Obituary: Char Price-Stangle

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held from 6-7 on Tuesday, February 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m.

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In memory of

Char Price-Stangle

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home north of Philip at the age of 57

Charlotte Ann Price was born July 14, 1960, in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Reatha Tall Bull. She was of Native American Northern Cheyenne blood and would never forget her roots. She felt proud and blessed to come from where she did. Char was adopted, along with her brother Clay, and brought home to Charles and Carol (Wilsey) Price on their ranch on Ash Creek in northwest Haakon County near Dowling, South Dakota. Her home was a log church in the beautiful cedar breaks that was moved from Pedro on Deep Creek, near Creighton, on the south side of the Cheyenne River. She attended Indian Springs Schoolhouse 14 miles away until 1971, when they moved to Bridger Creek, three miles east of Ash Creek, to be closer to school. She then attended Cheyenne School, five miles west, right across the road from where her father Charles attended school at Hartley. She attended Philip High School, graduating in 1978. During her school years, she was involved in gymnastics, cheerleading, basketball, and 4-H.

She later attended nursing school, graduating from SDSU in 1995, with a BS degree in Nursing. She spent two years in New Mexico working in labor and delivery. She loved New Mexico and loved her work. It had it’s rough times but it was rewarding to be able to help welcome new life. Char came back to the ranch to help her dad and also compete in rodeos and roping that she was so passionate about. She team roped and steer tripped, and did it well. She was fond of her memories of her roping with Ansel Tibbs, Jim Willuweit, and others. While on the rodeo road, she met a blessing in her life, David Stangle. She supported him and his travelling buddies. She loved everything about it, and that is where her love of rough stock really bloomed.

Char loved the wild, carefree, camaraderie and positivity that is rough stock. She would passionately volunteer her time for the love of rodeo, especially bareback and saddle bronc riding. She admired cowboys and they were a great role model to her, and wanted to be a role model and support them as well. Char prided herself in knowing good quality horses and cattle.

Char has been a member of the SD Stockgrowers Association since 1990. She was a director for four years before becoming Regional Vice President in 1997, and Vice President in 1998. Char was a longtime member of the Brand and Theft Committee, and made numerous trips to Pierre and meetings across the state to work on policies for independent livestock industry in the state. She also rode her horse to the State Capital in Pierre to protest a bill that was meant to do away with horse brand inspection.

Char supported her children and encouraged them to make the right choices. She stood up for herself and others when things were being handled unjustly. She loved to help others, especially younger people to get their life on track and be positive. She was a good mother to many people. She opened the door of opportunity for many, and cared for others more than herself. She was really tough physically and mentally, even though it didn’t always seem like it. She also had a good sense of humor and often like to “stir the pot” and joke around.

Grateful for having shared her life include her husband Dave; three daughters Alyssa Bryan, Michaela Bryan, and Alaina Stangle; four grandchildren Christian Stangle, McKenna and Teegan Lafferty, and David Ezekial Switzer; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Char was preceded in death by her father Charles Price in 2001, her mother Carol Price in 2015, and her brother Clay Price in 1987.

Visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Ron Garry, and Father Gary Oreshoski as celebrants.

Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

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VISITATION
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 6-7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANTS
Father Gary Oreshoski
Father Ron Garry
Assisted by Deacon Lloyd Frein

MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Shelby Schofield - Vocalists
“Be Not Afraid” - #432
“Pastures of the Lord” - #458
“I Am the Bread of Life” - #364
“O Loving God” - #682
“Lead Me Lord” - #630

USHERS
Jef Wilsey - Jim Stangle

LECTOR
Linda Stangle

PALLBEARERS
Jeff Gabriel - Larry Gabriel
Harold Delbridge - Bill McDaniel
Dave Morrison - Kelly Blair

