Josie Dawn Wounded Face (Waste’-Wi) Good Woman
In the early morning hours of the Wolf Moon, our dear PVT Josie dawn Wounded Face, was called to heaven by her mother and cousin, Jannice, from natural causes. She was comforted by her sister DeRae and friend, David, at the Poplar hospital. She was born on December 28, 1988 to Shannon Eder and Joe Bill Wounded Face, she was raised by her step-dad, Harry “Oak” Iron Bear, Jr.
Josie went to school in Poplar and graduated with her cousin, Jared, in 2006. They both signed up for the army, but medical reasons kept Jared from departing.
Upon Jared letting her know it was okay to go without him, Josie began her roll call to the Army on February, 5, 2007. Basic training was in Ft. Jackson, North Carolina. She was later stationed in North Pole, Alaska at Ft. Wainwright for 3 years and 5 months and was honorably discharged in December of 2011.
Josie was blessed to have 2 fathers but for 17 years, Josie knew Harry “Oak”, as her father until his passing. Josie grew up with and remained in contact with her close cousins, Tiana, Milo, Jannica (until her passing), Jarred, Tyra (until her passing), Shiela, Marian, April (until her passing), Dustin, and Cole, but Jarred remained her closest cousin until passing. Josie’s mother, Shannon, was a CNA at the Poplar hospital and her babysitters at this time were Grandpa Buster and Uncle K.K. K.K. was very proud that he taught her to take her 1st steps, then walk.
Josie was a head strong woman, when she set her mind to something, she would do it. In the service, she learned discipline, to start tasks and finish them with no problem, to take matters seriously. Life was hard on her but she would surprise the family by overcoming obstacles in her own way. That was Josie!
Josie is survived by her children, Timothy and April Nunn, Davette Crowe and Jaxon Wounded Face, DeRae (Nate) Wounded Face and Alexis Wounded Face, Heather and Amanda Iron Bear, Chad and Seth Wounded Face, Harry (Hokey) Iron Bear and William Iron Bear, Marcella (Joel) Grey Bull, of Poplar, Cheryl (Corey) TwoHearts, of Minot, Valerie Boyd Eder, of Riverton, Terri Mae (Gordon) Blake, of Billings, Joleen Wounded Face/Fox, of Mandoree, Wanda “Sadie” Smith, of Poplar, Owendolyn Claymore, of Billings, Billie Jo Wounded Face, of Arizona, Mural Kaye Wounded Face, of Arizona, and Evelyn (John) Wounded Face, of Newtown; special aunts, Linda (Dave) Lezard, Darlene (Michael) Ackerman, and Cheryl Shields; uncles, Reginald Scott, of Poplar, Kevin (Joyce) Eder, of Poplar, Robert “Sues” (Sherry) Eder, of Poplar, Kenneth Eder, of Poplar, Timothy Red Door, Jr., of Great Falls, and Tracey Wounded Face, of Mandaree; special uncle, Ivan Roberts; cousins, Dalonna (Mike) Youngman, Robert Russell, Sr., Megan (Eddie) Black, Faylene Eagle, of Poplar, Summer Drum, of Poplar, Katawna Scott, Natilya and Serenity Two Hearts, of Minot, Brian (Trudy) Eder, Sr., Tiana Eder, Milo (Christy) Whitetail, Jared (Steph) Whitetail, Shiela (Kalani) Huertas, of Fredericksburg, VA, Marian, Nancy (Mike) and Tricia Scott, of Poplar, Robert (Vernice) Eder, of Poplar, Dustin and Latrell Eder, and Cole Boyd, of Riverton, WY, Angel, Larina (Bryan) Scott, Melvin (Janet) Scott, Jr., and Frances Scott, of