Rita Hawk, 101, of Watford City, ND, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Good Shepard Nursing Home in Watford City, ND. Her funeral arrangements are with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City.

Rita Black Hawk (All Walks) Et-Tsa•Nee-Dish
Left our world at the age of 101 years old, to be in the hands of our lord on the morning of June 20th, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Watford City, North Dakota. Rita was born to George Black Hawk (Water Buster Clan) and Addie Huber (Prairie Chicken Clan) on November 9th, 1914.

Rita lived a long and healthy life, and also served in the Women’s Army Corp, during the World War II. Soon after she requested an emergency family hardship and returned home. She and her sister Gerri moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota; where she worked as a secretary. She later moved to Bismarck, North Dakota; and found employment. She had a great work-ethnic. Rita had retired and moved to Twin Buttes where she was closer to family. Rita was a very family oriented woman and always made sure she made an appearance to any and all family gatherings. Rita was a traditional woman, she was very religious and dedicated to God and the Catholic Church. Her hobbies were Sewing Star Quilts, attending the local Powwows, and rode horses during her youth. Rita’s last wish was to donate her body to science, hoping it will be of use to the studies of the University of North Dakota’s science Department.

Et-Tsa•Nee-Dish enjoyed the Hidatsa Tradition(s) and spoke fluent Hidatsa and some of the Mandan language. She considered her brother’s and sister’s families as her families, per tradition. Funeral Arrangements were made according to Rita’s wishes.

Rita is survived by her numerous Nieces, Nephews and their Families.

Preceding her in death: Parents, Grandparents, brothers: John Stone Sr., Kingden Black Hawk, Frederick Black Hawk, Sisters; Louise Finley, Maria Lincoln, Catherine Fredericks, Geraldine Black Hawk - Van Dyke along with numerous nieces and nephews.