Anna Marie Weaslebear-White, “Peekaa’e-Piegan Woman”, age 61, passed away on May 18, 2020 at Billings Clinic from a rare respiratory disease with her son and sister, Val at her side. Her savior Jesus Christ took her by the hand and reunited her with her family and friends that have journeyed before her.
Anna was born April 14, 1959 in Crow Agency, MT to Lillian and Teddy Woodenthigh. She was raised in the Ashland area and attended St. Labre Catholic School. Anna was the oldest of six biological siblings but had many brothers and sisters in the Cheyenne way. She was a direct descendant of Chief Big Foot on her Oglala Sioux side.
After graduating High School in 1978, Anna moved to California where she was employed at AFG Glass Plant in Victorville, CA where she made friends who became family. During this time, she married Joel White and from this union they had her only son, Cheyenne White. She would often invite family out to California where she would take them to Disneyland, drives along the coast, experience the ocean, the beaches and city life. She returned to Montana in 2009 residing in Billings, Montana and presently worked for Billings Clinic. Her infectious smile and outgoing personality paved the way for special friendships with her co-workers on the ICU floor. She gained respect through her strong work ethic and dedication. Her hobbies included bible study, listening to Christian music, scenic drives, movies, spending time with friends, live poker and casinos and returning to the N.C. reservations to visit family and friends. In her earlier years, she loved to go out dancing. She was a devout Christian who loved and lived life. She cherished family and friends and was a very doting mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Teddy Woodenthigh; brothers, Samuel Powell and Ray Weaselbear, Victor Woodenthigh; sister, Rosella Woodenthigh, and a special granddaughter, Lola J. Pickett; aunt Valoria Weaselbear, Regina Lakota, Leone Bull Bear, Cleo Weaselbear; uncles; Robert, Paul, Carl, Ralph, Herman, Archie, Sam, Lorenzo, Moses, Aaloyious and Hoksila Weaselbear, “Happy” Herb Bearchum.
She is survived by her son, Cheyenne M. White; brothers, Melvin (Elvira) Woodenthigh, Robert, Joseph, Herman and Elroy Weaselbear; sisters, Tracey Vivar, Nita (Gilbert) Brady, Germaine (Monte) Haugen, Iola (Cleveland) Bement, Carla and Martha Weaselbear and Sonja McArthur; adopted sisters, Jeanette and Joanne Yelloweyes, Leanne (Tiny) Laforge, Valoria Weaselbear, (Special Name Sake) Anna (Mike) Old Crane, Nadine Weaselbear, and Pansy Weaselbear; uncles, Lloyd Yellowrobe, Don Shoulderblade, Rick, Gary, and Hank Wolfname; special aunts, Elsie Weaselbear, Lenora Wolfname, Linda Brady, Nancy Weaselbear, Tiny Two Moons, Mary Shoulderblade, Darlene Weaselbear, Carolyn Two Bulls, Beula, Arlette, and Delores Fisher; special granddaughters, Lillian Pickett, Antonia and Anbraya Shoulderblade.
She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, too many to list. Extended families: Weaselbears of South Dakota, Shoulderblades, Wolfnames, Woodenthighs, Bearchums, Yellowrobes, Grays, Blackwolfs, Lakotas, Red Feathers, Bull Bears, and Two Bulls of South Dakota. Please accept our apologies if we miss anyone, as our family is very large.
The family would like to give heartfelt thank you to Anna’s friend, Glen Fate of California for his unconditional support and love, Dr. Sasha, co-workers and ICU team of Billings Clinic, and her roommates, Kaitlyn and Jake.
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Tracey Vivar says
My dear sister, Anna. Although we’ve been on our separate journeys lately. You’ve always been in my heart. If it was not for you, I might not even be in Montana. You welcomed me here, sight unseen, and I was absorbed into your family, now my family. What an amazing gift!
My trip to visit you in California was unforgettable. Even though I hated Cali and your crazy driving on the freeways, our visit, and the places we went together was one of my best memories.
Now you’re reunited with Mom, Dad, Rose, Sam & so many others. Say Hi to them. I’m sure they’re glad to see you.
