Charlene Ann Summers-Iron Hawk

Charlene Ann Summers-Iron Hawk 57, Cannon Ball, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012, near Solen, North Dakota, in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 16, 2012, in the Youth Activity Center, Cannon Ball. A wake begins at 5:00 PM, Thursday, November 15, 2012, also in the Youth Activity Center. Burial will be in St. James Episcopal Cemetery, Cannon Ball. Charlene was born September 18, 1955, at Fort Yates, North Dakota, to Milton and Wilma (American Horse) Summers Jr.; She was raised in Cannon Ball and attended Solen High School. She married Wayne Iron Hawk in 1977 and they were married for 31 years. She enjoyed being around her kids and family and talking with friends, watching movies, reading books, going for walks, spending time with and cooking for Uncle George "Dropo" American Horse, listening to music, and riding horse. She is survived by six children, Alvin Summers, Marsha Summers, Kimberly, Barbara, Bryce and Wade Iron Hawk; grandchildren, Milton, Angel, Michael, Wilma, and Lakota Summers, Chelsea, Ethan (Gilbert) Summers, Avril, Kiah Zephier and Emilie Santana, Malachi White Lightning, Isaiah, Messiah, Royce II, Jesou Iron Hawk, Caspen Black Cloud, Tanynn Grey Bear, brothers, Alton (Donna) Summers, Fort Yates, Richard Summers, Cecil (Cora) American Horse, Kaibeto, Arizona, Everette (Noreen) Fool Bear; sisters, Twyla (Sam) Rough Surface, Kenel, South Dakota, Corrine Stretches, Cannon Ball, cousins, Duane and Francis Tikanye, Antoine (Verdilia) American Horse Jr.: Ione (Evans) Elk, Matthew (Julie) American Horse, Lovetta (Daniel) Martin, Dusty American Horse, Cheryl American Horse, Waylon (Myra) American Horse, Mona (Gerald Running Hawk) American Horse, Marlon (Rita) Hunte, Eddy American Horse; very special aunt, Belva Frank, and very special uncle George American Horse; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Iron Hawk; her parents, Milton and Wilma Summers Jr.; children, Kara, Royce, and Kim Iron Hawk; brothers, Collins and Kenneth, sisters, Anita, and Barbara Summers; maternal grandparents, George and Lucy American Horse Sr.; paternal grandparents.; Milton and Ada Summers Sr.; uncles, Edward and Antoine American Horse Sr., Matthew American Horse, Raymond Summers, Maynard Summers, Edward Summers; aunts, Gloria American Horse and Mildred American Horse; grandson, Sonnyboy Zephier; and many other relatives. She has too many relatives to mention. Please excuse us if we forgot to mention anyone else.