Darius Quinn Fasthorse

Hehaka Oyate – Elk Nation

May 8, 1992 – December 4, 2020

Darius Fasthorse, 28, made his journey to the spirit world on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck North Dakota.  Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Biju officiating.  Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020 and rosary/mass services starting at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be at the Fasthorse Family cemetery in Cannonball, North Dakota after church services.  A meal will be provided for pick-up at the family cemetery.

Darius was born on May 8, 1992 to Randez Bailey and Edsel Fasthorse at St. Alexius Hospital.  He was raised in Long Soldier District attened daycare in which he received a nick name of “Smooches” whom his auntie Marilee and Margret still called him.  Darius attended school at Standing Rock Community School where he graduated on May 2011.  Darius was a wrestler in High School and was coached by Mr. Rowe, (who was a SD State Champion is his day).  He also enjoyed being in the band and was taught by Ms. Cournoyer.  In his Junior year, he was crowned Prom King.  After High School, he attended Bismarck State College for one year.  From there he started to work as a cook/waiter in several places: Dennys, Toasted Frog, The Buttercup, University of Mary, Laughing Sun, and the Walrus.

On March 19, 2018, he became a proud Daddy to Delilah R Fasthorse.  His daughter was the light of his life.  Through the many struggles Darius encounter, it was never a doubt, the bond and love he shared with his baby girl. Delilah expresses in ways that only her and her daddy understood.  It was their code talk and it was sacred between father and daughter.

It was around 2004 when Darius started participating in the Thasunka Wakan (Medicine Horse) Wiwanyang Wacipi in Crow Agency, Montana to pray with his adopted Medicine Horse family.  His Grandpa Don and Grandma Darlene started teaching Darius, Frankie, Deej and Spud the Crow and Lakota ways of life.  Darius danced there for four years.  He was an adopted member to the Medicine Horse family and he was proud to be a part of their family.  He spoke of the memories he had with them and you could see and hear the love he had for the family.  Darius loved to hunt and fish with his father Edsel.  Those moments were precious to him because that was where the father and son bonded with many stories, laughs, secrets and life’s advice.  Darius had a special bond with his brother Rhett, they too had secrets that was only shared between brothers.  And then there’s bossy sister Letise, but the boys always knew they could depend on their sister to help them with anything.  Of course, Darius would say, “don’t tell Letise, she’ll get mad”.  That was the love shared between brothers and sisters.  That’s what made momma, Randez, proud of her children.  Although, she’ll never know the secrets, she respected what they shared.  Always the love shared between grandson and grandma is precious, he had the upmost respect and love for his Grandma Junie.  As well as the time he had with Grandpa Henry and Grandma E.

Darius is survived by his Mother-Randez Bailey, Father-Edsel Fasthorse, Daughter-Delilah, Sisters-Letise LeBeau, Michelle Thunder Hawk, adopted sisters-Marika and Mary Hollow, Brothers-Rhett, Hank Fasthorse, Kk and John Bailey, Jordan Thunder Hawk, Grant Fasthorse, Nathan Bradley, John and Kip Bailey.  Grandparents:  Jeanette Bailey, Verna and Sidney Bailey, Leta and Jim Davis, and Myrna Medicine Horse, Aunts: Holly Bailey and family, Monique Pleets and family, Kathy Bailey, Rhonda White, Marcia Brave Thunder and family, Bernadette Dauenhauer and family , Marilee Lawrenceand family , Magdalene Fasthorseand family , Margaret Reynoldsand family , Stacey, DeAnne, Kimberly, Jamie, Benita Moorehead, Sonia Willard, and Lena Wise Spirit.  Uncles: Sid Jr, Chuck (Trudy) Bailey and family , Scott (Lorraine) Davisand family , Marcus (Larissa) Henryand family , Ray (Alvonne) Penolaand family , Edward Swifthorseand family , Larry (Marvine) Fasthorseand family , Volney (Lori) Fasthorse and family, and Edmund Fasthorse and family. Minnestoa Family, Montana Family, Washington Family and California Family.  Godmother:  Sheryl Cottonwood. Godfather: Edmund Fasthorse Special Nieces; Katawna Lynn Bailey, Kaileauna Hollow, Jaelin Dog Eagle and Tiny.

