Velma Louise Chasing Hawk was born October 25, 1943 to Charles and Virginia (Williams) Roubideaux and began her spiritual journey on March 26, 2024.

She grew up in Winner, South Dakota with her siblings Virgil, Ardith, Joyce, Sandra, Becky, Tim, Keith, Lester and Clara.  She met Clifford Chasing Hawk, Sr. in 1970 and they were blessed with seven children: Brenda, Russell, Cliff "Speedy", Glen, Dean, Todd and Bev.

Velma and Clifford decided to make their home in Bonesteel, South Dakota where she was a homemaker.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She looked forward to her out of town trips with her daughters Brenda and Bev and loved reading books.

Velma enjoyed family gatherings and attending all sporting events and social events for her kids and grandkids.  She was a proud mother of her children and was considered the mother of the Mad Dog softball team.

Velma is survived by her children: Brenda (Byron) Andrews, Russell - Loretta Roubideaux, Todd (Sandra) Chasing Hawk and Beverly Chasing Hawk; her sister Becky Sitting Bear; sisters-in-law Veronica Valandra, Pauline and Ernest Pourier; special friends Elsie and Linda Red Hill; brothers-in-law Melvin, Richard, Jr and Steven Chasing Hawk; grandchildren: Brandon, Barron, Byron Jr, Brandi Andrews, Jade, Jonah, Trevor, Isaac, Arianna, Dean III, Shandi, Payton, Jaiden, Caden, Wade, Xavier, Spencer, Alexis, Tino, JaWanda, Keith, Royal; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Bryson, Tehya, Trinity, Jaxson, Sienna, LaVeya, Rexton, Zander, Zayden, Zariah, Kynzer, Alice, Jackson, Ava, Xavion, Cavazos and many nieces and nephews.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clifford; one daughter Melissa; three sons: Cliff "Speedy", Glen and Dean; two grandsons: Clifford Dale and Dean II.

Mom will be missed by all of those who knew her and thank you so much to the Haisch Haus for the loving care, you are greatly appreciated.  Rest Easy Mom !

Funeral services for Velma Chasing Hawk, age 80, of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the City Hall in Bonesteel, SD.  Burial will be in the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, St. Charles, SD.  There will be a wake service on Friday at 7:00 PM at the Hall in Bonesteel.