Joseph Skye
August 13, 1984 ~ June 18, 2020
Joseph A. Skye, 35, of Swiftbird, passed away Friday, June 18, 2020 near Gettysburg, SD.
Due to current COVID regulations set forward by CRST Tribal Council, a private service will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the LaPlant Pow-Wow Grounds. Burial will take place in St. Paul's Episcopal Cemetery, LaPlant.
He was born August 13, 1984 to Dallas Skye and Roy Hale Jr. in Gettysburg, SD. Joe went to elementary school in Gettysburg, then moved to Swiftbird where he continued his education at LaPlant, SD. He participated in cross-country and went to state in eighth grade while being coached by Mr. Mink, Wings of America.
He didn’t attend a trade school, but he was specialized in carpentry and machine work. He was mostly self-taught but was also mentored by Andrew “Tubby” Mound and Robby Robideau. Joe had a very good work ethic, and he was a jack of all trades as he also worked with Ludeman Fencing alongside Arnold Provincial Jr. and Robby Robideau in 2009. He was a gifted cook.
In 2003 Joe met Misty Red Nest in Brookings and had three of his children: Joseph Jr., Kameron, and Leah Skye. He met Samantha Herrald in 2008 and to that union five children were born: Emily, Colton, Bre’ly, Roman, and Rebecca Skye. He was a family man and a good father who loved being around his kids. He always made sure they were okay.
Before entering the spirit world, he lived a simple life in Swiftbird and worked at Wal-Mart in Pierre.
Luce Funeral Chapel of Eagle Butte has been entrusted with Joseph’s arrangements.
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My condolences. I just found out about Joe. Joe was (is) one of my all-time favorite people. He is all that is good in people. I’m sure his journey to the spirit world was a quick and easy one. I close my eyes and see his smile. He will be missed.
I'm always thinking of you dad, I love you more than anything and i wish i could be with you but ill see you soon dad.