Sandra Marie Fast Horse was born on December 20, 1989 in San Diego, CA to Joetta All Runner and Guy “Tubby” Fast Horse. Sandra was enrolled in the Southern Cheyenne Tribe at the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma. Sandra also had maternal descendancy from the Kickapoo Tribe and the Shawnee Tribe in Oklahoma. She had paternal descendancy from the Sicangu Lakota Tribe in South Dakota including Yanktonai Dakota descendancy from her paternal grandmother. Sandra received her Assiniboine name, “Wóhįšte Ska Wiya,” (White Eagle Plume Woman) for her years among the Assiniboine people and as her step-father Lance Four Star’s daughter. Sandra also carried the Cheyenne name, “Munhowa,” (Water Woman) and Kickapoo name, “Wanothequa,” (Little Bear Learning to Walk).
Sandra is named after Sandra Marie Hale of Southern California and her paternal grandmother Sandra Wade of South Dakota. Sandra grew up in El Cajon, California with her mother Joetta and her siblings until moving to Montana at the age of 13. She was lovingly known as, “Sandy Cheeks,” and, “Miss San Diego.” Sandra was a very smart, happy loving child. She learned to walk at 10 months and was on the go from then. She loved to dance Jingle and Southern Cloth. She danced at Pow Wow’s throughout Southern California. She was known by everyone after consistently introducing herself to all the dancers everywhere she danced. She attended Bostonia Elementary & Montgomery Middle Schools in El Cajon, California. She also attended Wolf Point High School, Poplar High School & Frazer High School where she was Lady Bearcub on The Varsity Girls Basketball team.
Sandra met her future husband, Tyrone Darnell, in 2003 and were close friends later in high school. Tyrone asked Sandra to his Wolf Point High School Prom in 2007. Sandra had moved to Fort Yates, North Dakota in 2007, returning to Wolf Point in 2014 rekindling the friendship with Tyrone Darnell. They were engaged later that year and were married in 2015. In 2016, Tetsuo Ely Darnell was born. During their time together they frequented the Taprooms, the Great Out Doors and loved listening to music together. They loved to take their baby boy Tetsuo for walks in the park. Tyrone reminisces that this romance was akin to one that you only see in movies or read about in books. Tyrone and Sandy loved to ride his motorcycle together which lifted her free spirit.
Sandra had a daughter, Kimora Marie All Runner, with Chad Nelligan while in Frazer. Kimora is amicably known as, “MoMo,” a nickname given to her by her mom, and was raised in her formidable years with her Grandma Jojo and her Papa Lance. Kimora now enjoys a full life with her Southern Cheyenne Grandparents Fred and Debra All Runner in Oklahoma as a princess and cheerleader.
Sandra also provided life for three children; Kardell, Kymani and Sky Blue, who reside on the Standing Rock Reservation in Fort Yates, South Dakota with their father, Eric Archambault and his family.
Sandra’s purpose and love in life was being a Mother to her beloved children. Sandy also found time to work at The Freeze, Mc Donald’s, The Prairie Knights Casino, The Sherman Inn and for the Sievers as a House Keeper.
Sandra loved her family and friends very much. She was a free spirit and wasn’t afraid of anything. Those who knew Sandra were attracted to her spirit, quick wit, caring attitude, strong personality and her big smile. Sandra fought a tough battle with her illness and still managed to have her humor. She loved her dad Lance Elliot Four Star and glad he took her and her siblings as his own.
Sandra is preceded in death by her maternal great-great grandfather Cheyenne Peace Chief Jacob All Runner, maternal grandmother, LaDonna Atchico – All Runner, maternal great-grandparents Jack and Emily All Runner, maternal grandmother Eva Jeanette All Runner, maternal grandfather Cheyenne Peace Chief Lionel All Runner, maternal grandmother Toni Hawk, uncle Hank Hawk, uncle Eugene Fast Horse, paternal great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fast Horse.
Sandra is survived by her Husband Tyrone Darnell of Wolf Point, MT, Daughter Kimora All Runner of Geary, OK, Son Kardell Archambault of Fort Yates, SD, Daughter Kymani Archambault of Fort Yates, SD, Daughter Sky Blue Archambault of Fort Yates, SD, and Son Tetsuo “Teddy” Darnell of Wolf Point, MT. Dad Lance Elliot Four Star and Mother Joetta Four Star of Wolf Point, MT. Father Guy “Tubby” (Mona) Fast Horse of O’Kreek, SD. Maternal Grandparents Fred and Iris All Runner of Wolf Point, MT, Paternal Grandparents Roy and Sandra Wade of Lake Andes, SD, Grandmother Mary All Runner (Grandma Moke) of El Cajon, CA. Siblings Nicole (Ernesto) Hernandez of Wolf Point, MT, Dakota (Lisette) Fast Horse of Santa Fe, NM, Dylan (Carmen) of Wolf Point, MT, Logan Four Star of Suquamish, WA, Lucas Four Star of Wolf Point, MT, Leon Four Star of Phoenix, AZ, Guy Fast Horse, Jr., Samantha Fast Horse, Leon Fast Horse, Machela Fast Horse and Ryan Fast Horse of O’Kreek, SD. Adopted Sisters Kristi Bigleggins of Wolf Point, MT, Alicia Follet of Wolf Point, MT, Destiny Tirce, and Marie ”Skinny” Castro of Billings, MT. Aunties Eva All Runner of Wolf Point, MT, Kim (Joshua Jackson) of Wolf Point, MT, Antionette Hawk of El Monte, CA, Colette (Henry) Garcia of Roswell, NM, Yvette All Runner of Downey, CA. Uncles Fred (Debra) All Runner of Geary, OK, David (Sonia) Hawk of Wolf Point, MT, Amos Hawk of Wolf Point, MT, Ed All Runner of Picuris, NM, Matthew All Runner of Picuris, NM, Craig (Jamie) All Runner of Minnesota. Cousins Ryan Burshia, Amanda St. Marks, Jayda Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Jr., Kayden Jackson, Amber Johnson, Marcus All Runner, Ericka Thom, Christopher Holloway, Cheyenne Price, Henry Garcia, Jr., Veronica Garcia, Jessica Garcia, Valerie All Runner, Cheyenne Hawk, Jacob Hawk, Anthony Nibbs, Alyssa Nibbs, Alex All Runner, Torri All Runner, Shay All Runner, and Cody All Runner. Many, many aunties, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins too many to include but not forgotten.
