PIERRE, SD – Linda Nordvold,74, of Pierre formerly of Eagle Butte died on Sunday, April 28 at Avantara in Pierre. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 8th at the All-Saints Parish in Eagle Butte.

Linda Nordvold was born in Ganado, AZ on April 15th, 1950 to Jerry and Mary Ann Roan. Growing up, Linda helped out on the Roan family ranch herding sheep in Oakridge, AZ and she attended school in Fort Defiance, AZ. Linda worked in the communications industry her entire life and began her career in Arizona where she once placed a long-distance call for the movie actor, Clint Eastwood!

In 1972, Linda met her husband, Blaine Nordvold, through a blind date set up by her beloved sister, Susie Roan (who was dating Blaine’s brother, Jud, at the time). Linda and Blaine got married on December 11th, 1973. They moved to South Dakota on January 1st, 1977, after Blaine acquired a cattle loan from FHA, where they lived with Blaine’s parents, Syd and Rose, for a bit. From there they moved into a little 10’ x 12’ shack on the Blanche Tolman Ranch until they bought their first home, a trailer house, set on Abear Creek. They lived there until they were able to afford a permanent home in 1980.

Linda helped Blaine whenever she could on the ranch…fencing, feeding hay, branding cattle, etc. Though she loved horses, she was always wary around them. One time she was holding a snorty team of horses while Blaine was hooking them up to a feed wagon. The horses spooked and she held on until they jerked her off her feet. She let go and never helped Blaine hitch up again! She enjoyed helping Blaine with the Fox Ridge Trail Ride, often times helping with the cooking then going on to work, then back again to do more cooking.

Linda began working for the CRST Telephone Authority in 1977. She was a dedicated Billing Clerk for several years, rarely taking a day off…even if her kids called her multiple times a day about non-existent tornadoes or the many squabbles they got into. She also served as the secretary/treasurer for the CRST Telephone Authority Employees Association. During her time at CRST Telephone Authority, she was awarded “Employee of the Year” twice. One of those awards included a trip to Orlando, FL to attend the National Telephone Convention, which she really enjoyed. Linda enjoyed working for the CRST Telephone Authority, enjoyed attending the annual Christmas parties, and had a special place in her heart for all her co-workers. She retired in 2016.

Linda enjoyed attending C-EB and Dupree basketball games, was an avid fan of the girls and boys’ basketball teams. She wore out many a vehicle traveling to and from work, to and from games, and on trips to visit family in Arizona. One of Blaine’s favorite memories of Linda is that before they met, she had bought a new car, a stick shift Volkswagen Beetle, and hadn’t even learned to drive yet! Linda was also an avid fan of the Professional Bull Riders Association (PBR). Her favorite bull riders were Adriano Moraes, Guilherme Marchi, JW Hart. She also loved listening to grandson, Melvin, play his guitar and loved granddaughter, April’s, artwork. Linda enjoyed country music, sewing, and occasionally beading, and a clean house and vehicle. She’d often get after daughter Cody for having a messy vehicle saying, “People look at your vehicle and think your house is the same” (which it wasn’t).

Above all, Linda loved being around family. She tried to make yearly trips to Arizona to visit her family there and talk Navajo (her first language). She was the most loving, generous, and supportive wife and mother and had a particularly special bond with grandkids Melvin and April; niece Stacie Nordvold & kids Bryce, Tigh, Jud, Syd; nephew Kelcey Nordvold (Whitney) & kids Gunner, Aksel, Aquila, Uriah, Vronti, Brazos; Great-grandson, Preston; and fur-babies Bluejeans and Boots. She will be deeply, deeply missed.

Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Blaine Nordvold; Son Roland Halona; Daughter Lakota Nordvold; Son Wendell “Bobby” Nordvold; Daughter Yura Nordvold; Step-son Shane Thompson, Step-daughter Sabrena Goodrum; Grandchildren Melvin Cummings and April Nordvold; Great-grandchildren Preston and Laina; Sisters: Fannie Roan, Susie Roan, Marlene Matsuno, Angeline Roan, Mary Rose Roan (Bill Vadasy), Geraldine Roan, Candace Bia (Art Sorell); Brothers: Gary Roan (Grace) and Terry Roan; Brother-in-Law Jerry Nordvold; Sisters-in-Law: Faye Longbrake, Mary Jo Garreau, Nan Savoy; Several nieces, nephews, grandkids, and great-grandkids; Fur-baby “Boots”.

Linda is preceded in death by: Father Jerry Roan; Mother Mary Ann Roan; Brother Harry Roan; Father-in-Law Syd Nordvold; Mother-in-Law Rose Nordvold; Brother-in-Law Judson Nordvold; Nephew Judson Nordvold, Jr.; Nieces Kelly, Romey Jo, and Jeri Jewel Garreau; Fur-babies “Bluejeans” & “Plossum”.

Honorary Pall Bearers: CRST Telephone Authority Staff: Bill Jandreau, Kim Peterson, Jim Pearman, Doug Burgee, Kenny White Eyes, Mikey Gange, Geritol Long, JD Williams, Janet Keckler, Anita Anderson, Judee Farlee, Nicky White Eyes, Bobbie Traversie, Mona Thompson, Wally Knight, Tori Amiotte, Susie Dillabaugh, Melissa LeBeau, Willie Thompson, Galen Eberhard, Stephanie Davidson, Delaine Keller, Dan Dupris, Sam Garter, Tate Jensen, Kim O’Connell, Jo Beth Dupris, Carol Morgan, Jonni Guerrero-Arpan, Charles Ann Colombe, Shane Bruguier, Jay Shepherd, EJ Gunville, Gary Mound, Deb Berndt, and other co-workers that we may have forgotten; Susie Payne, Collette Keith, Meredith Keith, Kenton Thompson, Delbert & Mona Longbrake, Bud Longbrake, Fanny & Jess Brewer, Monica Garreau, Hillary Garreau, Nina Zorc, Cynthia Cleveland, Julia & Lyle Cook, Stephanie Little Hat, Ruthann Cummings, Barb LaPlante, Kitty Pothast, Becky Avery, Wade Mortenson, Norma James, Steven & Stephanie Savoy, Scott Nordvold, Nanci Vold, Cathy Gray & family, Frankie Veit, Carmen Ducheneaux, Jakki Hunt, Sammi Ducheneaux, David D. Nelson, Sheyenne Eberhard, Jessica LeBeau, Goldyn Gunville, Jessica Four Bear, John & Carmen Kessler, Todd & Audrey Kessler, Nicole Pino, Michelle Antone and other friends we may have forgotten; C-EB Braves and Lady Braves; Fox Ridge Trail Rider’s; West Winds Health Services Staff: Danielle, Ali Hauser, Megan, Erica, Shelby, Juanita, Tearnee, Ashley, and others we may have forgotten; Upell Medical Clinic Staff, Eagle Butte IHS Staff, Avantara Staff, and Countryside Hospice Support & Memory Center Staff.

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