HILL CITY- Terry C. Mahan, 65, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at his home in Hill City, SD. He was born in Sioux Falls, SD on September 5, 1947 to Joseph and Frances "Ruby" Mahan. When he was 14 the family moved to Spearfish, SD where his father operated the Tomahawk Bar. He graduated from Spearfish High School in the class of 1965. He graduated from Black Hills State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Terry managed a variety of Hospitality operations throughout the Black Hills and Arizona. His most recent job was the General Manager of the Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites in Hill City, SD. Prior to that he spent 16 years with Custer State Park Resort Company managing the Sylvan Lake Lodge and overseeing the State Game Lodge, Blue Bell Lodge, and Legion Lake operations. His expertise was recognized through various professional affiliations: South Dakota Innkeeper of the year in 1996, President of South Dakota Innkeepers Association 1998-2000, Board of Directors - SD Innkeepers Association & Black Hills Badland and Lakes, President of the Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce for 8 years, and served as a Hill City Councilman. He met the love of his life Marie Schreiner in Spearfish, SD in 1976. They later married and had a son David Mahan. After investing in numerous business engagements around the area, including The Terrance County Ballroom All-stars, the family settled in Hill City in 1986. He was active in various community events and always kept the entire family aware of Hill City High School athletics regardless of the season. He and Marie enjoyed traveling to Arizona every winter, initially to visit his father and step mom Virginia who retired in Sun City and then to visit Dave who graduated from Northern Arizona University. He was not afraid to share his opinion on any and all subjects, he was also very generous and would take the hat off his head to give it away. His family, friends, and work meant everything to him. He will be greatly missed by everyone he ever came into contact with. Survivors include his wife, Marie Mahan, Hill City; a son, David Mahan, Denver, CO; a sister, Sandra Mahan, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL; a brother, Joseph Mahan, Arlington, VA; and two stepsisters, Sharon Edwards, Garden Grove, CA; Sandra Snell, Tracy, MN. Visitation will be from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, with a Christian wake service at 6 p.m. Service will be at 10a.m. Thursday, May 30, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hill City, with Deacon Pat Coy officiating. Interment will be at Pine Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors by Rushmore VFW Post 1273 and the South Dakota National Guard.