Elsie was born on January 31, 1943 to Clarence and Mildred Eaglefeathers Birdchief. Elsie was the eldest of 8 children. She worked hard all her life and always provided and supported her family. Elsie married Herman Weaselbear on September 28, 1966. They moved to Dallas, TX as part of the relocation program in 1967. She was a fluent Cheyenne speaker and was a firm believer in our way of life. Her and her eldest son Kenneth spoke to each other in Cheyenne. She began her journey to Séáne on September 16, 2020. Her heart was broken after the loss of her daughter Leanna Joyce and her best friend Rita Redneck.
Elsie had a very strong work ethic. There were times she had to walk to work. She was employed by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe for 23 years as a Janitor. After retiring she continued to work for the First Interstate Bank. She became extremely close to Barbara Braided Hair when she worked at FIB. She was grateful for all her help and deeply saddened when she passed. Elsie always became friends with her co-workers wherever she worked and friends to her were always treated like family.
She instilled her morals and values in her children and grandchildren. As is Cheyenne custom Elsie raised several of her grandchildren in her home and continued to help raise her great grandchildren. Her home was always open to everyone. She was very generous and would give you her last dollar if you needed it. She never expected anything in return. She always gave the proper honoring for her family, giving all she could, always preparing and saving.
Elsie loved to travel. She traveled all over supporting her family in boxing, basketball, cross country, football and track. She was especially proud of her son’s accomplishments in boxing. She enjoyed visiting her South Dakota Family and the #4 Chargers Womens and Co-Ed softball teams. She liked to travel with her friends and family. The family takes comfort knowing that she is with her best friend Rita Redneck, her daughter Leeanna and the rest of her family that have gone on before her.
Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband Herman Weaselbear, Sr., children Melissa Weaselbear, Leanna Laforge, siblings Earl Birdchief, Dale Birdchief, Bernice Birchief, Jennifer Curtis, Marie Birdchief, Ray Birdchief, grandchildren Taylor Trepanier, Nevada Cruz Beartusk, relatives and special friends Archie Weaselbear, Teddy & Lillian Woodenthigh, Alvina Roundstone, Rosie Eaglefeathers, Rita Redneck, Wendell Roundstone, Richard Roundstone, Hilda Moss, Anna White, Luther Yellowrobe.
Surviving her are her children Kenneth Birdchief, Gilbert “Tiny” Laforge, Herman Jr., Valoria, Elroy Weaselbear, Mike & Anna Weaselbear-Oldcrane, Nadine Weaselbear, Terry Curley, brothers Elvis Birdchief, Winfield Russell, sisters Amelia Birdchief, Lenora Wolfname, Linda Brady, grandchildren Keith, Augusta, Chad, Lana, Hailey, Carla, Marquel, Jeremy, Skyler, Rosaline, Herman III, Leslie, Trent, Morgan, Grant, Aubrey, Fawn, Mountain, Elroy, Jr., Mike, Jr., Melissa, Mikyol, Aiden, Talon, Chris, Jr., Valao; great-grandchildren Isaac, Lucy, Ashton, Rylei, Rylynn, Keith, Jr., Easton, Enzo, Aaliyah, Lalynn, Vincene, Tyrell, Bonnie, Brooklyn, Donatello, Rashaun, Jr., Zephen, Camden, Loulynn, Tobias, special friends/relatives: Les Birdchief (Trixy), Wally, Gary, Tilly Birdchief, Nicole Birdchief, Waylon Birdchief, Niko, Jordan, Khloe, Whisper, Skyla Birdchief, Linn Whiteshield, Brian Redstar, Iola Woodenthigh, Germaine Haugen, Nita Brady, Joe Weaselbear, Carla Weaselbear, Martha Weaselbear, Carla Fisher, Meredith Tallbull, Josephine Firecrow, Jerran Firecrow, Jolene Spang, Rosella Mann, Addie Baker, Roseanne Headswift, numerous nieces and nephews.
