In Loving Memory Of

Carol Margaret Elk Nation Pte’ Wašte’ Win (Pretty Buffalo Woman)

May 28, 1958 November 25, 2020 Eagle Butte, South Dakota Rapid City, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 7, 2020

All Saints Catholic Church ~ Eagle Butte, South Dakota

OFFICIANT: Fr. John Paul Trefz

CASKET BEARERS: Charles White Eagle, Todd Heideman, Shayden Marshall,

Hoksila White Mountain, Todd Johns, Levi Elk Nation, Fain Iron Bird, Tyson Maxon, and Tyson Lecompte-Garreaux

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS: CR Health Center EMT and E.R. Staff, Monument

Health Staff, Karil Harmon, Sherri Red Fox, Esther Thompson, Coty and Pam Garreau, Peggy Jo McLaughlin, Ronda Pearman and Martin Chasing Hawk, Stevie Garreau, Cathy Jeffries, Sage Jeffries, Stephanie Davidson and Family, Carson Mound and Family, Jack and Rita Claymore,

Mary Marshall and Family, Sandy Ward, Ron & Nita Pearman, Hoss, Chad and L Jay Pearman, Tudee and Gary Rousseau, Gib Marshall, Kris O’Rourke, Kevin and Marla Keckler and Family,

Kristina, Robin Elk Head, Blue Lofton, D’Lani Lecompte, Eddie Hoffman, Wanda Lind and Family, Bernie Halfred and Family, Jess Keckler and Family, Faye “Cowgirl” High Elk, Dani Cudmore, Sandy Runs After, Paula Hill, Raylene Miner, Bernita In The Woods, Inez Iron Bird and Family,

Bev and Delmar Clown and Family, Delmar, Jr. and Jade Clown, Savannah Peterson, Dez Clown, Rolyn Clown, Kate Condon, Heather Allen, Orville Mestes, Candace Lee and Family, Connie Clown, Tom and Carol Knight, Barb Dupris, Kermit and Nancy Dupris and Family, Dana and Wynema Dupris, Fred Dupris, Dolly Jo Knife and Family, Brittney Brewer and Family, Donna

Clausen & Mni Mart Crew, Troy Clausen, Vincent Thompson and Family, Raymond Longbrake, Mike and Diane Longbrake, State Bank of EB Womens Softball Team, The Falcons Softball Team, The CRST Sioux Nation Softball Team, Prairie Phoenix Softball Team, The Running Rebels Basketball Team, Dawnita Knight, Pete Knight, Susie Dillabaugh, Fred Dillabaugh,

Kyanne Dillabaugh, Benita Clark, Shannon Morgan-Lecompte, Efton Dog Eagle, Reagan and Dugan Smith, Dawnelle Garreaux, Greg Lebeau, Jason “Cub” Cook, Bud Halfred, Leslie

LeCompte, Delphine Garreaux, Nick & Nevin Joaquin, Jason & Luke Farlee, Marla Cook, Brenda Ducheneaux, Beth Ducheneaux, Rose Bruguier, Lucas Curley, Yamni Uses The Knife, Jimi

Jewett, Daelan High Wolf, David Eagleman, Jordan Cass, Thane & Austin Jeffries, Brad, Beau & Jessica Keckler, Billy Scott, Kim White Wolf and Family, Michael & Brenda Claymore, Robert, Matt & Tyson Red Bear, Craig Clown, Alex & Phillip Mound, Dominic Mound, Walter & Judy Hanson, Anthony Pearman, Wakinyan Harden, Marty “Catfish” Thompson, Bonnie Lebeaux,

Jaycen Jade Dolphus, Jordyn and Dustin Brown, Cheyenne Brown, Wacey Long, Kirbee Burgee, Frankie, Sabra, Joni, Karen, Butchie and Roy Viet, Rich and Jodi Lofton,

Ryman Lebeau, Leslie White Dog, Mary Curley, Jessica Haskell, Nicky White Eyes, Cheryl Dupris & the 09 Crew, Sydney Garreau, Jacinda Lind

If we have forgotten anyone in our time of grief, please forgive us.

INTERMENT: Eagle Butte Cemetery ~ Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Maggie May

Wake up, Maggie, I think I got somethin’ to say to you

It’s late September and I really should be back at school’

I know I keep you amused, but I feel I’m being used

Oh, Maggie, I couldn’t have tried any more

You led me away from home

Just to save you from being alone

You stole my heart and that’s what really hurts

The mornin’ sun when it’s in your face really shows your age

But that don’t worry me none, in my eyes, you’re everything

I laughed at all of your jokes, my love, you didn’t need to coax

Oh, Maggie, I couldn’t have tried any more

All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand

But you turned into a lover, and mother, what a lover, you wore me out

All you did was wreck my bed, and in the morning, kick me in the head.

Oh, Maggie, I couldn’t have tried anymore.

