Anita Ann Whiteman (aka Big D/ Deta), 52 of Lame Deer, Mt went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2013, greeted and welcomed by many family members. Anita was born on July 8, 1962 to our wonderful parents Frank Whiteman, Jr and Victoria Wounded.
She was given her Indian name by Annie Limberhand Voe’ameohtseva’e “Walking Woman”, who is also her close auntie. Annie was also like a mother to Anita and was always there when she needed her.
Anita loved to help everyone; she had a BIG loving heart. She always welcomed everyone into her house, especially her nieces and nephews, sisters, and grandbabies. What was hers was theirs too. She basically had an open door policy and if there was room to bed down you could stay.
Anita attended Lame Deer Public School and enjoyed babysitting for family and friends. Anita loved to play volleyball, do beadwork, but her greatest hobby was taking pictures of family and friends. Her mother Vicki would always buy her film and you knew Anita would always had a camera. Growing up Anita and her siblings attended Lame Deer Mennonite church and grew up with Pastor Joe Walksalong, Sr and his family. Deta (as we all knew her) was like a mother to her younger siblings, she cooked, cleaned and cared for them while their mother Vicki was at work to support her 8 children. Her sisters enjoyed her braiding and fixing their hair. Anita worked as a P.C.A. for 6 years and also was a foster parent while living in Hardin. She also worked for the Lame Deer Public School as a bus monitor for 3 years.
Anita loved to visit with her relatives, whoever stopped by her house. She loved to laugh and tell stories and smoke her cigarette while visiting or just taking a break. She loved to cruise around on her car named Gravy (which ran better than her new cars) and park under the trees. Anita loved to listen to her music, she was always playing Nakoa Heavy Runner, Jim Felix, Creedence, Oldies but Goodies, it didn’t matter if they were cassettes or CD’s she would find a way to play them. If anything, you weren’t allow to bother her jams, as she would say.
Anita had 5 children, whom she loved dearly, 2 daughters- Violet Rose Whiteman and Arissa Bighawk, 3 sons-Cordero Whiteman, John Knowshisgun Jr and Zachary Knowshisgun all of Lame Deer. Anita loved and cherished her grandchildren Jonita Zona, Ma’Kyla Ann, De’Quan, Zayden Malik, Tay’shawn Marv, Leila Shane, Natasha Rose, Victory, Victoria Grace, Blake, Brian Jr., Sadie Ruth, Keynen, Madison, and Amiyah G, Mich’ela, Sadie, Selena, Damon, Rae Rae, and the twins Detrich and Dyron Shoulderblade.
She is survived by her sisters, Irene (Candy) Red Cloud of South Dakota, Janice (Ernie) Surles of Butte, Mt, Francine Whiteman of Lame Deer, Dana Whiteman of Billings, Mt, and Valentine (Bernidine Jr.) Whiteman of Lame Deer, and a brother Frank Whiteman III (Zeniada) of Lame Deer, Mt.
She is also survived by her nieces: Candice, Lavondy, Sheila (Sheep), Talena, Tiffany, Tonielle, Pamela, Lakeisha, Latrina, Sharane, Delaina (Lala), Bethany, Franique (Mandy), Cynthia, Brenda Timber, Michelle Blackwolf, , Csharlmaine Yellowfox, Mariah Maxwell, Alden Brady, Joni and Kim Whiteman, Carmie Williams, Tami Bearcomesout, Gina, Heather, Realanda, Claudia, Monica Rowland, MaryLou Whiteman, Angela Whiteman, Shana Red Cherries, Kalene Fox, Sissy Leah and Robyn Iron and nephews Vince (Vinny), Isaiah and Cole Yelloweyes, Detrich, Dyron, Derek, Donielle Shoulderblade, Jeffrey Roundstone, Trevor Poitra, Anthony, Bernidine III (B.J.), Verael, Zachariah, Franklin Jr, John Steven (Sonny), Alvin, Travis, Sammie D, Reland Whiteman Julio Brady and George Eagle, Ben, Claude Rowland, Maynard, Michael, George Jr., Eugene, and Nathaniel Whiteman, Jonah Red Cherries and Zachary Iron.
