Victor Lee Brave Thunder Sr.

Victor Brave Thunder Obituary

Victor

Brave Thunder

FORT YATES - Victor Lee Brave Thunder Sr., 54, Fort Yates, passed away April 14, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 19, in A.J. Agard Memorial Building, Fort Yates, followed by a traditional burial in the family cemetery south of Fort Yates.

A two-day wake service begins at 5 p.m. today and continues on Saturday at the A.J. Agard Memorial Building.

Victor Brave Thunder, Sr., Wakinyan Ohitika, Ithanchan Wiwanyang Wachipi, was born Feb. 25, 1955. He was raised by his parents, William and Rose Red Fish in Bullhead, S.D. Victor attended Bullhead Day School and graduated from McLaughlin Public School in 1973. He attended Black Hills State College. In 1987, he received an associate in arts degree from Standing Rock Community College and in 1996, received an Eminent Scholar in Native American Studies. Victor worked for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for 15 years in the area of education. In 1993, he was elected to serve on the Tribal Council. In 1996, he was hired by the Standing Rock Community School as a teacher's aide and later a culture/language teacher. In 2003, he went to work for the Standing Rock Headstart for one year. In 2004, Victor returned to work for the Standing Rock Community School until May 2008. Victor loved teaching our language and culture to all those who wanted to learn, especially the children. In May 2008, Victor was honored with the Community Service Award in Rapid City, S.D. Victor also served on various boards for the tribe and Bear Soldier District. On June 16, 2001, he married Marcia Bailey. From this marriage, Victor believed in his heart that he was blessed with a very special gift - on Dec. 11, 2002, Victor L. Brave Thunder Jr. Victor has committed his past four years helping people fulfill their commitments through his dream of having Sundance. His life was dedicated to Tunkasila and he loved this way of life. He showed his love for Tunkasila through practicing our way of life. Victor enjoyed teaching the language and culture, he liked to fish, hunt, volleyball, softball, basketball and beading. Victor enjoyed watching his baby dance at powwows and was very proud. Victor enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and had a special place in his heart for all the children that he came in contact with. He encouraged the language and culture for our young.

Victor is survived by his wife Marcia; five sons, William (Kim) Brave Thunder, McLaughlin, S.D., Von Brave Thunder, Pierre, S.D., Victor Brave Thunder Jr., Fort Yates, Sid Carry Moccasin (Nicole), Fort Yates, Chase Eagle (Kirshaunna), Fort Yates, Hans (Latoya) Bradley, Fort Yates, Derek (Gillian) Stone Fish, Cannon Ball, Jaren Elk, Rosebud, S.D., and Travis (Desi) Condon, Fort Yates; three daughters, Valerie Red Fish (Raymond), McLaughlin, Toni Rae Brave Thunder, Fort Yates, and Lori Brave Thunder, Pierre; his grandchildren, Hunter, Dominic, Pandora, Nathaniel, Cheyenne, Raymond III, Romeo and Journey; his sisters, Lucie Jane Red Fish, Popular Mont., Marge (Stanford) Edwards, McLaughlin, and Valerie (Marion) Antelope, Karen (Kevin) Claymore, all of Fort Yates, Darlene Hale, Marlene Hale, Phyllis White and Dawn (Virgil) Standing Crow; his brothers, Lyle (Cheryl) Antelope, Fort Yates, Joe Antelope, Fort Yates, Virgil Taken Alive, Jay (Cheryl) Taken Alive, McLaughlin, Edward (Donna) Black Cloud, McLaughlin, Lionel (Carla) Jewett, Fort Yates, John (Rose) Morsette, Popular, Allen Flying Bye, Little Eagle, S.D., Terry Flying Bye, Eagle Butte, S.D., David, Ronnie, Scottie and Arthur Antelope; his nephews, William Marshall, McLaughlin, Charlie Kills Pretty Enemy, Mobridge, S.D., and Mike Kills Pretty Enemy, McLaughlin. He thought the world of you boys and always wanted to tell you - your uncle loved you boys. Joe Follows the Road and many more nephews and nieces, all of whom had a special place in his heart.

