Scobey George Baker, Jr. (Scobey John), age 12, of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Mt, went home to be with our Creator on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Evanston, WY from a traffic accident.
Tatanka Hoksina (Buffalo Boy), named because he belongs to the Tatanka Oyate. From the beginning we knew he was special. He was so full of life and made an impact on everyone that crossed his path. He loved everyone. He always shook hands and referred to everyone as his relatives. You were either, mom, dad, grandpa, auntie, uncle, sister or brother. From birth Scobey John lived a traditional way of life. At 3 months old he started attending Inipi with his grandpa William. His Inipi family called him a little sweat piglet. He danced in Paradise with Crow Dog, most recently he danced alongside his Growing Thunder family and Wahacanka Ska Wiyang Wacipi and in South Dakota at Wasu Kasna Sundance. Since he was just a couple months old, he was a true Poplar Indian fan; he was his sister’s and brother’s #1 supporter. He was entering into 6th grade at Poplar Middle School where he advocated to better display the United States, Tribal, and Montana flags. Scobey John’s dream was to be a powwow announcer, a head man dancer, and bring in the Eagle Staff. Scobey John also participated in cross-country, and basketball as a Poplar Indian.
Scobey John has been dancing at pow wows since he was old enough to walk. He first started dancing with his papa William. Soon he hit the powwow trail with his mom and dad, Jen and Gib and his siblings where he danced alongside his sister Gillian. He Ate, Daryl Growing Thunder gifted him his first wapecha. Throughout his travels he gained numerous family and friends who he loved and prayed for. He loved to sing whether it was sundance, powwow and peyote songs, you could always hear him singing. Scobey John was an Indigeneer, if you ever drove by his house, you would see him putting up flags, or tipis, or buildings sweats and making an eagle staff. He could do this out of anything he could find. Scobey John enjoyed life to its fullest. Scobey John was truly a gift from our Creator, bringing his own beautiful light into this world. He left a lasting impression upon everyone he met an those who witnessed him dancing or heard him singing.
Scobey John is survived by his paternal great-grandmother Faye McGrath, his paternal grandmother Nadine McClammy and his moms; Jennifer Medicine Cloud, Kai Teague and Kelly Baker Aune and his dad Gib Medicine Cloud, his sisters; Vivan Baker, Gillian Medicine Cloud, Gracelyn Medicine Cloud, Taizha Larae WhiteHorse, his brothers; Cade Baker, Davis Cravens, Geordy Medicine Cloud, Christopher Justin Fox, Jr., Deacon Desmond WhiteHorse, his uncle; Vaughn Dix (Helen) and his extended adoptive family; mom Esley Sherman, Ina Ramey Growing Thunder, Ate Daryl Growing Thunder, brothers; Delray Lilley, Inya Growing Thunder, Wambdi Growing Thunder, and Cetan Growing Thunder, Keenan Sherman and sisters; Lauren Crawford, Alex Crawford and Isabella Crawford, Leena Sherman. And his many relatives including the Yellow Hawk, Nation, Baker, Shawl, Lambert, Medicine Cloud, Jackson, Escarcega and Reddog families.
Scobey John is preceded in death by his mom Diane Lambert, his father Scobey George Baker, Sr., his paternal grandfather William Baker, and maternal grandmother Tiffani Reddog.
Mitakuye Oyasin- All my relatives.
Miliek Standing Rock says
RIP Scobey my bro I’m gonna miss you now you your dad and grandpa are together I miss you bro
Donald Lee Boyd says
Prayers And Condolences To The Jenn Medicine Cloud Family In The Days Ahead R.I.P. Scobey Baker Jr…
Cissy & Aroyal Rose Eagleman says
Sweet Baby Boy is how I’ll remember you, a heart of true Gold. You’ll be missed by soooo man people, family, friends. You made an impression on me the first time I met you. You’ll have many stories to tell of your life on earth to your family that went before you. Until we meet again…Rest East Scobey.
Aroyal, your schoolmate will miss you too. She’s taking it hard but we talked last evening…her heart hurts. I cannot believe you’re gone. You’ll never be forgotten. Your love will be carried by all who had the blessing to have met you, know you & love you.
Sharon yellowowl says
Scobey I miss you n your intelligence and all your stories. Baby boy you grew up in sweat lodge too fast. Every1 enjoyed you n how you acknowledged people with respect. Fly high baby boy. 😭 missing you
Roxann Smith says
Sending prayers of comfort to families. It’s heartbreaking to have a beautiful young man lose his life too soon. Comfort comes knowing we will see him again. I enjoyed having him in my classes, he certainly was an old soul. Fly high young man. Toksa, ake. Love, Roxann Smith
DAVID ALLEN says
I have fond memories of my good friend ( Scobey dooby doo ) riding the bus when he was in preschool. He would always bring something to school for show and tell. One time he brought a great big buffalo skull that his grandpa loaded on the bus for him. It was to big to carry into the school so we had show and tell on the bus. I thought the world of that boy and the Medicine Cloud/Baker families and I want you to know that I am praying for you all.
Sincerely: Dave Allen
Robin HayesHernandez says
So sorry for your loss
Nicole says
So many good memories of you. I loved how you carried your self. So happy, caring and polite. Always willing to strike up an honest conversation. One of a kind Scobey, I will miss you. I thought I seen you in grand entry last night. Maybe it was you. Until we meet again.
