Red Fox served in Korean War
By Jo Hall
Friday, October 22, 2004 10:02 AM CDT
Steve P. Red Fox of Eagle Butte enlisted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 28, 1952, and served his country during the Korean War. He was awarded three Bronze Stars, a National Defense Medal and a United Nations Medal. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 27, 1953. His Lakota name was Ta Sunke Okanko.
In failing health, battling both cancer and diabetes, Steve entered the Spirit World on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at the Indian Health Service Hospital in Eagle Butte.
He was born July 12, 1931, at the old Cheyenne Agency in South Dakota to Grover Red Fox and Laura His Horse Is Fast. Steve spent his childhood in Cherry Creek, Green Grass and at On The Tree.
On Oct. 16, 1954, a year after after returning from army service, Steve married Delphine Dupris in Pierre. They made their home in Pierre, Cherry Creek and Eagle Butte.
Steve worked various construction jobs in Pierre, and he ranched briefly in Cherry Creek. He was employed at the CRST Telephone Authority first under the management of Isaac Halfred, retiring under JD Williams' management after 30 plus years of service.
He saw technology change many times and was involved in the construction process on all parts of the reservation telephone system. Even though retired, his love for the business drew him back to the industry for summer employment until this last summer when his health started to fail. On Aug. 16, 1996, the CRST proclaimed it Steve Red Fox Day.
He was often heard to say, "I love my job, you know!"
He enjoyed attending CEB football games and the basketball games of both boys and girls. No matter the weather, he managed to make it to all the games, including out of town and tournaments.
Steve also enjoyed the rodeo life and attended many rodeos with his side kick Vern LeBeau. He loved horses and horse races, his grandchildren and all animals. He and Delphine had been married 50 years just two days before his death.
Steve was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte.
He leaves his wife Delphine Red Fox of Eagle Butte; one son, Alan Red Fox of Eagle Butte; four daughters, Anita (Rhae) Washburn of Cherry Creek, Sandra (Leslie) Cook and Sharon Red Fox, both of Eagle Butte, and Laura Red Fox of Pierre; two sisters, Beatrice Phillips of Promise and Vivian Traversie of Eagle Butte; and 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and Rodger; and a daughter, Raylene.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, family and friends gathered at the 4-mile Junction east of Eagle Butte to follow in procession behind a horse drawn hearse carrying Steve's body to the H.V. Johnston Cultural Center. There, an all night wake service was held for Steve.
The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 18, at the center with Fr. Jeffry Barnes, the Rev. Norman Blue Coat and Deacon Dora Bruguier officiating. Special music was provided by Susie Payne, Michelle Walking Elk, Winona Washburn, Joe Blue Coat and girls, E.J. Gunville and the Sisters in Harmony. Steve's favorite Lakota hymn was sung.
Casketbearers were J.D. Williams, Terry O'Neal, Marty Lawrence, Kim Peterson, Alan Red Fox Jr., Steven Blackmoon, Carlyle "C.J." Red Fox, Mark Red Fox, Rueben Washburn, Gilbert Moran, Tervino Brings Plenty, JLen McLaughlin and Aden McLaughlin.
Honorary bearers were the employees of the CRST Telephone Authority, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Support Services, Black Hills Dialysis, Black Hills Rehab Center, Rapid City Regional Hospital, IHS of Eagle Butte, CRST Food Pantry, John T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute, his doctors and all his family and friends.
Burial was in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis under the direction of the Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge. Military graveside honors were provided by the CRST Lakota Akicita.
- Jo Hall
By Jo Hall
Friday, October 22, 2004 10:02 AM CDT
Steve P. Red Fox of Eagle Butte enlisted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 28, 1952, and served his country during the Korean War. He was awarded three Bronze Stars, a National Defense Medal and a United Nations Medal. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 27, 1953. His Lakota name was Ta Sunke Okanko.
In failing health, battling both cancer and diabetes, Steve entered the Spirit World on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at the Indian Health Service Hospital in Eagle Butte.
He was born July 12, 1931, at the old Cheyenne Agency in South Dakota to Grover Red Fox and Laura His Horse Is Fast. Steve spent his childhood in Cherry Creek, Green Grass and at On The Tree.
On Oct. 16, 1954, a year after after returning from army service, Steve married Delphine Dupris in Pierre. They made their home in Pierre, Cherry Creek and Eagle Butte.
Steve worked various construction jobs in Pierre, and he ranched briefly in Cherry Creek. He was employed at the CRST Telephone Authority first under the management of Isaac Halfred, retiring under JD Williams' management after 30 plus years of service.
