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In memory of

Belva K. Stone

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 58

Belva K. Crazybear was born March 8, 1952, in Belvidere, South Dakota, the daughter of Isaac and Alvina (Ghost) Crazybear. She grew up in the Okaton-Belvidere area, where she received her education.
She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Stone on July 17, 1993, in Belvidere. She continued to work at the Kadoka Care Center and later she worked at the Super 8 Motel until health reasons forced her retirement.
Belva enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband Bill of Kadoka; two sons David and Nathan Dale of Kadoka; two daughters Stefanie Garnette and her husband Shawn of Rapid City, and Briana Stone of Kadoka; five grandchildren Tanner, Kaylee and Brittnie Garnette, and Allisia and Elleyah Wright; one brother Alvis Crazybear of Denver, Colorado; four sisters Julia Herbaugh of Murdo, Lucy Crazybear of Murdo, Melva Crazybear of Martin, and Bessie Dress of Rapid City; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Belva was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Larry Crazybear; and two half-sisters Myrna and Eleanor.
Visitation will be held one hour preceding the services at the church.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was at  the Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Grace DeVries - Pianist
USHER
Tony Gould - Mike Coller
PALLBEARERS
Erik Crazybear— Lee Crazybear
Kelly Crazybear - Bobby Crazybear 
Scott Crazybear - Keenan Pickett
Clayton Herbaugh - Tyrell Herbaugh 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota


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Visitation: one hour preceding the services at the church.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka.
Interment: Kadoka Cemetery.

  • Mom & Grandma...we will always love you!!! We all know that you are happy in Heaven but we are all still sad down here..Bri we are here for you and we will get thru this together.

    ~ Garnette Family Rapid City, SD (5/15/2010)
  • Bill & Family,
    I'm so sorry to hear about Belva. I can relate to what you are going through at this time. I will always remember the last time she came into Jiggers. She was laughing and joking like she used to. I extend my sympathy to your family.     ~ Thesa Ireland Kadoka, SD (5/15/2010)
  • Bill and family, so sorry about Belva. She was such a lovely person, I'm blessed to have known her! ~ Suzanne Hoon Kadoka (5/15/2010)
  • Bill and Family,Thinking of you and your Family at this sad time. Our Prayers are with you. Bonnie ~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (5/15/2010)
  • Bill & Family,
    We are sorry to learn of the passing of Belva. We extend our deepest sympathy to you and the family. May God keep you close in comfort and prayer.
     ~ Shirley & Joey Garnette Pine Ridge, SD (5/15/2010)
  • Bill, I was so glad to have brightened Belva's day when Carol and I chatted with her. The next day I stopped and she was gone, I hoped she was home and doing well, but you can't find out things at hospitals. Our sympathy and prayers to the family and hope that good memories will make the days be easier ~ Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (5/15/2010)
  • Belva's Family,

    Sorry to hear of Belva's passing. Times are hard at the moment but trust me they will get easier. Belva had a long hard road but she traveled it with style and determination. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. You are all in my thoughs and prayers as you go this difficult time. Take peace and strength in the love that surrounds you.     ~ Ellie Bettelyoun Kadoka (5/15/2010)
  • Mom,
    I miss you so much, it's hard to believe you're gone. I remember Wednesday night we stayed up watching the Sci-Fi channel and you were telling me about what the show was about. Last night I watched Army Wives without you... :'( I layed in your bed thinking about how you told me you had a couple more years in you.. But that's not true anymore.. But I know you're still around I can feel your presence.. Don't forget you promised you would come back for me as soon as you could, because you didn't want me to be here alone with all of the chaotic family. Well I guess that's all. I lvoe and miss you so much!!
    Love You Always,
    Bri     ~ Briana Stone Kadoka (5/15/2010)
  • You know I have known Belva for a long time. Bill used to work with my dad for a long time at the dump. ~ Johnston Family Belvidere SD (5/15/2010)
  • Bill,Bri ,Stephanie, Nathan,and David,
    I know words can not take your pain away.I am so sorry for your loss.Just know your mom may not be down on earth but she will always be close to you in your heart.My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
     ~ Sheila Herbaugh Kadoka (5/15/2010)
  • Dear Bill, Briana, Stephanie, Nathann and David,
    So sorry to hear about your mom. You will miss her, but GOD is taking good care of her now, she will want you to go on and make her proud of you, she will be by your side even if she is not here on earth. Bill you were always such a proud Daddy. Briana, I enjoyed babysitting you, you are a special girl. Be there for your Daddy too give him a hug for me too. We all had alot of good laughs together. Take care. You are in my thoughts & prayers,
    Joe & Lavonne Leonard     ~ Lavonne Leonard-Carlson South Carolina (5/15/2010)
  • Bill & Family,
    So sorry to hear about Belva. You are in my thoughts.     ~ Steph Carlson Rapid City (5/15/2010)