Robert H. Cavanaugh

Robert Henry “Hank” Cavanaugh, 60 of Fort Totten, ND died on Sunday morning, May 4, 2008 in Fort Totten. A Wake will be held at the Fort Totten Recreation Center on Friday, May 9th beginning at 5:00 p.m with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Hank will be held on Saturday, May 10th at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Charles Leute will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the VFW Post #6547. Serving as Casket Bearers for Hank will be Conrad Cavanaugh, Joe Cavanaugh, Sammy McKay, Mark Mindt, Dan “Tiger” Dubois, Perry Cavanaugh, Austin Lamrose and Scotty Bull. Honorary Bearers will be: Kenneth SpottedBird, Jeff WhiteBuffalo, Fred Longie, Frank Tomahawk, Charlie and Vincent Walker, Bernard TwoHearts, Frances “Pawny” TwoHearts, John and Curtis Posey, Bobby Jetty, Justin Dubois, Ritchie and Rhonda Greywater, Verle Greywater, Ivan BlackCloud, Bobby and Rena Skaro, Norbert and Violet Fournier, Michael and Alfred Thompson, Harlan and Waylon Littlewind, Richard and Sandra Dumarce, Joyce Tomahawk and family, Cheryl Tomahawk and family, Hancock Anderson, Timmy and Claudette Cottonwood, Kevin and Bruce Mindt, Kelly Cavanaugh, Stacy Dubois, Flo Peltier and family, Cynthia PoorBear and family, Pat Charboneau and family, Daniel Rainbow and family, Myra Pearson and family, Cheryl GoodIron and family, John Lenoir, Mike Tester, Francis Roullette, Nicky Woods and family, All TwoHearts family. Our Dad had so many friends he made through the years. If we haven’t mentioned you, please know you were not forgotten. Robert Henry was born on November 25, 1947 at Fort Totten, ND the son of Percy and Elizabeth (TwoHearts) Cavanaugh. He was raised in the Devils Lake and Fort Totten area, attending school in St. Michael and Maddock, ND and also served in the United States Army. In his younger years, Hank enjoyed traveling and did so to many places. He then returned to North Dakota and made this his home for the rest of his life. For several years he worked in the Devils Lake area as a handyman. Hank then began a long career working for the Spirit Lake Tribe. He worked for Tribal Court, Senior Meals at Fort Totten, Sioux Manufacturing Corporation and most recently as a Shuttle Driver for Spirit Lake Casino and Resort. Hank had a passion for collecting and repairing and working on cars. However, Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. without a doubt, you would also know that Hank would always be found next to a radio, listening to TRADIO. These two passions worked well together for Hank whenever he was looking for cars or car parts, etc. Hank was an animal lover too, and had many special canine friends through the years. Spending time with his dear family and many friends was a priority to Hank and a his grandchildren always had a special place in his hearts. But if you were friend or family to Hank, you knew you would be given a nickname. Hank gave a nickname to every friend he made and he will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved him. Hank is survived by his sons, Trent Anderson, Robby Cavanaugh, Reggie Cavanaugh Sr. and Ryan Cavanaugh all of Fort Totten. Daughters: Carla Carmona and Myra Cavanaugh also of Fort Totten Special Granddaughter, Liz Robertson and grandchildren, Austin, Anthony, Trey, Alycia, Genevieve, Scottie, Stevie, Gunner, Monica, Taylor, NaeNae, Miara, Zyler, Reggie Jr. and Anika. Brothers: George Cavanaugh and Butch Cavanaugh Sisters: Delores Yankton and Myra Quinn. Faithful Companion, Benji He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dominic Cavanaugh, Tim Cavanaugh and James Cavanaugh and adopted brother, Benny Cavanaugh. Hank’s family especially thanks the Spirit Lake Ambulance and the Lake Region Ambulance Services for their quick response and all of their efforts.