Jeremy Tate Stiffarm, Wambli Kneishka “Golden Eagle”, 35, of Wolf Point, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the family home. He received his name from the late Jerome “Buster” Fourstar. His nickname was “Chaba.” He was born August 18, 1977 in Wolf Point to James D.”Tater” Stiffarm and Jonny Cantrell-BearCub. He attended W.P. HeadStart, W.P. Elementary School, Bell Jr. High and High School in Golden, CO and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1995. In Colorado, he was in the Marching Band which competed in competitions throughout the Rocky Mountain States. He played the saxophone and guitar. He was one of the outstanding Colorado students chosen to welcome President George Bush, Sr. at Denver International Airport when he came to Denver.
He was raised in the Wicohan and LDS religions from birth and was a member of the Hudesana (RedBottom) and Wadopana (Canoe Paddler) Clans of the Nakota Nation of the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes. He has many relatives both north and south of the Medicine Line whom all held a special place in his heart.
After high school graduation, he moved back to Denver to live with his mom and worked at the Denver International Airport for Hudson Books as Head Sales Clerk for several years. In 2004, he moved back to Wolf Point and began his career at the Sherman Motor Inn in October of 2005. He was Desk Clerk/Friendly Greeter and all round “everything” staff when the Sherman was short handed. He worked there until his death. He loved having a “good time” with all his friends.
He is survived by his parents, James D. “Tater” Stiffarm (friend, Velma) of South Dakota and Jonny Cantrell-BearCub of Wolf Point. He is survived by his brothers, James Kipp Stiffarm (Lucinda) of Poplar, MT, Joshua Jon Stiffarm (Lily) of Aurora, CO, his sister JoDene (Francis) Sherwood of Aurora, CO, and his adopted sisters Victoria Fourstar of Havre, Mt. and Olivia Fourstar Imlay (John). He loved his precious nieces and nephews, Jaymee, Joe Kipp, Arlene of Wolf Point, TiLane, ShayLee, Micayla, Nellie, and Moses of Aurora, Colorado and many others to numerous to name.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, September 27 at the Community Hall in Oswego, MT. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 28 also at the Community Hall in Oswego. Interment will follow at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Della n Phillip Pipestem and Family says
Family – It is important. a little piece has left us. Jeremy I loved you very much. I will miss your hugs when I go home. Tell everyone hello. Tell God to take care of us that are left we will be hurting. I love you, and will miss you. Wish I could have seen you one more time
Jessica Mason Cantrell says
Jonny, words cannot express how hard this must be for you and your family and how much i sympathize with all of you. i am praying for you and your family. i am so sorry for your family’s loss.
tina magnan says
jeremy was a very lovable guy, with a great sense of humor. he will be greatly missed.
my thoughts and prayers go out his family and friends.
Izzy Youngman says
Jeremy will be missed dearly, I would visit him every time I got to the Sherman. He was friendly and was humorous, with laughter. Jeremy was one of my Student in Headstart that where I first met him. I will miss him dearly. To the family my thoughts and prays our with you Love Izzy
Bonnie Clincher Red Elk says
I only met Jeremy briefly when his mom Jonny introduced him to us. Since then, he was always a friendly person with a smile when we saw him working at the Sherman. Everyone seemed to note that about him when word of his passing reached Poplar. Jonny Lee and family – our hearts are with you.
Annette(Sugar) Begs His Own,Bilger says
Jonny,I’m so sorry for loss!! My throughts and prayers are with!!!
Kim and Patricia Trujillo Family says
Jonny and family, our prayers for you, stay strong.
Kim Smarsh says
I was so sorry to hear of Jeremy’s passing. I am a frequent guest at the Sherman and he was always so polite and friendly. I will miss seeing him.
Jackie Gysler says
Jeremy was a wonderful person to know growing up. I’m sad to hear of his passing.
Rose (Brave) Cuny says
Sending prayers for your family.
Shodo Spring says
Jonny,
I am so sorry to hear this! He was a beautiful spirit. I will be praying for you and your family. Peace and comfort to all of you.
Karren Baird-Olson, Ph.D. says
Ah, Jonny, to lose a child at such a young age is such a hard thing! My heart and prayers are with you and with him as he makes his way in the Spirit World. We both know that he will be fine there but it is the missing of him here in the material world that is so difficult, especially for you as his mother. I can tell you that missing his touch and smile will become easier as time goes by but you know that. Right now you have to deal with the immediate anguish, like having open heart surgery without any medicine to relieve the pain. So be gentle and compassionate with yourself as you walk this very challenging path. All my love, kona.
Tamra Stock says
I have been searching for Jeremy for years to re-connect. I am so sorry to hear this new. He was a wonderful friend to me when I needed one and will always have a special place in my heart. Love to you Jeremy…I will never forget you.
Jeffrey Freeland says
I got to know Jeremy in Golden, CO. His mom took me in with her family; by the way Jonny, Thank You. Jeremy was always very nice, fun, and a very respectful individual. It was an honor and pleasure to know him. I will miss him dearly. 🙁