Jesus called Arvelos Whitewolf Crazymule of Lame Deer home, and freed her from her pain and suffering on June 10, 2015, at 69 years of age. She was born to Alice Beartusk Whitewolf and Joseph Whitewolf, Sr. on March 24, 1946. Her adopted mother was Inez Wilson. Arvelos had 5 children: Malinda, Kenny, Leland (Sharon), Sidonia, and Nathan (Rachel), 27 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren. Bill Two Moons was her companion for many years and she loved him very much.
Arvelos was preceded in death by her parents; four of her grandchildren: Marena, Beautiful, Rosita Lynn, and Kamie.
She is survived by all of her siblings: Priscilla Robinson, Joy Foote, Isadore (Farrell) Whitewolf, Joseph Whitewolf, Jr., Letha, Eloise, Haroldine, and Justine Whitewolf; her children; her grandchildren: Macklyn (Kinsey), Terence (Dairy), Angel (Robert), Terry (Ashley), Blayne, Brodie (Kodi), Khloe, Eldon, Fran, Arshanda, Kenneth III, Kingston, Chalec, Shannon (Herman), Bryan, Leland Jr, Trey, Arora, Leila, Frank (Daveta), Dean, Alyssa (Henry), Frank “Nikki”, Carl (Jada), Blake, Whitney (Ty), Mariah (Levi), Tristen, Angelina, and Shawnie; her aunts and uncles: Bertha Freeman, Theresa Woodenlegs, Rose Doyle, Rueben Beartusk, and John Woodenlegs; her cousins that were like her own siblings: Mercedes, Eva Lee, Linda, Diane, Priscilla, Christine, Nathel, Edith, Eugene, Melissa, and Edwin; and her adopted sisters: Theda Foote and Clara Harris.
Arvelos was a sister, mother, grandmother, cousin, niece, and friend. She was a very strong, loving, caring person. She always thought of her children and grandchildren first before anything and also took care of her companion, and she loved them all very much.
She worked for the Elderly Program as a cook for several years. Arvelos also worked for the Ha’Jiske Day Care Center and most recently for the Lame Deer School Day Care Center. She loved working with children, and it brought her so much joy. She was close to her co-workers Tanya, Glenmore, June Spang, Addie Runsabove, and Pamela Woodenlegs One of her favorite things to do was to play Bingo, but gave it up when she couldn’t be around the smoke. She loved to dance at her young age with her best friend and sister Linda Freeman. Arvelos also liked to sing 49 songs with her sisters. Joy was the lead singer.
Arvelos is a descendant of Hump Back Woman, Survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre, Jessie Blackbear Bixby, Mary Bixby Eastman, Lucy Eastman Beartusk, Two Bulls, Black Horse, Redwoman, Rowlands, Yellownose, Tangled Yellow Hair, Bearcomesout, Starvingbear, Harris, Strangeowl, Killsontop, Littlebird, Oldbear, Greeny, Flores, LaFranier, Littlewhirlwind, Whitedirt, Pine, Red Cherries, Big Foot, Barton, Blackbear, Fox, Curly, Firecrow, Whitewolf, and Hollowbreast. If we didn’t mention our other relatives, please accept our apologies.
The family wants to thank the following: St. Vincent Hospital, Advanced Care for making her last days comfortable, Pastor Kim Brien, Woody Brien, Deacon Joe for praying with her, all the family and friends who came to see her while she was at the hospitals.
Arvelos was tired and was ready to go to be with the Lord. She is pain free now and we believe she is dancing in heaven with our Savior Jesus Christ, and her family that have passed on.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday June 14, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Monday June 15, 2015
Northern Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club
100 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
Following the Funeral
Monday June 15, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday June 14, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Monday June 15, 2015
Northern Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club
100 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
Following the Funeral
Monday June 15, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT 59043
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Tonya Russette says
Sending my condolences in your time of loss.
Glenda Littlebird and Family says
Prayers to dear Arvelos and her family!
Lucille Brien says
I am very sorry for your loss of Arvelos, I thought very much of her, I always remember she was with me when my son Joseph Whitewolf, III arrived, the ambulance driver, Mr. Sooktis (I can’t remember his first name) took us to Crow and here we ran out of gas before we could get to Crow, so…my dad had Ralph Howe go and escort us to Crow, with sirens and all. There I was at the time thought I was dying from the pain and Arvelos said “Oh geez Lucille let go of my hand you’re gonna break it” then she started laughing. It was quite the “grand entry” we made. I will always remember her with great respect and love. Again my condolences to you all. I will never forget my “first” in-laws.
Lucille Brien says
Sending prayers and comfort to the Whitewolf Family, love you guys!
Rhoda Glenmore (Eseeva'e) says
My sincere condolences to the family of Arvelos. She was such an awesome lady. She had the most sincere smile. Prayers to you all.
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
So sad to hear of Arvelos’s passing! Your all in my prayers, deepest sympathies & Condolences to you all; siblings, children, grandchildren and extended family. May she rest in peace and knowing she’s not suffering no more.
Barbara Bement says
So sorry for your loss..now she is no longer in pain my prayers and thoughts to you all..she was a wonderful lady.
Sherri scalpcane Ewing says
Prayers to the family Arvelos you will be missed you were a very gentle and loving person I will miss all the visits and laughs we shared
Sheviah Blake Sherri
Christine and Aljo StrangeOwl says
Going to miss you very much Arvelos especially my granddaughter Aubrey Kendall Strangeowl at the DayCare she went to, who is your teachers i asked her she would say June and Velos all the little ones will miss you safe journey Love you.
William E Rowland says
Sorry for the loss and prayers for the family. I know deep in my heart Arvelos is not suffering no more, no more pain but alot of dancing in the sky with the loved ones that have gone before her.
RIP.
Anna Miller says
Prayers and sympathies to all the Whitewolf family.
Frank Bearchum says
I will always miss her beautiful smile. She was one of a kind. Love to all family and friends
Georgia Ann Burns says
I am sorry for your loss.Arvelos was a kind hearted and loving woman. She was always smiling and happy to see me. Rest in peace, in the arms of our Savior: Jesus Christ.You will always be in my thoughts and heart! Prayers of comfort to the family!!
Alyssa says
Words can’t describe how I feel …
but I will all ways remember every thing u thought me …..N never for get u I love u so much n thanks for being here for me n baby
Summers & Airionie
Thelma Fisher-Beaverheart says
MAHEO’O take care of my dear friend Arvel, She was a wonderful care taker of the children here on the Northern Cheyenne Nation…..Go in the light of the Creator Arvelos you are blessed in the KINGDOM of God….We will miss you…..
Jackie Allen says
Prayers for family and loved ones.
Doug & Eleanor Parker says
Prayers and thoughts for all the family. Take care!
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Our love and sincere sympathy to all your family. It is so difficult losing the ones we love. It is comforting knowing We will see her again. Know that you are all in our prayers. God bless all of you.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon