Rick Davids, age 60, of Edgemont, SD formerly of Mitchell, died Friday, June 05, 2009 in Hot Springs, SD. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 9 at the Will Funeral Chapel with burial in the Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday, June 8, at the Will Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.

Rick was born on July 3, 1948. His parents were Claire Bill and Joy (Vaughn) Davids. He attended grade school in Artesian and graduated from Fedora High School in 1966. Rick worked many different jobs for several years before starting work with the Milwaukee and Burlington Northern Railroads in 1969 until retirement 5 years ago. He married Judy Jones on June 5, 1971 in Mitchell and were married for 38 years. In 1976 the couple moved to Edgemont, SD where they resided until his death.

Rick was also the South Dakota Legislative Director for 26 years. He was instrumental in developing the Retirement Bill for many years. After retirement Rick enjoyed much Fedora hunting and fishing including his cabin in Canada.

He is survived by his wife Judy, Edgemont, SD; a daughter Genny Roberts, Miles City, MT; and son John (Megan) Davids, Mitchell, SD and 5 grandsons: Riley, Skylar, Truitt Bill, Dante, and Zane. Also 2 brothers; Shane Davids, Fedora, SD and Trace (Kathy) Davids, Crooks,SD; and 1 niece Shanna Davids.

He was preceded in death by his parents.