Francis Shaving
January 31, 1964 ~ February 7, 2023
Francis P. Shaving, 59, of Eagle Butte, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Medicine Wheel Village, Eagle Butte.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. MST, Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Eagle Butte. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, LaPlant. Wake services will be 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the church with a procession from the 4-mile at 4:00 p.m.
Francis Paul Shaving “Papa Fatts” was born on January 31, 1964, in Virgin Creek, SD to Paul and Grace (Useful Heart) Shaving. He was the youngest of seven children, the baby brother to Charlie, Jennie, Mike, Jaws, Rita, and Sonya.
Francis attended grade school at Swiftbird Day School, junior high in Eagle Butte, then graduated from Crow Creek High School in 1982. He was their lifelong #1 Crow Creek Chieftain fan. In May 1986, he graduated from Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD with an Associate in Business Administration. He was also a lifelong fan of the San Francisco 49ers.
He worked as the bookkeeper for the CRST Job Training Program from 1995-2007, file clerk in the CRST Prosecutor’s office in 2005-2006, and bookkeeper/office manager at the CRST Game, Fish, & Parks from March 2011 until his passing. He enjoyed his job to the fullest. Francis was a very intelligent, humble individual.
“Ake” was something he said a lot. He sure did have a way of making you laugh from screaming “GO CHIEFTAINS!” to having a nickname for everyone he made contact with. He enjoyed listening to music and doing crossword puzzles. He was the center of every family gathering, and no matter the situation you always heard someone laughing. He always made sure everyone had full bellies. His humor, his generosity for his loved ones, his love for his nephews, nieces, grandbabies, and great grandbabies, and those phone calls, checking on his nephews, nieces, and grandbabies will truly be missed.
Francis is survived by his siblings: Jennie LeBeau, Michael Shaving, and Rita Shaving of Eagle Butte, SD, Sonya Shaving of Fort Yates, ND, Norma Shaving of LaPlant, SD, and Juanita Zephier of Eagle Butte, SD; sister-in-law, Madeline “Joyce” Handboy of Eagle Butte, SD; nephews: Mark Shaving, Randy Swimmer, Rodney Shaving, Patrick Tapio, Denton Shaving, Markus Laundreaux, and Jalen Shaving; nieces: Lynelle Buffalo, Kym Swimmer, Waushara (Dominic) Tapio, Gracie Shaving, Sara Shaving, Jeannie (Derek) LeClaire, Marisa Laundreaux, and Michon Shaving; grandbabies: Alisha, Kyle, Charlie, Carl, Colton, Naleah, Naveah, Cece, J’Den, Bubba (Traci), Markee Rae, Alexius, Creighton, Reegen, Markus Jr., Gwyneth, Eli, Phoebe, Kayla, Gia, Daecia, Bryant, Amiyah, Jace, Kayle, Ayden, Dexton, Maleigha, Kayliana, Dariana, D’Jai, Hailey Jo, Jae Marie, Gracelynn, Devlynn, Nova, and Zoe; and great-grandbabies: Jaeson, Jaeleigh, Tayleigh, Evan, Kenley, and Astrid.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Grace Shaving; brothers, Charles “Charlie” Shaving and Gerald “Jaws” Shaving; brother-in-law, Archie LeBeau; sister, Colette (Charger) Shaving; nieces, Tisha Shaving and Tonia Shaving; nephew, Reuben Fast Horse; and grandson, Zane Tapio.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Francis’ arrangements.
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No longer in any pain Uncle..will always carry on the memories of you..the Little Red Corvette by Prince..and BabyFace, When Can I See You Again, only you will understand. Until I see you again Uncle Fatts, I love you ❤️
Rest easy Francis. We will see you down the road. You were always a kindhearted person from Ole LaPlant. Many memories of seeing you everywhere down that way. Condolences to your family. Take care.
Yesterday afternoon I received some good news. And the good news was that you have gone to be with God. I cried tears of joy, knowing you are no longer in pain anymore. Doc’s gave you days but God extended time, and when he seen that it was time for you to defeat that sickness. He came and took you by the hand and led you on your victory lap Uncle Fats. You will be forever missed. But it was your time to walk streets that match your golden heart. Where God is not far. Singing glory to the most high with all of our loved ones up above. One day I will get there too. Until they day, Uncle Fats I promise to make sure your story is told. And your memory lives on through all of us. I love you Uncle Fats, rest high on that mountain. You earned it.. love always. Patty Tap
I'll miss all the laughs and my nick name "Trollop" and her crew the Trollops=) Your smile Uncle I'll never forget and no more pain. I love you and This is not the end I'll see you again. Rest in peace
Just remembering the good ol' days working with you at the Job Training Program…you were the best bookkeeper…Rest in peace my friend…Toksa Ake.
Prayers and Condolences To Francis' Family
Franny thats how ill always remember you my friend We had many good times drinking and laughing together. May you Find Peace in Paradise my friend I will miss you the last time i seen you you were still working hard never giving up. I will remember you always My Children, Rian Alymer and Jocellyn will miss their Uncle Franny but will remember your smile and laughter you always knew how to make us smile and we loved that about you. Your friend Tina and your nephews and neice We love you Uncle Franny Rian , Alymer and Jocelyn. but we will all see you again my friend Doksa Ak
Hey Francis, I remember when we used to go to town dam and we'd take our shoes off and slide around on the ice. Damn we were some crazy kid's 😂 The last time I saw you was at our own LTM Express LaPlant and you were telling me about your vehicle. The last time I talked to you was when you were at work. Always doing your job get things done. Smart man. We went to school together at Swiftbird Day School with 'Dugan' can you tell him I said Hi and there are some special little girl's in my care and they need to be watched over if he isn't already. The time we rode on a ride at the carnival was so funny 🤣 Everyone laughed when you were joking about grabbing our wigs when the ride started moving. But I was pregnant and tried not to show it. Much like you tried not to show you were sick each time we talked and saw each other. You will be missed Francis. What made you extra special to me was you had my Dad's name. Also let him know I love him too. Until we meet again💞🙏
GodSpeed,😇🦅 Fly High, Fran 😇 Your Free of Your Pain, Suffering, Loneliness ❣️ Star ✨ Nation 💫Waiting for U 😇 Your Tiwahe,Tiospaye,Takoja 🤍 with Open Arms They Guide You 💖 Saying, "Welcome Home, Brother", We Missed U 🥹🌻🤍😷🌻🤟🏼
Hey Unkz,
I know you in a better place cause my mom came through to see me when she was picking u up. I know you worried about ur fam, their grief, but God gots us fam and this ain't the end. We'll see u again. Thank you for always having an empathetic heart. I love you and it's hard watching you go, but you have Peace now after living a life so hard. I can't imagine how lonely you must've felt sometimes. But I know with all my soul that you ain't lonely anymore. I love you unkz, rest in power 💯!
Love Jeremy!
I'm gonna miss your smiling face when I come home for a visit Franny. Gosh we had so many good times growing up together. From riding bikes a long ways to go swimming in hot summer days, to getting stoned and laughing our heads off. So many good times to remember. I wasn't there but I was there in spirit with your my friend. I'd like to remember you the way you use to be. So Toksa A'ke fly high with the angels in heaven. Love you my friend