RAPID CITY- Edith M. Townley, 92, Rapid City, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Westhills Village Health Care. Edie was born January 9, 1919, in Grand Junction, CO, the only daughter of Thomas E. McHugh and Nellie (Carothers) McHugh. She and her three brothers lived in Grand Junction where Edie was active in school and church activities, and graduated from high school in 1936. Her love of music began early with piano lessons as a child. She played piano for a dance teacher when she was in high school and played for her own enjoyment, which pleased others as well. She graduated from the University of Colorado in 1940, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Upon graduation, Edie taught physical education at Mesa Junior College in Grand Junction. Edie married Page J. Townley in San Francisco, CA on July 3, 1942. She was an active USO worker during WWII wrapping bandages and serving service men and women at the USO center in Grand Junction, CO. After WWII, the family lived in Grand Junction, CO and Casper, WY before moving to Rapid City in 1953. As a mother, Edie served as a room mother numerous times, Cub Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Co-Leader and a PTA board member at Lincoln Elementary School. Edie continued her commitment to the community and love of music when she wrote material for the Bloomer Girls in Cobbler Capers at Rapid City High School; choreographed routines for Rapid City High School musicals, the Sweet Adelines, the mens barbershop chorus, and composed clever skits and songs for Trash, a part of the Rapid City Medical Auxiliary. For many years, she played piano weekly at several nursing homes in Rapid City for the listening, singing, and dancing pleasure of the residents. Being a charter member of Sweet Adelines in Rapid City, Edie delighted in a longtime enjoyment of music with friends and family. Over her adult years, Edie was also active in League of Women Voters, AAUW, PEO, and delivered Meals on Wheels. For many years Edie taught exercise classes at the YMCA. She contributed to the First Presbyterian Church by assuming a variety of roles and responsibilities. Edie gave freely of her time and talents and was happy to do so. Her wit, sense of humor, ready smile for all, and generosity will be long remembered. Edie also enjoyed many sports across her life and followed the football of her beloved Denver Broncos, Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Colorado Buffalos. Summer found her supporting the Colorado Rockies. As Edie and her husband traveled, they made sure to take in local sports events including horse racing, golf, tennis, and baseball. Survivors include one son, Jud Townley, Rapid City; two daughters: Kim Townley, Lexington, KY, and Kathy (Ed) Dykstra, Spearfish; two grandchildren: Clay (Anna) Dykstra, Spearfish, and Page Dykstra, London, England; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2001, her parents, and her three brothers. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Jacobs officiating. Family members will be present at the funeral home from 10 AM until service time to greet and visit with friends. Inurnment will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made to the Rapid City Club for Boys or Youth and Family Services.