May the Spirits wrap you in Love.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences & Prayers to her son and entire family.
Nadine weasel bear says
your Presence here touch so many. Your gonna be missed, especially taking care of the Billings Clinic ICU unit. Love you sis your journey here is done. Rejoice up above.
Theda says
So unbelievable, condolences to all my other half siblings,and especially Cheyenne, rest in peace Anna, sure gonna miss you, but we will meet again one day
Jeanette Stetler says
My sister, my best friend. You told me not to cry or be sad by your passing. You said, I should rejoice and be glad that you are going to your real home to see your Father, prophet, King and Savior.You also said, If I was sad it would be for myself, because, I will still be in this body, and this world, where trials and tribulations abound, yet our shield and great reward is Jesus Christ. I cried sis, because, you will no longer be there for me to talk to for hours, to laugh, and cry with. To listen to your prayers and you listen to my prayers. To hear what our LORD taught you in your daily reading of His word. I miss you, yet I know that I will see you again, when our Maker takes me home one day. I did rejoice too for you are happy now, I love you Anna, you will never cry again, and there is no night in Heaven.
Carla WeaselBear says
My Loving Cousin Anna, words can’t express what I’m feeling at this moment I’m truly shocked and sadden at your passing, and I want you to know I loved you in life you were always my Go to person when times Were rough I would reach out to you and you always had that loving strong family strength with kind and inspiring words of comfort . May you rest in loving peace until we meet again, Love always
Rynalea Pena says
Such a beautiful soul & heaven sent! Prayers for her son whom she loved dearly & prayers of comfort & peace to the rest of the family.
Rhoda Glenmore says
Anna thank you for checking on me when I was in the hospital. Your kindness and love I will forever carry in my heart.
Cecilia Bahr-Thex says
Oh Anna so sorry to hear. I enjoyed our talks.
Malinda Harris Limberhand says
So sorry to hear of your passing auntie Anna. Thank you for being a kind and loving human being. I hope to finally meet your boy that I heard so much of. Prayers for your journey through the Milky way. Love you forever.
Malinda
Caroline Two Bulls says
Dear cousin sister Anna. I’m saddened . but I’m happy that we got to reconnect and visit again. You inspired me when you lived in California and we would visit. The last time we visited a few weeks ago you were happy and said I’m so happy Mom told us who our relatives are. Prayers for your son and family. Until then we’ll be missing you. Rest in peace. Your cousin Caroline.
Carey ziler says
Dear Anna
Iwrote a big post but it disappeared. I wont rewright it as you know what’s in my heart. To one happy hard working friend who was blessed to be a good friend of yours years ago. Be ar peace!
Merrilee RedRobe says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers for the family.
patsy houseman says
My friend Anna, you are now in the arms of Jesus. I am so glad you called last week and we had a nice visit. My grand daughter Ezra and I always loved to stop and visit you in Billings. In the last year or two you have had a rough time living in Billings–but now you have the joy of Jesus. Love you and will miss you
Billings Clinic - EVS Staff says
As a part of Billings Clinic, EVS family, her presence, hard work, loving nature, and always wiling to help and support others will be dearly missed. Our deepest condolences to her family as they are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Anna.
Yolanda Fraser says
Sending heartfelt condolences….
BEULAH "BILLIE" WEASELBEAR-MATSON says
ANNA MY BEAUTIFUL NIECE MY HEART IS BROKEN, MY LOVE FOR YOU HAS NEVER WAIVERED. I LOVED YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL. I AM HAPPY, THAT I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN IN THAT DAY WHEN JESUS WILL RETURN FOR THE REST OF US. BUT FOR NOW I WILL STILL MISS YOUR PRESENCE HERE. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR CHEYENNE, JOJO, NITA, IOLA, GERMAINE, AND ALL MY WEASELBEAR RELATIVES IN MONTANA. ALWAYS IN GOD’S UNDYING LOVE YOUR AUNTIE BEULAH “BILLIE” WEASELBEAR-MATSON.
