Scott P. Yankton

Scott P. Yankton, “Gock” Mato Maza, (Iron Bear) 53 of St. Michael, ND made his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at his home rural St. Michael’s, ND. Scott had touched many lives, especially those of his nieces, nephews and grandchildren. A Wake Service will be held on Monday, April 13, 2009 at St. Michael’s Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Scott will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Charles Leute O.P. will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6547. The Procession to the Recreation Center will leave from Wal-Mart on Monday at 4:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Roger Ironshield, Tony and Vina McDonald, Rhythm Riders, Littlewind Singers, Spirit Lake Nation and any drum groups who wish to share their songs. Serving as Casket Bearers for Scott will be Dennis Corbine, Daniel Many Ribs Sr., John Sherman, Rick Dubois Sr., Terry Herman Sr. and Glen Abraham. Honorary Bearers will be Eileen Jackson, Gail Jackson, Robert Herman Jr., Kim Cavanaugh, Jay Demarrias, Chelsea Ironhawk, Iris Black, Martina Jackson, Jerry Lenoir Sr., Sharlene Ironhawk, Shirley Redroad, Debbie Little, Ryan and Tricia Yankton Sr., Larae Jackson, Savannah Touche, Roxanne, Madeline and Magdeline Harrison, Cecil Longie, Jamie Dauphinais, Pete Longie, Carlos Wadsworth, Kalum Yankton, Shilo Knutson, Joe Yankton, D.J. and Christina Many Ribs, Alesia Shaw and Jeanetta Jackson, Fort Totten Tribal Health Transportation and the Fort Totten Clinic Transportation Staff. It is not the intent of the family to exclude anyone and we apologize. Scott Peter was born on January 6, 1956 at Devils Lake, the son of the late James S. Yankton Sr. and Pauline (Jackson) Greywater. Scott attended schools in Fort Totten, Wahpeton Indian School and graduated from Fort Totten High School in 1975. Upon graduation Scott enlisted in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged. Scott was employed by the Dakotah Bingo Palace as a Security Guard, Sioux Manufacturing, Sioux Utilities, Employment and Training/JOBS, Golden Eagle Wireless and the Spirit Lake Casino in the Food and Beverage Department. Due to illness he was forced to retire. Scott dearly treasured spending time with his family, more then ever with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews; they would often say he was the “Coolest Uncle” and the “Coolest Grandpa”. He was joyful, friendly, had a gift of a great sense of humor and always had a good joke to tell. Scott would gladly help anyone out. He enjoyed basketball, pool, horseshoes, watching his favorite channels A&E and TruTV and playing cards with his friends. His kind and loving spirit will forever be in our hearts and our memories. May our love and prayers accompany him on his journey home. We would like to thank the Spirit Lake Ambulance, Fort Totten Police Department, Father Moen, Father Chuck, Tony and Vina McDonald, Renita and Whalen Shaw Sr., Roger Ironshield, Dr. Ahlin, Devils Lake Dialysis Staff and the Lake Region Ambulance for their valiant efforts. Scott is survived by his loving family; His mother, Pauline Greywater; Son: Mathias Jackson; Brothers: Roger (Brenda) Yankton Sr., Quentin (Sharlene) Yankton Sr., James (Cathy) Yankton Jr., Alex (Connie) Yankton, Alfred Longie Sr. and Michael (Denise) Greywater Jr.; Sisters: Celeste Herman, Clarice (Joseph) Lawrence Sr., Valerie (Lawrence) Yankton, Jackie Yankton, Paulette (Jerry) Lenoir Sr., Andrea (Roger) Ironshield and Marsha (Clifford) Littlewind; Uncles: Giles Yankton, Steve Hoksina and Leroy Littleghost; Aunts: Helena Littleghost, Elizabeth Littleghost, Elaine Robertson, Arlene Gomez and Laverne Peltier. Special Little Buddies: Dorvan “Baby D” McKay Jr. and Jamison Jackson; God Children: Fulton Merrick Jr. and Destin Ironshield Many nephews, nieces and grandchildren; Scott was preceded in death by his father, James S. Yankton Sr.; sisters, Lois Yankton-Varon, Jessica Yankton and Roberta Yankton; step-father, Michael Greywater Sr.; uncles, Paul Yankton Sr. and Andrew Yankton, Nathan Thompson and Jerome Waanatan; aunts, Catherine Yankton, Angeline Lacroix and Mary Littlewind; Nephews: Todd Allen Yankton, Barry Young and Whitney Yankton; nieces, Deborah Yankton, Mary, Michells and Jenny Thompson; grandmother, Angeline (Redhorse) Yankton and grandfather, Alexander Yankton;