Iris Bearheels Obituary

Iris Florence Romero was born September 7, 1937, near Wanblee, South Dakota, to Vetal and Nancy (Quiver) Romero. She was raised in the Wanblee/Kadoka area and graduated from Kadoka High School in 1956. Later she would receive her teaching degree and taught Kindergarten.

Iris was united in marriage to Leland Bearheels on September 7, 1957, and to this union ten children were born.

Iris loved doing word puzzles and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

Survivors include her husband, Leland, of Kadoka; four sons, Jerome Lee of Aberdeen, Ryan of Kadoka, Harold of Aberdeen, and Sheldon of Sioux Falls; four daughters, Robin of Seattle, Washington, Christle of Albuquerque, New Mexico; DeAnn of Rapid City, and Laurel of Kadoka; 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; two brothers Aloysius Romero of Wanblee, and Ferdinand Romero of Wanblee; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vetal and Nancy; a son, Craig; a daughter, Jewel; a granddaughter, Krisene; her grandparents, uncles and numerous cousins.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka.

Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.

Interment was at the Kadoka Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations for the Iris Bearheels memorial scholarship. Scholarship donations may be sent to BankWest of Kadoka, P.O. Box 69, Kadoka, SD 57543.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Ruth McCubbin - Pianist
Andrew Duff - Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
Jolene & Kyla Bearheels
“God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
USHERS
Jacob Young - Tianna Romero
PALLBEARERS
Cody Young - Stanley “Bubba” Young
Nicholas Young - Zachary Stone
Alan Romero - Scott Romero - Brett Amiotte
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Glenda Carlson - Marti Bauman
Angie Bettelyoun – Virginia Coller
Mayola Horst - Sylvia Brown - Cloreta Eisenbraun
Arlette Lamont - Jerilyn Means - Sarah Standing Bear
White River Boys Basketball Team
White River Basketball Family
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

Guest Book

So sorry to hear of Iris' passing. Sympathy to the family.
~ Joe and Betty Lou Stratton Kadoka (6/2/2015)

So sorry to hear the sad news. I sure enjoyed working with her at the Kadoka Care Center.She was such a hard worker and had a great sense of humor. I know you will all miss her very much.

~ Diana Terkildsen Olivier Philip (6/2/2015)

Thinking of you all. Iris and I worked together at the nursing home. Such a neat lady.
~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid City, SD (6/2/2015)

Dear Leland and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife and mother,
May the Lord Jesus comfort your sad hearts at this hard time as only He can. We will miss her- She was so sweet and proud of all of you. Love and Prayers, Jim and Marjorie
~ James and Marjorie Letellier Norris, SD (6/2/2015)

My condolences for your loss. It's hard to lose a mother.
~ Eli Conroy Surprise, AZ (6/2/2015)

My deepest condolences to the Bearheels family. We will keep you in our prayers.
~ John & Denise Brooks Lake Andes (6/2/2015)

Our condolences. You're in our prayers.
~ Mae Whirlwind Horse Family Interior, SD (6/2/2015)

I loved working with Iris at American Horse. She always had a smile and a giggle. Our prayers for your family.
~ Becky Keegan Wanblee SD (6/2/2015)