Carol Margaret Elk Nation was born on May 28, 1958. She was the youngest child of the late Levi

Elk Nation and Mary Jane Tiokasin. Carol was raised in the Thunder Butte area by her Dad Levi, Grandma

Maggie Pretty Buffalo-Red Bird & Aunts Alpȟonsine Stricker-Takes The Gun and Clara High Elk. She is a

member of the Wakinyan Kiza Tiospaye (Fights The Thunder Clan). Carol carried the Lakota name Pte

Wašte Wiŋ (Pretty Buffalo Woman) which was passed down to her from her grandmother Maggie Pretty

Buffalo-Red Bird. Now, her daughter Ashley Elk Nation, carries that name.

She was a loving Mother and successfully raised four beautiful children: her baby boy Charlie Marshall,

son Derek Marshall, and daughters Rhonda Claymore and Ashley Elk Nation.

Carol graduated from Dupree Public High School in 1976. She attended Black Hills State College. In

1988, Carol worked for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe at the Property & Supply/Sanitary Landfill Program

as the Business Manager. This is where she met the love of her life Tony Marshall.

While employed with the CRST, she worked in the Game Fish and Parks Department, Office of Planning

and Economic Development, and Financial Services Department. Carol had great respect for Orville Mestes

and learned a lot from him when she worked in the Planning Dept. He was her mentor, and they had a

great working relationship. She formed many great friendships when she worked in the Finance Dept.

Carol moved her family to Takini where she served as the school Business Manager for one year. Upon

her return to Eagle Butte, she worked at the newly established Medicine Wheel Village. Carol worked as

the Tribal Contract Specialist numerous times throughout her career. She was highly respected in the job

positions she held. She was quick witted, full of information, she was not one to be messed with, she never

backed down and wouldn’t sugar coat anything. Although her Contract Specialist position was rewarding, it

was more fulfilling to leave the workforce and dedicate her life to caring for her grandchildren.

Carol had a special bond with her grandson, Levi James. She loved all her grandchildren, but babe Levi

was her “Golden Egg”. She supported him in his bronc riding events and made sure his performance shirts

and jeans were starched and pressed, so he looked sharp. You could always find her cheering him on at

his riding events, basketball tournaments and football games, or helping him with his garden. She was very

proud of him and encouraged him in whatever he was doing.

When she was growing up, Carol enjoyed riding horses and going to horse races with Uncle “Shorty”

and Aunty Mary Stricker, nephew Troy Eagle Chasing Sr. and cousin Rick Laundreaux. If you didn’t find

her at the racetrack, she was at the softball field. For many years, she played fast pitch and traveled across

Indian Country with her team. Carol aka “Stretch” played first base and was a power hitter. After retiring

from ball, you could find her at the field with her seeds cheering on her son Charlie and daughter Ashley.

She had a full contagious laugh and always greeted everyone; she’ll be missed.

Carol is survived by the love of her life Tony Marshall, Eagle Butte; Brother Lyle Elk Nation, Pierre, SD;

Sisters: Norma and Berna Tiokasin, McLaughlin, SD; Daughters Rhonda Claymore and Ashley Elk Nation

both of Eagle Butte; Hunka Daughter, Stephanie Lofton, Rapid City, SD; Sons Derek Marshall, Eagle Butte

and Charlie Marshall, Rapid City, SD; Grandchildren Levi & Kevin Elk Nation, Tyus & Keya Marshall,

Shayden, Marty, Brileigh, Derek Jr. & Warren Marshall, Alexus and West Claymore, Evany and Jess

Lawrence; Cousin Sisters: Mildred (Tommy) Carpenter, Lodge Grass, MT, LaVae (Hermus) Red Horse,

Bridger, SD, Codi High Elk, Thunder Butte, SD, Lois High Elk, Spearfish, SD, Theresa Lofton, Eagle Butte,

SD; Cousin Brothers: Rick Laundreaux, Anthony Stricker. Nieces; A’Reta & Rhea Tom, Melissa & Tiara

“Baby Doll” Carpenter, Lynnea Swan, Karlys Swan, Miriam Swan, Gayle Lofton, Donna and Rikki Red Legs,

Eden and Sierra Tiokasin, and Lorraine Good Nature; Nephews: Charles and Delano White Eagle, CL Good

Nature, MJ Swan, Skeets Dolphus, Phillip Nordvold, Todd Johns, Paul Garreaux, Justin & Jalen Knife, and

Jeffrey Red Tomahawk.

She was preceded in death by her Dad Levi Elk Nation; Mom Mary Jane Tiokasin; Brother James Elk

Nation; Sisters; Paulette High Elk, Della Lovejoy, Ruby Norvold; Grandma Maggie Pretty Buffalo-Red Bird;

Aunt Clara & Uncle Paul High Elk, Uncle Narcisse “Shorty” & Aunty Mary Stricker; Cousin Carlos Red Legs;

Nephews: Brady Paul Knife, Avery Red Legs, Kenny Fights The Thunder, Troy Eagle Chasing, Sr.; Nieces:

Jayme and Terry White Eagle, Darla, Janet and Shelly Stricker, Mary Grass; Best Friends: Andrea Grass,

Charlotte West-Lebeau and Baby Jeri Cavanaugh.

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