This is an obituary for my father, Bernard Littlehead Sr-” Aenoheso” which means “Little Hawk”. He was born July 8th, 1941. He was 73 years old when he “moved onto next camp”.
My dad has four children, and maybe some in Germany,( as he always used to brag to me about…”I think you have brothers and sisters in Germany!”). The oldest is Pebbles, Bernadette, and then Bernard Jr, or Sonny Bell. Also there was another between them, but he had died at early age, I did not know of him. The first two children were from his first wife, Esther Redeagle, In which he married after returning from serving in the US Army and being stationed in Nuemberg, Germany. The second set of children are myself, Ruben Little Head Sr and Chad Everett Little Head Sr, whom are from his second wife, Delores Two Two. Together they raised us in Ashland, down tongue river road until they divorced in 1986, to which we moved to Lame Deer to live with our father and Grandma Bertha. Grandma Bertha is still alive and just turned 92 this past March 3rd! She is having a hard time losing her only son left out of eight children total. All of my aunties; Mercedes, Evalee, Linda, Diana, Priscilla, and the baby Christine! Also, my auntie Georgiann Littlehead,(same dad, different mom). My grandma had another daughter but died at early age and also another son, Daryl, who passed in the 80’s.
My dad was also very close to his cousin brothers/ sisters from Alice Whitewolf; Joy, Arvelos, Letha, Eloise, Justine and Isadore and Joseph Jr,( Pink Wolf). Also, my dad was raised with his stepbrother, Daniel Foote, whom my grandfather George Littlehead Sr raised from a child. That’s only a handful of relatives and extended family. Sorry if I didn’t mention everyone!
My dad enjoyed life. In his early years he drank a lot, (usually with “Bunny wuns”- Oliver Glenn), and traveled all over the country, making friends and probably more brothers and sisters!! I don’t know?
He enjoyed watching live sports, such as Morning Star basketball, Atlanta Brave baseball and men’s slow pitch softball! He enjoyed playing cards,( ha mon shim), with his sisters and mother. He liked to watch the TV game show network, and his favorite host- that one guy with big teeth, tacky suits and a long skinny microphone!? He loved his dogs- Wednesday, Buster, and Buddy. He was find of his friendships with Justine Goodchief, Shirley Brady, Dolly Goodbear, and his special friend Linda Walkslast. But, what I’m most proud of, from him, was that he sobered up and raised my baby brother Chad and I!
I’m gonna miss talking Cheyenne with him. I’m gonna miss watching him play with my children, and all of his other grandchildren. Headstart gonna miss him driving school bus. Morning star ballers gonna miss him cheering loud and proud! People gonna miss his smile as he used to cruise down Cheyenne Ave!
I just want to especially thank the Nurses and medical staff who took the patience and time to care for my father the last three years!
I told myself,” one of these days, I want to meet that treatment counselor who changed my dad. And also, I want to take a trip to Germany and see if I can find any half Cheyenne brothers and sisters!!:)
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Monday May 25, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne
LameDeer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday May 26, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 569043
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
12:30
Tuesday May 26, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, `MT 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Monday May 25, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne
LameDeer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday May 26, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 569043
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
12:30
Tuesday May 26, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, `MT 59043
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Dean & Carrie Small says
Our prayers and condolences for the Family of Bernard Little Head.
Glenda Littlebird and Family says
Rest In Peace dear Bernard. Prayers to the family.
Glenda Littlebird and Family says
It was an honor to be able to do color guard with Bernard. Rest In Peace! Prayers to his family!
Debbi Beartusk Dove and Tim Dove says
Our love and condolences to the family, especially Aunt Bertha, we know her heart is hurting. Praying some day there will be a cure for Alzheimer’s. Bernard was loved by many, enjoyed his joking and the spirit of honor and duty he showed for his country. His children will carry part of their dad with them always.
teresa mcmakin says
Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family Ruben…….The McMakin’s
Danetta Fisher says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all…I was Bernard’s supervisor once during my time at the ABC Headstart center…we had a lot of fun keeping his bus all decorated all the time, and he loved it…him and Nancy Sandcrane were the Bomb Diggity to work with…they were awesome and taught me alot…May You Rest In Peace my Dear Dear Friend….Go With God.
Kenny Medicine Bull says
Our heartfelt condolences to the family !
Kenny Medicine Bull says
Our Heartfelt Condolences & Prayers !
Adrian Foote says
Us Vietnam and Vietnam era Veterans of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe always responded to the call for a Military Funeral on the Rez. and the surrounding area. Bernard was always the first one ready to go, Now we will all gather again for a special grave yard service for one of our own Honor Guard Hero’s.
Setovaatse Medicine Bull says
Offered a pryer this morning n burned sweetgrass. Condolences to the whole family.
Ambrose ,Sr.& Clementine Seminole says
Prayers to the family and yes he will be missed him and my husband Ambrose seminole ,sr. We’re long time bus drivers and they enjoyed each other’s company and all so a relative of mine on my dad’s side Leonard American Horse , he had mentioned to me that Bernard was his uncle.and bless the children and grandchildren today and comfort them.
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun says
Condolences to the family
Lillian Goodeagle says
Condolences & prayers from our family.
Sherri Scalpcane Ewing says
Prayers and Condolences to the family
Roberta Bement says
My condolences to Bernards’ Family…Rest In Paradise….thanks for being a good neighbor to my mom and step dad at the complex…they also extend their condolences…Tomas & Cecelia Varela
Roberta Bement says
My condolences to Bernards’ Family…Rest In Paradise….he was a good neighbor to my mom and step dad at the complex…they also extend their condolences…Tomas & Cecelia Varela
Curtis Elkshouldet Sr says
My condolences and prayers of comfort for the family. Creator walk with you all.
Clinton Brown Sr and family says
Condolences… Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Christine Valentine says
What a lovely obituary you wrote for him.
I send you my deep sympathy.
Angel LaFave says
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. He will be truly missed.
Geri Small says
Condolences, prayers and hugs to all of the family ♡♡ Rest in Paradise Bernard Little Head.
Georgia Ann Burns says
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!!! May God give you comfort!
Christine and Aljo StrangeOwl says
I sure missed my brother deeply when he was home here in Lame Deer he would always drive to our house and park outside, sometimes come in or eat and orange and throw in our driveway. He would bring two pops and say where is them lil boys at and here they were in there early 20’s A.J. and T.J. Strangeowl. Aljo and Bernard visited for long periods of time until Bernard fell asleep, he would head out before dark, sure miss them days but good memories
Love you brother safe journey.
Goldstein Little Eagle says
I kind of grew up traveling with the NC Viet Nam Era Veterans to all the good powwows for colorguard, from Oklahoma to Idaho to Denver to Bismarck to Manitoba. Uncle Bernard always there. I turned teenager, got my DJ suburban, and soon I was driving these vets to all these awesome powwows for colorguard. I remember Uncle Bernard smiling and laughing at me while smoking a cig when he seen me do what teenagers do at powwows. Snag. Good memories. I remember when Uncle Bernard quit smoking, and he seen me still lighting up. He told me I should quit, they’re no good for me. Today, I am smoke free. So far again. Hopefully for good this time. Uncle Bernard will be missed. Hugs to the family.
Running Brook says
To Bernard and family, I hope you all are blessed many times over by Great Spirit..Seeing the family photos is amazing to see how you lived Pilamaye’.