Alice LaVerne Pereau Harris, 81, slipped peacefully away early Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, Montana. Alice was born on April 13, 1933 to Vernon J. Pereau and Stella Barse Pereau.
Alice was blessed to have met and married her soulmate Roy Omar Harris on January 17, 1959 in Columbus, Montana. Their love for each other brought to them two beautiful children. Joseph Paul and Joan Marie both passed away in their youth. Despite the great loss of their children, Alice and Roy remained devoted to their faith in the Lord and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Alice and her beloved husband Roy kept an open heart and a kind word for all they knew.
Alice spent many years of her youth in the home of her grandmother American Horse being taught the disciplines of her Sioux culture and heritage. Early in life, Alice was given her grandma’s name “Good Hearted Woman” (Sioux translation) Cant’e Wa’ste Winyan. She lived up to her name throughout her life; her generosity was beyond comparison. Alice was deeply proud of her Sioux heritage because she was the great granddaughter of “Chief American Horse.”
Alice is survived by her daughter Roxanne Gourneau, her brother John (Arliss) Pereau, her sister Nancy (Bill) Williams, the Redstone family, the Smith family, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alice is preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy, children Joseph Paul and Joan Marie, her parents Vernon and Stella Pereau, her brother Robert Pereau, and her sister Joan Redstone.
Visitation will begin on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Sunset Gardens located at 1721 Central Avenue in Billings. Condolences may be left at www.claytonstevensonchapel.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blue Earth Boxing Club, P.O. Box 1221, Wolf Point, Montana 59201.
Danna Maldonado says
Oh bless your sweet soul.you now May rest in peace.your children have waited a long time to see you.our condolences to the families.
Nadine Adams says
Roy & Alice were tremendous assets to the Wolf Point Community and beyond. They have touched many young lives and their legacies will live on forever. Alice helped shaped me into a young woman during my Wowase days and I will never forget.
What a blessing she and her husband were. Here’s to two beautiful souls reunited for eternity.
Robert McAnally says
My dear auntie Alice has now crossed over to the “Other Side Camp” to be forever at peace with all her loved ones. My heart is both sad at her passing, but joyful for knowing Auntie Alice and Uncle Roy. Two more wonderful people would be hard to find in this modern world. Wakan Tanka Kici Chan’te Wa’ste Wiyan Aho.
Cindy Lou Taylor says
Alice & Roy were two of the most wonderful people I ever had the good fortune to know. Throughout my life growing up, (it didn’t matter how many years I was gone) seeing these two always made my day. Alice always had a smile and had this wonderful way of making one feel so GREAT after visiting with her…she will be greatly missed..
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
I was surprised to hear about Alice’s passing. Roy died January 1, 2014 and Alice died one year and 28 days later. Now the family can be together for eternity. God bless you all.
Debi Madison says
Roy and Alice were two of the most gentle and caring people i have had the privilege of knowing. Alice and Roy sold my husband and I their trailer house when we were a young couple starting out! They let us camp in their backyard until our homesite was ready and we could move. Alice always called me Debi Do, and the smell of her White Shoulders perfume will always be etched in my memory. She’s so special. Love to You and Roy!
Jason Payne says
Alice, I will always remember when you worked with my Aunt, JoEllen Grandchamp. I was riding along with both of you and I said your perfume was stink. When I was older JoEllen told me that your perfume was very expensive! Children can make such outrageous comments. May the Creator bless you and welcome you home.
Bill and Kris Sampson says
Oh I’m so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. Loved that lady while we lived in Wolf Point. Her and Roy were always the most kind people…many wonderful memories.
Kris Sampson, Bozeman
Dale Buckles and Yvonne Buckles says
I was so sad to hear about Alice’s passing. I will always remember Roy and Alice as my second parents growing up. You both had always treated me like your son. I will miss you deeply… Mom and I send our deepest sympathies.