Sheila Rae Standing was born December 11, 1950 to Gifford and Arlene (Blount) Standing, she was delivered by her grandmother, Jeanette Standing in the family home in Oswego. Sheila passed away on March 10, 2019.
Sheila attended Wolf Point Schools and graduated from Frazer High School in 1970. She worked many different jobs in her life; she worked at Glasgow Air Force Base, at Trinity Hospital and Faith Lutheran Home as a C.N.A., A&S products, and at the Frazer Sub Station as a dispatcher. She began college at Fort Peck Community College and graduated with a degree in Human Services. She then began work with the Fort Peck Tribes with the Tribal New Program and later transferred to I.C.W.A.- Indian Child Welfare Act Program at the Tribal Courts. During her time as an I.C.W.A. case worker, she became an expert witness in child custody issues, and traveled throughout the country to return many native children back to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. She most recently worked at the Frazer School as a substitute teacher and a paraprofessional working with Altacare. In later years Sheila enjoyed raising her grandchildren. She was very proud of her grandchildren. Sheila was a God fearing Christian woman. Who attended church and bible study and liked to listen to gospel music.
Sheila had three children, Errol, Kristie, and Eugene. Mom was proud of all her kids’ accomplishments. Mom raised her children with the help of her mother and family. Sheila was always busy with work but always made time for her children and grandchildren.
Sheila was preceded in death by her mother and father; and brother, Bernard; and close friends, Patty McGeshick, and Joyce Stevenson. As well as her daughter-in-law Denise Red Thunder.
She is survived by her three children, Errol, Kristie, and Eugene; her grandkids, Jared Wade (Stacey), Tré Aiden, JenEtte Cailen, Kylee Sinclair, Kody Michelle, Shanel Angelique, Kalen Jade, Griffin Ty, Isabella Denise, Logan Diego, Wilfredo Cesar, Neve Elise, and Eli Ezekial; and great grandchildren, Calvin Leonard, Natalie Denise, and one on the way; brothers, Lowell (Irene) Standing, and Curt (Kayleen) Standing of Oswego; nephews, Brockie, Chance, and Gifford; nieces, Cyrenna, Sheronne, Molly, Deneen and Dani; special nieces Megan DeCoteau and Samantha Espinoza; special cousins, JoEllen, Davey Jean, Nadine, Loni, and Tisha; adopted son, Miles Jackson; adopted grandson, Tuyen Tran; friends, Corky Ackerman, Sara Figuerora, Rosella Good Will, Dana Runsabove, Donna Follet, and Fern Follet; sisters-in-law, Darleen Stump-Brown, Edwina Stump, Anna Mae FourBear, Hilda; and very special friend, Glenn Manley; Aunt Marietta Fourbear, Uncle Harold “Dean” Blount and her beloved pets “Koda” and “Whiskey.”
Our family would like to apologize if anyone was left out due to our very large family. Sheila was a loving mother, grandmother, auntie, sister and cousin and she will be greatly missed.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Frazer Community Hall. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 15 at the Frazer Community Hall. Interment will follow at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Friday March 15, 2019
Frazer Community Hall
Frazer, Montana 59225
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Friday March 15, 2019
Frazer Community Hall
Frazer, Montana 59225
Donna Archdale says
I’m so sad to hear of your passing. We have been friends since grade school and I have so many memories of you and your wonderful sense of humor. I will miss seeing you at the Wolf Point Cafe where we always took time to catch up. I know you are in a better place now but I will miss you Sheila.
chris bauer says
My deepest condolences to all of Sheila’s family. Prayers & well wishes to all of you, esp my brother Errol. Sheila was a very kind lady with a huge heart & will def be missed by many!
Linda Azure says
Condolences to the Standing family. Love and prayers to you and your family. Families can be together forever.
Gerald Jackson says
My condolences to Sheila’s family she will be missed.
Linda Weeks says
Sheila, my classmate since day 1. I will miss seeing you and all the laughs we shared. What a beautiful person you were to many. Rest in Peace my friend till we meet again. Linda Weeks
DEBRA MASON says
To the Standing Family, I’m sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing, I had fun working with her for the Tribes. She and I had some good laughs togeather. I’ll miss her . God Bless You All.
Kathleen Ventura & family says
My sincerest condolences to the family of a very beautiful nice lady who loved the Lord.
When kneeling before God the Father Sheila proclaimed the Lord as her savior & he welcomed her in.
She is in glory.
She’s visiting with her family who have gone before her. They’re taking her around heaven showing her how beautiful heaven is.
Just think she gets to see Jesus and Abraham, Isaac & Jacob & David. What a joy.
Kristi, Eugene and Errol be happy for your mom, she is where we all want to be.
Take care.
Joyce Jackley Baer says
My sincere condolences to Sheila’s family. I will always remember Sheila for her beautiful smile infectious laugh and loving heart. We were classmates at dear ol WPHS. Looking forward to the grand reunion around the Throne of God in the near by and by.
Ron jackson says
Condolences to Errol Kristie eugene brothers curtis and lowell all sister sheila grandkids and other family members
Jonny BearCub says
Travel well to Paradise cousin. Memories of our school days bring chuckles and warms my heart. I will miss you. You always had such beautiful hands and the prettiest nails. Such a Lady but with a mischievous sense of humor which I will miss. Thoughts of comfort and prayers for Kristi, Eugene and Errol and the grandchildren – know Sheila is being welcomed by all those who went before her. As we say our good byes they are welcoming her in Celebration.
Roxanne Gourneau says
My condolences to the family, and prayers to all that know the loss of this beautiful woman. Sheila has nothing but love for all she knew, her words of encouragement were heartfelt for all that had the chance to run into her while she was on her errands. I will miss you, until we meet again…
Pat Stennes says
Prayers for your family, Sheila. Another classmate from the beginning. I will miss your beautiful smile.
Davey-Jean Stewart says
My sincere condolences to Errol, Kristi and Eugene, as well as the grandchildren. My dear cousin will be missed, by many. I enjoyed our visits and telephone conversations several times each week, I didn’t expect you to leave us so soon, realizing we never know. My prayers go out to the family and pray that you will find peace and understanding in the days ahead. Shiela was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all of us and will be dearly missed.
Eugene Stump says
My dearest mother,
Today has been tough on me and I miss you so much – it saddens me that my son Eli won’t know how much of loving person you were and how much you loved all of us. I never expected to lose you so soon. I miss our daily conversations and coffee – I know where you are now and it helps a little bit but my selfishness wants you here! I love you mom!!!!!!!
Glen - Hilda- Avalee says
Your greatly missed as a princess that’s what we used to call u. We will miss u . We know we will see u again. From your rose bud community.