Almeda Belle Looking “Windy Woman” was born July 28, 1936 and went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Billings Clinic of natural causes.
She was born in Poplar, MT to Jeanette Looking and Clifford Looking, Sr., who was a pipe carrier that served the Assiniboine people in ceremonies. She attended and graduated from Flandreau High School. She married Joseph Escarcega Jr. and to this union, four children were born; Joel, Janet, Toni, and Dana. She had numerous nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of whom she adored very much. She was an active member of the Southside Assembly of God church. She spoke Nakona and enjoyed attending powwows and ceremonies as well as spending time with her family, friends, and grandchildren. She loved to write letters and post cards to family and friends, read and recite bible verses, visiting with people, playing bingo. She brightened everyone’s day with her great sense of humor and personality.
She is survived by her children, Joel Escarcega of California, Janet Escarcega, and Toni Escarcega both of Wolf Point; sisters, Zola Baptiste and Alameda (Baptiste) Rocha; grandchildren, Blaine Escarcega, Richard Arnold, Jr., Janielle Derden, Joseph Billie, Michelle Tibbetts, Billy “BJ” Escarcega, Rachel Escarcega, and Michael Escarcega all of Wolf Point; and numerous great grandchildren and relatives.
Almeda is preceded in death by her parents, Jeanette Looking and Clifford Looking, Sr.; son, Dana Escarcega; siblings, Bessie (Looking) RedDog, Clifford Looking, Jr., Benjamin Looking, Nellie Looking, Vincent Looking, and Merida Baptiste.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 at the Community Hall in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 26 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Rachel Escarcega says
I love you Grandma..I will continue to make you proud.
Miss your smiling face.:)
michelle tibbetts says
I Love you Grandmother Almeda Looking. Your sweet n kind heart will be missed. Your beauty will be remembered. Now that you will be in peace I know you will be happy. Peace n love windy woman:)
Della n Phillip Pipestem and Family says
Will miss you Almeda. I loved talking with you about the Lord and Scripture. Your family was at the gate waiting for you. I have no doubt there was quite the family reunion. You are in a better place. Hope you were all there when my Jeremy got there. Please tell God to b with those of us that are left here. There is a lot of hurting people.
U will b missed
Daniel and Noreen Hohman says
I will truly miss my visits with Almeda no matter how you felt, I ALWAYS walked away with a smile in my heart after our visits. Our Prayers are with you.
lance watson says
Almeda, i hope your journey was grand and wonderful and your spirit is with the the greatest of them all.
Shell says
Windy Woman, hoka hey… my heart aches n my eyes water with love n respect for our sister, mother, grandmother, friend, daughter of the Lord. U are now at peace n ur pain is no more. I know u are finally able to rest n watch over us. I love you and hope to continue to make u proud by living a happy straight path like u tried to show us. U are missed by many n will always be remembered for the wisdom n grace u shared.