Obituary of Karyl Denison Eaglefeathers

Bloomville- Dr. Karyl Denison (Hunt) Eaglefeathers, or Vanheo'o (Standing Sage Woman) died on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born on August 2, 1952 to Charley and Louise Hunt. A resident of Bloomville, Karyl was the wife of Clifford Eaglefeathers, mother of Ira, Shana, Erika, Eli, Tyson, Jonathan, David, and Nate. She was grandmother to "about seventeen of 'em", including Sol, Eli, Cedar, Julian, Sage, Ava, Charley, Barley, Jasmine, Sky, Kaylee, Destiny, and Nathan. Karyl's siblings were Barbara, Barry (deceased), Jill, Jack, and Daryl. She was adopted by Nancy Sandcrane in the Cheyenne way and sister to Patty Old Man. KD was a teacher in the broadest sense. As a mother, Louise wrote about her own mother, "Teaching came as easily to her as breathing." Beyond the simple conveying of knowledge, she was a moral exemplar for her family, her students, and her community. Karyl's lifelong commitment to service and nurturing continues to have a ripple effect on countless lives across the world. Condolences may be sent to 132 Scotch Hill Road, Bloomville, NY 13739. However, a donation in her name to the following organizations would perhaps be more aligned with Karyl's wishes: Soaring Eagle Heritage Living Center, 2232 Tongue River Road, Ashland, MT 59003; Bloomville United Methodist Church, Bloomville, NY 13739. Calling hours will take place at her home at 132 Scotch Hill Road, Bloomville, NY from 4-7pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 2pm in the BloomvilleUnited Methodist Church with Rev. Mark DelGuidice officiating. Burial will follow the service in Riverside Cemetery, Bloomville, NY. Arrangements are with the Macarthur Funeral Home, Hobart, NY.