PARKER DEAN MUDGETT

Parker Dean Mudgett, "TASUNKA ITANCAN" (His Horse Chief) 18 of rural Fort Totten, ND passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in rural Warwick, ND A Wake Service for Parker will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at St. Michael’s Recreation Center, St. Michael, ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary, Scripture Service and Time of Sharing at 8:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave at 4:00 p.m. from the former Wal-Mart. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Schuster celebrating the Mass. Parker Dean was born on July 9, 1996 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Perry Sr. and Sharon (Black) Mudgett. He grew up in St. Michael, ND and in 2005 his family moved to Crow Hill. Parker attended St. Michael Head Start, Maddock Public School and was currently a Senior at Minnewaukan High School. Parker was very talented. In the summer months and weekends, he would work with cattle and fix fence on the Ploium farm. Parker also worked with his Dad and brothers at Johnson Paving, Crossroads Auto, My-Ty Contracting and Nelson’s farm. Parker drove and fixed semis with his Dad and brothers. Parker enjoyed fishing with his Uncle Bob and siblings and riding horse. In High School, Parker enjoyed playing football and was a member of the Four Winds-Minnewaukan Basketball Team. Parker was very excited about the team this year because he knew they would have a good chance at going to State and taking 1st place! Parker was our gentle giant, he was a kind and loving son and brother. When Parker was around, you instantly felt safe. Parker loved spending time with his family, niece, nephews and friends. Parker’s beautiful eyes and loving smile will be forever missed by his family and friends. Parker is survived by his parents Perry Sr. and Sharon; sisters Nicole (Trestan) Demarce and Penny (Matt) Frisen; brothers Perry Mudgett Jr., Duane Mudgett and Nevada Feather; nephews DJ Mudgett, Weston Mudgett, Zach Mudgett; niece Jazmine Mudgett; godmother Brooke Black; aunts Connie Black, Rose Mudgett, Joan Black, Jennifer Black; uncles Claude, Craig and William Black, Richard (Elisa) Mudgett, Matthew, Chris, Greg Melchoir, Bennett Mudgett, Archie (Cindy) Mudgett, Jerry (Janet) Mudgett, Rodney Steve; grandmothers Carolyn Black, Leah Black, Lorraine Greybear, Christine Alex, Myra Pearson, Joyce Madigan, Jenny Royce; grandfathers Pierre Culbertson, Jim Baker, Bob Mudgett, Jess Mudgett; many cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Charles Jr. and Evelyn Black; paternal grandparents Allen and Lillian Mudgett; great grandparents Charles Sr. and Josephine Black, Michael and Emma Gourd, Cordelia Little, Mike and Rosa Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mudgett; uncles Richard Black Sr., Charles Black III, Bennett Black Sr., Ronald Mudgett, Allen Mudgett Jr.; aunt Corrina Steve. Active Pallbearers Perry Mudgett Jr., Duane Mudgett, Bailey Thumb, Terry Morgan, Chazz Reeves, Darwin ThreeIrons, Trestan Demarce, Matt Frisen, Oliver Gourd III and Jon Driver. Honorary Bearers are Rodney Skadsem, Shayna, Chantell, Tiffany and Wyatt Ross, Tina and Jeremy Ploium, Special Friend Katelyn Omen, Cherilyn Cloud, Joan Black and Perry Cavanaugh and family, Wayne and Jennifer Black and family, Dustin Black and family, Justin Yankton and Brooke Black and family, Heather Lawrence and family, Deb Peltier and family, Bob Charbonneau and family, Nellie Charboneau and family, Kojack and Kristi Charboneau and family, Clarissa Robertson and family, Shelly Luger and family, Louis Halverson and family, Shane Morda and family, Gordon Nelson, Brian Meyers, Chris and Carolyn Nelson and family, Joanne Smith and family, Jeannie Cavanaugh, Dolly Azure, Ron Halvorson, Elvis Thumb, Curtis and Kristi Black, Anita Black and family, Cody and Donna Graywater and family, Vicky and Annie Gourneau, Paulette Driver and family, Josie Lawrence and family, Frenchie Brown, Clara Brown and family, Reece Jetty, Tanya Jetty and family, Levi Thumb, Colton and Darian ThreeIrons, Terry and Martina Morgan and family, Sheyenne Bustos, Michelle Thomas and family, Drew Demarce, Lisa Robertson, Kiana Yankton, Krista Lawrence, Chucky Black, Jason Feather, Isnala RoanEagle, Reggie and Vina RoanEagle, Paul and Robin Lawrence, Chuck and Mary Trottier, Mitch and Dixie Omen, Robin Smith, Frank and Joyce Greene, Frankie Chaske and family, John and ReNa Lohnes and family, Larry and Darla Thiele and family, Kenny Baker Jr., Myra Pearson and family, Alfred Littlewind, Carmen Littlewind and family, Myrna Demarce and family, Mercy ER Staff, Nurse Bonnie, Fort Totten Police Department, Devils Lake Ambulance, Spirit Lake Ambulance, Minnewaukan Class of 2015, Minnewaukan Teachers and Staff, Four Winds-Minnewaukan “Indians” Basketball Team and Coaches, Dakota 38 Riders.