The family would like to apologize beforehand in the event that any person was left out in remembering Sandra’s life, relatives and places her free spirit traveled to while she was with us. We love you Sandy Cheeks.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 4 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment will follow at the Chelsea Cemetery in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 4, 2019
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday March 4, 2019
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Lance Elliot Four Star says
Sandra Marie Fast Horse Darnell has been my daughter for over twelve years. She has provided our family with five beautiful grandchildren and has been a bright light in our family. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to be the dad of such a goofy, smart, beautiful young woman who will be missed by all of us very much. She is no longer in pain and our family thanks everyone who has supported us through this very difficult time. We love you Sandy and miss you very much. – Your Dad, Lance.
Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
Lance, Jonetta and family,
Deepest condolences on the passing of a courageous young woman. May the knowledge that she is with the Creator and those who have passed on as well as the love and care of family and friends bring healing to you.
Pr. Chris
Kristi Comes Last Big Leggins says
My sweet Sandy baby,so beautiful,brave,strong,and fierce. There are no words to express what you meant to me. My dearest,most best friend,I was favored when I was blessed with your friendship. I will miss you every day and I will never ever forget you. I’ll keep your voice,laugh,and the memories we made with me always. Rest peacefully Sandy baby. I love you.
Your bestie,Kristi Lynn
Rosella says
Prayers for the All Runner and Four Star Families. So sorry for your loss.
SONYA Cheffer says
Deepest heartfelt sympathies …you are all in our thoughts and prayers …Chris n Sonya, David and Orion
Ethan Lee Robbins (Birth name: Simone Robbins) says
Sandy was such a beautiful and bright person. When my mom called me to tell me she walked on….. it hurts to think how much of a very bright light has left to go onward.
I first met her in the powwow and at gatherings when the Allrunner family lived in San Diego. Back then the circuit was filled with children who had a lot of emotions, most were angry and mean. These kids would bully me and purposely ignore me because I was different. I didn’t have an outfit to dance in at the time and as one of 9 kids I often felt alone when the older kids use to hang out with their friends. When I look back its very saddening to know how very isolated I was. Because of that I didn’t like to go to events. I would sit by my mom or babysit my younger sibling to excuse myself from interacting with other kids.
During a gathering, my parents introduced me to the Allrunner family. This was an event, the kind where the adults go off to talk & the kids play together. I remember trying to get out of it and as I’m trying to, Sandy is standing next to Joetta & turns to me directly and asks me directly, “Do you like Looney Toons?” I was wearing a Tweety Bird T-shirt. She was charismatic, friendly, outgoing, and very confident even as a child. And just like that my anxiety was gone and I actually played with another child who was honest, kind, and loving.
I had end up becoming close friends with her as a child, which has undoubtedly changed my life as I grew up. Because of her influence, even the short time I spent with her as a child, it was really something. I learned how to speak up from her, “don’t talk to her like that!””don’t let them talk to you like that!” I learned how to dance southern cloth from her, “your shawl should go like this.” “Want to try on my breastplate?” I learned how to be in a friendship, “Come over to my house for a pool party!” “We should tell scary stories by the campfire!” And I learned how to say goodbye, “I’m moving away.” My moms words to me on the phone tonight were, “You two were close,” and she’s not wrong. When she moved away, I was devastated. But I had spent as much time as I could with her in the short time I knew her because her lively soul was… so welcoming.
It’s a deep regret of mine that I couldn’t keep in touch as much as our lives changed. The distance and time went on… and we never saw each other again. Even though we knew each other for such a short amount of time, I want to thank you Sandy for teaching me so many things. I want to say thank you to your family for raising such a caring, loving, and supportive person. You touched my life and your friendship was a life saver. My condolences to the family, she was such a beautiful person.
Norma. Fisher says
Praying for the All Runner family and the Four Starr Family’s Condolence Norma Fisher
Colette garcia says
Prayers for my sister n family.words cant even explain the pain of loseing a niece.she was so sweet in special to us all.prayers for my sister n family to get through this trying time.we love you forever sandy marie ….
Iris Campbell says
Tyrone;
Im so sorry for your loss, I am beyond words for I know she was the love of your life, may the angels wrap you in their wings during this difficult time. Shes now your and lil Teddys guardian angel. Be strong for your son and know that she is no longer in pain. Love ya, iris, (jared and James mom)
Kristi Comes Last Big Leggins says
I miss you all the time Sandy baby.
Niki says
I miss u