Justine Standing Crow

Justine Grace Standing Crow, age 30, of Mandan, ND, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at her home.

Justine Grace Standing Crow was born on August 9, 1987, in Fort Yates, ND, the daughter of Philomene Callousleg and was raised by Cecil White Bull Jr., whom she considered her Father.  She lived in many places throughout her life, finally settling in Selfridge where she graduated, being valedictorian for the class of 2006.

She loved working outdoors, planting trees for USDA in Selfridge, she was also a ranch hand for Fischers in Selfridge, she did excavating for a local company in Mandan, ND.  She also received her CNA license and worked for Circle of Life in Fort Yates, ND.  She waitressed at various places, did housekeeping at Prairie Knights Casino & Resort.  She was a cashier at Cenex in Selfridge and at Cenex in Mandan.

Justine loved animals of all kinds, she had dogs and recently 5 bearded dragons and one iguana, whom she cared very much for like children.  She loved to garden, plant flowers, trees, plants and breed insects for her babies.  She also loved to be outdoors, camping, grilling, fishing, swimming, fixing her car, repairing various things.  If it had to do with anything outdoors, she was game.  She loved having family & friend get togethers.  She was always willing to help anyone in need.  No matter where she was or what she was doing, she was always willing to lend a helping hand.

She loved to laugh and joke around with everyone she know or just met.  Even in her serious moments she would randomly bust out laughing because she thought of something funny.  She had a smile that could light up a room.

She is survived by her mother, Philomene Callousleg, 4 sisters, Virginia, Sundance, Dakota, Lakota;  5 brothers, Frank, Kevin, Lucas, Young Eagle “Hokie”, Joshua; 8 aunts, April, Nikki, Vera, Bernadine, Sugar, Gena, Geraldine & Pauline; 5 uncles, Jerry, Frank, Darrell, Freeman, David;also  numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, adopted families and all extended family on the Standing Crow side.

Justine was preceded in death by her father, Cecil White Bull Jr, maternal grandmother, Virginia White Shield, maternal grandfather, Francis “Benny” Callousleg, aunts, Damita, Nonnie, Bennie, uncles, Beaver, Rocky, Eddie, Porky Cowboy and special uncle, Timmy Standing Crow, sister, Gina Marie Callousleg.

 

Friends wishing to join the procession from New Rockford to the Wake may gather on the St. Jerome's road, rural Ft. Totten, prior to 4:45PM on Sunday

WAKE AND ROSARY SERVICE:

Sunday (Oct 8th) begining at 5PM, with Rosary at 7PM, all in the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND

FUNERAL SERVICE:

The Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND

DATE AND TIME:

Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11AM

BURIAL:

St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael, ND

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Officiating:  Fr. Paul Schuster

Casket Bearers: Virginia Standing Crow, Sundance White Bull, Lakota Callousleg, Lisa Kraft, Annette Berru, Sheri Harsche, Sonya LaFountaine, led by her brothers, Francis Halfe, Sr., Kevin One Horn, Jr., Lucas One Horn, Sr.,  Joshua Callousleg

Carrying her to her place of rest will be Love Joy/Whiteshield female cousins.

Honorary Bearers:  Kateri Murphy & family, Delia Harsche & family, Linda Hengel & family, AJ Kangas & family, AJ Agard & family, Bev & Ernie Fischer & family, Amber L. Iron Shield & family, Annette Red Tomahawk & family, Amanda Kraft & family, Austin Stambach & family, Ayla Thundershield & family, Alvin & Bella Volk & family, Dave & Bonnie Volk & family, Lori Sauer & family, Gerhardt family of Selfridge, Ben Gifford & family, Dwight & Bobbi Jo Kraft, Cody Morris, Carol Agard & family, Mike & Christine Sandland & family, Chuefa Lee, Clay Byington, Jessica Byington & family, Daisy Iron Shield & family, Brian Oster, Danny Bauer, Darnell Cottonwood & family, David Kraft Jr., Richard Johner & family, Ireland Family, Don & Emmy Kraft, Faye Foote & family, Gloria Kraft & family, Kristin Tuske, Jarrod Ironshield, USDA office of Selfridge, Joey Dahl & family, John Seeber, Harrison Families, Katie Kost, Glen Bahm, Ken Bahm, Kyle Armbrust, Leingang family, Monte Becker, Becker Family, Nicki Ralph & family, Deason Family, Rayvina Silk, Ruby Herrera, Russell Myhre, Shannon Mosset, Shaunee Hansen, Tony & Jimi Slavens, Vern & Kelly Kraft, Desi Froelich & family, Xia Hayes & family, Annette Goudreau, Mary Ann Krauser, Kary “Moto” Utter, Steven Frank & family, Tim & Brenda Harper, Gabe & Andrea Young, Francis & Robert Silk, Four Family, Ironshield Family, Kellie Donahue & family, Bald Eagle Family, Hischase Family, Wells Family, Sitting Dog Family, Culbertson Family, Richard & Lola Agard, Kenneth Volk, Geri Mosset, Paul & Carlee Timm & family, Blackhoop Family, Sandy LeCompte, Marty Gipp, Ryan Harsche, Class of 2006 Selfridge High School, anyone she has ever worked with in her many various jobs, anyone that has met her along the way and anyone else we forgot to mention.

Posted Condolences:
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Name: Dwight and Bobbie Kraft

Date: 10/9/17

Message: Our condolences to all family and friends, Justine will be truly missed by so many who love her too

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Name: Bella and Alvin Volk

Date: 10/7/17

 

Message: Adored this little girl. Always smiling and full of joy. May God help you through this difficult time.

 

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Name: Kathy Vallee

Date: 10/6/20017

Message: Prayers and comfort during your hard days ahead. Please remember you have a lot of individuals holding the Family up in prayer.

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Name: Hazel & Dorven Whitebear

Date: October-5-2017

Message: Our thoughts and prayers for the family, Rest In Peace cuz

 

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Name: Har & Jer Cruz family

Date: October 5, 2017

Message: Our sincerest condolences to the family. We will continue to pray for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. RIP peace cousin...

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Name: Bonnie and Dave Volk

Date: October 4, 2017

Message: We are so sorry and sad to hear about Justine. She was such a special young lady. Prayers for the family.