Nephi Three Legs
May 30, 1972 ~ January 4, 2020
Nephi Allan Three Legs, 47, of On The Tree, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in White Earth, ND.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. CST, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Wakpala Community Building, Wakpala, SD. Burial followed in the LDS Cemetery, Wakpala. A wake service was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the community building.
Nephi Allan Three Legs was born May 30, 1972 in Fort Yates, ND to James and Lorraine (Tiger) Three Legs. Nephi attended school in Wakpala, SD and transferred to public school and graduated from Standing Rock Grant School in Fort Yates, ND. Nephi lived in Wakpala most of his life with his mother Lorraine.
Nephi worked for the Wakpala Security from February 1, 1994 until 2005. He stayed with his siblings after his mother’s passing in 2000. Nephi lived in Fort Yates, Mobridge and Ohio. After a while he decided to move in with his brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Reba at On The Tree.
Nephi enjoyed singing with all of his brothers and uncles on the Lakeside Drum, he also enjoyed playing video games, doing word finds, and being on his phone. Nephi had a lot of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren he enjoyed spending time with. Especially his little “Boss Baby” Kynzlei B.C.
Nephi always worried about his dog, Spike, and all the other four-legged animals on the ranch. Before he lost his leg, he would walk everywhere down along the Moreau River. Nephi loved the country life. He will be missed by all his brothers, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. He was loved by so many.
Nephi is survived by his brothers: William “Bill” Three Legs of Wakpala, Pete (Yvonne) Three Legs of Fort Yates, ND, Tom (Reba) Three Legs of On The Tree, and Vaughn (Stoney) Three Legs of Wakpala; adopted brother, Tom Demery of Mundaree, ND, Matthew (Julia) Davila of Austin, TX, Todd Goodsell of Bismarck, ND, Richard (Melanie) Schmucker of Canada; aunt, Maria Hopkin of Portland, OR; and a special friend, Shavonne Bird of New Town, ND.
Nephi was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lorraine (Tiger) Three Legs; brothers: Little Jim, Larry, Stan, Webster, and Clyde; paternal grandparents: Henry and Matilda Three Legs; and maternal grandparents, John Lewis and Rose Tiger; nephew Eric Three Legs; and four legged friends: Spike, Genghus, and Kola.
Luce Funeral Chapel of Eagle Butte has been entrusted with Nehpi's arrangements.
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RIP uncle. Going to miss you dearly. Thanks for always checking on me via fb messenger. Fly high and sing loud from the heavens.
Love your family in the black hills….
Journey well my friend… may the stars welcome you home to the camps above…
No words can comfort you at this hard time. But know that I am here to listen to the memories you shared with Nephi or just to be a shoulder to cry on. I'm sending my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Nephi will be missed by us. I will miss his smiles, laugh, and how he called me sister. He always treated me with kindness and respect. Which is a rare trait these days. Again, sending my condolences and blessings to Tom and family.
Rest in the happy hunting grounds my brother!
RIP Nephi!
Rest in peace bro.
There's no good bye in our Lakota language. only see you later brother on the other side of the mirror say hi our relatives when you get there and I'm gonna miss you down here especially when we used to go our hikes together .
RIP SICESI,NEPHI,you'll be greatly missed by all who knew you.Our relatives will be waiting for you,sing n rejoice with them.
Toksa Ake Brother. We'll sing again brother. Love ya bro!
Sending our condolences and sincere sympathies to the family of Nephi. You will be greatly missed at the drum brother, thank you for being a big brother through the years on the powwow trails. I'm so sorry that I cannot be there for the services but I will remember the Three Legs and Lakeside Singers Family.