Michelle Dorene AimsBack, 37, of Poplar, MT and Spiri Lake, ND began her journey home on September 22, 2024.
Michelle was born in Williston, ND to Mavis Hernandez and Francis AimsBack. She grew up in Poplar where she attended the Poplar schools and eventually graduated the 8th grade from Wahpeton, ND. She then attended Poplar High School and later attended Job Corp at Kicking Horse and Clearfield, UT where she received her high school diploma and earned her CNA certificate.
When Michelle returned from Job Corp, she met her lifelong friend, Jeremy GrayWater, Sr. and started their family and eventually moved to Spirit Lake, ND where she worked at the casino and as a cashier. She returned to Poplar for a short while and was employed at Tribal Express but then returned to ND.
She is survived by her lifelong friend Jeremy GrayWater, Sr. and children Lillian, Alex “Chuck”, Jeremy Jr. “JuJu”, Elizabeth, Callen, Mavis “Mavie”, Dillon and Raven GrayWater all of ND; her siters on her mother’s side Robyn Hernandez, Margaret Hernandez and Elayne Scott; her adopted father Keith Olson her adopted mothers Jaime RedThunder, and Paulette Pipe; her aunts Verbena (Royce) Savior; nieces Dorene, Antonia, JaCinda, Artie, Jessie, Carmen, Mabel, Winter, Aurora, Sannie, Shawna; her nephews Virgil “JJ”, Ethan, Damon, Lance, Mason, Sam, James and Allen; her aunts Carmella and Annabelle Scott of Portland, OR, Faryl (Carlos) Youngman, Jonelle and Todd White, Julia Young, Anna Lester; cousins Samantha Savior, Wayce Savior. She is also survived by her dad Francis AimsBack of Browning as well as other brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. This includes her extended cousins: Wayce Savior, Melvin Scott III, LarinaScott, Angel Scott, Audrey Scott, Son Scott, SuaAnn Scott, Marian Scott, Nancy Scott, Sheila Scott, Alvin Savior Jr., Lynda, Jen, Marlin, Kenny Sr. Olson, Kalynn Chopper, Vernice Chopper, Alayna & Danny Fox, Rachel, Alice, Travy, Steven, Oscar White, Robert (Jaime) Bithmark, Shalane & Oral Jr. GreyBear, Ronalee & Robert Carpenter, and all the moons on west and, and sorry if we forgot anyone.
And we would like to acknowledge the First Family who Michelle thought highly of and took her in as their own.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother Artie Crazybull, her mother Mavis Hernandez, her brother Chad Hernandez, Conrad Scott, grandpa Toby Scott, grandma Diane Chase, uncles Sam Savior, Alvin Savior, Dennis Scott, Mathew Scott, and too many to mention. Sorry if we failed to mention you as there are numerous relatives to remember. Extended family, Shields, Crazybulls, Lamberts, Steeles, Blounts, Youngmans, GreyBears, Saviors, FastHorses, Buckles, WarClubs, Lesters, LovesHims, Melbournes, Necklaces, Eaglemans.
Michelle had many family and friends that she probably would have wanted to mention, sorry, Michelle, we did our best. We love you.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Cheryle Cantrell says
Journey Well My Niece ❤️, You will be missed so much. Fly high with the Angels 🩷🩷. until we meet again . Lots of Love 💜
Crystal Azure says
I’m soo very sorry to hear of Michelle crossing over !! I’m praying for ur babies , siblings … journey well my niece.. you are already missed .. My girl Elayne ur in my prayers along with her babies 💜🙏🏼😢💜🙏🏼
Richelle Melbourne says
Condolences to family and friends near and far
Angel Scott says
Fly high my girl on your journey to the other side where our family are waiting with open arms for you.. i will forever miss you..
Prayers for your chidren during this time of loss now and always.
Love you my girl.
Our memories will forever be cherished.
Your first cousin,
Angel Scott
Daughter of Dennis Scott
Your nieces and nephews,
Abriana, Thane, Colton, & Quadence
Larina Scott & family says
Prayers and condolences to your kids and close ones on the loss of your beautiful mom.
We will see you again cousin.
Love.
Your cousin,
Larina, Bryan, Little Sky, Tatiana, Lydia and Trina Bear
Marcella Joyce Grey Bull says
Our sincere Condolences to all the family of niece, Michelle..May the Lord bless and comfort your children, family n friends..take heart in your precious memories…💜 Your Mom was like a big sister to our family..fly high with the Angels dear..Love n prayers for all..Our Mom was Delores Scott, sister to Melvin “Toby”Scott Sr..til we see you again..doksha💚💜
teaira fh says
rest easy sis
me and my crew
Lynne First says
Prayers for the family.. we’re gonna miss you… Luvs n fly high …
Doveta Cavanaugh says
RIP my Friend you will be missed I will miss ur random Phone Calls just to check in and let me know your ok 🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹
Curie says
My day one it hurt me to find this out I still can’t believe it just blew me out the water I just hope you rest easy and pray for your family my girl