Stanley Phillip Eagle, Sr. “Wakinyan Ma’za” or Iron Thunder left us in the early morning of October 18th, 2021. He was born in Fort Yates North Dakota to Eli and Mary Katherine Eagle on September 15, 1950.
He grew up in Bullhead South Dakota and attended school in McIntosh, South Dakota.
He joined the Army and fought in Vietnam where he was wounded. He received an Honorable Discharge along with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He moved to Ashland Montana after being discharged from the Army, where he met his future wife, Ladonna Gray. They were married on May 9th, 1980. Thru this union they were blessed with four children; Julie, Stanley Jr., Katona, Uribe, all of Ashland. Stanley also had a daughter from previous marriages; Tanya Eagle and Michael Eagle of Bullhead, S.D. He also had an adopted daughter Mary Brown-Rivas of Bullhead, S.D., and an adopted son Darrin Yellowhair (deceased). Stanley also raised his granddaughter Kesha Eagle after his daughter passed away.
Stanley worked as an auto detailer and a truck driver before he was hired at St. Labre as a maintenance man in February of 1995. Soon after, he was promoted to maintenance supervisor, a job that he loved. He worked there for 20 years and retired in May of 2015.
He loved to laugh and joke with the many friends he had in the community, he loved attending pow-wows and participating in the gourd dances. He was on the Labor Day pow-wow community for many years and he also participated in many grand entries as part of the Honor Guard.
He would travel back to his hometown as often as possible to visit with friends and family. He always had a joke to tell and made everyone around him laugh. He loved giving his kids and grandkid nicknames and was very good at that. He had a good heart and was a very kind man.
He was taken too soon.
Stanley is survived by his children Julie (Alden) Eagle, Stanley Eagle Jr., Katona (Marlin) Spotted Elk, Uribe Eagle, Micheal Eagle, and Mary Brown-Rivas. Brothers, Lavern Eagle, Theophil (Sharon) Eagle, Frank (Marylin) Eagle, Benjimin Eagle, and Iris Eagle; sisters, Judith Foote, Susan (JW) Eagle; His grandchildren are Keshia, Harmonie, Riley, Wylin, Stanley Eagle III, Marlin Jr., Leiyah Dawn, Phillip, Aryn, Lydia Spotted Elk, Jayna Two Moons, Destinee and Dymond Rose Bravehawk, Sammie and Thayon Maldonado, and two great-great Grandchildren Tanyalyn Russel and Kingston, with many more nieces and nephews and grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart. He also leaves behind his two special nurses, Tiffany and Helena.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Mary Katherine Eagle, his wife Ladonna Eagle, sisters Lydia and Luey Jane, brothers Bruce Eagle and Teddy Iron Thunder, daughter Tanya Eagle, and son Darrin Yellowhair.
We apologize if we missed anyone; he came from a very large family. Thanks to everyone that helped the family during this difficult time.
Stanley Eagle, age 71, of Lame Deer
September 15, 1950 – October 18, 2021
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF STANLEY EAGLE AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Faith Tallwhiteman says
So sorry to hear the passing of Stanley. Prayers to the Eagle family.
Jolee Redcherries says
All my love and prayers to uncle Stanley for his journey. Continued love and prayers for Katona, Julie, Sonny, Sam & all his grandkids.
Ann Haley says
I am sure going to miss visiting with you, Stanley. Prayers for a peaceful journey and for love and support for your family. Say hi to LaDonna for us.
Annissa Whiteman says
Going to miss u uncle Stanley your children and grandchildren will miss dearly, u were a good dad, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Ronald Henry Gramling says
gonna miss you Stan, thought of days growing up in Bullhead you were always the Big Brother that took care of me
Cindy Stanton says
I’m so sorry to read of Stanley’s passing. He was so kind to me when I was new there and helpful always there after. May his family find peace and comfort.
Andrita Harris says
So sorry to read of Stanley passing. Prayers to the family. Deepest sympathy and condolences.
Kay McGregor says
I am sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. He always had a smile and greeting for me when I taught at St. Labre and was so helpful. We would visit about people we knew in the McIntosh-Bullhead area. He will be missed! Prayers to the Eagle family.
Johnelle Jacobson says
My prayers and condolences to my uncle Stanley’s family. I will miss him, sorry I couldn’t be with you but I’m with in prayer. Journey well uncle til we meet again. Love you always.
Kimber Emmons says
I pray for your strength and peace during this time and always. Stanley was an amazing man. He took me under his wing as a first year teacher while we were both at St. Labre and he made sure I was always safe and taken care of. His compassion and generosity made the world a better place to be in. God Speed, Stanley.
Carrie Littlebird says
My Condolences
Marie Boothe says
My deepest condolences and prayers for comfort for Stanley Eagle’s family. I remember Stanley fondly as he was nearly always the first person I saw every morning when I came to school (he opened the gates and turned off the alarms). He always greeted me with a smile when I wished him a good morning. Peace and hugs Kaytona.
Julie Eagle says
I MISS U SO MUCH DAD. WHY CANT U GUYS JUST COME BAK FOR ONE DAY. I WOULD TELL U A WHOLE LOT….THINGS I NEVER GOT TO TELL U. HUG U JUST A LITTLE LONGER AND TELL U I LOVE U JUST ONE MORE TIME. I WAS NEVER TAUGHT HOW TO LIVE WITH OUT U AND MOM. MY HEART HURTS ON A DAILY AND PEOBABLY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. ITS NOT THE SAME N NEVER WILL BE. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. 💔
Dymond Bravehawk says
feel an empty void in our lives without u, I guess I never thought about what it would be like when you would no longer be here I never let myself consider it, and now that ur no longer on earth with us I’m struggling to accept it, today I spent the last couple hours going through and finding pictures, it was amazing to see how many pictures have u and grandma in them. I feel blessed that u and grandma are my grandparents, the best people to travel with that’s for sure, we’re all grieving the loss of u, the most amazing man. A devoted husband, a deeply loved and respected father, and an adored grandfather. The world seems a little less vibrant without u in it grandpa, and got a lot darker in October of 2020,
someday I will see your smiling face again, and hear you laugh again, until then we will continue to look at photos and remember the amazing times you had on earth and with you, we will talk to you and seek your guidance when we need it, we will keep your memory alive and never forget you, you adored each and every single one of your grandkids, no matter how old we were, where we lived or what we were doing, you loved each and every one of us unconditionally and we felt it, and boy do we love you, we love you so much grandpa, I’ll see you on the other side of the camp one day.❤️ I love you forever continue watching us and guiding us bc I guarantee u that most of us can’t do this anymore your memory is what keeps me going, and everything I do is for you.💔
Harmonie Suzette Eagle says
Im so lost without you and grandma… i would do anything to be able to feel your warm hug again.. ill never forget you guys.
Angela says
When I heard about the passing of Stanley (CHIEF) as Sonny would call, it stung my heart. He was a great man and always said something funny to make me laugh. He would always tell me to kick his son (Sonny) in the butt for not acting right I could talk to Chief about anything and his advise always helped. Hu are missed by everyone and I hope u was able to meet my father (HARVEY BRANDEN) since u guys didn’t have the chance back than.