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Troyal Thumb
Troyal Thumb Sr., Cante Tankińyan Hokśina “Big Heart Boy”, 30, of Oberon, ND, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at CHI St. Alexius Health, Carrington, ND.
Troyal Gavin Thumb Sr. was born on April 30, 1992 to Colleen Chaske and Gary Thumb Jr. in Devils Lake, ND. He spent most of his entire life in Spirit Lake, ND. Troyal started his first trucking experience at the age of a month old, when he went to California with his parents. Troyal started working with his Grandpa Gary Sr. at a very early age, he was always by his Grandpa side. He graduated from Four Winds High School in 2011, he was on the basketball and football team. He then started driving for Berg Grain & Produce, Fargo, ND. He also worked for the Swingen Construction, Grand Forks, the company rebuilt the old wooden bridge located in Sheyenne, ND. He did love the construction work. His latest job was working as a farm hand for the Haman Ranch, up until he passed away.
Troyal had a big heart, made of gold. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He loved his art and crafts, he was very creative. He was an avid deer antler collector. Troyal enjoyed being outdoors, such as, hunting, fishing or just taking walks with his children. He tinkered around on his down time with many of his undone projects, lol.
Troyal is survived by his parents, Colleen Chaske and Gary Thumb; siblings, Tanisha Thumb, Tiana Thumb, Taylah Thumb and Rodney Spicer and 4 children he leaves behind, Hailen Thumb, Troyal Thumb Jr., Aspen Thumb and Lathan Thumb. He will be forever loved and greatly missed by his family, relatives, children and all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gary & Doris Thumb Sr., Big Joe & Corrine Chaske and Winfield & Evelyn Chaske; sister, Rancee Jo Chaske-Thumb; cousins, Jordan Riggle and Elizabeth Blackboy and all of his many relatives and family who left before him. Troyal has a big family who all love this gentle giant.
Pallbearers: Derrick Chaske ~ Bailey & Levi Thumb ~ Tyler Jetty ~ Kolby McKay ~ Troy Woods ~ Dulan Longie ~ Jarred Gamel
Honorary Pallbearers: The Family would like to give a very special Heart felt “Thank You” to Levi Rue & Bobbie Four Winds, Graduating Class of 2011, Tony & Deb LaVallie, Lisa Chaske (Tim), Waylon & Jolleen St. Claire Sr. & Boys & Family, Waynita Chaske & Family, Joey & Mark Robertson, Clinton & Mitchell Hamen, Elvis Thumb (Phaedra), Elvis Thumb Jr., Gabriel Jackson, Donnie Huber, Annie Howard, Mani Medicinestone, Remi Yankton, Dawson DuBois, Tony Eback, David, Kevin & Mark Riggle, Glen & Deidra Poitra, Butch Black, Dean & Sandy Warren, Three Iron Family, Rena (John) Lohnes & Family, Kris White Family, Davie & Joy Davidson Family, Iris Walkingeagle, Padro Garcia & Family, Wilbur Osorto, Duke & Gracie Thumb & Family, DJ & Emma Thumb & Family, Martin Thumb, Stacy Thumb (Jackie) & Family, Tracy Thumb, Sara Renville, Cheyenne, Matt & Mike Eversvik, Ed & Nan Thumb, Nevada, Josh Hustad & Family, Idell Thumb, Danny Butts & Diane Lewis, Millicent Little, Patti Kraft & Family, John & Ramona Chaske & Family, Pete & Harlene Davis & Family, Mary McKay & Family, Caroline (Martin) Chavez & Family, Bernita (Greg) Lonetree & Family, Marlene & Johnnie Davis, Violet Robertson, Audrey Greywater, Louie &Yvonne DuBois & Family, Dayna McLaughlin, Lonnie Gourd & Family, Cherise Robertson, Craig Estenson, Jolene Anderson & Family, Cheryl Lawrence & Family, Alma GoodIron & Family, Joseph & Marnie Lawrence, Carl McKay Jr., Mark & Nate Rue, Waylon Stands III & Family, Dallas & Renita Delorme, Jeremy Dauphinais, Morris & Daisy Azure & Family, Braxton Luger, Leon, Leona Larocque & Family, Pat & Lori Larocque & Family, Patrick Schmid & Family, Donna Christofferson & Family. All of his Oberon Family and his Sheyenne Neighbors, also all the Law Enforcement personal and Medical Responders who took care of Troyal. The Family apologizes if we forgot to mention anyone, it wasn’t intentional.
Troyal’s Visitation will be Monday, at 5:00PM followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00PM all at Crow Hill Wellness Center, Fort Totten, ND.
Friends wishing to join the procession from New Rockford to Ft. Totten may gather on the St. Jerome’s road, Fort Totten, prior to 4:15PM.
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:00AM at Crow Hill Wellness Center, Ft. Totten.
His Burial will be at the St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery, Ft. Totten at a later date.
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Cousin, Troyal, was easily one of the most popular and well liked members of our extended family. Always greeting all with a big smile, and his genuine friendliness. He displayed all the best characteristics of his mother, his father, his Grandpa, my uncle Gary, and his Grandpa, Big Joe. Soar through the heavens, young warrior. We’ll miss you immensely!!!!
HE WAS A KIND PERSON AND SENDING CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND HIS CHILDREN. GOD BLESS HIM AND SENDING PRAYERS TO HIS CHILDREN .
Condolences to his family! I am so sorry Colleen for the loss of your son! Words can’t describe the pain I know you’re having right now.. May your son’s journey be filled with love & greetings from the ones that are there.
