Lloyd Wayne Stretches

Lloyd Wayne Stretches, 49, Cannon Ball, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in the Youth Activity Center, Cannon Ball with Rev. Buford Marsh officiating. A Wake service begins at 5:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2014, at also in the Youth Activity Center. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery, Cannon Ball. Lloyd was born August 10, 1964, in Fort Yates, to Floyd and Mary (Paints Brown) Stretches. He was raised and educated in Cannon Ball, and graduated from Solen High School in 1984. He married Debbie Standing Bear and together they had two sons, Denver and Samuel Stretches. Lloyd loved spending time with family and friends. He would brighten everyone's day with his great personality and sense of humor. Lloyd also raised his niece Kaedience Ramsey. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, games on his PS3, and watching his teams the Vikings and Duke play. He also loved making jokes and visiting with friends. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; his children, Reese Stretches, Lloyd Stretches Jr., Rueben Stretches, Denver and Samuel Stretches; sisters, Bella Lester, Alice Lester, Frances Lester, and Irma (Kenneth) Johnson; step-sister, Stephanie Tikanye; brother, Gerald Lester, and adopted brother, Mervin Medicine Horse; step-brothers, Shawn Tikanye, Shane Tikanye, and Steven Dogskin; uncle, Virgil Lonnie Wise Spirit; aunt, Angeline Iron Road; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Lloyd was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Paints Brown Stretches; father, Floyd Stretches; grandparents, Samuel Paints Brown, Helen Ireland Wise Spirit, Virginia Little Bear, and Johathon Stretches; sister, Arletta Stretches; adopted sisters, Marcella Rose Buckley and Mary Lou Red Bear; brothers, Charles Lester Sr., Samuel Lester, and Asa Lester Jr.; aunts, Victoria Joshua, Karen Wise Spirit, Matilda Two Bear, Rachael Conica, and Irene Philbrick; uncles, Clifford Wise Spirit; nieces and nephews, Robert Conica, Terrance Ramsey, Laura Ramsey, Burton Lester, Bella B. Lester, Oley Red Bear Jr., Gordon Red Bear, Robin Red Bear, and Tanya Red Bear.