Eloise L. Gull, 94, formerly of Edgemont, SD, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 17, 2015. She had been living at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center when she passed away.

Eloise was born on January 16, 1921, to Elvin T. & Catherine (Griffin) Aaberg at the Sister's Hospital in Hot Springs, SD. She lived with her family on a farm about three miles north of Hot Springs. They raised many farm animals which fostered her love for them, and she passed that love of animals onto her daughter, Paulette. Her father also had a polo team and Eloise would tell how they would fill prairie dog holes so the polo ponies wouldn't break their legs. Eloise attended elementary school up to the 8th grade at the Tomlin Country School then graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1939.

On July 23, 1939, Eloise married the love of her life, Paul V. Gull. Their daughter, Paulette L. Gull, was born on June 24, 1943. Eloise and Paul were blessed to celebrate their 50th Anniversary in 1989 and enjoyed 7 more years together before Paul passed away in May 1996. Eloise stayed busy in her many roles as a wife, mother and grandmother who served her family as well as her community all of her life until her health began to fail.

Eloise worked many jobs in her life including cooking at several cafes, a long time ticket agent for the Trailways and Greyhound bus lines and a taxi dispatcher. She was a great homemaker, fabulous cook and baker and she kept a beautiful yard, as well as supporting her husband in his endeavors while also following her own interests.

Throughout Eloise's life, she was involved in her community, participating in several women's groups, including The United Methodist Women's and Rebekah Lodge in Edgemont. She deeply enjoyed her lodge work, served many meals, worked numerous bazaars and helped the youth groups prepare homemade donuts. She was a member of pinochle and bridge card clubs. Another favorite pastime was playing board games with her grandchildren and they all treasure the memories to this day. She was a prolific crafter and shared her creations with many family and friends.

Eloise is preceded in death by her husband, Paul V. Gull; only daughter, Paulette L. Ezernack; her parents, Elvin T. & Catherine Aaberg; eight siblings, Robert Aaberg; Lester Aaberg; Lucille Williams; Elvin Aaberg, Jr.; Marian Hoffman; Shirley Wortham; James Aaberg and Eugene Aaberg.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Kristi Whitsett (Kevin); Tonya Castleman (Ken); Shaun Ezernack (Linda); Shanon Ezernack (Casey Henry, fiancé'); great grandchildren, Tyler Whitsett (Jena); Samantha Komes; Kris; Jon; Kim; Ashley Harris (Joseph); Jake Whitsett (Brittany); Ryan Castleman; Amanda Castleman; Shelby Napierskie; Breonna Jo; Joshua Bryan; Joslyn Bryan; Jase Henry; great great grandchildren, Darci Jo Whitsett and one due in February, 2016.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Chamberlain-McColley's Funeral Home in Hot Springs.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the United Church in Edgemont with Rev. Morris Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at the Edgemont Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in Eloise's name to benefit the Rebekah Lodge in Edgemont.