Wade Claymore

FORT YATES - Wade Steven Claymore Sr., 50, Fort Yates, passed away Oct. 6, 2015. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fort Yates,with the Rev. Basil Atwell officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery.

Wake services will be held Monday starting at 5 p.m. at the A.J. Agard Building, Fort Yates. There will be a rosary service at 7 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Basil Atwell of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Wade was born to Earl Henry Claymore, and Evelyn May (Agard) Claymore on June 25, 1965, in Fort Yates. Wade attended school at the Standing Rock Elementary and High School in Fort Yates.

Wade met Cynthia M. Bendickson and they married on Nov. 20, 1989. They celebrated 25 years of marriage before his passing, raising five loving sons and two beautiful loving daughters, and four loving grandchildren.

Wade enjoyed working at the Standing Rock Elementary School and Prairie Knights Casino for many years.

Wade enjoyed life, he lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed family; he was a loving, caring, kind-hearted, hard-working man. He loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed his visits with his sisters. Wade always welcomed the youth that came to our house, his door was always open to the children that came.

Wade was proud to be Lakota. He enjoyed his culture and traditions. This was his way of life. He carried a pipe and loved teaching others, loved talking and telling stories. He was always learning and listening to what others had to say. He loved going to Sitting Bull Sundance, he used to say, "This is my way of life," and he loved it down there, it was always hard for him to leave. He taught all his children this way of life, after they were born and before their 1st birthdays, they were down at Sitting Bull Camp.

Along with carrying a pipe, he participated in the Sundance, and our ceremonies. Wade loved to sing. He was part of the family drum group, Lakota Thunder. He was proud that he and his sons were all part of Lakota Thunder. He used to tell everyone, "it's a family drum group."

Wade loved making drums with his brother Joe, he always enjoyed those visits. He enjoyed cooking, reading, and beading when he could. He loved to dance, he was a traditional dancer and he designed his outfit. He was proud to be part of that circle too.

Wade will be greatly missed by his family. We loved him dearly. We will miss his teaching, stories, laughter and his jokes. When things got tough, he always found a way to make us feel better. My loving gentle husband, you will be forever in our hearts and memories. Journey home my loving husband.

Wade took many that entered his life as sons, brothers, and sisters. He loved you all very much!

Wade leaves us with his love for all his family: his sons, Tator (Michelle) Claymore, West Valley City, Utah, Stephen Claymore, Fort Yates, Rodney Claymore, Fort Yates, Sage (Makayla) Claymore, Wade Claymore Jr. Fort Yates, Joshua Claymore, Bismarck, Jacob Claymore, Bismarck, Dominic Swifthorse, Fort Yates, Dorian (Samatha) Red Fish, Fort Yates, Jon Eagle Jr., Fort Yates, Lyndsey Archambault, Fort Yates, Loren (Shug) Black Bear, Fort Yates, and Cedric (BooBoo) Goodhouse Jr., Fort Yates; his daughters, Courtney (Justin Hertel) Claymore, Fort Yates, and Nicole Claymore, Fort Yates; his sisters, Gayleen (Terry) Yellow, Fort Yates, Dr. Nadine (Neal) Tepper, Burnsville, Minn., Kathy Buffalo Boy, Fort Yates, and Sissy (Larry) Bendickson, Fort Yates; his brothers, Blaine Claymore, Fort Yates, Lance Claymore, Mobridge, S.D., Joseph Snider Sr., Fort Yates, Pete (Kim) Giampietro, Orcas Island, Tony (Nikki) Alfonso, FairBanks, Alaska, John Gamiochipi, Phoenix, and Gilbert Kills Pretty Enemy, McLaughlin, S.D. Wade was blessed with 22 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, he loved you all.

Wade was preceded in death by his father, Earl H. Claymore; his mother, Evelyn M. (Agard) Claymore; and so many relatives, that he loved dearly.

Pall Bearers are: Tator Claymore; Stephen Claymore; Rodney Claymore; Sage Claymore; Wade Claymore Jr.; Joshua Claymore; Jacob Claymore; Dominic Swifthorse; and Cody WasinZi; Louis Snider.

Honorary: All my relatives and friends. He loved you all. (Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan)