Dakota, Idaho, Alaska, California and Montana. They also spent many hours at the Minneluzahan Senior Center. For nearly 20 years they went to the Post #22 games. They enjoyed their box seat from which they tried to educate the umpires. One of the biggest joys, aside from the family she loved so dearly, was her church family. She and Duane attended Open Bible Christian Center where Delores loved to hear her pastor, Les Potts, sing. Delores also served on the Board of Directors at church for many years. In her last days, although sick and in pain, she said that she had a good life, that she was blessed. But she knew she wanted to be with Jesus. Survivors include a son: Glenn R. [Donna] Coffing; two daughters: Sherilyn Coffing and Gail [Bruce] Hise all of Rapid City; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Duane, and one daughter. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Her services will be Wednesday, November 24 at Open Bible Christian Center at 10:00 am with Rev. Les Potts officiating. Interment will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD. A memorial has been established to the Open Bible Christian Center Academy.