Carole Spotted Bird, age 75, of Brockton, MT passed away while surrounded by her family on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Northeastern Montana nursing home in Poplar, MT.
Carole was born on February 25, 1937 in Brockton, MT to John and Virginia (Powell) Spotted Bird. Carole was born and raised in Brockton, where she lived most of her life. She carried the Indian name of “Makes Pretty Things”. Carole graduated from Brockton High School. She loved and enjoyed powwows, especially when she was able to dance traditional but in her younger years she danced fancy shawl. Her favorite pastimes were playing bingo, which she loved and playing keno (until it was no longer played). She lived her life the traditional Sioux way of living, in which she participated in sweats, sun dances, and yuwipi, she loved her traditional way of life.
Carole worked for A&S Industries from 1969 until 1980, the Tribal Courts from 1980 until 1986, and from 1986 until 2009 she worked as the Administrative Payroll Assistant for the Fort Peck Tribes.
Carole is survived by her brother, Leland (Doris) Spotted Bird of Brockton, MT; sister, Catherine Spotted Bird of Poplar; adopted brothers, Tom (Esther) Escarcega, Dawson (Paula) Firemoon, Mickey (Thelma) Young, Sean Brown, Jerry (Kathy) Lafountian, Larry Campbell, and Arron Weinberger; adopted sisters, Patty McGeshick, Janice Hamilton, Linda Connors, Hazel Longee, Pearl Fourbear, Julia Young, Irene Philbrick, and Vivian Jones; children, Ronald (Sandra) Yellow Hammer, Errol (Donna) Yellow Hammer, Brad (Becky) Yellow Hammer, and Myra (Jeff) Gray Hawk all of Brockton; step-sons, Bradley (Maureen) Gray Hawk, Tote (Willa) Gray Hawk, and Ben Gray Hawk III; adopted children, Berradette Wind, Kate Youpee, Russell (Claudia) Denny, Jon (Myra) Daniels, and Valerie (Darryl) Todd; grandchildren, Jennifer (Bryan) Yellow Hammer, Liz (James) Chase, Laureen (Allen) Russell, Wilma (Travis) Bets His Medicine, Joseph Yellow Hammer, Ronlanda, Avis, Misty (Russell) Eder, Myron Yellow Hammer, Traci Yellow Hammer, Ashley Yellow Hammer, Alana Yellow Hammer, Troy (Jacquinta) Fast Horse, William Fast Horse, and Evangeline Gray Hawk; great-grandchildren, April, Wambidi, Shannon, Shauna, Alleen, Princess, Malcom, Allen III, Maryah, Lucy, Shanna, Lynn, Evelyn, Keyden, Joe Jr., Lina, Isla, Knox, Lizabeth, Charli, Riley, Russell Jr., Keraughn, Parker, Shania, and Laney; special cousins, Gloria (Robert) Garcia, Barbara Birdsbill, Judy Johnson, and Rae Jean Belgarde; and special friends, Eliza Young, Cheryl Boyd, and Gay Paulson.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Keva; stepson, Henry Gray Hawk; parents, John and Virginia Spotted Bird; sisters, Josephine Blackdog, Viola Spotted Bird, Melvene White Bear; Elaine Spotted Bird; and brothers, Gerald and John Royce Spotted Bird.
She had numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and relatives including the families of the Bigleggins, Bearcubs, Necklaces, and Firsts as she had a very large extended family.
A wake will be held 7p.m. Wednesday, November 28 at the Brockton Cultural Center. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 29 at the Brockton Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.
EUGENE says
My deepest sympathies. she was truely a fun lady to be around. my prayers and thoughts are going out to the families.
Donna Black Dog says
Prayers and symjpathy to Spotted Bird family. Carole was a nicie and friendly lady. She will be missed by all.
Robert Old Rock says
I never got to say goodbye or see her, I never even knew she was sick. My deepest sympathy for the children and Grandchildren.
Ken Heathman says
I had the greatest pleasure working with Carol up on the hill. A great lady indeed! Now she in in no more pain and is watching over all of us from up above! We all love you Carol! From my family to yours!
maryann spottedwolf and family says
prayers to the family….. miss u and love u auntie carol …you are no longer in pain.
Trivian Young Bear- Nault says
Auntie was always glad to see me each year when I came home to visit. I will miss seeing her, but I know she will be with us always in thought and spirit.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
My thoughts and prayers are there with the family.
BrendaRedHorn says
Prayers to all the family. RIP my fren
Evangeline Gray Hawk-Scott says
Thank-you all so much for ur comments.. Its sure means alot 2 us.. My grandma will sure be missed! 🙁 She was a great person and she always soo happy 2 see her friends.. Thanks again..