Timothy G. Cavanaugh

Timothy G. “Tim” Cavanaugh, Hoksina Waca Iyokipi (Boy Likes to Dance) 68 of Fort Totten, ND our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed into the Spirit World on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial for Tim will be on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten. Fr. Charles Leute, O.P. and Fr. Paul Ruge, assisted by Deacon Tony McDonald will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Fort Totten. A Wake Service will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fort Totten Recreation Center with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The Procession to the Fort Totten Recreation Center will leave the Wal-Mart Parking Lot at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Serving as Active Pallbearers will be: Cornelle Good Thunder, Titus Wolff, Kendall Cavanaugh, Ira A. Cuch, James Goodhouse, Leander “Russell” McDonald, Mark Mindt and Robert T. Cavanaugh. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Marie Baker, Hector Bunn, Tony and Vina McDonald, Betty Flynn, Gordon Bone, Elmer Brown, Andy and Sharon Gray, Kay-lyn LittleWind, Ambrose “Buddy” Longie, John Taylor, Dale Fitzke, Edward Langstaff, Lonnie Wise Spirit Sr., Myrtle Pratt, Terry and Antoinette Halsey, Donald Belgarde, Sr., Rita Jackson, Ronald and Lorna Walking Eagle, Cecil and Carol Longie, Waylon and Renita Shaw, Donald Lone Fight, Delores Lohnes, Eunice Whiteman, Raymond Yellow Wolf, Leroy Landreau, Winfield Chaske, Sr., Pat Langstaff, Carol Howling Wolf, Demus McDonald, Judy Geske, Adam Bachmeier, Lawrence Littleghost Sr., Marie Rainer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Demarce Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Bill Monette, IHS Staff and Help Nurse and Carmen Tronson and the Hospice Care Staff. Music will be provided by Tony and Vina McDonald and the All Nation Singers. Timothy G. Cavanaugh was born on December 14, 1937 at Fort Totten the son on Percy G. and Elizabeth (TwoHearts) Cavanaugh. He was reared and educated in the Fort Totten area, attending the Calvary Square Boarding School. Timothy was united in marriage to Kathleen M. McDonald on November 22, 1958 at Fort Totten. They established their home in Fort Totten for a time, then moved to Bismarck where Tim attended the United Tribes Technical School. They later moved to Dallas, Texas where they lived, worked and also attended school. They returned to Fort Totten where they spent the rest of their days. Kathleen died on December 12, 1997. Tim was one of the first CHR’s for the Spirit Lake Nation as a driver and caring for the elders. He was the director of the TWETP (Tribal Work Experience Training Program) for many years. He worked for the Commodity Distribution Program and then for Dakotah Tribal Industries until he retired. In his younger days, Tim was a prize winning grass dancer and always enjoyed going to pow-wows all over the country. He enjoyed being with his friends and family playing Bingo or going to the Casino. When he was at home he enjoyed watching wrestling on TV and especially loved to visit on the telephone with all his family and many friends. But to Tim, the most precious moments were time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was so proud of them all and spoke of them often to others with great love and affection. Tim was so very loved and will be forever in the hearts of all who knew him. Tim is survived by his children: Cecilia Cavanaugh, Grand Forks, ND Agnes (Cornelle) Cavanaugh, Claudette (Tim) Cottonwood all of Fort Totten Conrad (Ella) Cavanaugh, Wood Lake, ND Adeline Cavanaugh, Bismarck, ND Adopted Children: Karlita Knight, Florence Mesteth, Paula (Wilbur) Corbine, Holly Cavanaugh, Cheryl Bull, Joann Larvie and Marion Howard. Eleven Grandchildren: James Goodhouse, Kenzie Goodhouse, Kenny Goodhouse, Kerry Goodhouse, Kendall Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Walker, Khloe Cavanaugh, Kelsin Cavanaugh, Kyle Langstaff, Nathan Langstaff and Demetre Harrison. Adopted Grandchildren: Presley Howard, Alicia Tomahawk, Kay-lyn LittleWind, Damian Blackbird, Manuel Medicine Stone, Mattie Medicine Stone, David Medicine Stone, Bryce Medicine Stone and Tony Medicine Stone. Great Grandchildren: Trevon, Jaydin, Shayleen and James Jr. Goodhouse Lestate Howard, Ashley Wise Spirit, Innocent Wolff Sam, Kathleen and Claudette Shively God Children: Joseph “Joe Cool” Cavanaugh and Kim Arttus Brothers: George Cavanaugh of St. Michael James Cavanaugh, Robert Cavanaugh and Roman Cavanaugh all of Fort Totten Sisters: Delores Yankton, St. Michael Myra Quinn of Fort Totten Adopted Brothers: Gordon Bone of Sioux Valley, Manitoba Canada Ben Elk Eagle, Dupree, South Dakota Many Nieces and Nephews also survive Timothy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen; son, Timothy Jr.; adopted son, Dion WhiteBear; brother, Dominic Cavanaugh and his faithful canine companion of many years, Bear. Friends may sign the on-line register book at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.