Diane White says
Our deepest condolences to Anna’s family you will be in our prayers!! And continued prayers for Cheyenne and Joel for such a great loss of Anna!! She will be missed by many she had a heart of gold and was an inspiration to many!! RIP Anna!!
Diane White and family Oklahoma
Ann Haley says
My dear friend Anna, I am so grateful that I got to meet up with you again after many, many years. I am grateful I got to see you with gray hair for that means that we lived and loved a long time. I loved your gentle and kind spirit, even when we were kids you were always a true person. I will keep your smile in my heart and remember your peaceful nature, till we meet again my friend.
Ann Seidl- Haley
Ann Seidl-Haley says
My dear friend Anna, I am so grateful that I got to meet up with you again after many, many years. I am grateful I got to see you with gray hair for that means that we lived and loved a long time. I loved your gentle and kind spirit, even when we were kids you were always a true person. I will keep your smile in my heart and remember your peaceful nature, till we meet again my friend.
Ann Seidl- Haley
Ruthie Rogers says
Anna was a wonderful person who worked alongside us on our ICU unit. She was a very hard worker whom we all respected and loved. I will miss her, we all will miss her…I will miss our visits about God and family and past funny memories. Rest in Peace my dear friend….you deserve to rest in the arms of Jesus. My deepest condolences to all of Anna’s family….just know she was loved and appreciated where she worked with us.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ANNA MARIE WEASEL BEAR-WHITE AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Laurie Sutphin says
Anna, I will miss your smile, laugh, kindness, and great stories. You truly were part of our team in ICU and we lamented loudly when you were sent to other floors to clean. The patients loved you, as you often took the time to get to know them and they often commented on how clean the room was when you were done. You also saved my butt a couple of times, coming out of a room and telling me that something didn’t look right. God’s peace to you and yours.
MG says
Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near all those calling on Him. My condolences to the family and friends. Faith, Hope, Love and Prayer.
Clarice Big Back says
Oh I am saddened to hear of your passing. Thank you for always checking on us when Eugene was hospitalized. It made him feel better. You always spoke of your son and your love for him. Rest In Peace and thank you.
Prayers for your son and family.
James D. Jr. & Ann King says
Condolences to your family on the loss of your dear mother, wife, sister, auntie…..and to all of her extended family and friends. Prayers for comfort sent your way…..
Patleal says
I will miss working with her. And she was a good friend to me sorry for your loss. May she rest. In peace.
Shirley WEILAND says
My dear friend Anna…knew you for18-19 years at the glass plant….you were such a hard worker…… you were a good person with a hard life and deserved a lot better…..I hope you have peace and tranquility…..no more pain…you will be dearly missed as we kept in touch even after the glass plant closed…you were a good friend…very caring….I can’t believe your gone….rest in peace my friend
Joey thomas says
This is sad news I’m a coworker of Anna’s she was a great worker and a joy to work with we worked together for 18 years she will be truly missed
Luis Garcia says
Ana white We going to miss you , I’m so sorry that you left with our lord Jesus Christ, I always remember the good times we got together in the glass plant in Victorville California, and when my wife used to baby sitting chayan your son, we going to miss you a lot , but I glad that you already be with god, and I see you soon too, ok my dear friend Ana white!!
Shirley WEILAND says
My special friend Anna….I think of you often….still cannot believe you are gone…I miss all the times you would call me at night when you didn’t have a vehicle and I would “walk with you” from the mall to your home and keep you company on the phone here from Calif. It was a total shock to find out you had breathing troubles …I always thought of you as a very strong and healthy person….and you never sound like you were out of breath when you were walking and sometimes ran over to the other side of a street….I really miss you….I know your son was your whole life and I hope you keep watch over Chey and your love fills his heart………..Love You Anna XOXO
Cheri Ducatte/Zavala says
I just found out today of your passing. My heart goes out to your family. May you rest in peace, my friend. I am proud to have met you and your spirit will live on in me as it always has throughout my life because I have never forgotten you even though the last time we saw each other was many moons ago. Know that today I am saddened by your loss and cherished your friendship.