Obituary for Bernadette Rose Clifford (Eagle Elk) Bernadette Rose Clifford was born on November 29, 1943 in Pine Ridge, SD to Alexander Eagle Elk and Jenny (War Bonnette) Eagle Elk. Bernadette made her journey to the Spirit World on January 8, 2019 at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Bernadette worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Pine Ridge, SD, for several years.
She also worked at the Pine Ridge High School Dormitory as a Matron. She retired from the dorm in 2006. Bernadette will always be remembered for her kind, loving heart and her generosity.
She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Bernadette is survived by her children, Julie Black of Las Vegas, NV, Marsha Clifford, and Michelle (Corwin) Clifford-Bagola, both of Pine Ridge, SD; brothers, Robert Eagle Elk, Sr. of Pine Ridge, SD and Donald “Red” (Antoinette) Eagle Elk of Aberdeen, SD; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters.
Bernadette was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Jenny (War Bonnett) Eagle Elk; husband, Daniel Clifford, Jr.; sons, Michael Paul Steinbrink and Raymond “George” Clifford; hunka sister, Caroline Packard; and brothers, Morris, Earl and Raymond “Owen” Eagle Elk. Pallbearers will be: Darwin Eagle Elk, Carlos Eagle Elk, Marvin Ghost Bear, Jr., Corwin Bagola, Sr., Darren Bad Heart Bull, Heath Runs Against, Cody Iron Cloud and Steven Yellow Boy. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 4:00 PM, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD with rosary services starting at 7:00 PM Funeral Services: 10:00 AM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD Officiating: Mr. Charles McGaa Burial Services: Porcupine Presbyterian Cemetery, Porcupine, SD Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD To send flowers to the family of Bernadette Rose Clifford (Eagle Elk), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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She also worked at the Pine Ridge High School Dormitory as a Matron. She retired from the dorm in 2006. Bernadette will always be remembered for her kind, loving heart and her generosity.
She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Bernadette is survived by her children, Julie Black of Las Vegas, NV, Marsha Clifford, and Michelle (Corwin) Clifford-Bagola, both of Pine Ridge, SD; brothers, Robert Eagle Elk, Sr. of Pine Ridge, SD and Donald “Red” (Antoinette) Eagle Elk of Aberdeen, SD; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters.
Bernadette was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Jenny (War Bonnett) Eagle Elk; husband, Daniel Clifford, Jr.; sons, Michael Paul Steinbrink and Raymond “George” Clifford; hunka sister, Caroline Packard; and brothers, Morris, Earl and Raymond “Owen” Eagle Elk. Pallbearers will be: Darwin Eagle Elk, Carlos Eagle Elk, Marvin Ghost Bear, Jr., Corwin Bagola, Sr., Darren Bad Heart Bull, Heath Runs Against, Cody Iron Cloud and Steven Yellow Boy. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 4:00 PM, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD with rosary services starting at 7:00 PM Funeral Services: 10:00 AM, Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD Officiating: Mr. Charles McGaa Burial Services: Porcupine Presbyterian Cemetery, Porcupine, SD Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD To send flowers to the family of Bernadette Rose Clifford (Eagle Elk), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
PRINT First Night Wake Service When Thursday, January 17th, 2019 4:00pm Location Sacred Heart Cathoilc Church Address HWY 18 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Additional Information Rosary service will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 17, 2019 Send Flowers for Bernadette’s visitation Service Information When Friday, January 18th, 2019 10:00am Officiating Mr. Charles Mcgaa Location Sacred Heart Cathoilc Church Address HWY 18 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for Bernadette’s Service Interment Information Location Porcupine Presbyterian Cemetery Address Porcupine Porcupine, SD 57772 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for Bernadette’s interment Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own. Place a Donation Subscribe to Updates Connect with families at their time of loss. By subscribing to email updates, you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories, photos, candle lightings, condolences, and more.
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