Agnes Long Jaw BearComesOut, Meona’hane’e – Morning Kills Woman, was born October 24, 1934 to Frank and Rosa Long Jaw in Lame Deer, MT. She was adopted by John and Alice Redcloud in 1947. She was married February 15, 1955 to Joe BearComesOut Sr. They raised 10 children on their family ranch on the Tongue River. In May 2017 she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. Doctors gave her days to weeks to live. And like a typical Cheyenne woman, she outlasted them 8+ months. February 9, 2018 she was called home.
Agnes grew up in the Busby and Lame Deer area. She attended school at the Busby Boarding School. She always enjoyed doing her puzzles, going on cruises around the ranch and in the fields. She loved watching her horses and cows. She always enjoyed having a full house with her kids and grandkids. In her earlier years she liked to bead and makes chokecherry syrup. She made the best pan bread and fry bread.
She was preceeded in death by her parents and husband Joe Sr. Her sons , Emery and Tony; her daughters, Jeannette and Lana; grandsons , Dustin, Jeremy, and Garrett; granddaughters, Monica and Alicia; great grand kids, Jackson Kulawik and Brock LittleMouth; sister, Victoria Walksalong, and brother, Arthur Marshall; adopted brother and sisters, Viola Littlewhirlwind, Lenora Morrison, James Redcloud, and Christine Whitehawk.
Agnes is survived by her children, Joe Bear Jr., Joetta (Luther) Yellow Robe, Tina (Roy) Leamons, Veronica Bear Comes Out, Mary (Gabriel Hart) Bear Comes Out, and Angeline BearComesOut; sister, Irene BearQuiver.
Her grandkids and great grandkids are in order – Charles (Allyssa), Cindy (3), Jolene (Cierra, Travis, Asa, Ethan, and Jaden), Jolson, Jenise, Christine, Jason (4), Tony (Tallan, Isabelle, and Violet), Destiny, Jordan (Kaylee), Lindsey, Steve Barber (Tyreece and Araya), Jace (Aurora), Veronica and Mitchell Kulawik (Gregory, Ambrose, Brandon, and Amara), Emerlynne (Miquelle, Gabriel, and Alejandro), Emery Jr. (Emery III, Etta, Nizoni, and Nicole), Brenda (Maxwell and Leo), and Robert, Cordell (Eloise and Evelyn), Kaydell and Michael Nuanes, Lanette, Briana (Bionna), and Sierra, Kyle and Marlene Spang (Gabriella and Lorenzo), (Uriah Little Mouth), Taylor (1), and Quincy, Sharly (Shylee +1 on the way), Utahnna (Keshon and Aiyanna), Jared (Jaydas), and Spring (Michael), Miles and Ariel Thex (Amari, Armani, and Brayson), Andrew, and Jerry III, Taran (Christian, Leianna and Daniel) Derek, Britney, Devin, and Victoria, Stephanie and Dylan, Alec and Kaya.
Agnes has a very large extended family including: BearComesOut, LongJaw, BearQuiver, Marshall, Walksalong, Beartusk, Whitewolf, Littlewhirlwind, Limberhand, and Belt families. If we have forgotten anyone, we apologize.
We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all the staff at St. Vincent, Comfort Care, and Advance Healthcare.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
8:00 PM
Wednesday February 14, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday February 15, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday February 15, 2018
Bearcomesout Family Cemetery
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
8:00 PM
Wednesday February 14, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday February 15, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday February 15, 2018
Bearcomesout Family Cemetery
St. Labre, Montana 59003
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Jodie Heath says
My condolences Angie and family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Clementine Seminole says
Sending our condolences angie sorry to hear about your mother sending hugs and prayers of strength.
Samantha Killsnight & Family says
Our Thoughts and Prayers to the family
Donna Wick Brien says
Condolences to Joetta and family……thoughts and prayers….
Allen Clubfoot jr says
Condolences to Agnes’s family.
R.I.P. Grandma Agnes.
Diane White and Family says
Joetta, sending my condolences to you and the family. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Your Mother I always remember during our days of ranch life was always strong and steadfast no matter what the situation was. She was a good woman and lived a long life may she RIP now. Importantly, Joetta you all take care of each other during this most difficult time.
ROBERT J. LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF AGNES BEAR AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF BELOVED LOVED ONE.
Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Prayers to the Bearcomesout Matriarch Family. Deepest Condolences
Patsy Brey Houseman says
Sorry for your loss. Agnes worked at the mailing dept for years and I loved visiting with her. Agnes was such a sweet lady. My prayers for the family.
Carrie Littlebird Small says
Prayers and Condolences to the family and loved ones of Agnes. <3
Erma says
Hugs and prayers Joetta and family. Agnes was an awesome person.
Roberta Bement says
Veronica and Mary and family….I mourn with you for your dear mother’s passing. Agnes was a very good friend and always greeted me with a smile and hug…she was a strong woman that loved her family very much. She will truly be missed. She will always be your guardian angel watching over you all from the heavens above…journey well my good friend and tell my Grandma Eldora and Grandpa Jesse I send my love.
Julianne says
My condolences sent to the family of Agnes as I got to meet her and enjoyed spending summer nights out at her ranch around the bon fire having fish frys and enjoying the company of my ex in laws❤️ She was a very humble woman and will be missed. RIP AGNES BEAR :'(