Mavis Ost, 79, of Tulare, died at her home on September 5th, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, SD. Pastor Todd Bowers will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Tulare, SD.

Visitation will be Friday, September 8th, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., at Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.. Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home has been trusted with the arrangements. (www.thelen-hykefuneralhome.com)

Mavis Jean Ost was born on September 12, 1937 to Lester and Margaret (Denholm) Smith in Webster, SD. She grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen High School. Upon graduating, Mavis attended Stewart's School of Cosmetology in Aberdeen. She worked in a salon there until she met the love of her life, Harold Ost, after their pastor introduced them to each other.

Harold and Mavis were married on January 8th, 1966 at Melgard Baptist Church in Aberdeen. Mavis then moved to the Ost farm located southwest of Tulare, SD. To this union, two children, Kim and Kyle, were born. Mavis wore many hats. She was a loving mother and grandmother, the caretaker for her son, and a devoted farmer's wife.

Mavis was an active member in Ladies Mission Circle at Bethany Bible Baptist Church. She was a great cook, enjoyed playing card and board games, and took trips to Iowa to spend time with her grandchildren. One of Mavis' fondest memories was travelling to Florida with her daughter's family to see the ocean for the first time.

Mavis is survived by her husband, Harold; her daughter, Kim (Tyler) Thoen of Ames, Iowa; her grandchildren, Justin, Taylor, Olivia, Natalie, and Jordan; and her siblings, Evelyn Schaunaman, Ruth (Marlin) Nihart, Everett (Nancy) Smith, and Robert (Carol) Smith.