Alisha Monique Clown

May 4, 1984 - December 9, 2014

Alisha Monique Clown, 30, of Eagle Butte, SD was called home on December 9, 2014 at Rapid City Regional hospital in Rapid City, SD. Alisha was born to Raymon Clown Sr. and the late Darla Stricker on May 4, 1984 at Eagle Butte, SD. She was the oldest of nine children. She attended grade school at Dupree School where she excelled in academics, joined band in the 5th grade playing the trumpet and flute, and played basketball in the 6th grade. She attended Cheyenne Eagle Butte and Red Rock Canyon School during her high school years and graduated from Cheyenne Eagle Butte in 2002. When she was in grade school, Alisha attended Bible Study in Dupree, SD. At age 11 she was confirmed in Dupree, SD at the Episcopal Church. Growing up Alisha lived with many relatives, always with her sister "Cat" by her side. In 2005 Alisha met Kellon Uses the Knife and on August 13, 2008 Darius James Uses the Knife was born. She enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping and hunting with Kellon and his family. She also enjoyed watching softball during the summer and traveling to softball tournaments when she could. Alisha and her family drove to Oceanside, CA in April 2010 to visit her sister "Cat" and Duane. While there she visited the San Diego Zoo, Sea World San Diego, and spent time at the beach. She enjoyed babysitting, spending time with her son, nieces & nephews, and especially liked caring for infants. Alisha was a caring person and always opened her doors to anyone who needed a place to go. She especially looked out for her uncle Todd, cousin Vance, and her Dad. Alisha worked various jobs in the Eagle Butte area, she especially liked working at Taco Johns. Alisha is survived by her father, Raymon Clown Sr. of Albuquerque, NM; Sisters: Alison (Duane) Curley of Havelock, NC, Jocelyn Clown of Eagle Butte, SD, Jaclyn Holmes and Dontae Clown of Pierre, SD; Brothers: Raymon Clown Jr. of Pierre, SD, Vetal (Mariah) Stricker-Clown of Redding, CA, Tre' Clown and Reese Clown of Pierre, SD; nieces and nephews: Devin and Adrianna Curley, Lillian and Emily Brown, Amatiel Clown, Ladanien Jiminez and Deondre Clown; many aunts, uncles, cousins, grandmas, and grandpas. Alisha was preceded in death by her mother, Darla Stricker; aunts: Jacelyn Crenshaw, Shelly Stricker-Morrison, Deanna Kersteins; paternal grandparents: True and Nancy Clown; maternal grandfather: Elgin Stricker; and many other relatives. A one night wake service will begin at 7:00 PM, Monday, December 15, 2014 at Old Agency Building at Eagle Butte. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 16 at The Old Agency Building at Eagle Butte, with Mother Margaret Watson officiating. Burial will take place at the Dupree Community Cemetery, Dupree, SD, and a dinner will follow at the Old Agency Building.