Lila Hale

Lila Lee (Red Bear) Hale age 82 years old was surrounded by many family members when she took her last breath on earth and her next one in heaven at her home on Sunday, March 6, 2011.

The greatest of these is Love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 The cover and scripture of the card that she picked out personally describes her life. As a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother she will be remembered for her love.

She was born November 26, 1928 at Bullhead, South Dakota to Henry and Louise (Clown) Red Bear. Growing up out in the country Lila had loved and rode horses. Many of her stories she shared about growing up always described the hard times however these helped build the strong characteristics she displayed in her life.

Lila married Roy Hale, Sr. on 6/25/54. They resided in Thunder Butte and moved to Dupree where Lila was employed over the many years in different jobs. She worked as a School Coordinator for Dupree School, Homemakers Aide, Manor Aide, and a CHR Aide. Over the years of employment she had accumulated many certificates from trainings such as Biology and Health in Aging, Nutrition Awareness, Lakota Tuberculosis and Health, Home Safety, Food Handler, and Emergency Medical Technician Course. In those years of employment she also found time to volunteer at the Head Start. Lila was a very devoted member of the Episcopal Mission Church. She enjoyed getting involved with the women’s group always planning and organizing for fundraisers, programs, dinners, lunch sales, annual bazaars, and assisting where ever she can.

Lila had many attributes but none will exceed the wonderful, compassionate, generous, humorous, and loving mother she was to her family. Surviving children are Albert (Wilma) Yardley, Willard Yardley (Lil), Leon (Purr) Hale, Pam Hale, Hazel (Randy) Hahne, Karen (Chug) Garreau, David (Rhonda) Hale, Roy Hale, Jr, Mary (Travis) Little Star, and 31 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, plus 3 on the way, and 1 great-great- grandchild. Siblings Roseann (Mike) Mitchell, Loretta Runs After, Kevin Red Bear, and William Red Bear.

She was preceded in death by her spouse: Roy Hale, Sr.; children: Denise Flying Horse and Alan Hale: and her  grandsons: Terry Curley and Colton Mike.

Funeral Service were held March 8, 2011 visitation was from 10-11am and service @ 11am held at the United Church of Christ in Dupree, South Dakota. Officiating Clergy -Pastor Chug Garreau, son-in-law, Pastor Randy Hahne, Sr., son-in-law, and Pastor Randy Hahne, Jr., grandson.

Special Music “Take my hand precious Lord” by Karen Garreau, daughter.

Casket bearers Grandsons - Michael Yardley, Rusty Hale, Verdell Horse Looking, Jr., Randy Hahne, Jr., Jacob Garreau, and Beau Garreau

Honorary Bearers- All her friends, family and relatives

Special Exiting Song- Before the Last Teardrop Falls by Freddy Fender

Burial services followed at the Dupree Cemetery located in Dupree.

Arrangements by Luce Funeral Chapel, Eagle Butte