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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I forgot to give you my email add: myranj@centurytel.net ~ Julie Jarmon Dothan, Ala. (3/3/2018)
My deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family during this tragic time. May Char be reunited with all those she loved that have already passed, and that her loving spirit will continue to look over you. ~ Kathy McDaniel Black Hills, South Dakota (3/1/2018)
A beautiful soul... Rest In Peace Char. ~ Kurt Pfeifle Miller, SD (3/1/2018)
A beautiful soul... Rest In Peace Char. ~ Kurt Pfeifle Miller, SD (3/1/2018)
Dave and Family - I’m very sorry for your loss. I have so many good, good memories of time spent with Clay and Char on their ranch when we were kids. Char put up with a lot from us! These childhood memories, too numerous to list, will be my memory of Char. My sincere simpathy to her family. ~ Bruce & Raelynn Radway Fairbanks, Alaska (2/28/2018)
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cherish all you great memories. GOD bless ~ Tucker and Bev Hudson Howes SD (2/28/2018)
This tribute to Char lovingly reflected the person she was. She was a beautiful woman, strong with a clear vision of what should and should not be. I will forever be grateful for the way she treated me as a little sister when we were in school and if someone picked on me, they answered to Char! We lost touch and then reconnected via Facebook. We had a lot of things in common and spent a good deal of time messaging about homeschooling, her life on the ranch, my life in Texas, our Native heritage and conservative politics. She was funny and smart and I loved her. I pray for her family and I know she is in the Big Ranch in the Sky with her beloved father, mother and brother. ~ Nan Rasor Houston, Texas (2/28/2018)
Dave and Family- It has been a few years since our paths have crossed. We always enjoyed visiting with Char. We are very sorry to hear this news. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Curt and Jodi Massie Rapid City SD (2/28/2018)
From our family to yours, Dave & girls. We're so sorry to hear about Char, you could tell she was so proud of her family. We send our heartfelt prayers & thoughts to everyone who loved her. ~ Keith & Mary Wilsey Kremmling, CO (2/28/2018)
Our most sincere condolences! ~ Jeff & Mitzi Hunt Cherry Creek,SD (2/28/2018)
Dave and family: So Sorry to hear about Char's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Time will heal all. Thinking of you and your family always ~ Norma(Jurisch)Knight Rapid City, SD (2/28/2018)
Char, Clay my sister Angela and I spent many carefree summers playing on the ranch. Life was beautiful, skies were blue and not a care in the world. Wonderful memories of my cousin and childhood friend. May God bless and keep her eternally in his loving arms. Prayers for Dave and the family. We are thinking of you.. ~ Leslie Wilsey Maggi Littleton, Colorado (2/28/2018)
Dave, Alyssa, Michaela & girls, Christian, & Alaina
Our thoughts & prayers are with you today, tomorrow, & always. May you feel comfort in your memories. Big ((hug)) from your Illinois cousins. ~ Shannon(Holland)Matteson Illinois (2/28/2018)
Sorry to hear the news about Char, prayers to you and your family. Fly high my friend. ~ Debbie Hoffman Kenton, ohio (2/27/2018)
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE GIRLS , CHAR WAS A GREAT PERSON , GODS BLESSINGS ~ MARY AND FRANK WILSEY PEDRO/CREIGHTON AREA (2/27/2018)
SO sorry to hear of Char passing. She loved life and was a bright light. The angels in heaven are glad she is there to keep things lively. I am sure her family in heaven is celebrating.
My condolences to Dave and family. It is very hard to loose the ones we love.
May God be with you during this difficult time
Love,
Theresa ~ Theresa Pekron Arvada CO (2/27/2018)
Our sympathy to all of Char's family. ~ Stanley&Glenda Matt 17614 3M Rd (2/27/2018)
It was so sad to hear of Char’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please keep her, her parents and Clay in your memories as they were all great people. Cherish the time you had with Char, as she was one of a kind ~ Wanona Dietrich Manderfeld Sturgis, South Dakota (2/27/2018)
My deepest sympathies to the whole family as you mourn the loss of Char. I can here her infectious laughter. She had a special spirit that will continue to shine. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." - Matthew 5:4 ~ Kara Gittings Moriarty Anchorage, AK (2/27/2018)
Dave, Christian, Alyssa, Michaela and Alaina,
