Effie (Fighting Bear) Beartrack
DOB: 02/03/1943- 01/18/2021
Effie Passed away due to complications of COVID-19 at the Crow Agency IHS
Effie was born to Annie Old Bear and Elmer Fighting Bear she was raised in Crow Benteen flats with her mom. Effie can speak the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Language fluently. Effie was an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. she attended United Tribes training center in Bismark, North Dakota and obtain her CNA certificate Effie met and married Mitchell Paul Beartrack, they made their home in Oklahoma until 2017 when they moved to Montana to be closer to their children and especially their grandchildren. Effie worked at the Crow Agency carpet mills, various nursing homes as a CHA and the Lucky Star Casino. Effie also had a side job of selling meat pies she made the best many waited for her to show up she was a great cook while in Oklahoma, currently she was employed at Ashland Public School as a teacher aid, she enjoyed working with the children. Effie was also a foster grandparent. Along with her Husband Paul they pastored at the Elk City Southern Baptist church in Oklahoma, where they made many friendships and adopted family thru the ministry at any time prayer was needed, they got in touch with them and the prayer line was started all over the U.S. They both continued to share the gospel while they resided at the heritage living center in Ashland where they also made many special friends. They were always generous always giving, making sure they were available to help when they were needed. Paul told us to put God first then family they always made sure all their families were taken care of. they had a great love and a tight bond with all their Grandchildren they spoiled them showered them with gifts for all occassions and for no reason at all. Masiela was their baby girl from the day she was born Love is not just a word it is action Paul would say that is why we do things for you because we want you to know we love you. Their grandchildren knew they were very much loved, and they love their Papa and Grandma just the same. the strong bond of love between Paul and Effie is evident when Paul went home Effie soon followed where they will be together forever.
Effie is proceeded in death by her husband, parents, sons Bert, Loris Old Bear, Brothers Rico Harjo, Edward Sr, Gus Jr, Stephen Old Bear, Cliffton Sooktis and sisters Gustine Old Bear, Elretta Parker, Veta, Nancy Fighting Bear and Volia Washington. Uncle Clarence Long Sioux aunts Louise Fisher and Marietha Charette, Nellie All Runner, grandsons Louis, Leighton Old Bear
Survivors include her Sons David and Lee (Mary) Old Bear, Brother Perry (Ella) Fighting Bear, neices Brenda (Eric) Timber, Danetta and Elizabeth Fisher, Miesha, Annie Mae old Bear, LaQuinta Fighting Bear, Gwen Talawyma. Many grandkids great grandkids and nieces, nephews aunts uncles and friends in Oklahoma and Montana too numerous to mention.
Extended Families: include Fightingbear, Long Sioux, Little Heads, Big Back, Little Wolf, All Runners, Two Moons, Rising Sun if we have forgotten you please accept our apology as this has been hard on us all.
The family would like to express their heart felt thank you to Dr. Berhane and the nursing staff at the Crow/Northern Cheyenne hospital for the care you gave to Effie and for all you have done for our family also Thanks to all the staff at heritage for all you have done for her.
Please take care of yourselves and your families remember to always follow all protocol for COVID-19 This deadly virus has already taken too many of our loved ones BE SAFE.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Saturday January 23, 2021
Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Saturday January 23, 2021
Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59327
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Judy Bloxham says
I enjoyed working with Effie at Ashland Public. We had alot of laughs at lunchtime. So sorry to hear she has passed away.
NIGHTWALKER says
NO NO EFFIE..I WAS STILL TRYING TO REACH YOU..JUST KNOW I GOT MESSAGE THANK YOU FOR LETIING ME KNOW TO CHECK ON YOU..YOU AND PAUL ARE IN NO MORE PAIN/STRUGGLES TOGETHER…GOING TO MISS YOUR LAUGHTER…RIP…
Deb says
I’m going to miss Effie dearly at Ashland Public. Loved watching her with all her bead work and it was always a challenge to see who got to look at it first to buy it. Fly high my friend
Glenda L. says
Rest in heaven dear lady. I’m extremely grateful for your friendship. You will be missed! Prayers to Effie’s family!
Barbara Brady says
On behalf of the St. Vincent Healthcare Foster Grandparent Program, we want to offer our deepest condolences to Effie’s family and friends. We are surely going to miss this lovely lady. She was a mentor to others, both young and old. We’ll miss her humor, her smile, and her dedication to serving others. We are grateful that we had Effie in our lives.
Colleen Hopkins says
Effie was such a joy to work with at APS! I also looked forward to having lunch with her everyday! I will always remember her kind ways and her memorable laugh! All the kids also loved Grandma Effie. She will be remembered and missed by countless friends!
