SIOUX FALLS, SD – Judith Brost, 86, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society – Sioux Falls Village.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5th at the Methodist Church in Presho, with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and services at 1:30 p.m. Burial will take place at the Murdo Cemetery at 4:00 p.m.

Judith Roberta Brost was born in Murdo, South Dakota, on November 25, 1939, to Arthur Robert Iverson and Thelma (Wilson) Iverson. Her first home was on the farm northwest of Murdo. She attended Highland Country School through the 5th grade and completed the rest of her primary and secondary education in Murdo, graduating from Murdo High School in 1957. Following high school, she attended South Dakota State College, where she earned an associate’s degree.

During her senior year in high school, Judy began dating Dallas Brost who had returned to Murdo following his service in the Navy during the Korean War. The two were married on August 27, 1959. While Dallas attended law school, Judy worked as a secretary for Dr. Warren Lee in the College of Fine Arts at the University of South Dakota. She later worked as a legal secretary in Dallas’ law practice and, after staying home while her kids were young, served as the administrative secretary at Lyman High School for 39 years.

Judy’s greatest joy in life was spending time with family and loved ones. She and Dallas celebrated over 60 years of marriage and had three children: Bryan, Erin, and Kristin. She hosted countless family holidays and always welcomed overnight guests, often maxing out bed space with guests spilling over to couches and air mattresses.

A lifelong learner, Judy had many hobbies and interests. She was a Master Gardener and passed her love of gardening on by inviting the grandchildren to help her plant, weed, and water through what she called her “gardeners in training” program. Most of her trainees now have thriving plots of their own. She was an outstanding pianist and piano teacher who taught area students from beginner through advanced levels. She hosted an annual recital in her home and helped many students prep contest pieces, taking great pride in their hard work and superior contest ratings.

Her hobbies included knitting beautiful sweaters, baby clothes and blankets; reading massive numbers of books; working crossword puzzles on a daily basis; and taking down Scrabble and Cribbage opponents.

In 1977, Judy was in an airplane accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. After months of hospitalization, she went to Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver to learn to live life as a paraplegic. Far from defeating her, the injury was a setback in a life defined by the power of attitude, grace, and determination. She returned home to raise her children, resume work full time, and to serve others.

She served three terms on the South Dakota Board of Vocational Rehabilitation, with two years as board chair. She also served as chairperson for the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities. In 1993, Governor George Mickelson nominated her to receive the State Victory Award. Sponsored by the National Rehabilitation Hospital, this award recognized an individual from each state who “exemplified exceptional depth of inner strength, tenacity of purpose, integrity of effort, and courage in the face of adversity.”

Judy is survived by her children: Bryan (Jamie) Brost, Erin (Mark) Heupel, and Kristin (Hadly Eisenbeisz) Brost; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; two sisters, Jennifer (Ole) Olson, and Darlene (Richard) Inglis; brother-in-law Kenny (Nita) Kingsbury, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dallas, her parents, sister Nita, brother Bob (Marilyn) Iverson, and brother Barry Iverson.

Memorials in Judy’s name may be directed to the Greater Lyman Foundation and the Grace Methodist Church of Presho.

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