Also survived by her traditional brothers and sister: Arnold and Elmore Brady, Claudine Cano, Marvin, Eric, Nadine, Event, and Lucas Killsnight, Phillip Jr., Florene, Philex, Philene and Grover Lee Whiteman,, Gary Lightning, Rennie Pena, Leola, Rogene, Charlotte, Jason Sr. and Galen Whiteman, Darlene, Maureen, Maxine, Maurice Jr, Donavin, and Enoch Limberhand.
Proceeding her in the spirit world where there is no pain is her daddy Frank Whiteman, Sr. her brother Franklin and sister Julia Faye (whom she missed dearly), her grandparents Emma Lightning and Frank Whiteman Sr, Grandpa Wesley, grandparents Cora and William Wounded. Aunties and uncles, Corrine, Levi, Irene, Morris, Zona and, Stubba, Hokshila, Togi , Hazel Killsnight, Margaret Brady, Leon, John Sr., Harvey Sr., Phillip Sr, Grover, Robert (Git Git), and Josie Whiteman, other family members Faith. Emmaline, Imogene, Zethel and Willard Brady, Ronnie, Amos and Conja Whiteman, Larena Rowland, Reland and Johnny Boy Whiteman.
Anita comes from a big line of relatives which include the Weaselbear, Two Bulls, Rowland, Pretty Boy, Lightning, Whitedirt, Whitewolf, Spotted Elk, Walksalong, Two Two, Littlewhirlwind, Lonebear, Yellowfox, and Harris families. Our family is very large if we have missed anyone please accept our apology.
Look to the sky, look to the sky, don’t cry, don’t cry, Mother Earth will never die. – Lil’ John
The family would like to thank the people that helped Anita during her last days with us, Mary Yellowrobe, Cianna Braided Hair, Teague Glenn, Crystal Abel, her field nurse Amber Means, the Lame Deer Health center, also the Northern Cheyenne Ambulance service for the assistance, also all the family members and friends that were there to comfort Anita. Anita will be truly missed, but don’t grieve long because she is having a reunion with those that have gone on before her.
Service Schedule
Luncheon
to followin graveside service
Friday December 6, 2013
Mennonite Church
Lame Deer , MT
Service Schedule
Luncheon
to followin graveside service
Friday December 6, 2013
Mennonite Church
Lame Deer , MT
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jamie whiteman says
I will miss Anita deetah!! she was a very frienly person always laughing. Hugs and Prayers for all the family Hugs Lil John I will always be here for you.Stay Strong.and don’t give up.
Janice Good Luck says
I ‘M still in shock! So sad to hear this. I will miss her dearly and I am very grateful for all the love and respect that her and the family gave me while living in Lame Deer. I will pray for you all and will try to make it down depending on when services. Take care and be strong, and know that I love you all.
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Prayers & Condolences to the family… Sorry I didn’t know her directly but the siblings of Dita are dear; Valentine, Janis, Francine your in my thoughts in your mourning. She’s at peace and resting and with your family who left before her.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
My love and sincere sympathy to all your family. I felt so bad to hear this sad news. Your family has been through so much. God will give you strength . she is having a wonderful reunion with her other family members and know that we will see our loved ones again. God bless you and know that you are in my prayers and that I send my love. Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Thelma Fisher-Beaverheart says
Maheo’o I pray , shine to you to shine your light on Nita’s journey to her new life with you, she is free from pain and is now truly blessed. I pray for her family and her children and grandchildren help them to find your love in there grieving.
I will miss my sister’s laughter and compassion. I never seen her everyday but we are still sisters, we respected our special friendship it is something I have always cherished. Rest in Peace with the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Diane Spotted Elk says
my condolences to her children, grandchildren and all that were dear to Deta. My prayers are with you.
Dallas says
When visit violet see her mom come up good jokes for violet…i miss her good fry bread
George Birtic says
Am shocked to hear of this loss. Anita was such a nice person. Condolences to the family.
tonielle says
i really miss my auntie Anita Whiteman but to all my family stay strong im sure gonna miss her laughs.
jonita whiteman says
i miss my grandma i love you grams forever and always
arissa bighawk says
I miss u mom I will never forget u u are my one and only
makyla sungoesslow says
I love and miss u every thing changed ever since u left it feels like emptiness
Arissa bighawk and boxcar says
Love u mom once again i will hopefully see u again