Carol Elk Nation

Carol Margaret Elk Nation, 62, of Eagle Butte, entered the spirit world Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Monument Health, Rapid City.

In compliance with the CRST Tribal Directives, a private family service will be held Monday, December 7, 2020, at All Saints Catholic Church, Eagle Butte, with a procession at 8:30 a.m. from the four-mile. Burial will take place at the Eagle Butte Cemetery.

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 race track, 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; 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.

Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Carol’s arrangements.