Poplar, Bobby, Michelle, and Dan’elle Michell, of Billings, Jeremy (Andrea) Wounded Face, Sonja, Cacelia “Sissy”, Richard and Don (Shyla) Fox, Kristina Smith, John, Emerson, and Curtis “PNut” Merz, Jr., of Poplar, Dustin (Kim), Sabrina, and Ruby Wounded Face, Steven and Lady Wounded Face, of Jamestown, John (Sunny) Wounded Face, of Whiteshield, ND, Tracey Wounded Face, Jr., of Parmalle, SD; nieces and nephews, Tylisha and Brandon RedStar, of Poplar, Riki and Pauline, Kaiden and Mika LongHair, Jasmine, Brian, Jr., Aiyanna, Hally, Quentin, and Brylee Eder, Tallulah, Tala, and Tauriel Day, Alora Whitetail, of Poplar, and Kale and Kaina Whitetail, of Rapid City, Myana Whitetail, Tara and Marquez Reddog, of Poplar, Abby, Emily, Khloe Meyers, Nicki, Jase, Cali and Bella Whitetail, of Poplar, Natasha, Michael, Jr., Angella, Latisha Youngman, of Poplar, Bobby, Denver, Robert Russell, Jr., Rosslyn, Roman, and Royal Russell, of Fort Kipp, Chasidie Scott, Thane Longtree, Colton and Quadence Scott, of Poplar, Little Skye and Tatiana Fast Horse and Lydia Scott, Madarius, Malone, Mekenna, and Machail Scott, Giovanni Huertas, ReShawn, and Jeremiah Mail, Layla, Brody, and Roxane Wounded Face, Chelsea, and Kristina Alexander, Junior Mae Smith, of Poplar, Emerson Everette, and John Menz, III., River Mitchell, of Billings, Mackenzie Wounded Face, of Bismarck, Jormar, and Deyton Drapecul, Phoenix Driver, of Mandaree, Kai and Dezmond Fox, Lillie Renae, Hendry and Haisley Wounded Face, of Poplar.
Josie is preceded in death by her mother, Shannon; step-dad, Oak; her father, Joe Bill; her brother, Vance; sister, DeAnna “Tweetz” Eder; uncles, Mark and Juan Eder, Melvin “Dennis” Scott, Mathew “Truxler” Scott, Terrance Claymore, Joe, Jr., Kenneth and Tex Wounded Face; cousins, Dennis Scott, III., Faustine and Conrad Scott, April and Dyra Scott, Mackenzie Wounded Face, Toni Eder, Jannica and Delora Whitetail, Annette, Geraldine and Dustin Scott; nieces and nephews, Ryan Alexander, and Brooklynn Young; grandmas and grandpas, Mark “Buster” Eder, Delores Scott, Lillie Mae Smith, Joe Wounded Face, Sr., and special friend, Windy Gray Hawk
A wake will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Cremation will follow services.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 29, 2022
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
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Angel Scott says
Love and hugs to cousin Derae, Josie’s babies, and the whole family who are all hurting..
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”
Josie Dawn my lil cousin I’m at a loss hearing you passed.. it seems so unreal. I know you are reunited with our family on the other side ..no longer missing them.. but rejoicing together as we are called home one by one. Josie thank you for being there when dad died (your uncle Dennis) who thought the world of you and Derae.. I just thought about the time we chanced it to Wolf Point to escort dad home.. some how we made it with no gas .. for surely we had our guardian angels with us and my boys. Now you are a guardian angel lil cousin … No more pain no more hurt my girl. At ease soldier. Until we meet again fly straight and know we love you and miss you already..
