ANDREW DEAN YELLOWEYES,SR, KA’EHOOHOMO’E (Short Sioux) began his journey back to the Spirit World on Saturday, August 3, 2013. After an extended illness Andrew died on Saturday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. Andrew received his Cheyenne name Ka’ehoohomo’e from his great grandfather, Nora White Horse’s father. From stories told by grandparents, his name sake, Ka’ehoohomo’e was a brave warrior and one time had been in a fight with a bear that left one of his arms badly injured.
Andrew attended St. Labre School and after high school he moved to North Dakota where he attended United Tribes Trade School in Bismarck where he received his certification in welding. Most of the time, he lived with his nephew Danny Carlson on the Yelloweyes ranch where he was a ranch hand and loved working with horses, he was an avid horseman and always ready to ride. Andrew had sixteen nieces and twenty-five nephews and his many nieces and nephews loved him and always welcomed him. He also has numerous grandchildren which already has put him a being a great-grandfather.
Andrew was born on June 14, 1953 to Oliver and Margaret Fox Yellow Eyes. He was direct descendant of Crazy Head which he was very proud of. Andrew was a member of the Dog Soldier society. Andrew was baptized as a Catholic. He also took part in his traditional Cheyenne ceremonial practices. His parents, three brothers David, George and Gilbert Yelloweyes and four sisters, Mary Jane Seminole, Laura Bryan, Erma Jean Schuessler and Susie Carlson preceded him in death. Andy is survived by his six children Andrew Jr., Isaiah, Ryan, Dean, Laura, Kacha and one grandchild. Andrew is also survived by his three Sisters Delores (Stan) Morgan of Ashland, Montana, Joanne Yelloweyes of Butte, Montana and Jeannette Stetler of Raleigh, North Carolina and one brother Christopher LaRance of Billings, Montana. Also surviving him are his extended family, Seminole, Fox boys Joe, Jr., George, James, Edward, Richard and Marvin, Wayne Headswift, Whitedirt, TwoTwo, Killsontop, Spotted Elk, Onion, Two Bulls, Old Elk, Medicine Top, Big Head, Bahr, Rides the Horse, Birdinground, Elk Shoulder and LittleBird. Our family is very large and please excuses us if we failed to mention you.
We wish to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Ponderosa Nursing Home for the great care that they provided to Andrew as well as the staff at St. Vincent Hospital especially Dr. Sanders who was his doctor.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Services
Friday August 9, 2013
Yellow Eyes Family Cemetery
Tongue River Road
Ashland, MT 59003
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Friday August 9, 2013
St. Labre Mission Park
Ashland, MT 59003
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Services
Friday August 9, 2013
Yellow Eyes Family Cemetery
Tongue River Road
Ashland, MT 59003
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Friday August 9, 2013
St. Labre Mission Park
Ashland, MT 59003
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Rachel LaRance says
Hey, Uncle, I’ll miss you and your crazy laugh. We had a few good times, didn’t we?
RIP, your home now with no pain, love you.
Holly R. bixby says
My uncle gave his life to Jesus Christ just over a month before his death. I praise God and thank Him for calling Andy home to heaven where he will walk streets of gold and live in unimaginable beauty for eternity! He will sing with the angels and walk with our Lord and Saviour Jesus forever. Can’t wait to see him again one day! Thank you Jesus for welcoming him home!
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Andrew Yelloweyes – May you find comfort in your loving memories, beautiful pictures and in recalling the many talents of Mr. Yelloweyes. God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 24:33). In the Bible book of Genesis, we notice that God intended for mankind to live in perfect conditions in the Garden of Eden, which was an earthly paradise where everything was “very good” (Gen 1:31). Suffering and death were not a part of God’s purpose but was introduced through Adam’s disobedience (Romans 5:12)). Our loving Creator has promised that soon pain and death will be no more (Revelation 21:4).The Paradise that was originally promised for the earth in the Garden of Eden will be restored. It is hoped that you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Jessica yelloweyes says
I will miss u dearly daddy and though didn’t get to spend to me with u u are my blood and I know that u watch over us all . I love u!
cotcha walker says
even i did not know u dad . just by the stories that were told to me.i feel you with me mybe my angel who knows. luv of dad. may the next life be different. ur son know as cotcha oliver yelloweyes
cotcha walker says
im sure he was a great man. i believe he is.