RAPID CITY - Margaret Eleanor (Ellie) Frost died peacefully on Wednesday , October 17 , 201 8 , at Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community .

​ Ellie was born on June 21 , 19 32 in Milford , Michigan to Donald and Elizabeth (Elsie) Dunn . She grew up in Fenton, Michigan and attended Fenton High School , followed by St. Joseph ' s School of Nursing in Detroit.  During her training, she met her beloved Hal and they married in 1954.

​ The young couple started their family in Denver, moving to Washington D.C. and eventually settling in Rapid City in 1960, where she kept very busy with their eight children. " Judybarbiejimmytimmymichaelsuzyjonnystevie " became a resounding call in the neighborhood.  Ellie championed her children with verve, much like she did with everything.

​ Ellie was a doer and immersed herself in a myriad of community causes throughout the years.  The Food Bank of Rapid City, 9th District/SD Medical Alliances, Boys Club and Children ' s Miracle Network were among her favorites.  In 1988 she received the Jefferson Award from the American Institute for Public Service.  A constant throughout her life was her service at Blessed Sacrament Church.  She loved the stage and acted in Group Theater (BHCT), organized " Ellie & Her Girls " and performed for years with the musical parody group T.R.A.S.H.  She co-edited four cookbooks including The Weigh to a Doctor ' s Heart and The Appendix:  It Had to Come Out. Ellie was a fun and funny lady.  Her sense of humor permeated almost everything she did.  Ellie loved to laugh.

​ She is survived by her children Judith (Rod) Lefholz of Rapid City; Barbara (Greg) Myers of Denver; James (Judy) Frost of Rapid City; Timothy (Debora) Frost of Rapid City; Michael (Jamie) Frost of Missoula, MT;  Suzanne (Frank) Solano of Scottsbluff, NE;  Jonathan Frost of Kalispell, MT and Steven (Natalie) Frost of Rapid City. Her loving grandchildren are Elizabeth Chapman, Sarah Trooien , Madeline Frost, Claire Schroeder , Robert Frost, Emily Ashley, Michael Frost, Daniel Frost, Libby Mylnechuk , Dominic Frost, Margaret Van Amburg, Andrew Van Amburg, Jacob Frost, Camille Andrews, David Andrews, Samuel Frost and Maxwell Frost. Her great-grandchildren are Kaydence, Aniah, William, Mia, Charlie, Leo and Troy.  Ellie is also survived by her sister Mary Jean Reisedge of Fenton , MI and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents , brother Donald Jr. and sister Elizabeth.

​ Visitation with the family will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday , November 2 followed by a Christian Wake Service and Rosary at 6 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church.

​ Christian Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. on Saturday , November 3 at Blessed Sacrament Church .

​ Ellie ' s family would like to thank the caring staff at Peaceful Pines.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Feeding South Dakota and The Club for Boys.

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