Cousins: Michele (Brian) Thunder Hawk, Amy Fasthorse, Sarita Fasthorse, Melissa White Eagle-Dodson, Summer White Twin, Jonessa White Twin, Benedict Fasthorse, Cortez Fasthorse, Edison (Geri) Fasthorse, Robert Fool Bear, Caine Demery, Casey Fasthorse, Brandon Fasthorse, Larson (Amber) Fasthorse, Jacob Fasthorse, Brent Carry Moccasin, Sky Carry Moccasin, Dominic Swift Horse, Bryan Silk, Bryce Silk, Kimberly Moore, Ben Fasthorse Jr, Evangeline Fasthorse, Quade Bowker, Caiden Demery, Aubrey Carry Moccasin, Brightyn Fasthorse, Lillian Fasthorse, Laya Fasthorse, Lainey Fasthorse, Jett Thunder Hawk, Blane Thunder Hawk, Olivia Thunder Hawk, Sophia Thunder Hawk, Malaki Fasthorse, Laken Fasthorse, Hazen Fasthorse, Amelia Simon, Azalea Simon, Taylen Paneto, Peyton Fasthorse, Leoncia White Eagle, Tasia Dodson, Charles Dodson III, Olivia White Eagle-Dodson, Tylee White Eagle-Dodson, Kassidy Tree Top, Kaden Tree Top, and King Tree Top.

Darius was proceeded in death by:  Grandparents: Henry Bailey, Evangeline “Grandma E” and Edward Fasthorse Sr., Amos Elk Nation, Clara Tattooed Blue Lips, Henry and Helen (Keepseagle) Ashes, Aunt Lillian Clara Fasthorse and Uncle Edgar Fasthorse, Uncle Kip.  Cousins:  Dana Paul Fasthorse, Alden Fasthorse, Edward Bee Fasthorse III, and Zade Carry Moccasin.  Adopted Grandparents – Don and Darlene Medicine Horse.  Finally, his devoted dog – Tinkerbella.

Pall Bearers:  Zak Mclaughlin, Ryan Netterville, Deej and Spud Medicine Horse, Rhett and Grant Fasthorse, Frankie Walker, Seb Harrison, Dillon Bailey, Larson Fasthorse, Adam Heiden, Sid Carry Moccasin

Honorary Pall Bearers: Dereck Murphy, Kodi ThunderHawk, Jessica V., Derek Jamerson,  Jose Seaboy, Niko Buffalo Boy, Elaina Valandra, Susan Medicine Horse, Gail Uses Arrow and Family, Kathy Dancing Bull and Nicole Winans, Gayleen Yellow Fat and Family, Medicine Horse Sundance Family, Roselyn Buffalo Boy, Chelsea and Breanna Luger and his Walrus Family.

Special thanks to –  Holly, Bernadette, Marilee, Marcia, Jayme and Kerri Davis, Margaret Gates, Tana Fox, Adam and MistyJo Heiden, Jonessa Swift Horse, Devin Volk,  Gerilyn Pleets and family,Colette W.E., Kodi Thunderhawk, Virgil Taken Alive, Jackie Comeau, Auntie Sonia Willard, Carrie Cloud, Donna Thomas and family, Archie Foolbear, John Montclair, Auntie Rose Morsette, Connie and Luke Baker, Loren and Dorothy Henry, Christi Iron Eyes, Glenn White, Cherisse Bendickson, Nicole Winans and Kathy Dancing Bull, Faith Taken Alive, Kristen BearsTail, Jessica V., Dustin Luger, Melissa Eagle and Mike Faith, Michelle (Micky) Beatty. Destiny Steele, Pam Haliburton, Kelly (Renea) Froelich, Mistylee Painte

We apologize if we have forgotten anyone, it was not intentional.

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