Rebecca “Becky” Dianne Archer
May 19, 1959 ~ April 20, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” D. Archer, 66, of Canton, SD, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
An informal Celebration of Life type potluck, for all of us to share our favorite family recipes together, will be held on May 23rd, 2026, at 12:00 pm, (weather permitting), at their spot at the Sioux River, at the end of Lincoln Street, Canton, SD, 57013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her daughter Danielle, to help with memory keepsakes for distribution to family. Her Venmo is @dwsspecialties.
Rebecca “Becky” Dianne McClellan was born on May 19, 1959, in Corona, CA to Richard “Dick”, and Leona “Lee” (Jameson) McClellan. She was a strong, independent woman, that rose from the ashes of domestic abuse relationships, addictions, and trauma. She also believed everyone that was single deserved their other half, and it was her job to match them up. If she ever met a single person, it was her main goal in life to find their soul mate, or the next single person she met that fit her criteria for their mate. She had a sarcastic and dirty sense of humor that would make a cop blush. She was one hell of a woman that could bring a smile to your face, but also make you want to wring her neck. She was very outspoken, and if she saw something unjustified happening, she was sure to speak up or come up swinging if needed. This did get her in trouble sometimes, whether she was in the right, or wrong, you always knew where you stood with Rebecca. She was a friend to the end, or a “road dog”, as she would lovingly reference anyone that shared that same loyalty.
Rebecca’s last work family was at Cenex, where she worked for a combined amount of 4 years. She met numerous people, friends and her soulmate there. Her bestie Michelle, friends Amy, Ronald, Leanne, Tara, Monica, Kris, and countless others. She rarely met a person that wasn’t a friend. Rebecca dedicated the longest amount of work of 15 years to RGIS, where she had numerous friends; her besties being Ricki, Wendy, and the late Debbie. Rebecca had a very good work ethic, was team lead, always showed up, helped out, and was a great team player.
Growing up in California made Rebecca love the sunshine, beach, and ocean, but she did love the cold up here as well. However, she missed her besties in CA; Mary, Debbie, Wendy and Ricki, among others.
Rebecca was the cherished mother of her oldest daughter Michelle (Butch and Brook) Poulin, and youngest Danielle (Tanner) Wooledge, and the “best Mema” to her four adored grandchildren, Teddy, Lily, Taylor, and Annabell. As well as being a bonus Mema to her g babies, Kenny, Keith, Gracie, Nichole, and many other babies that came her way. She also had many ‘adopted’ children like Shane and Tiffany, etc., and ‘adopted’ mothers, Momma Deelstra, and Momma Knudsen.
Rebecca loved her soulmate Ron, that she had waited her whole life to meet. They had three wonderful years together, going to estate sales, stealing their nightly river kisses at their spot, and playing their bedtime spades phone games. Ron completed her life in ways she longed for, for many years, he was an answer to many prayers, and she loved to always say, “that beard is taken”, in regard to his luscious face mane, he always kept brushed and tamed. Rebecca loved to share her table with family and friends, who turned into family, watched her stories on Y&R and B&B, and loved her family.
Rebecca was the cherished mother of her oldest daughter, Michelle (Butch and Brook) Poulin, youngest daughter, Danielle (Tanner) Wooledge; and the “best Mema” to her four adored grandchildren, Teddy, Lily, Taylor, and Annabell. As well as being a bonus Mema to her g babies, Kenny, Keith, Gracie, Nichole, and many other babies that came her way. She also had many ‘adopted’ children like Shane and Tiffany, etc., and ‘adopted’ mothers, Momma Deelstra, and Momma Knudsen.
Rebecca is survived by her youngest daughter, Danielle (Tanner) Wooledge; grandchildren, Teddy, Lily, Taylor, and Annabell; older sister, A. Renee; aunt, Peggy; uncle, Bill; some of her cousins; and her soulmate, Ron. Rebecca was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Richard and Leona; oldest daughter, Michelle;
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