Crystal Hale

Crystal Hale, 62, New Town, began her journey to the spirits on Friday, August 30, 2024, while surrounded by her family at a Fargo hospital.
Funeral: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall.
Burial: Nishu Congregational Cemetery, rural White Shield
(With respect to Crystal's wishes, there will be no reviewal.)
A memorial will be held next year to celebrate Crystal's life.
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Crystal Maureen Morningstar Hale "Flashing Moon Woman" sápat raaWIšiciiwaakau' páh was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 13, 1962, to Maurice and Bernice (Wilkinson) Morningstar. She grew up in the Bay Area, and in 1978, she relocated to New Town, North Dakota, where she met Lyle Smith. Crystal and Lyle welcomed their daughter, Davina Nicole, on June 11, 1980.
In her late 20s, while babysitting, Crystal met her soulmate, Millard Hale, Jr. They exchanged vows on April 21, 1991, at the Gospel Tabernacle in New Town. Their family grew with the birth of Laurice Victoria on April 16, 1996, followed by baby Irene Louise on January 18, 1999. Crystal and Millard made their home in New Town, where they dedicated themselves to raising their family.
Crystal was a hard worker and held various jobs in addition to being a stay-at-home mom. Her most cherished role was being a mom and supporting her children's activities. She was devoted to her family and was particularly protective of her daughters. Crystal enjoyed decorating for holidays and birthdays and valued the time spent with her family and friends. She had a big heart for children and loved cuddling babies. One of her favorite memories is when her first granddaughter, Aubrey Bernice, was born.
On Friday, August 30, 2024, surrounded by her family, Crystal began her journey to the spirit world at the age of 62. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a generous grandmother, a kind sister, and a favorite aunt. Her contagious smile and compassionate heart will be greatly missed.
Crystal is survived by her husband, Bill Hale, Jr.; daughters, Davina Yandell (Paul), Laurice Morningstar (Natelie), and Irene Hale; granddaughter, Aubrey Bruhn; step-children, Jordan Fox, Robin Fox, and Kody Fox; adopted son, Bruce Freeman; bonus children, Renatta Agneau (Denaye) and Aaron Morningstar; sisters, Denise Hurteau (Charlie) and Dawn Erickson (Chad); brothers, Maury Morningstar, Tony "Stan" Morningstar, Erik Morningstar (Rebecca), Jason Morningstar, Michael Morningstar, and Victor Morningstar; numerous nieces and nephews; and pets, Emma and Buster.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents, infant twins, maternal grandparents, John and Sarah (Hopkins) Wilkinson, paternal grandparents, Mauricio and Antonis (Valencia) Morningstar, and beloved bird Kiwi.
Active pallbearers include Charles Chapin, Isaac Hale, Bronson Flynn, Gary Snow, Spencer Wilkinson Jr, and Aaron Morningstar, while honorary pallbearers include Terri and Rodney Aldrich, Barri Lynn Ross, June Lizotte, Amy Solis and family, Elaine Good Voice Elk, Carmelia "Cissy" Snow, Nicole and Lynn Bruce, Pansy Goodall, Spencer and Kay Wilkinson, Fred and Marie Baker, Phyllis Lone Fight, Kermit Heart, Sue Hall, Bill Hale Sr Family, Tom and Jodi Hale Tara Daleness and family, Jim and Roseanne Johnson, Pastor Carry & Carol and the Enno boys, Jack and Karen Smith, Kaye Gudbranson, Kenneth and Becky Haugsdal, Connie Gotshell-Frankenberry, Dianne Primeaux, Marc Bluestone and family, Mary Seda, Paige Brown, A special thanks goes out to Dr. Monica Mayer, the Roger Maris Cancer Care Center, the Fargo Sanford Health Hospice floor and nurses, Rose Davis, Georgia Foote, Dr. Mahendra Gupta, and NHSC College Community. Bill and the girls also want to thank Crystal's many friends and family.