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05/12/2011 - Crystal Eagle Elk
Funeral Services for Crystal Rose Eagle Elk “Mato Win”age 71. of Pine Ridge, SD will be Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Pine Ridge, SD with Reverend Craig West officiating.
A one night will begin Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge, SD.
Traditional Lakota Services will be provided by Mr. Jerome LeBeau.
Burial will be at the Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery in Pine Ridge, SD.
Crystal Rose Cottier Eagle Elk began her journey on May 7, 2011. Crystal was loved by many and will be remembered for her caring and compassionate heart. She helped everyone she could and was always willing to do what she could for the many tribal members, friends, relatives, and those in need whether they were related to her or not. Her heart was with the people of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and she had their best interests at heart. She was judged by many but she stood strong on her beliefs, her passion was to make this tribe as strong as possible and able to sustain the heard ships to continue to go through. She served as a member of the Pine Ridge School Board for 12 years, she worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the OST Construction and Transportation Construction. She worked for the tribes Financial Accounting Office for 17 years. She served as the Treasurer of the Oglala Sioux Tribe 3 terms and one term as Co-Treasurer.
She enjoyed bowling in her younger days and bowled on various bowling leagues, she enjoyed playing bingo but most of all her love was Prairie Wind Casino. She loved to just be able to go to supper and play slot machines. She enjoyed seeing everyone there and visiting with them.
She will be missed but never forgotten.
Crystal was preceded in death by her mother and father, William Cottier, Sr. and Mary Nelson Cottier; and three brothers, Darrell, Nelson, Sr. and William, Jr.
Immediate Surivors:
Husband: Robert Narcis Eagle Elk, Sr.
Daughters: Eileen, Charleen (Afui Tangimana), Kathleen, Joleen (Darren Bad Heart Bull).
Son: Robert, Jr.
Sisters: Williamine White Eyes; Emma Gallego.
Hunka Sons: Jim Foster and Alan Nacagawa.
Hunka Daughter: Treva Smith
Grandchildren: 14
Great Grandchildren: 9 Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD is in charge of arrangements.
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