Elsie comes from a large family that include the Birdchief, Weaselbear, Eaglefeathers, Roundstone, Redcherries, Wolfname, Yellowrobe, Blackwolf, Shoulderblade, Curley and Youngbullbear.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday September 22, 2020
Busby Cemetery
Busby , Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday September 22, 2020
Busby Cemetery
Busby , Montana 59016
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ELSIE WEASELBEAR AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE
Jack Fleming says
My condolences to Elsie’s family. She was a great, hard working lady
Jack Fleming (retired Stevenson & Sons)
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Oh Elsie, I’m sad I didn’t get to speak to you. I tried calling you recently but I prayed for you. Deepest Condolences to your children & grandchildren & extended family. I will you. RIP Ms Elsie
Roy & Stephanie Fisher says
Luv u Auntie❤️
Thanks for everything!
Judy Trout says
My sincere condolences go out to the family. I will always remember Elsie for her kindness. Prayers go with you all!
Adj says
Neaese for everything & for my BFF. Journey well beautiful sweet soul ❤️ 🙏🏽
Judy Ross says
I am sorry for your loss. Elsie was a wonderful, friendly and a joy to be around. RIP my friend.
Tom and Brooke Lafranier says
Sending prayers and condolences to the family of Elsie.
Carmen Scaplcane says
A wonderful lady Sorry foe your loss.
Arlette says
I love Elsie alot she was always a blessing to me and I am so sorry for the loss of such a special woman. I love my Montana Family. It was such a Joy to be around them.I will always carry the memories in thoughts and prayers and my heart I am so sorry I can’t be there. I send my sincere condolences to my nieces,nephews and the grandchildren. Much love and prayers to you all.
Fran weasel bear says
Prayers to my cuzns and nieces and nephews and grandchildren , my aunty was a wonderful lady who was well respected by all and she taught her children well after uncle made his journey, but now they are all reunited in the heavens together. I will truly miss her 😭 it is so unreal that you are gone . My heart is broken . I love u aunty elsie..
Carla WeaselBear says
Auntie Elsie my was truly heartbroken when I learn of passing. In life it was such wonderful experience returning home for a short time back in 2013 .you open your doors and showed me around Lame Deer I got to meet family and family friends. You treated me with kindness and love. You shared with me many stories of our family and took me places, Im so grateful for the wonderful memories of the Cheyenne Reservation and most of all meeting you. You are an amazing beautiful kind and loving person I’m so grateful you are my Auntie i will cherish the wonderful memories I have of you, I love and will miss you deeply most of all Thank you Auntie Elsie
Addie Baker says
Oh Elsie, my friend. I can’t believe you left us. My heart is sad. Thank you for all precious memories we made while working together. I could always count on you coming to my office to visit at least one a week
Even after you retired you still stopped by to check on me. I will miss you, but I know you are in a happy place, no more pain and suffering. I hope you knew that I loved you like my sister❤Rest in Peace ❤
patsy houseman says
So sorry for the loss of Elsie. She was a great person. You are in my prayers.
Earlene Clown and family says
Condolences to the Weaselbear and Birdchief family. Peace with the family.
Earlene Clown
Christine Valentine says
I am so sad to know that Elsie has passed on. I worked with her for many years, she was a wonderful woman and I appreciated her friendship. My sympathy to all her family and those who loved her.
L. Pansy Weasel Bear says
Anna, Val, Nadine, Kenneth, Herman and Elroy…
Your mother was such a caring and loving mom…grandma…auntie and I’m sure a sister!.
I will always cherish her memory! 😢
She always took us in…when we camped in her yard year after year I know she enjoyed it…often I would wake early and she would be sitting on her small deck. Her first words, ” good morning, coffee is ready!” ❤ entering her home I hear gospel music playing.
This is only one of many many memories…❤
I will be forever grateful to your mom for all her kindness and love…forever!! ❤
I’m so thankful HOKSILA introduced me to his Big Sky Weasel Bear families. I am so sad. 😢
My condolences, prayers and hugs to you all…😭🙏❤
Sherry Hart Whiteman says
I worked with Elsie many years ago. She was always a kind and caring lady. Elsie was a blessing to my life and to many others. You are all in my prayers.