"Tina" Engesser was born December 2, 1954, in Bonners Ferry, ID, to Reverend Earl Barnard and his wife, Joy Eve. She went to college in Missoula, MT, for a year, then transferred to Dawson Community College in Glendive, MT, because the love of her life was pursuing his rodeo career there. That miraculous spark between the two of them led to Tina marrying Sherman Neal Engesser May 2, 1974, in Baker, MT. Together, they established a motorsports shop called Arrowhead Sports and started a family, both while Sherman was still on the rodeo circuit. No one was surprised to see Tina carrying a laundry basket with kids around the rodeo grounds, while showing her support and dedication to her husband.  Tina's favorite years were living in Brainerd, MN. Tina spent her days at dance team practices, watching her husband and kids race, taking a station wagon full of children to the lake every chance she had, and spending time with some of her dearest friends.
Eventually, Sherman's career and family brought them to Rapid City, SD, where Tina continued to bless the lives of others. She worked as a dedicated waitress at the Millstone Family Restaurant for years, which allowed her to make her kids breakfast in the mornings and still attend all their sporting events. Her dedication and love for her family was simply astonishing. Her kids and grandkids were the light of her life, and because of the love she showed and taught them, these children will continue to make the world a better and brighter place! Tina was not only a loving mother to her children; she was an admired wife, grandmother, aunt, sister, and kind neighbor. Tina was an understanding friend, trustworthy confidant, and caretaker to all whom crossed her path. She was always cooking, jarring, gardening, attending events, giving to charities and so many other things that demonstrated her love and kindness to others. One of her greatest qualities was her high level of integrity. No one ever had to wonder if she beating around the bush' or was she ever hesitant to say how it was. You always knew her opinion was reliable because she had your best interest at heart. Her admirable feistiness kept everyone in line, and matched the love and passion she had for her family, friends, and loved ones.
Christine "Tina" Dawn Engesser, 63, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer, died August 14, 2018, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Tina is survived by her husband and four children: Amber (Owen), Brandi (Travis), Crystal (Clint), and Denver. She is also survived by her eight grandkids: Chante (20), Sydney (20), Octavia (19), Niesa (17), Catiera (14), Caisen (12), Aurora (7), and Colvin (6). Tina has 4 sisters: Jackie (Verl), Cherie (Greg), Kelley, and Gail. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Roberta Engesser, and siblings: Shelly, Renee (Rod), Carla, Alison (Ken), Gaye (Wayne), Danny (Sherri), Sandy (Keith), Paula (Dave), Carol (Charles), Neal (Punky), Jaime (Lora), and Corey (Maha). By the way, Tina would want you all to know she has been an Engesser longer than Corey!!!
Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Joy Barnard; father-in-law, Charles "Tiny" Engesser; and cousins, David and Dusty Kromarek. It gives her family much peace knowing they are all dancing in the sky together.
Her celebration of life will be Sunday, August 19,2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Open Bible Christian Center in Rapid City, SD. Sharing will be immediately following the service. A private burial will be held at a later date.

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