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Delores Two Bulls Obituary
RED SHIRT - Delores Labelle Two Bulls, Wambli Ska Win (White Eagle Woman), 75, Red Shirt, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with breast cancer.
Born in the Drywood district of the Pine Ridge Reservation, she was the daughter of the late Walter Ten Fingers Sr. (Oglala Lakota) and Emma Gillispie Ten Fingers (Northern Cheyenne, Irish). She was preceded in death by four infant siblings as well as Elizabeth Belt, Etta Youngman Afraid of Horses, and Richard Ten Fingers, Sr. She was an active parent leader for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She worked for the Indian Health Service as well as other organizations and was trained as an EMT. An accomplished seamstress Delores enjoyed working on traditional crafts, including moccasins and star quilts.
Delores was a life-long, dedicated member of the Episcopal Church and enjoyed being active in the ministry of the church in partnership with her husband, the Rev. Robert Two Bulls Sr., from 1983 until her passing. While she and Father Bob served in churches in Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Eagle Butte, and White Rocks, Utah, and were involved in the church at the national level, home was always Christ Church, Red Shirt Table. At Christ Church she was Treasurer, head of the Altar Guild and led the efforts in singing Lakota Hymns which she loved. Delores was devotedly involved in all aspects of ministry to her church and her community. She served Red Shirt as its treasurer and worked in support of the elders in the community. Delores was devoted to her close-knit family, enjoying all family gatherings, traveling to visit, and celebrating holidays together.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, the Reverend Robert Grant Two Bulls; son, James Robert (Brandi) of Lower Brule; daughters, Twilla Ramona and Lorriann of Rapid City, sons, Marty Grant Sr. (Linda) of Santa Fe, N.M., and the Rev. Canon Robert Walter (Ritchie) of Minneapolis, Minn., and Hunka son, Rev. Michael Cunningham (Rev. Canon Deborah Dunn) of Lompoc, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Please join the family in celebration of her life and ministry for wake services at 7 p.m. today at Christ Church in Red Shirt Table, and wake services with Requiem Mass at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the church. Burial services will be at
10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at the church.
Sioux Funeral Home in Pine Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Delores Two Bulls
Iva Ruff
November 8, 2010
Loriann & Family,
Please know that my deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family. Cherish all the beautiful memories and know that she is no longer suffering, God needed another wonderful unci angel. Stay strong, my prayers are with you. Love, Iva Jo & family (Martin, SD)
Ted Provencial
November 8, 2010
Deepest condolences to the Two Bulls families,a beautiful life lived,may you find strength in knowing that she now takes her place at the Fathers table!
Lakota Language Consortium
November 8, 2010
Heartfelt condolences from everyone at the Lakota Language Consortium. We are very sorry for this loss.
Morris and Arvine Brewer
November 7, 2010
Rev Bob and family - We are so sorry about your deep loss of Delores. We remember the good times we shared on Red Shirt with you and Delores. Her cooking and quiet spiritual demeanor will not be forgotten. Our prayers are with you. Morris and Arvine Brewer
Lyle Noisy Hawk
November 7, 2010
Nov. 7, 2010
Kola Bob & family;
My daily prayers are with you all for God's healing comfort. I have begun to fill the emptiness in my life, with Mary gone. I found strength in the prayer "knowing that you are doing greater things that I can desire or pray for", a greater eternal life far beyond our human understanding. I also want to pass on the lakota word Bliheciyayo!! Grasp your inner strength to get you through these dark days and God's ultimate love will do the rest for you.
Hecetu yelo, Rev. Lyle Noisy Hawk (R)
November 6, 2010
im goin to miss you gramz R.I.P
Sarah Belt
November 6, 2010
I will miss you so much,
Auntie Delores!!
Uncle Robert, Jim, Marty, Bobby, Lori, Twylla, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren of Auntie Delores,
"I am so sorry to here the news."
My Love & Prayers go out to you and your families!!
Sarah, Rhoda, Kenny & Mary
November 6, 2010
My condolences to the family, and may Mrs. Two Bulls rest in peace. I was honored to grow up with Jim in Rapid City, and the Two Bulls family are wonderful people. May God Bless You, and be with you at this time. Steven Berman (Bellevue, NE)
Charlotte Dismount Thrice
November 6, 2010
So so sorry for your loss.
Monica Knuppe
November 6, 2010
My condolences to this family. I enjoy teaching your children, and the support that she and this family has given our school. May God bless and comfort you all. Monica Knuppe
Marquittee Heathershaw
November 6, 2010
Lorriann,
I am so sorry about your loss. Please know that your family is in my prayers at this time. Cherish the memories.
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