Castle Rock, Colorado--Priscilla Heilman Zenk, 84, formerly of Rapid City, passed from death to life on February 5, 2011 at Brookside Inn Skilled Care Facility in Castle Rock, Colorado after a long illness. Priscilla was born in Eureka, SD on April 4, 1926, daughter of Emanuel and Eva Heilman. Priscilla was the youngest of three children. She graduated top of her class from South Dakota State University in 1948 with a degree in Pharmacy, the first female to do so at the time. She worked as a pharmacist over 50 years in both Aberdeen, SD and then in Rapid City where she was part owner of Family Prescription Service and later worked at Albertsons Pharmacy. Priscilla married Donald Isaak Zenk on June 28, 1948. The couple lived in Aberdeen, SD briefly before settling in Rapid City in 1950. Don was the love of her life, and they were married 32 years prior to Dons death in May of 1980. The couple has three children: Ann Schmitt of Castle Rock, Colorado; Mark Zenk currently living in Singapore, Singapore, and Mary Delasin living in Palm Harbor, Florida. Family was always the central focus of Priscillas life with her grandchildren, Nicole, Nathan, Brian, Kelly, Zachary, and Luke bringing her the greatest joy. She will always be remembered by all for her quiet determination and faith. Visitation will be one hour prior to services, which will be held 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Wilbur Holz officiating Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery Memorial gifts can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 Kansas City St., Rapid City, SD 57701. Her online guestbook is available at www.osheimschmidt.com.