Lucas James Littleghost

Lucas J. Littleghost, “Wakatu Omani Hoksina” (Boy Walks With Love)29 of St. Michael, ND died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Merit Care Hospital, Fargo, ND with his loving and caring family and relatives at his side. A Wake and Prayer Service for Lucas will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael with the Rosary Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to the Tekakwitha Center will leave at 3:00 p.m. on Friday from Wal-Mart. Mass of Christian Burial for Lucas will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Fr. Brian Moen will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Serving as Casket Bearers for Lucas will be Terrence Littleghost, Cheyenne Littleghost, Josh Littleghost, Larry Littleghost, Maurice “Reese Cup” Gipson, Christopher Whiteshield, Keith Longie and James Lovejoy. Honorary Bearers will be Grandpa Lawrence Littleghost Sr., Logan James Littleghost and Alley Leech, Josie Green (Bravery), Linda YellowHorse and family, Dino YellowHorse (Gayla), Iris BetweenLodges and family, Norah RoarEagle, Gene Little, Annabelle BetweenLodges and family, Mona Brave and family, Karen BetweenLodges and family, Lahnee LongSoldier, Carla LongSoldier, Hilda KillsSmall, Rose of Sharon PlentyArrows, Charlotte Belt, Tessa TwoEagle and kids, Calesta FastHorse and boys, Beverly Belt and family, Stephanie TwoBulls, Cheryl Crow and boys, Carla GhostBear, Velma BringsHimBack, Mary TwoBulls, Derek YellowCloud, Alex TwoElk , Tony and Vina McDonald, Merit Care Hospital Staff, Leben family, Helena Littleghost and family, Elizabeth Littleghost and family, Elaine Robertson and family, Arlene Littleghost and family, Lavern Littleghost and family, Jeanette Herald and family, Teresa Blackbird and family, Darwin Brown and family and all of Lucas’ aunts, uncles and cousins and other special friends and anyone else we may have forgotten. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience. Please forgive us. Music will be provided by the EagleTail Singers and Tony and Vina McDonald. Lucas James was born on March 6, 1980 at Devils Lake, ND the son of Carole J. (Whiteshield) and Lawrence Littleghost Jr. He grew up in the countryside of St. Michael, ND and attended schools in Wahpeton and Four Winds School in Fort Totten. Lucas worked with the Summer Youth Program for the Spirit Lake Tribe and also worked for a time at the Spirit Lake Casino and Resort. Lucas lived life to the fullest and enjoyed hunting and jogging. He always enjoyed getting together with his brothers and friends for a game of pool. Lucas was very gifted as an artist and also as a writer, sharing his poems with family and friends. Lucas was very smart and active as he grew up. He brought a lot of bright smiles to a lot of friends and relatives. Lucas was well known for his kindness and respect that he had for his people. Lucas resided in St. Michael before moving to Fargo-Moorhead to start his own family. His precious son, Logan James was born on January 20, 2002 and Lucas would do anything for his only child. He loved spending a lot of time with his son and friends. He had a great personality and such a good sense of humor. He loved to carry on good conversations. Lucas was always there to help if you needed a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. His interests were drawing, listening to his kind of music, (which he was well known for) and spending a lot of time with his nieces and nephews. He was the best uncle that anybody could have. He loved nature very much. In 2005 he moved to Oglala, South Dakota. He called it his second home where he touched a lot of the peoples’ hearts. He became a close relative to a lot of different families on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Lucas was always ready to joke and tease with everyone he introduced himself to. He will be greatly missed by many friends, relatives and especially by his son, Logan James, but never forgotten. Lucas leaves behind his son, Logan Littleghost; special friend, Alley Leech; mother, Carole J. Littleghost; father, Lawrence “Josh” Littleghost Jr.; brothers, Terrence Littleghost, Cheyenne Littleghost, Josh Littleghost, Lawrence “Larry” Littleghost III and Christopher Whiteshield; sisters, Geraldine Littleghost, Crystal Littleghost, Angelic Littleghost and Ladeen Littleghost; grandfathers, Lawrence Littleghost Sr. and Isaac Mallard; uncles, Loren Littleghost and Freeman Whiteshield; aunts, Wanda (Carlos) Gonzales, Noreen Littleghost, Jeaneen Littleghost, Karen Littleghost, Mary (Frank) Lovejoy, Elaine (Duane) Guy, Sharon Brien, Brenda Whiteshield, Bernadine (Lee) Whiteshield and Mary Ann BlackBull; special friend, Maurice “Reese Cup” Gipson and Lucas’ many cousins also survive. Lucas was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Geraldine Young Littleghost and maternal grandparents, Felix and Lucy Whiteshield.