He saw technology change many times and was involved in the construction process on all parts of the reservation telephone system. Even though retired, his love for the business drew him back to the industry for summer employment until this last summer when his health started to fail. On Aug. 16, 1996, the CRST proclaimed it Steve Red Fox Day.
He was often heard to say, "I love my job, you know!"
He enjoyed attending CEB football games and the basketball games of both boys and girls. No matter the weather, he managed to make it to all the games, including out of town and tournaments.
Steve also enjoyed the rodeo life and attended many rodeos with his side kick Vern LeBeau. He loved horses and horse races, his grandchildren and all animals. He and Delphine had been married 50 years just two days before his death.
Steve was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte.
He leaves his wife Delphine Red Fox of Eagle Butte; one son, Alan Red Fox of Eagle Butte; four daughters, Anita (Rhae) Washburn of Cherry Creek, Sandra (Leslie) Cook and Sharon Red Fox, both of Eagle Butte, and Laura Red Fox of Pierre; two sisters, Beatrice Phillips of Promise and Vivian Traversie of Eagle Butte; and 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and Rodger; and a daughter, Raylene.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, family and friends gathered at the 4-mile Junction east of Eagle Butte to follow in procession behind a horse drawn hearse carrying Steve's body to the H.V. Johnston Cultural Center. There, an all night wake service was held for Steve.
The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 18, at the center with Fr. Jeffry Barnes, the Rev. Norman Blue Coat and Deacon Dora Bruguier officiating. Special music was provided by Susie Payne, Michelle Walking Elk, Winona Washburn, Joe Blue Coat and girls, E.J. Gunville and the Sisters in Harmony. Steve's favorite Lakota hymn was sung.
Casketbearers were J.D. Williams, Terry O'Neal, Marty Lawrence, Kim Peterson, Alan Red Fox Jr., Steven Blackmoon, Carlyle "C.J." Red Fox, Mark Red Fox, Rueben Washburn, Gilbert Moran, Tervino Brings Plenty, JLen McLaughlin and Aden McLaughlin.
Honorary bearers were the employees of the CRST Telephone Authority, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Support Services, Black Hills Dialysis, Black Hills Rehab Center, Rapid City Regional Hospital, IHS of Eagle Butte, CRST Food Pantry, John T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute, his doctors and all his family and friends.
Burial was in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis under the direction of the Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge. Military graveside honors were provided by the CRST Lakota Akicita.
- Jo Hall
Red Fox served in Korean War
By Jo Hall
Friday, October 22, 2004 10:02 AM CDT
Steve P. Red Fox of Eagle Butte enlisted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 28, 1952, and served his country during the Korean War. He was awarded three Bronze Stars, a National Defense Medal and a United Nations Medal. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 27, 1953. His Lakota name was Ta Sunke Okanko.
In failing health, battling both cancer and diabetes, Steve entered the Spirit World on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at the Indian Health Service Hospital in Eagle Butte.
He was born July 12, 1931, at the old Cheyenne Agency in South Dakota to Grover Red Fox and Laura His Horse Is Fast. Steve spent his childhood in Cherry Creek, Green Grass and at On The Tree.
On Oct. 16, 1954, a year after after returning from army service, Steve married Delphine Dupris in Pierre. They made their home in Pierre, Cherry Creek and Eagle Butte.
Steve worked various construction jobs in Pierre, and he ranched briefly in Cherry Creek. He was employed at the CRST Telephone Authority first under the management of Isaac Halfred, retiring under JD Williams' management after 30 plus years of service.
He saw technology change many times and was involved in the construction process on all parts of the reservation telephone system. Even though retired, his love for the business drew him back to the industry for summer employment until this last summer when his health started to fail. On Aug. 16, 1996, the CRST proclaimed it Steve Red Fox Day.
He was often heard to say, "I love my job, you know!"
He enjoyed attending CEB football games and the basketball games of both boys and girls. No matter the weather, he managed to make it to all the games, including out of town and tournaments.
Steve also enjoyed the rodeo life and attended many rodeos with his side kick Vern LeBeau. He loved horses and horse races, his grandchildren and all animals. He and Delphine had been married 50 years just two days before his death.
Steve was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte.
He leaves his wife Delphine Red Fox of Eagle Butte; one son, Alan Red Fox of Eagle Butte; four daughters, Anita (Rhae) Washburn of Cherry Creek, Sandra (Leslie) Cook and Sharon Red Fox, both of Eagle Butte, and Laura Red Fox of Pierre; two sisters, Beatrice Phillips of Promise and Vivian Traversie of Eagle Butte; and 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and Rodger; and a daughter, Raylene.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, family and friends gathered at the 4-mile Junction east of Eagle Butte to follow in procession behind a horse drawn hearse carrying Steve's body to the H.V. Johnston Cultural Center. There, an all night wake service was held for Steve.
