Lee Allan Fox

Lee Allan Fox, “Hehaka Cikana Hoksina” (Little Elk Boy) of Bismarck and Fort Totten, ND, beloved Dad, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle and relative was called home to the Spirit World on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home in Bismarck at the age of 50 years. 

The Wake for Lee will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fort Totten Recreation Center. The procession to Fort Totten will leave on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. from the City Plaza.

Funeral Services for Lee will be held at the Fort Totten Recreation Center on Friday, April 9^th at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at St. Thomas Presbyterian Cemetery, (Crow Hill) rural Fort Totten. 

Lee Allen Fox was born November 20, 1967 at Devils Lake, ND to the late Laidman Fox Sr. and Winona (Alberts) Fox.

Lee attended school in Fort Totten including Four Winds High School. While at Four Winds High School, Lee participated in basketball, cross country, track and Indian club. In 1981, he had the opportunity to carry the Olympic Torch. Lee proudly obtained his GED in 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Lee loved Powwows, participated in Sundances since age 15, and other Native American ceremonies. He especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He liked to be happy and always took in anyone who needed a place to stay.  His family including his wife Lorraine and his twelve children always came first in his life.  He loved spending many hours at the table beading his children outfits while listening to Powwow and Sundance music.  His favorite thing to do with his wife and children was attending Powwows in our Powwow vans; Snoopy and Charlie Brown, camping at Bear Butte, sightseeing through the Black Hills and attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  He loved his Harley Davidson, Rock and Roll and Heavy Metal music. 

Lee worked construction and also enjoyed life with the carnivals. He enjoyed any kind of exciting jobs, but also loved being a stay at home Dad.

He had many Sundance and Powwow family and biker friends. He loved his brothers and sisters, especially his sister LeeAnn, who he loved so much that he would bring her stray animals and watch her try to take care of them because he knew she had a big heart. Lee also spent many years with his brother J.R. and his children under the same roof, making many happy memories.  He taught J.R. how to wrap presents.  Dad and Mom always made sure the holidays were for the children. 

Lee’s final days were a struggle, but through all his pain and suffering he spent it happy with his family. He loved and missed his Dad, Linda, Lynn and best friend Mike.

Lee is survived by his loving family, wife Lorriane White Fox; daughters Maria White, Samantha Fox (Alex), Tia Fox (Tyler) and Berdina Fox; sons Bryan Hall (Jen), Thomas Fox, Teddy Fox (Janessa), Mitchell Fox (Alli), Anthony Fox, Terry Fox, Emilio Fox, LeeVern Christopher Fox; grandsons Omar Gates, Trent Gates, Kingston Fox, Jonathan Fox, Tyler Rainbow Jr., Julius White and Wambli Hall; granddaughters Havannah Gates, Ciera Gates, Kayani Gates, Jayden Rose Fox and Aaliya Fox; mother Winona Alberts Fox; adopted mother Beverly Labelle; his only brother Laidman Fox Jr.; sisters: Lenore WhiteLightening, Lavonne Alberts, LeeAnn Fox and Ladonna Fox.

He was preceded in death by his father Laidman Fox Sr.; sons Devin Fox and baby boy Fox; brothers Leonard Fox and Mike McDonald; sisters Lavern Fox, Linda Fox and Lynn Fox; adopted sister Illa Feather; grandpas Joe Fox and George Alberts; grandmas Suzie Fox and Alvina Alberts; granddaughter Shandiin GoodBird; nephews Jeff Straight, Justin Straight and Daniel Smith; niece Kyann SpottedWolf; favorite brother-in-law Terrance Long Elk; uncle Christopher “Buddy” Alberts; and Godfather Allen Alberts.

Active Pallbearers: BryanHall, Fred Longie Jr., Dale Alberts, Cody Fox, Zach Alberts, Joe Fox, Brookes GoodBird, George Alberts, Roger Alberts and Kelly Brown.

Honorary Pallbearers: Richard and Lorna Street, Calvin Campbell, Terry Dunn, Dusti GoodBird, Kenneth Hill, Delmer Young Bird Jr., Joseph Lawrence, Jason Feather, Marcus Robertson, Jay Larock, Ryan Hill, Danolda Charboneau, Mike and Libby Flowers, Laidman Fox III, Whitney White, Phyllis Dubois, Tracy Charboneau, Mike Tollefson, Sara Alberts, Joyelle SpottedWolf, Kyla Delorme, Anita Chaske, Alton Greywater, Reba Mack, Jason Cummings, Clarice Brownshield, Junior Azure, Kim Reynolds, Austin Smith, Alan Demery, William Brancho, Jay Dean Alberts, Joe Lafferty, Kevin Dauphanais, Myra Person, John Chaske, Colleen Cook, Dave Campbell, Karen Long Elk, Clayton Alberts, Mike Pacheco, Dion Pacheco, Shane Eback, Jarret Cook, Onna Littleghost, Sally Cavanaugh, Leola White, Molly Fox, Micah Cooley, Michael Cooley, Jon Fox, Mike Carlos, Tony and Vina McDonald, Daryl ThreeIrons, Michelle Cooley, Jerome Laboe, Rick TwoDogs, Dacia Dauphanais, Demus McDonald, Darren Cook, Suzie Fox, Molly and Marshal Demarce, Lucille Hendrick, Alvina “Kabebe” Thomas, Wilma Longie, Palmer Hopkins, Harry Hopkins, Birdina “Birdy” Fox, Bonnie and Jon Wells and Dusty Olson, T.J. Solberg, Scott Chase, Tyrel Alberts, Will and Lauren Bancroft, Robert and Doreen Garza and family, Russell and Francine McDonald, Geri and Luanne FourColors, Jolita Mountain, Stacy Mountain, Denise Dauphinais, Rosa Sadler, Jessica Weeks ,and many more friends and relatives and all of his Arikara and Lakota family.

Because of the kind of man Lee was and the beautiful life he lived he gained many, many brothers and sisters and really close friends. He was also a Sundance leader at many different circles.  We haven’t forgotten about any of you, and wish we could mention each of you in this obituary, however we are forever grateful for you being a part of his life. 

Lee’s family would like to give a Big Thank You to Eastgate Funeral Home in Bismarck, Gilbertson Funeral Home, St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, the Diva Dialysis Unit, Fargo, Spirit Lake Ambulance, Spirit Lake Community Health and Spirit Lake Tribal Council.

All Drum Groups and Singers are welcome to share their songs in memory of Lee. Special music by all of Lee's Sundance Brothers and Sisters and Nieces and Nephews.  Spiritual Leaders are Jim Snyder, Sean Brown, Joe Lafferty, Albert Foote and Calvin "Beaver" Campbell.