Psalm 46:5
“God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved, God will help her when morning dawns”
Marcella Grey Bull says
Oh my dear Josie..Auntie’s ♥ is just broken 😢💔..we had hoped you would be strong enough to stay but I guess our Lord n Savior said otherwise 🙏❤..We’ll all have our heartbreaking tears n prayers ❤ your journey on this earth is done…Loving hugs n prayers for your dear sister, Derek n your babies..I will miss you my girl..😓💜
Marcella Grey Bull says
It was suppose to say your sister Derae..Love you 😔💜
Chelbi Brugh says
Love You Josie Sure Going To Miss Seeing You Around Cuz Rest In Peace Beautiful ❤
Sherry and Seuss says
We will miss you and go in peace my niece love your family and tell your mother hello
Marcella Grey Bull says
My dear niece ❤..it just breaks my heart into tears that you left us..we had so much Hope for you but I guess OUR Lord had better plans for you 💔🙏 we’ll all Love n miss you girl..May Jesus comfort your sister n be with us all..I pray for your babies too give!….give the family sweet hugs from us all..Fly high with the Angels dear ❤ with all my Love 💓Auntie Marcella n Joel GB ❤
Carol says
Fly High My Girl. I’ll never forget you protecting me when I first moved home. And your jokes and laugh. Me and Rob love you and will miss you
DeRae Wounded Face says
I love you sister so much it hurts.! I wish I would have known earlier you werent doing to good.! Im glad to have spent the remaining days with you.! Thank you for the memories sister.! I’ll see you again.!❤💜💞💖
Muriel Kay Jackson (W.F.) says
So sorry to hear, prayers and Condolences to family. My family sending prayers.
Alison Failing (Frislie) says
Josie was my life long friend and it’s so hard to think I have to say goodbye. I have so many precious memories with her that I will forever cherish. Prayers and love to her babies, sister, loved ones, friends, & family. Josie will always be “Gramma” to me. One of the last things we said to each other was “I love you too Gramma!”. I’m going to miss you so much Josie.
corrine shields says
Prayers of comfort at this time and days to come.She was the sweetest person you can ever meet and she served our country to keep us safe.I LOVE YOU MY GIRL FLY HIGH Missing you always…
Donald Boyd says
R.I.P. My Friend Josie Wounded Face
Thanks For Always Being A Good Friend You’ll Be Surely Missed Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead And Prayers To The Family…
Robert Eder and sherry longtree says
She was a great niece. I will miss her and her family we sorry for not visiting her
Chelbi Brugh says
Fly High Beautiful Sure Going To Miss Seeing You Around Cuz Love You My Condolences To All Your Family ❤
Kent S Moran says
RIP Josie you are the best.
DeRae Wounded Face says
I love you Sister the day is nearing…..wipe my tears and watch over me. 💔😞
Pearl MacDonald-Stump says
DeRae I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. My deepest condolences to you and the family. All my prayers go out to you. It’s gonna be hard to get through these next few days but just remember shes always with you and in a much better place watching over you.
To Josie: Have a safe journey.
DeRae N Wounded Face says
Today is the day sister…..i love you so much.! Please help me build up strength for these next couple days.!
Marian Scott says
I’m going to miss our crazy conversations and always getting rowdy with everyone. You were like another sister to me my “real gay guy” when we was feeling down and out we always had each other to comfort. I really enjoyed living with you in north pole, Alaska we had a blast never a dull moment. I know it’s not goodbye it’s I’ll see you later. So I’ll say see you later until we meet again. Give my sister’s Tyra and April a hug for me and let them know I love and miss them dearly as much as ima miss you as well. Love you ❤
Anna Eder says
Fly high my niece Josie. I am so sad you are gone, but know you are safe in the Lord’s care. I will keep your precious children in prayer. I love you, Auntie Anna
Pr. Chris Holler-Dinsmore says
Deepest Condolences to family and friends of Josie. Josie was a strong woman of deep principles. May all her loved ones find healing and hope through love and care of others and the sure knowledge she has passed to the other side and has been embraced by those on the other side as well as the Creator and source of love. Uplifting all in prayer.
Shannon G. says
My condolences to Josie’s children and family. I spent a few weekends driving Josie to Billings a few years ago. I enjoyed our visits on the long ride and the stories of her time in the army. She was always hopeful and positive. I will always remember you Josie…..God bless your family.
April Nunn says
Miss ya mom. I wish we had gotten more time together.
April Nunn and Timothy Nunn says
We know we may have not gotten much time together, but in the end we love you. Fly high, Josie. Us, as your children, will love you always and forevermore.
Timothy J nunn says
I will miss u mom I remember good times with u miss u with my heart mom