So sorry to hear the news in regards to Char! You all are in my thought and prayers!! Love you all and may God help you through this hard time! ~ Kagee Watertown (2/27/2018)
Dave and girls, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this time. ~ Lacey and Todd Thorson Philip SD (2/27/2018)
Dave and family, I am so sorry for your loss!! I have many fond memories of Char from years ago!! Please know you are in my prayers ~ Kathy Harris Bowman, ND (2/27/2018)
My heart dropped when I saw this, Char was a special lady and I have had so many wonderful visits with her. She had a passion for her family, rodeo, and the ranch life. I will miss her her. We send our deepest sympathy Dave and Alaina, you will be in our prayers. ~ Diana and Chris Elwood Volborg, MT (2/27/2018)
My thoughts are with you and yours. ~ Janette Emerson Heermosa (2/27/2018)
My thoughts& prayer for you Char's family. ~ David Obershaw Michigan (2/27/2018)
our thoughts and prayers are with your family....she will be missed deeply. ~ Lonnie & Teri Arneson Elm Springs, SD (2/27/2018)
So many good memories of Char and Clay out on the Ranch when we were all young....My condolences to all Char's family..... ~ Price Shearn Prescott, Arizona (2/27/2018)
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. It was good to see Char at Jim's funeral and visit with her. She was such a kind thoughtful person. May the Lord bless and keep you and a lifetime of memories carry you through. ~ Misty Drewitz and Connie Willuweit Keil (2/27/2018)
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and Prayers ~ Kathy Trullinger New Underwood SD (2/27/2018)
Sending my thoughts and prayers. Char was a wonderful person she will be missed! ~ Dawn Coleman Tribitt Castlewood SD (2/26/2018)
Dave & girls, I was so sad to hear of Char's passing. I have many memories of rodeos & play days with her...she always had that big smile...win or loose. Hold your memories tight, for they will sustain you during your time of sorrow. Lifting you all up in prayer. God be with you now & in the days ahead. ~ Cindy (Gabriel) Nuzum Wall, SD (2/26/2018)
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ~ Paul & Moneik Stephens Black Hawk, SD (2/26/2018)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, blessings to you all! ~ Tom & Joanne Young Pierre, SD (2/26/2018)
I am so sorry to hear of Char's passing. We will never forget that big smile and helping heart. She will be missed greatly. ~ Craig and janice Heigh Rapid City SD (2/26/2018)
Sorry for your loss, sending prayers ~ Sharon Means Eagle Butte, SD (2/26/2018)
We are so sorry for your loss!Prayers❤️❤️ ~ Diana and Mark Melvin Fort Pierre (2/26/2018)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Char was a great lady and will be missed by those whose lives she touched. ~ Dale and Penny Baumann Quinn, SD (2/26/2018)
Thoughts and Prayers to the family. ~ Kathleen & Charlie Carlson Kadoka (2/26/2018)
Sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts will be with you and your family ~ Rod and Vicki Volmer Ownka SD (2/26/2018)
My condolences to the family. RIP my friend RIP ❤ ~ Bonnie Moses Nebraska (2/26/2018)
My condolences Dave and family... ~ Ed Morava Marsland, Ne (2/26/2018)
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family. ~ Dale & Amber Kling Grassy Butte, ND (2/26/2018)
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family. God Bless ~ Julie Elshere Furchner Ft. Pierre, SD (2/26/2018)
Prayers Dave and family. Char was a great person and will be deeply missed. ~ Chancy & Paige Wilson Kyle,SD (2/26/2018)
Sorry for your families loss. Prayers for all. Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart. ~ Jim and Vonnie O’Dea Howes, SDSorryh (2/26/2018)
We are thinking of you folks during this difficult time. Hold on to all the memories. Take care everyone. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (2/26/2018)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. ~ Debbie Schofield and Marie Mortellaro Gillette, WY (2/26/2018)
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts. ~ Ralph and Cathy Fiedler Sturgis S.D. (2/26/2018)
Dave and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I always though Char was a great lady she will be missed by all who knew and love her, Prayers to you all, God is with you and Char is in God's hands . Karla and Gary ~ Karla Montague-Berglund Fruitdale, S.D. (2/26/2018)
Dave & Alaina so sorry to hear this news! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ John & Sue Kaiser Kadoka, SD (2/26/2018)