So so sorry for your loss. Troyal was an awesome guy. Cherish your memories. Heaven gained a super angel
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Thumb family. Can not imagine the loss of someone so young and with a family, too. Praying that the memories will carry you through this time of deep loss. Estelle Hanson
sending prayers and our condolences to your family 🙏 🙏.
Sending condolences to all of Troyal’s family and loved ones. I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart breaks with the news of his passing. I pray that you find peace and comfort through this difficult time. Rest easy Troyal.
I am so saddened by Troyal’s death and sending my condolences for all of the family. He was always special to me with his great smile and big hugs with such a caring heart. Sending prayers for healing to all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May you find peace and healing in the rough days ahead.
Brock Ballweg
Nancy Kurtz
Sympathy to Takoja’s Troyal tiyospaye it so sad to see my takoja’s to leave us like this
Troyal had some beautiful stories when we visit he had so much dreams,
Rest in peace Takoja Collen be strong My prayers are with the family
My condolences to all family and friends. My prayers and thoughts are with you all! May he rest in peace.
My condolences to the family. RIP my friend
CONDOLENCES TO THE THUMB AND CHASKE FAMILY, PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH & COMFORT AT THIS SAD TIME. “REST EASY COWBOY”
SUSIE FOX AND FAMILY.
My deepest condolences to his family, especially his children. Gary, Colleen and the rest of his family, take comfort in knowing you have your own very special guardian angel to watch over you. <3
RIP Troyal. you were a very nice person and you had a heart of gold. it didn’t matter if you knew the person you always showed respect and how you cared. my heart is broken because of i briefly knew you but you were a well respected cowboy. so Troyal, this where the cowboy rides away in the setting sun. May you have a safe journey home. Condolences to your family and children. Toksa Ake’. Deborah Little.
My Sincere Condolences. To Colleen Chaske and The Family. Sending Prayers for Comfort and Strength.
Dacia and Martin Michael
Gonna miss u ui should of came out and filled those tags I’ll always remember the time we hunted together troyal u have a good journey watch over us I good and bad days gonna missya
My deepest heartfelt condolences to my relatives on the loss of such a kind hearted young man. I cherish the conversations we had. He was so thoughtful and sweet. Rest in Peace nephew 🙏
I’m so so sorry Colleen and chaske my heart goes out to both of you be strong , troyal rest easy I’ll miss you truly you were a great person trolls
sending condolences to you and your family Gary and Colleen sorry for the loss of your son may he rest in peace
My Condolences to his children, Colleen, Gary and Family.. sending hugs and Prayers for all
I’m so sorry Thumb/Chaske family my thoughts and prayers are going out to you all at this difficult time, may he rest in peace and have a well journey going home with loved ones waiting for him
My condolences to Troyal’s family, RIP Troyal Thumb. Fly high handsome cowboy you are a very loved Angel. I know our Lord is greeting you with open arms, God bless you on your journey home.
My heart goes out to the children and the family. I worked in the old Oberon Elementary School and had the pleasure of working with both Troyal Jr. and Aspen. Troyal Sr. was very interested in their schooling and how they were doing, if they were done with their homework or needed to buckle down and finish some work. He was a good, caring dad, who watched out for his children.
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sorry for your lose
rest well Troyal…..my condolences to his family….last I saw Troyal was in kids Sunday school at Dakota Baptist church. He brought his kids and was doing fatherly, Christian worship to bring his family closer to Jesus. I take joy knowing he knew the Lord and how to pray. He knew theory above and now he is with our creator. Thank you for living a beautiful loving life Troyal. you inspired so many.
Prayers to the family in this difficult time.
Condolences to the family of TROYAL may God give you strength days and years to come… Rest In Peace my friend our memories will be forever great…
Condolences and Prayers Colleen n Chaske as your son Troyal makes his journey home to family that waits for him. i remember him as a very polite young man with a smile always.
Sending many prayers🙏 and love❤️ to Troyal’s family and friends!
RIP Troyal condolences to the family.. he was a good guy he will be missed
What an extraordinary individual, taken so soon. Rest in God’s care. Praying for the family.
Prayers to the family🙏🙏
My condolences to the Chaske and Thumb families during this difficult time – You are in my thoughts and prayers – RIP Troyal!
Such a tragedy.
Condolences to the family.
May our Lord welcome him into Heaven for all of eternity.
Rest in Peace!
heartbreaking that your no longer with us but I pray that your spirit is free and your at peace 🕊️ it was a blessing to have a great friendship with you. FLY HIGH TROYAL, I LOVE U BUT MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY ALREADY!!
My sincere condolences to Colleen and her family, God bless you and your time of grief and sorrow.
Gary & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Renae & I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Take Care,
Lorell & Renae Jungling
So sorry to hear of his passing and how.
Prayers For Strength & Guidance 💔 Troyal Was amazing Man!!
My deepest condolences to all of Troyal’s family and friends. He was so kind hearted and always had a smile!
Gary n Colleen I am sending my condolences n prayers to you during this difficult time, Troyal is soaring with the others we’ve lost n watching over us as the angels soar. My friends be strong my prayers are with you n your family RIP Troyal
RIP my friend.
Sorry for your family’s loss. He was a good man. and he will be missed.
omg so sorry fam , condolences and many prayers , ill miss you cuz fly high with the eagles and rest in roses, love you
Condolences for your loss Prayers to you in your family.
Each day that passed doesn’t seem to get any easier, you just kind of get numb to it. So many memories of laughs & hunting & family. Your memory is all I’m left with Hoss and it will never ware dull. You will be greatly missed bro & I will do my very best to help out your folks & family in any way I can as I know you would have done the same for me. I love you my brother. Until we meet again Big Hoss.