Sue Ellen Shreves, 71, of Hot Springs, SD died Wednesday, May 27 at the Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City.

She was born on July 29, 1948 in Lawrence, Kansas to Leslie and Gladys "Sally" (Benjamin) Murray.  Sue grew up in Lawrence graduating from Lawrence High.  She married her high school sweetheart, Dennis Shreves, while he was on leave from the US Air Force on May 26, 1967.

When Dennis received his discharge, they settled down in Lindsborg, Kansas.  Sue worked at a few places in Lindsborg, but her favorite was the Senior Center.

Sue and Dennis moved to the Black Hills in 1995.  While there, she worked at Wind Cave as the Assistant Manager at the Black Hills Parks and Forest Association (BHP&F) for many years.

Her most important jobs were wife, mom, and friend to all. Sue's home (or tent) were your home as well.  Always ready with a chocolate chip cookie, the best advice, an ear to listen and arms to hold you.  She had a lifelong impact on many who she helped learn how to love and be themselves and taught them the difference between truth and honesty.  We will all remember her wonderful laugh, the twinkle in her eye, her mischievous smirk, her irreverent sense of humor, her fun-loving nature and her unending devotion to and love for her family and friends!

Sue enjoyed sitting on her deck reading, Civil War Re-enacting and garage saling with friends and family.

Sue is survived by her husband, Dennis, Hot Springs, SD, her son Chris (Tim Sime) Shreves, Rapid City, SD, her two daughters; Stephanie (Peter) Durette, Richmond, VA, and Sarah (Seth) Chaikin, Garden City, MO, grandchildren; Topher, Eli, Ceci, AB and Alice, her BFF Mary Laycock, her spaniel mix, Lucy.  She is also survived by her two sisters; Evelyn (GC) Dean and Judy Crissler, both of Socorro, New Mexico and many other close family members, including Doug and Kate Shreves, Stephen Sabo and Ben Shreves.

A family and friends Gathering will take place next year in Hot Springs.

A memorial will be established to Black Hills Parks and Forest Association. https://blackhillsparks.org/join/key-funding/