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In memory of

Jewel Bearheels

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 47

Jewel Y. Bearheels was born August 9, 1964, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the daughter of Leland and Iris (Romero) Bearheels. She grew up in the Kadoka area, where she attended school through the 12th grade. She received her Associates Degree in Business from Oglala Lakota College in Kyle.
Jewel lived in Kadoka all her life and worked as a cook in various restaurants in Kadoka.
Jewel and her longtime companion Cliff Stone had a son Zachary.
Because of health reasons she retired in 2010, but continued to love and care for her son, her parents, nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her special friend Cliff Stone of Kadoka; their son Zachary Stone of Kadoka; her parents Leland and Iris Bearheels of Kadoka; four brothers Jerome “Lee” Bearheels of Aberdeen, Ryan Bearheels of Kadoka, Harold Bearheels of Aberdeen, and Sheldon Bearheels of Sioux Falls; four sisters Robin Bearheels of Seattle, Washington, Christle Bearheels of Albuquerque, New Mexico; DeAnn Bearheels of Rapid City, and Laurel Bearheels of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jewel was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Stacy and Gladys Bearheels; maternal grand- parents Nancy and Vetal Romero; her brother N. Craig Bearheels; a niece Krisene Bearheels; and a cousin JoAnn Romero. 
Visitation was held one hour prior to the services.
Funeral services were held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.
Interment was at the Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Ruth McCubbin - Pianist
Andrew Conseen Duff - Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
Congregational Hymn
“Amazing Grace”
USHERS
Nicholas Young - Lane Herbaugh
PALLBEARERS
Cody Young - Stanley “Bubba” Young
Alan Romero - Scott Romero
Cordal Romero - Torian Romero
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota


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Visitation: one hour prior to the services.
Funeral services: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka
Interment: Kadoka Cemetery.

  • Leland and family sorry to here of your loss. God bles all of you. ~ Ross Albin Powell, Wy. formerly of Belvidere (2/16/2012)
  • Hugs and prayers to Jewel's family. God will help you through this difficult time. She's in a better place. ~ Jackie Stilwell Kadoka (2/16/2012)
  • Jewel always had a beautiful smile with a face full of joy. May God be with you in your time of grief,giving you strength and peace. ~ judy bauman long valley (2/16/2012)
  • Jewel always had a smile on her face no matter where she was at. I will never forget her beautiful smile. Treasure the memories you have of her. Out thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Janelle Madsen Popwell Wellington, Texas (2/16/2012)
  • I worked with Jewel in Kadoka, SD. What a lovely lady. She will be missed and my prayers go out to all her family and friends. ~ Beth Glynn 123 Wedgewood Drive Rapid City, SD (2/16/2012)
  • Jewel was such a sweetheart. Sincere sympathy and prayers for your family ~ Janie Whidby Kadoka, SD (2/16/2012)
  • We will miss you and will always keep you in our hearts and prayers. R.I.P Cousin My prayers go out to our family during this trying time. ~ Rose Romero & Clyde Cherry Creek SD (2/16/2012)
  • Beautiful, Happy, Bubble Lady I'm going to miss you. Put in a good word for me in Heaven. R.I.P Cousin ~ Bethene Salt Lake City UT (2/16/2012)
  • Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cliff and Zachary. Jewel will truly be missed. ~ Kellee and Dylan Jakeway Lakewood, Colorado (2/16/2012)
  • Bearheels family - I am sorry for your loss - my thoughts are with your family. ~ Rose Ann (Stratton) Wendell Pierre (2/16/2012)
  • The girls and I send our sympathy. ~ Donna Craven Rapid City, SD (2/16/2012)
  • To Jewel's family and loved ones; so very sorry for your loss. She was always so caring and kind. Heaven is richer tonight with her presence.

     ~ Tom DeVries Midland (2/16/2012)
  • To Jewel's family and loved ones; so very sorry for your loss, she was so kind and thoughtfull, heaven is richer but our hearts are sad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Tom DeVries Midland (2/16/2012)
  • To Jewel's family and loved ones; my heart goes out to all of you. She was a caring kind lady and will be missed by so many. ~ Tom DeVries Midland (2/16/2012)
  • I am sorry for your loss / Jewel was a classmate and friend in school - she always had a smile and fun to be around - God Bless Cliff and Zack and her family ~ Adele Vogelgesang Rapid City S.D. (2/16/2012)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ~ Rod & Darlene Cudmore Fort Pierre SD (2/16/2012)
  • Jewel was a good friend of mine. Will surely miss that wonderful laugh and smile. As she makes her journey to the SPIRIT WORLD remember the LOVE and the JOY that she shared with all that knew her. RIP, my friend. My Prayers go out to the Bearheels family. ~ Cindy Faubion Belle Fourche,SD (2/16/2012)
  • We are sorry to hear about Jewel and know how much her family cared about her and will miss her. Special thoughts to Zac and Cliff. We will have you all in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Pam and Keith Bonenberger Kadoka (2/16/2012)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time may GOD watch over all of you. ~ Clarence McGlynn 141 Begal Dr. Rapid City,SD (2/16/2012)
  • I am so sorry to hear about Jewel.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.Jewels was always had a smile on her face and could make you smile every time you were around her.May your memories of Jewel help get you through this difficult time. ~ LORY WALKER KADOKA (2/16/2012)
  • My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I will truly miss Jewel. She was a class mate and friend. She always said hi to me when and had time to chat we saw each other.God bless. ~ Monica Merchen Pierre SD (2/16/2012)
  • My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of my friend Jewel.I will miss seeing her,she always made an attempt to come into my work and say HI when she came into town.God Bless each and everyone of you. ~ Linda Faubion Allen,South Dakota (2/16/2012)
  • My Deepest Sympathy to the Family Of Jewel. I would like to express my Sincere Condolences to Iris and Leland, my dear friends, you are in my prayers! ~ Jeanean Zephier Kyle, SD (2/16/2012)
  • We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Bearheels family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ~ John & Denise Brooks Lake Andes, SD (2/16/2012)