Rebecca 'Becky' Jean Rossum Wright, 31, died Saturday, June 29, after a courageous battle with liver disease due to NASH.

Becky was born on August 28, 1987 in Rapid City, SD to Larry and Noni Rossum. She attended Canyon Lake Elementary, West Middle School, and Stevens High School. She earned her GED and went on to study Elementary Education at Black Hills State University.

As a child Becky was very athletic and played a variety of sports, which suited her tom-boy personality. Becky shined on the field or court; her competitive spirit made her hard to beat. Becky was a leader in many ways, earning awards at school and being named Sophomore Page for Steven's homecoming court.

Becky's kindness and leadership followed her into the workplace. Becky worked at the Humane Society of the Black Hills where she met her husband, David Wright.  They were married in 2014. They both loved animals especially their two dogs, Eena and Ami. Some days Becky liked dogs more than people.

Becky's greatest pride was her son, Benjamin. She loved nothing more than being his mom. Becky and Ben were best friends who loved watching movies together and enjoying the dog park. Becky's legacy lives on with Ben.

Becky was truly the most selfless person. She did not need much to be happy, just the love of her family, friends, and pups. Becky was very welcoming to people from all walks of life and would do anything to help someone in need. Throughout her life, Becky showed us all what true strength and bravery looked like. She was such a bright light; one we will miss dearly. Becky loved her family fiercely. She kept a small circle and would do anything for those she loved.  Becky loved watching The Food Network and Ghost Adventurers, gardening, and trying out different makeup. She was truly so beautiful, both inside and out.

Becky leaves behind many friends and family who loved her dearly including her son Benjamin Rossum (13) and husband David Wright, father Larry Rossum and step-mother Denise Rossum, sisters Carmen Ryan Rossum (Clay Iversen) and Katie Rossum, grandmother Lois Rossum, and aunt Jennifer (Richard) Rossum all of Rapid City, aunt Lynette Rossum and Adrien Hannus of Sioux Falls, nieces and nephew Mackinzie Ryan, Haileigh and Hayden Wurtz, Olivia and Eliana Leite, and special cousins Teresa (Aaron) Leite and Paul Rossum of Rapid City. Becky was blessed with wonderful in-laws including mother-in-law Patty Wright, Joe Sandoval, sisters-in-law Angela (Carlos) Mejias, and Amy Wright, brothers-in-law John, Paul, and Kevin Wright, nieces and nephews Rain, Stormy, Destiny, and Bobby Mejias, Sophie and Nylah Pittman, Milo and Rowan Wright, Eekiah Beug, Hannah Stover, and Toph Wright.

She is preceded in death by her mother Noni Rossum, maternal grandparents Barbara and Mitch Smolarek and Oscar Barkhurst, paternal grandfather Robert Rossum, aunt Jane Sherman, and father-in-law Bob Wright.

Visitation will be held on Friday July 5, 2019 from 5:00-6:00pm with a Christian wake from 6:00-7:00pm at Oshiem & Schmidt funeral home.

Christian Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church with burial and luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, an educational fund has been established for Becky's son, Benjamin.