Victor was preceded in death by two children, Bailey Brave Thunder and Albert Brave Thunder; his parents, William and Rose (Brave Thunder) Red Fish; his sisters, Annabell Necklace, Loretta Kill Pretty Enemy; his adopted father, Joe Flying Bye; and his biological parents, Seraphine (Agard) Antelope, and Lenard Bear King. (Perry Funeral Home, Mandan)

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Published by The Bismarck Tribune on Apr. 17, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Victor Brave Thunder

14 Entries

ReNae Bear King

May 10, 2009

Marcia
I been praying for you and the family. Today is mothers day, and I wanted to let you know that I would like to offer my love and support to the family. I am not sure how to contact you, but please email if you'd like at the college if you see this, contact [email protected]. I'd like to know more about my brothers love, knowledge and teachings.
Migwetch, pilamaya
Hau mitaukouye oyasin
ReNae

April 22, 2009

When my husband and I heard of Victor's passing we were saddened by knowing we would not get to know him better but we are happy for him to be in a better place in the spirit world and we are thankful for the short time that we knew him and it was a blessing for us to have been married by him in our traditional way and to have received our naming ceremony through him and we feel honored to have known him. He was a good man with a good heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Marcia and Victor's Family.
Michael and Louella Contreras-Wolf Point, Montana

Nancy Hausauer

April 22, 2009

Though his life was short, his legacy of the love of his people and his culture will live on for generations to come. He was a blessing, in the form of mortal man, to understand and honor traditions that were of the utmost importance to ancestors, and may this blessing live on in all lives that he touched by word and deed.

Kathy VALLEE

April 20, 2009

Marsha & family,

Please forgive me for not being there with you. You have to know that I was with you in prayer. I know you would understand, since you and Vistor had our youth a priority. You have so many precious memories to help you through and remember that our Father above is only a wisper away waiting to comfort you and wipe away those tears.

Your relatives, Kathy & Grandson Michael

Richelle Condon

April 19, 2009

To The Family of Victor Brave Thunder ~
We are very saddened by Victor's passing. He was a great man who was compassionate of others and treated everyone with respect. He will be missed at Standing Rock Elementary School as he was loved and respected by the students and staff. He worked hard to teach the youth about the language and about the Lakota culture. I will always remember the help he gave me as a teacher to incorporate the culture into my classroom. He was a friend to us all and we will never forget him and the impact he had in our school and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Richelle Condon & Family

Kimberly & Lindsey Dwarf

April 18, 2009

Marcia & Family, We were saddened to hear the about the passing of Victor, we hope you find some comfort in all the memories he leaves with you. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richard Laundreaux Sr.

April 17, 2009

Marcia, It with deep sorrow to hear the passing of your husband. Victor was a good man,He was funny,kind,caring,and he took on the peoples problems and burdens, as sun-dancers do. He understood all this, The traditions yet he shared what all he knew very un-selfish man with a heart as big as the world, big enough for all of us. Men like this, leave Voids in one hearts and minds. But he said "it is what you leave behind with all you know", "all your teachings"' "all your love", that what people will remember you for.I will never forget Kola Vic, He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. And my prayers go out to you my friend and baby Vic. God bless you both and all the family and friends of Victor.

Rhiannon/Melvin LoveJoy

April 17, 2009

Our prayers are with Victor's family

Kathy Dancing Bull-Buffalo Boy

April 17, 2009

Marcia may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

TaSunke Gli Nanji Win

April 17, 2009

When I was a little girl growing up, I always had fond memories of listening to Uncle Vic, when he was first singing. I would stop by his place and wait to walk to school with some girls and he would sing while I waited. I never forgot those early mornings. They are etched in my heart and I will always have a special place in my heart for Leksi Vic.

Terry Medicine Crow

April 17, 2009

To the Victor Brave Thunder Sr. Family and friends,

I was saddened to learn of Mr. Brave Thunder's passing. Victor was a friend and a mentor to all of us in the Bear Soldier District. He gave of his time selflessly to bestow his knowledge on the youth, elderly and residents.

May the Lord bless you with faith and strength to get through this difficult time.

Ervin/Delphine Plenty Chief

April 17, 2009

To The Family of Victor

We were saddened to hear about Victor leaving this world. We got to meet and have Victor come to our house and pray with us after our son, Eric had left us for the spirit world. He did the Indian ceremory for us at Eric's memorial and we were always thankful for this. Because Victor and Jerren made a memorial song for our son. Victor was a very humble man and his traditional life showed it.

Sometimes there are no words, we could say -- only shoulders to lean on, hands to hold onto, and hugs to comfort you as best they can. But you have people there for you.

Lorrie Miner

April 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Marilynn & James One Feather

April 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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