Sally Hollow Horn says
To Kade,
The Hollow Horn family in Albuquerque wound like to offer our most sincere condolences in the loss of your brother and grandfather, sending prayers as they make their journey and to you for your recovery and healing.❤️
Ramey Growing Thunder says
Cinksi Scobey,
Going to miss you so much, Fly High and check on us periodically! I Love You!
Ina Ramey Growing Thunder 💜💚🤗
Chandra Young and family says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends of Scobey. I was so excited that he was coming to 6th grade and I would get to know him better. I know he will be missed greatly. He was such a loving, kind, full of life, curious boy. Prayers and hugs for comfort and peace!
Shari Daniels says
It saddens my he ar t to hear of his passing. I will miss him stopping in my classroom to ask the many questions he would ask. Or just simply stopping in to say hi. Dance hard Scobey john, until we see each other again. Prayers and my sincere condolences to all of his tiyospiye
Traz Juarez says
Thank You Scooby fir your medicine songs you are powerful and will continue to teach us from the Spirit World… A’ho Mitakuye Oyasin Nephew…🙏🏾
Miss Daisy says
My little friend Scoby John. Down east at powwows when I would be dancing alone he’d come up say hi and shake my hand helping me feel welcome at those powwows. He is an excellent dancer and I would easily spot him in contest.
Betty Ricker says
Rest in the arms of our creator where u really deserved to be. U sure are going to be missed here though. Going to miss ur face lighting up n ask to play with the kids n call me mom. U sure we’re a gift to all of us who had the pleasure of meeting you n being in ur life.
Janna Stieg says
I am heartbroken to hear of your loss. Prayers and love for Scobey’s friends, family, and classmates.
Tonja Odegaard says
Kelly so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers, love are with you, Vivian and your entire family. May God wrap you in his graceful loving arms in the weeks to come.
Ta'Leigha Headdress says
Ima really miss you scobey being so goofy and always dancing to music during preschool ima really miss you ❤️ I’m gonna miss you so much I can’t stop thinking of you😭🥺❤️I miss you
Evetta Two Bulls says
What a precious loveable little soul ❤. Taken from us too soon 😢💔. Sending our heartfelt condolences ❤ to all the family.
Theresa Evans and family, oma says
Our healing light being sent to you and all your family and friends.
Kenny Shields says
Scobey, Rest In Peace now. you are one special young man! Full of life, living each day to the fullest, always kind, caring and respectful. You brought light and joy to all those who crossed your path! Our Heavenly Father has a very special place for you, a place that will always be your home, always happiness, nothing but peace…. Rest now my special little friend.
Ingrid Firemoon says
Scobey, you were a gift to us. I remember you so young coming into the sweatlodge. We loved watching you dance at the powwow’s and to see you participating at the Sundances. I was amazed by you. It broke our hearts to see you leave. It gives us comfort knowing you are safe with your relatives. We will miss you forever and we love you.
To the family: Our deepest Condolences.
Bruce Bauer
Ingrid Firemoon
and Families.
Iva Grainger says
My condolences to the family, Scobey was an amazing young individual! He will be sorely missed!
Francis Onduso says
RIP Scobey.
To the family, it is hard but just be strong.
Eveluna says
Ohhh pequeñito bello estás con tu abuelito felices los dos abrazados llenos de amor de toda la gente que la nación de las estrellas sea un lugar hermoso para ti envío mis condolencias a todos sus familiares y amigos AMEN
Alex James says
Rest in Piece little bro 🕊 you will be remembered and loved. We miss you
angel says
hey scobey i love you little bro you always be in my heart forever love you scobey
Charlie Headdress says
Scobey you were the most creative Boy I’ve ever met! I knew u always loved Basketball and loved being a poplar Indian thank u for being my brother (friend) love you and miss you always!❤️
Emma Dupree says
Oh scobey </3 it was so hard hearing the news. me and others miss you so much my heart hurts so bad for you. I miss you so much and all of our memories! my best one with you is when we all went bike riding with you <33 rest easy scobey❤😔
Emma Dupree says
I am here again and i will always miss you. its hard to keep going to school and not seeing you there. I love and miss you Scobey John
Miliek Standing Rock says
miss you bro hope your doing good up there – January 12th 2022
Mariah mae blackwolf says
Hey, scobey…I didn’t believe it when I heard you died..but I hope ur doing good up there. I know this is a late good bye I just didn’t wanna believe your gone now😞..it’s hard bc every once in awhile you would always come to my house an play with me and we would always joke around. Great memories. Remember that time we went into ur shed an got out ur bouncy house and we blew it up and it was tiny so we had to take turns. But idk if I wanna say good bye yet. You were a cool brother/uncle/nephew/son, you always respected ppl an would put a smile on everyone’s face. the last thing you said to me was “where’s your eyebrows” at the sun dance when I shaved my eyebrows 😂…just remember I would always love you❤…man bro I don’t know if I would ever let you go…..I just can’t take the feeling ur not here anymore🤕. This really hurts me why did God have to take away the only person who talked to me and cares about my feelings 💔…your the reason why I get up everyday and try to go through the day…but man bro I can’t keep doing this without you. I will come back here once in awhile to write to you how my days went but for now stay happy bro…love you..
Mariah mae says
I LOVE YOU!
Ashlynn Johannessen says
I always danced with Scobey at powwows and when my dad told me he passed I started to ball my eyes out! I miss him so much! Scobey was one of my best friends. It is almost Impossible to forget about him! The first powwow I went to after his death I could not even go into grand entry because I started crying after they said junior boys traditional. I will forever remember my best friend! Fly high 😞😞🕊️