Tionne Carlson says
i couldn’t grasp reality quite yet, sucks i will never see you in this lifetime 💔 but yet i could envision your beautiful self dancing in heaven already 💕 so happy and not a care in the world because you gained your wings ❤️ i am so jealous of the angels around the thrown tonight!!!! I will hold on to all the advice you gave me and i will miss all the encouraging words you feed me , i know we don’t cross paths with people for nothing, i am so thankful that Ma’heo blessed me with you coming into my life and gosh the timing couldn’t be any more perfect then what it was ❤️ you were the best grandma anyone could have ever asked for , i am going to miss you so much!!! i remember when i was eating a pickle with kool aid and u looked at me weird haha and said what is that? then i told you then u said let me try some 😂 i will never forget the sour face you made lol … none the less i will always always be grateful for the way you and paul showered me with your love when i was so broken, thank you for helping me find my way back to Ma’heo, i will never forget the day you guys prayed with me and gave me my first bible 😭❤️ you guys always told me to pray 🙏🏼❤️ words will never be able to express what ya mean to me, ❤️ like i always told you , working at the heritage was the best privilege i could have ever known!!! no i am not married yet lol u didn’t miss it haha but please be sure to come when it does happen 🤞🏽 i love you effie ❤️ rest easy beautiful ❤️❤️ PRAYERS FOR HER FAMILY!!!!
Eugene Blackbear, Jr. says
Oh no, my dear sister in-law Effie, we had fun two-stepping in Oklahoma, brother Mitchell’s request. I liked the meals you cooked for My brother! Thanking you and Mitchell for the Prayers, you said for me, my kids & G’kids at the Heritage house. Safe Journey home, Sister in-law Effie.
Ann Fraser says
I’m so blessed to have known Mitchell and Effie. They always asked about my children who loved them. I’m a better person to have known them. Prayers for comfort and peace for the families.
Geri Small says
Effie go and be with Maheo and your Family who have already walked on. Rest in Paradise Beautiful Lady💞My sincere Condolences to her children and Grandchildren✝️
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF EFFIE BEAR TRACK AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Lanny quoetone says
Lanny quoetone Paul mitchel was my cousin our mothers were sisters anquoes my wife jacuqueline and I met them in Hobart oklahoma at there Ball Park. The kiowas were having a dance there and effie was selling her her famous meat pies. They were in to the lords work well miss them also the lord be with there family
Shayla Hagen says
So sorry to hear of Effie and Paul’s passing..so not surprising to hear they went one after the other. I will really miss talking to them on the phone with orders for groceries to be picked up at the Merc by Heritage Living staff for them. I remember Effie from years ago; a dear lady
Ruth Phillips says
I just found out that we were related, and going by what I’ve been told, I feel I would have enjoyed getting to know you. Rest In Paradise, my deepest condolences to your family. ❤️❤️
Joe Fox Jr says
Effie your home in peace with your husband Paul. Both of you have touched so many prayers and kindness and got to know and work with you at ASHLAND Public School and wonderful work you did with students may the Creator bless you and Paul Rest in Peace
Helena Olson says
Effie was a wonderful woman and a GREAT friend. I will miss all the time we spent together at HLC. I won’t forget all the support she gave me when I needed it. She always had time time for everyone and always made me feel so loved, I’m going to miss her smiling face and kind words. You will forever have a special place in my heart! My sincerest condolences to her family!
Connie McAlpine says
Dear family of Effie, I am grateful to have known her at Ashland Public just a little. She and I shared the enjoyment of a hot cup of coffee from time to time. I liked watching her with the students, and I appreciated that she hardly ever complained, except when the room was too cold, but she thanked me a lot if I had the space heater on for her! It’s much better now and I wish we had been able to be together again at school. She told me of sorrows in her life, but always seemed to accept things as what the Lord had for her, and I know she leaned on Him for everything. I rejoice to think of her and Paul face to face with Jesus now and look forward to seeing her again someday! I am sorry for your loss and pray that God gives you His peace and comfort.
Erma Magpie says
I am going to miss this nice wonderful women. Now she is with her husband again, going to miss both of them very much. They are in a better place. RIP
Lois Youngbear says
Prayers for your families & she’s a beautiful lady enjoy her down here in Watonga,Oklahoma is where I met her nicest person anyone could ever meet. Love tha gift she gave me I will always remember her as a heart of gold no other person could be as sweet as she is. Thank u again Lois ( Jeanie) Youngbear
Cathy Emmons says
To Effie’s Family — I knew Effie through Ashland Public where I subbed. I watched her with the children . . . She was so good with them and for them. We shared many lunch times and she made them fun. Remember your memories with her. A great lady in my book.