Funeral services will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).
Crazy Horse School
Wanblee, South Dakota
In memory of
Margaret Long Soldier Thorson "Ite' Waste Wi"
of Philip, South Dakota, died on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 79
Margaret Long Soldier Thorson was born December 30, 1936, at Potato Creek, to Antoine Long Soldier and Elizabeth Randall. She grew up at Bear Creek and attended school in Wanblee, spending most of her childhood days in Interior and Wanblee. She then attended Holy Rosary Catholic School. After school, she worked various jobs in Kadoka, Hot Springs, Nebraska, and Colorado. She helped raise her nieces and nephews with the help of her parents.
Margaret was united in marriage to Thomas Thorson on February 15, 1968, in Dupree; and to this union they had two wonderful children, Tamara in 1969, and Todd in 1973. They lived at the Thorson Homestead northwest of Philip.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, watching her grandchildren grow up, and visiting with friends and relatives.
Survivors include one daughter Tamara and Tim Womack, four grandchildren Evonne, Frankie, Christine, and Rosie; one son Todd and Lacey Thorson and five grandchildren Thomas, Jesse, Logan, Cheyanne, and Sage.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Thomas in 1985; her parents Antoine and Lizzie Long Soldier; her brothers Clarence, Francis, Charles, and Albert; one sister Alveen; and one granddaughter Sara Elizabeth Buhmann.
She was raised of the Catholic faith and believed in the Lakota way. She will be dearly loved and missed. She has loved and touched many hearts in her 79 years of being on this blessed earth.
We are very thankful to have her in our lives whether it was for a short time or a long time.
Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at the Crazy Horse School in Wanblee.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
Crazy Horse School
Wanblee, South Dakota
CELEBRANT
Father Rick Abert
CULTURAL CEREMONY
Richard Moves Camp
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
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My sympathies and prayers for her family. She was my first cousin
~ Victoria Long Soldier Davis Hot Springs, SD (5/27/2016) -
Tamara, Todd and the rest of the family.
I am saddened to hear of you losing your mama, she was a special lady and a great friend! May the Lord bring you strength, comfort and peace of mind at this time! She will be missed. ~ Mary Buffalo-Harrell Belvidere South Dakota (5/24/2016) -
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your Mother. She was a very special lady. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis,S.D. (5/23/2016)
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Margaret was married to a classmate of mine and I only met her once. May she rest in peace. Prayers to her family. ~ Bev Jahner Kerrville, Texas (5/22/2016)
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To all of Margaret's loved ones,
She was a true joy and delight to be around and to know. Surely, a light has gone out in our lives. May you greatly know the comfort of the Holy Spirit as you walk through this sad time.
Doksa ake waunkte - I will see you again, later. ~ Rebecca Williams Philip (5/21/2016)
Flowers from Aunt Holly and Aunt Cindi
Flowers from Aunt Lizz
Flowers from Danny and Nancy
Flowers from Richard and Diana Stewart and Tina Williams