Terri Little Bear

Funeral services were held for Terri Margaret Little Bear on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bonesteel City Hall in Bonesteel, SD, with Ken James officiating.

Casket bearers were Joseph Eagle, John Eagle, Ronnie Little Bear, Jesse Brownotter, Cario Joiner, Hilario Hernandez, Virgil Williams Jr., and Eric Little Bear.

Interment was in the Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery in St. Charles, SD. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Terri was born on July 11, 1973, in Wagner, SD, to Sharon Eagle and Richard St. Cloud Sr. (deceased). Terri was raised in and around McLaughlin, SD, with her mother, stepfather Theophile Eagle, and other aunts and family members.

She loved her family above all, and was always willing to give what she could. As we talk of our memories, there are so many stories of laughs, crazy comments, and just great friendships that Terri gave and shared with her world. Sometimes our lives are not everything we ever wanted, but they are, at times, everything we needed.

Terri had five children: Whitney (Cario Joiner) Roberts, Garrett Heck, Taylor Heck, Rena Heck, and Gregg Jr. She also had three grandsons: Wambli Roberts, Joseph Roberts, and Jacob Heck.

Terri’s surviving siblings include Shanna Eagle, John Eagle, Joe Eagle, Raedell St. Cloud, Tara Traversie, Sterling St. Cloud, Eugene St. Cloud, James St. Cloud Sr., Richard St. Cloud Jr., and Tonda White Lance.

Terri, with her husband Gregg Heck Sr., made their home in Bonesteel Milks Camp for over 20 years. She worked different jobs throughout her life. Some things she enjoyed doing were playing solitaire, making meals for her family, and taking care of her home.

People who had a big part in Terri’s life were her aunts Jessica (Eldon) Reed, Frances Hernandez, and Mellissa Williams; an uncle Virgil Williams Jr.; cousins Eric and Ronnie Little Bear; andgrandparents Rita Carlson, Winifred Andrews, and Jesse Andrews Jr.

Terri was preceded in death by her father Richard St. Cloud Sr.; grandmother Margaret Williams; sister Karla St. Cloud; brother Teddy Eagle; and sister Mary Kay Eagle.