On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Maheo called Alberta American Horse Fisher “Motseohne’e” (White Buffalo Calf Woman) home. Alberta was born on December 2, 1943 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Ernest American Horse and Carrie White Hawk (Andrew).
Alberta lived a traditional and ceremonial life. She participated in Sundances, Sweats, fasts, shawl making, Pow Wow’s and singing at Pow Wow’s and Sundances. Alberta’s beadwork was renowned throughout the nation and later as a teacher/leader/historian for the Cheyenne people. She proudly raised her children and grandchildren to carry on the Cheyenne way. Alberta enjoyed other social activities such as bingo and gambling. She loved Elvis, crosswords puzzles, local Basketball games, the movie Secretariat, and cooking.
Alberta attended Busby School, St. Labre School and Dull Knife Memorial College. She received her GED from Busby School and attained a Honorary AA degree from Dull Knife Memorial College.
Alberta married the love of her life Burton Fisher Sr. From this union they joined their families together daughters: Jennifer (Lyndon) Spang, Tamara Weasel Bear, Colleen Medicine Eagle, & Mary Ann (Joseph) Weasel Bear, and sons: William (Cathy) Red Fox, Oran Red Fox, Conrad (Sarah) Fisher, Burton Fisher Jr. . Special Grandsons: Andrew Foote and Joseph Fire Crow III. Deceased step son: Emery Fisher.
Alberta’s surviving sisters: Marjorie Eagleman & Priscilla (Lynwood) Tall Bull and brothers: Newton (Christie, Rev.) American Horse and Sam (Valerie) American Horse.
Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, step son Emery Fisher, sisters: Rosalie Moore, Darlene American Horse, Amanda American Horse & Enid American Horse and brothers: Marvin American Horse, Bruce American Horse, & Calvin American Horse, grandchildren; Mariah, Lorenzo and Dana.
She loved her tribal community and was an active participant and leader within the community. She was an elected official for the Northern Cheyenne Nation, worked as a Community Health Representative, House Parent at St.Labre, worked for the Northern Cheyenne Shelter for kids, was on the NCTS School Board.
Extended family: Rising Suns, American Horses, Two Moons, Russells, White Wolfs, Red Woman, adopted family Threefingers, if we have forgotten anyone please forgive us in this time of grieving
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MONA AND KIDS FROM TN AND AZ says
Will miss you greatly Aunty/Grandmother Birdeye. We love you. Condolences to my cousins Jen, Tamara, Oran and William and kids and the rest of the family.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF ALBERTA FISHER, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGHT DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE.
Emz says
Condolences ♡
Carrie Littlebird says
Our Condolences
Esther Littlewolf says
My heartfelt condolences to the passing of my sister Alberta. Prayers for her loved ones. She was a great advisor for many of us. Many years I enjoyed singing with her at powwows, and during Sundance. Her beautiful voice lead many of to learn the songs. I am so sorry for your loss of our guiding soul. May she rest in paradise.
Troy Killsontop Sr says
Condolences to the American Horse family 🙏🙏🙏. She was a very special person to us. (Troy Killsontop and family) we looked up to her for guidance and the wealth of knowledge of our Cheyenne way of life. We’re Going to miss you and the conversations we had in Cheyenne. RIP. 😭😭😭😭
Eugene Black Bear, Jr says
Very very respectful and knowledgeable of the Cheyenne Traditions!!!! We enjoyed singing Gourd Dance songs with her and Burton, visiting, laughing, teasing!! Loved her mother, sisters, and family!! Safe Journey Home Alberta.
Marlin Whitedirt & family says
So sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
rebecca fisher says
Condolences from us, we will be praying for her good journey.
-Rebecca Gia and Rika FIsher
Andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences for the family. Prayers
Christine Valentine says
Alberta was a good woman and I worked with her for a long time. I last saw her at Sheridan Manor where she said she was very happy. She will be greatly missed. I send my condolences to all of her family.
Linda M. Finney says
Alberta was a wonderful woman and a great friend. I am so sorry I never got to say good bye to her. We were really good friends and I enjoyed her so much. I loved her spirit and her stories, which were true. She was spunky and strong and so much fun. I enjoyed taking care of while she was at the Manor. She was so brave all the time. She love her family very much and was so proud of her Indian heritage. She shared many a memory with me, which I absolutely treasured. She told me she would not have changed a thing in her life if it meant changing one of her memories with a family member. I am not good with names at all and used to call her Roberta all the time, which made her so mad. She would continually correct me and I would apologize on almost daily basis, to which Alberta would reply with a grin, “Oh, that is okay, you white people can’t get anything right!” Oh how we would laugh after her rebuttal towards me. She was such a doll and one of my most favorite people I cared for. I am so thankful I got to meet and eventually know her. I am sure she leaves a huge hole in many people’s lives. Please accept my belated condolences on her passing, I do know she was not afraid to die and love her family ever so so much. Take comfort in the fact that you all gave her so much pride and I life she felt was well worth it. God bless as only He can.