Carol Ann Uses Arrow Obituary (1956

Carol Ann Uses Arrow, 56, Cannon Ball, North Dakota, died, Sunday, February 17, 2013, at IHS, Fort Yates. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 23, 2013, in the Youth Activity Center, Cannon Ball, with Rev. Buford Marsh and Bro. George Maufort officiating. A wake service begins at 6:00 PM, Friday, February 22, 2013, also in the Youth Activity Center. Burial will be in the White Eagle Family Cemetery, Cannon Ball. Carol was born March 21, 1956, at in Edgerton, Wisconsin, to Melvin and Blanche (Yellow Hammer) White Eagle. She attended Cannon Ball Elementary, Solen Public School, and graduated from Solen High School in 1974. She participated in girls basketball, was a boys basketball cheerleader, played fast pitch and received numerous awards. While in high school, she met Lyle Uses Arrow Sr. They married in 1974 and 1980 and six children were born to this union. She attended Interstate Business College and received a Medical Secretarial and Word Processing Diploma in 1988. She was employed with the Aberdeen BIA, Standing Rock CHR Programs Coordinator, Arrow Graphics-UTTC, Health Educator, Sacred Child Project, and was currently employed as the Standing Rock HEW Committee Clerk. She served on the Standing Rock Tribal Council from 1993 to 1997 and from 2000 to 2004, and was currently a member of the Solen Public School Board, Cannon Ball Local District Vice-Chairperson, Standing Rock Housing Authority, Standing Rock JTAC Commission, KLND Board, and Big Lake Tournament Committee. She was very active with the Cannon Ball powwow committee, and loved attending powwows, watching her children and grandchildren dance. She always provided a birthday meal for her children and grandchildren, and invited family, friends and relatives. Carol loved gathering her family during the holiday season. Carol followed in her dad's footsteps by being on the Tribal Council for two separate terms. She learned a lot from him and always remembered his advice and teaching while serving the people. She was very supportive of the local community and enjoyed attending the Solen Sioux Boys Basketball games. She was always there to cheer them on. You knew Carol was there because she was the loudest cheerleader. She was considered an auntie and grandma to many. People always went to her for advice and encouragement. She never hesitated to lend a helping hand to whoever needed it. There were times when she would give the last few dollars she had. She would go without so others would have what they needed. You never left her home without having something to eat even if it was a cup of coffee and a sandwich. Carol was very humorous, loved to laugh, always joking but at the same time she always thought about the people. She had a heart so big, there was room for everyone she met. She loved her traditional way of life. She valued her culture by participating in the traditional ceremonies. Carol will be greatly missed by all. She will always be remembered for her own way of saying, "Neesh, Huweh and Duwaadae! Her family, including her sisters were always first and foremost in her life. She was the rock of the family who always knew what to say and do. Heaven is a better place because of you, Carol. No one will ever, ever take your place. Carol is survived by her mother, Blanche White Eagle; her husband of 41 years, Lyle Sr; children, Lyle Jr. (Lynette), Charlotte (Alvin), Lila, Milen, Arianna (Kermit); sisters, Renee (Sam) Two Shields, Lois (Tony) Two Bears, Juanita (Milton) Miller, Pam (Gary) Hoffman, Harriet White Eagle (Jon), Annie White Eagle; grandchildren, Brayden, Kenyon, Teyah, Wicahpi, Tristan, Tasha, Shaniece, Bryant, Dathan, Malikia, Chad Jr., Chadyn, Brooklei "Chepa", DeShawn, Wiconi, Lowan, Milen Jr., Kinawin, Aniya, and Kaya; aunt, Victoria Culbertson; and nephew, Chauncy Cottonwood. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Melvin White Eagle; son, Loren Jay Uses Arrow, grandson, Wankicum Evans-Noah Uses Arrow; grandmother, Nancy Black Cloud, nephews, Brad Two Bears, Alden Fast Horse, Samuel Two Shields; great-nephews (grandsons) Lucas Hoffman and K'Naan American Horse.