South Dakota Obituaries
Rapid City Journal 06/20/2009
Bernard J. Hickenbotham (1940-2009) SD
SPEARFISH - Bernard J. "Bernie" Hickenbotham, 69, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at his home with his wife by his side, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 8, 1940 in Winner and adopted by his parents, Maurice and Rosemary Hickenbotham. He grew up in Dupree and graduated from Dupree High School in 1958. He was a former Law Enforcement officer and retired from education as a teacher and administrator. Bernie taught at Flandreau Indian School for one year, Little Wound School in Kyle for eight years, and Takini School for 13 years. He retired to his country place in Spearfish in 2002. He leaves his wife Micheline and his daughter, Lynne (Cameron) Larson, all of Spearfish; his son, John Hickenbotham, Beulah, WY; his daughter, Teresa Hickenbotham, New York City, NY; stepson Alan (Jessica) Demaret, Green River, WY; grandchildren, Savannah Larson, Spearfish, and Addison and Jake Demaret, Green River; one sister, Loretta (Ken) Engelhardt, Sedona, AZ; and numerous cousins, uncle, aunt, nephews and nieces to remember his life and passing. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Spearfish. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 22 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Spearfish, followed by a luncheon. His body will be cremated and a private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hospice of the Northern Hills, Lawrence County Relay For Life and the Spearfish Rifle and Trap Club. Arrangements have been placed in the care of Aldinger Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Spearfish.