Denise Rae Bear, Tazi Winyan “Baby Buffalo Calf Woman”, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021. Denise was known as “D-Rae” by many family and friends. She had a very strong personality. She was also very funny and was always cracking jokes and laughing. Her smile was so beautiful and could light up a room. Denise played volleyball and basketball when she attended Wolf Point High School. Denise then graduated from Poplar High School, Class of ’01, with two babies. Denise had a very strong heart and was always a helping hand. She had many talents such as beading, sewing, and making starquilts. She was very crafty, she was also quite the cook and could throw down in the kitchen. Denise enjoyed going to powwows to watch her children dance as she was a fancy shawl dancer herself, going on car rides, listening to music. She enjoyed fixing her grandbabies hair, drawing and making designs.
Denise leaves behind her family, Alyssa Youpee, Azariah Bear, Joseph Bear, E’Marie Red Eagle, Jesse Youpee, Em’Brielle McClammy, Wilfred “Max” Bear, Cindy Jo Bear, Bryan Granbois, Debra Granbois, Sandra Sansaver, Ricky Sansaver, Dana Lezard and family, Cheryl Boyd and family, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by Harry and Mary Iron Bear, Betty Jo Iron Bear, Alfred Iron Bear, Charemain Iron Bear, Oak Iron Bear, Monique Belt, Amber Iron Bear, and Sandra Adams.
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Poplar Cultural Center. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Chelsea Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
Emoree Gray says
My dear friend Denise I’m going to miss you and our talks, and your sense of humor! I love you woman! fly high! 💜🦅🙏
Jolene Chopper and Family says
This is still heartbreaking. Marie, you and the rest of your family is and always will be in our thoughts and prayers. She will be forever missed and forever loved. ❤
Marcella Greybull says
To Uncle Max n all of Denise’s family..It just broke our hearts to know that she has left us 😥💜..May God be with you all. especially her children..she was such a beautiful soul from the inside out..fly high my dear..you will always be Loved n missed..never forgotten ❤ 💔
Love cousin Joel n Marcella GB
Joel Rae Ferguson says
I am going to miss you and our random messaging. I’m glad that i got to do some things for you after our last message… I was more than happy to make those Tobacco Ties and get them to the tree. i know you are with Auntie Betty Jo… give her a hug for me… Grandma Mary and Uncle Alfred to please… Oak and Charmaine too. heaven must be beautiful place… your home with family now… REST EASY.. I will see you when its my time…
Twilia Bear Cub says
I shall miss my friend . Her wit and beautiful smile no one can compare. Prayers for all.
Debra shields hapa says
I’m so sorry aunty love u I’ll miss seeing u n ur post on fb we haven’t got to see each other in along time but we still had contact love to ur baby’s pray for comfort at this time for grampa max n baby’s
Amber Fisher says
Denise my dearest friend you were one of my best friends and thanx for the many laughs and memories! Till we meet again may you fly high and still take care of your children. They will be great just like you. Love you
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to her families.
Mary wetsit says
Denise my sister girl love you and miss you so much….RIP Denise….Prayers for her babies and her dad…Fly high my beautiful sister.
Theresa Forrest says
Max, Cindy and Denise’s children… deepest heartfelt condolences of the loss of your beautiful Mother, sister/ Daughter 💖
Nanette StrangeOwl says
My most sincere condolences to you all 💝
Lynett Yellow Owl says
Prayers for her family and children.
Becky Morales says
Prayers for Grandpa Max and the rest of Denise’s loved ones❤️
Gina B. says
Denise was a real sister… i can still see her walking and that beautiful hair of hers swaying! she once had beautiful long hair past her thighs, i’ll always remember her for her beautiful hair and smile.
Prayers for the family and all who will miss Denise.