Karen Marrowbone
September 29, 1960 ~ October 24, 2017
Karen Marrowbone, 57, of Eagle Butte, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., MDT, Monday, October 30, 2017 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Eagle Butte, with Mother Margaret Watson presiding. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Episcopal Cemetery, Thunder Butte, SD. A wake service was held at 7:00 p.m., MDT, Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the church, with a procession from the 4-mile at 4:00 p.m.
Karen Mercy was born in Eagle Butte, SD on September 29, 1960 to Percy and Martha (Red Bird) Marrowbone. She attended school in Eagle Butte and Dupree, graduating from Dupree High School in May of 1979.
Karen was presently employed with Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in the Protective Payee/Support Services program. She also worked for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in various positions starting in 1980; a total of 37 years.
Karen and Darrell “George” met on the pow-wow trail and have been together for 35 years. To this union, a son, Brandon Daryl and daughter, Bobbie Marie were born.
Karen is survived by her husband, Darrell “George”; children: Brandon and Bobbie; her beloved takojas: D’Aryn, Kacy Dee, Dakota Blue, Jazmyn Raye, and Alexiana Jade. Karen also raised nephew, Clint Hand Boy; niece, Cheyenne Miner; and granddaughter, Leafia “Leta” Condon. She is also survived by her siblings: Darlene (George) Archambault, Delena (Elvis) Hand Boy, Mike (DeLaura) Marrowbone, Delphine (Murray) Marrowbone, Ted Marrowbone, Ben Elk Eagle, Tom Red Bird, Henrietta “Rita” Elk Eagle, Lorna Red Bird, Charlene LeClaire, Bernadine Little Thunder, and Alice LeClaire.
Luce Funeral Chapel of Eagle Butte has been entrusted with Karen’s arrangements.
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To the family, sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging times, and keep the family together. Isaiah 61:1,2
I’m going to miss Karen – "Girlfriend", that’s what we called each other. She always greeted me, always listened to me, I’ll never find another friend like her, Condolences and prayers to her family.
To Karen family: I’m so sorry to read od Karen’s death and extend my sincere condolence to your family. At times like this it is comforting to reflect on promises found in the bible book of Isaiah. At Isaiah chap 25 verse 8. Our Creator promises to "swallow up death forever. And remove the tears from all faces." Also at Isaiah chap 33 verse 24 we’re told the day will come when no one will be sick. Even though this may seem like a dream, to Almighty God nothing is impossible. The means he will use to bring this about is his Kingdom with Jesus as King. So while you’ll surely miss Karen, remember the promises of the God who can’t lie. I’ll pray for your family.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to family and friends. May all your good memories outweigh your sadness during this difficult time. (Isaiah 25:8)