Christopher Buck Elk “Sunk Toke Ca Hota” (Grey Wolf), age 30, of Fort Yates, ND formerly of Fort Kipp, MT passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Selfridge, ND.
Chris was born July 5, 1980 in Poplar to Darryl Buck Elk and Arlene Follows The Road-Buck Elk. He grew up in Fort Kipp area until moving to Fort Yates in 1998. Chris graduated from the Fort Yates high school with the Class of 2000.
Chris enjoyed being around his family and friends. Most of all, he loved spending time with his only son, Phoenix O’Riley Buck Elk, who he loved and cared about with all his heart. He enjoyed various sports and activities including watching movies and listening to various types of music. He was a very friendly person; he enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends.
He is survived by his son, Phoenix O’Riley Buck Elk of Bismarck, ND; sisters, Darice A. Buck Elk of Fort Yates, Sylvia N. (Myron Grey Bear Jr.) Buck Elk of Fort Totten, ND and Angel M. Buck Elk of Poplar; brother, Darryl K. Buck Elk Jr. of Poplar; nieces, Jalene F. Chase of New Town and Bailey J. Buck Elk of Fort Totten; nephews, Joseph H. Chase Jr., Jalen D. Chase, and Ricardo D. Chase all of New Town, Peyton T. Buck Elk and Jaden R. Iron Moccasin both of Fort Yates, and Landon D. Buck Elk of Fort Totten; grandmother, Nellie Silk of Wolf Point, MT; grandfathers, Clarence and Oscar Follows The Road both of Fort Yates; and many relatives that were too numerous to mention.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Darryl K. Buck Elk Sr. and Arlene J. Follows The Road-Buck Elk; brother, Emmanuel J. Buck Elk; nieces, Angel R. and Lakota L. Iron Moccasin; grandparents, Sylvia Yellow Eyes Follows The Road, Henry Buck Elk Sr., and Nancy Come Last Buck Elk; uncles, Allen Follows The Road, Thomas Necklace, Edgar Buck Elk, Ronnie Small, and Wilson Shields; and aunt, Lenore Dust.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the James BlackDog Activity Center in Fort Kipp, MT. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, May 9 also at the James BlackDog Activity Center in Fort Kipp. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery in Fort Kipp. A luncheon will follow interment at the James BlackDog Activity Center in Fort Kipp.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
angel says
i jus wana say.. i wish i knew yu better :/ and even though we didn’t kno each other, i’ll always miss a bro. july 2nd and i’ll be able to meet tha family i never knew. love yu chris.
Sylvia Buck elk says
i love you with all my heart, you was takin too soon, their was no time to say goodbye……
Darice Buck Elk says
Chris…just thinking of you and missing you greatly! I think of you daily…you were taken way too soon from us! 🙁 If I had the power to bring you back to us…believe me…I would! I will always remember how you once told me that you will always be here for Me, Grampa, and Sylvia…and never let anything happen to us…now we look out for each other. You will always be remembered and never forgotten…
Family of Chandler D.Eagle Jr says
Our beloved one,Chandler Eagle jr was best friends with Chris for many years. As life will have it, Their girlfriends were related, So they spent a lot of time together, We were not aware of the details of his passing. We send a warm handshake with a hug to everyone who loved him. Chandler jr was taken from us way to early also @ the young age of 27. He left behind 4 kids, So we are blessed to still have his personality around us in his children, They are really little mini me of him, You are also holding a part of Chris in your lives with his Son. So our young men are still together in the spiritual world. laughing & making jokes. We are keeping your family in our prayer’s. Thank you for sharing your nice well mannered young man, Chris with the world. Sincerely; Kaye Walks & family
Darice Buck Elk says
Chris… it’s been awhile since you left us. Still here thinking of you daily. Your crazy jokes and your laugh. 😊 I know you’re here in spirit, but you’re there with your best friends who have also passed on way too soon. You’re not alone. Continue watching over all of us as we continue to think of you daily. I love you and miss you greatly, brother!
Darice Buck Elk says
Hey, Chris! For some reason posting on here to you makes me feel better and that you know what I’m feeling. 😊 Sounds crazy, but oh, well. lol. Yesterday marked 13 years since you left us. No goodbyes, no see you later…just broken hearts. Your son is graduating this year! 💖 He and his mama live a ways away, but I do my best to keep contact. I still think of you every day and I remember all the funny and good times. I share those with your niece and nephew here. I know you will be by our side while we Sundance this summer. I love you and miss you, brother! 💖