The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 18, at the center with Fr. Jeffry Barnes, the Rev. Norman Blue Coat and Deacon Dora Bruguier officiating. Special music was provided by Susie Payne, Michelle Walking Elk, Winona Washburn, Joe Blue Coat and girls, E.J. Gunville and the Sisters in Harmony. Steve's favorite Lakota hymn was sung.
Casketbearers were J.D. Williams, Terry O'Neal, Marty Lawrence, Kim Peterson, Alan Red Fox Jr., Steven Blackmoon, Carlyle "C.J." Red Fox, Mark Red Fox, Rueben Washburn, Gilbert Moran, Tervino Brings Plenty, JLen McLaughlin and Aden McLaughlin.
Honorary bearers were the employees of the CRST Telephone Authority, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Support Services, Black Hills Dialysis, Black Hills Rehab Center, Rapid City Regional Hospital, IHS of Eagle Butte, CRST Food Pantry, John T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute, his doctors and all his family and friends.
Burial was in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis under the direction of the Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge. Military graveside honors were provided by the CRST Lakota Akicita.
- Jo Hall
By Jo Hall
Friday, October 22, 2004 10:02 AM CDT
Steve P. Red Fox of Eagle Butte enlisted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 28, 1952, and served his country during the Korean War. He was awarded three Bronze Stars, a National Defense Medal and a United Nations Medal. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 27, 1953. His Lakota name was Ta Sunke Okanko.
In failing health, battling both cancer and diabetes, Steve entered the Spirit World on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at the Indian Health Service Hospital in Eagle Butte.
He was born July 12, 1931, at the old Cheyenne Agency in South Dakota to Grover Red Fox and Laura His Horse Is Fast. Steve spent his childhood in Cherry Creek, Green Grass and at On The Tree.
On Oct. 16, 1954, a year after after returning from army service, Steve married Delphine Dupris in Pierre. They made their home in Pierre, Cherry Creek and Eagle Butte.
Steve worked various construction jobs in Pierre, and he ranched briefly in Cherry Creek. He was employed at the CRST Telephone Authority first under the management of Isaac Halfred, retiring under JD Williams' management after 30 plus years of service.
He saw technology change many times and was involved in the construction process on all parts of the reservation telephone system. Even though retired, his love for the business drew him back to the industry for summer employment until this last summer when his health started to fail. On Aug. 16, 1996, the CRST proclaimed it Steve Red Fox Day.
He was often heard to say, "I love my job, you know!"
He enjoyed attending CEB football games and the basketball games of both boys and girls. No matter the weather, he managed to make it to all the games, including out of town and tournaments.
Steve also enjoyed the rodeo life and attended many rodeos with his side kick Vern LeBeau. He loved horses and horse races, his grandchildren and all animals. He and Delphine had been married 50 years just two days before his death.
Steve was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte.
He leaves his wife Delphine Red Fox of Eagle Butte; one son, Alan Red Fox of Eagle Butte; four daughters, Anita (Rhae) Washburn of Cherry Creek, Sandra (Leslie) Cook and Sharon Red Fox, both of Eagle Butte, and Laura Red Fox of Pierre; two sisters, Beatrice Phillips of Promise and Vivian Traversie of Eagle Butte; and 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and Rodger; and a daughter, Raylene.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, family and friends gathered at the 4-mile Junction east of Eagle Butte to follow in procession behind a horse drawn hearse carrying Steve's body to the H.V. Johnston Cultural Center. There, an all night wake service was held for Steve.
The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 18, at the center with Fr. Jeffry Barnes, the Rev. Norman Blue Coat and Deacon Dora Bruguier officiating. Special music was provided by Susie Payne, Michelle Walking Elk, Winona Washburn, Joe Blue Coat and girls, E.J. Gunville and the Sisters in Harmony. Steve's favorite Lakota hymn was sung.
Casketbearers were J.D. Williams, Terry O'Neal, Marty Lawrence, Kim Peterson, Alan Red Fox Jr., Steven Blackmoon, Carlyle "C.J." Red Fox, Mark Red Fox, Rueben Washburn, Gilbert Moran, Tervino Brings Plenty, JLen McLaughlin and Aden McLaughlin.
Honorary bearers were the employees of the CRST Telephone Authority, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Support Services, Black Hills Dialysis, Black Hills Rehab Center, Rapid City Regional Hospital, IHS of Eagle Butte, CRST Food Pantry, John T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute, his doctors and all his family and friends.
Burial was in the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis under the direction of the Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge. Military graveside honors were provided by the CRST Lakota Akicita.
- Jo Hall
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