Evalee Littlehead Foote, left this earth after a courageous battle with undiagnosed cancer on November 28, 2018. Evalee was born in Lame Deer, MT to George Littlehead and Bertha Beartusk, on December 14, 1943. She was raised in Lame Deer and attended Flandreau Indian School and St. Labre Indian School. She graduated from St. Labre Indian School in 1962. She married the love of her life, Anthony “Tony” Foote, November 8, 1963. They made their home together in Ashland where they raised their children, Tonia and Anthony. She was employed at Guild Arts & Crafts for a number of years, then became a Teacher’s Aide at St. Labre. While in this position, she gained close personal relationships with many of her students. Her final position with the St. Labre School was at the Clothes Room, it was a very fitting position for her, as one of her favorite hobbies was thrift shopping. After the death of her husband in 1997, Evalee moved back to Lame Deer. She was employed with the Northern Cheyenne Child Care Program for the remainder of her professional career.
Evalee’s life revolved around her family. While married to Tony, weekends were spent at the Rowland home in Muddy Creek for family meals and card games. She provided unconditional love and care to her husband until his passing. She spent countless hours in basketball gyms and softball fields, first watching her son Anthony compete, and most recently watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anthony was inducted into the Montana Indian High School Hall of Fame on December 1, 2018. Evalee was anxiously looking forward to watching him receive his award. Unfortunately, she passed three days before the ceremony, but she was definitely there in spirit. Grandma Evalee, never missed a concert or game if her schedule and location allowed. She always shopped for and provided what she could for her grandchildren. Many times, finding treasures at the Clothes Room, FS, or Bargain Center. Her favorite past times were playing cards with friends and family and playing Bingo, Poker, and Keno at Charging Horse Casino.
Survivors include: her children, Tonia and Darrel Birdsbill of Pocatello, ID; Anthony and Sherry Ann Foote of Colstrip, MT; her grandchildren: Shaye Birdsbill (Pete); Shawney Birdsbill (Levi); Israel Birdsbill; Kasey Goodluck (Isaiah); Kori Lonebear (Kevin); Chase Foote; Slone LaFountain; Tanor Foote, Rylee Foote; Brooklyn Foote; her great grandchildren: Zaylee, Tinzlee, and Kyus Goodluck, Jayshawn Johnson, Arianna Aguirre, and Kordell LaFountain . She is also survived by four Godchildren: Vikki Cady, Angela Sioux, Kateri Foote, and Monica Rowland. Adopted son; Roland Brown. Siblings include her sisters: Georgiann Kellum, Mercedes Tallwhiteman, Diana McLean, Linda Freeman, Christine Freeman and Priscilla Walker.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Tony Foote and granddaughter, Britnee LaFountain. Brothers; Bernard Littlehead and Darrell Scalpcane. Sister; Caroline Littlehead.
Tony and Evalee opened their doors and hearts to many, far too many names to mention.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 3, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer , Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday December 4, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday December 4, 2018
Foote Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek, Montana
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 3, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer , Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday December 4, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday December 4, 2018
Foote Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek, Montana
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Patsy Brey Houseman says
So sorry for your loss, Evalee was a great person and I loved visiting with her. May God give you strength at this time.
KIM says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT EVALEE, PRAYERS TO ANTHONY AND FAMILY….
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF EVALEE FOOTE AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Carla Johnson says
Deepest sympathy to Evalee’s family. She is in a better place and back with the love of her life, Tony Foote. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Rest in peace Evalee and God Bless!
Michael S Speelman Family says
PRAYERS and condolences to the Family at this time at this time.
norman anderson says
Prayers to Evalee’s family
Michelle Wilson says
Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to Evalees family
Michelle and Johnny Wilson
Samantha Killsnight & Family says
Our Thoughts and prayers for the family
Robert L. And Roberta Bement and family. says
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Tonia, Anthony, Bertha and their families. Tony and Evalee we’re good friends of my parents and as much as it hurt to let her go, take comfort in knowing that she is now pain free and with her first love in the celestial kingdom.
Donna and Steven Brien says
Condolences and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss Tonia and Anthony. Your mom and dad loved you both so much.
Regina Rowland says
Deepest sympathy to Evalees family Toni and Anthony and grandchildren and great grandchildren..Mother’s and Grandmother’s are such a treasure in the family.. Sending love and hugs of comfort..at this time of a great loss.. Prayers and Blessings 🙏✝️
Barbara Bement says
Sending prayers and hugs for Evalees family..going to miss her hugs n beautiful smile.
Suzette Shreffler says
So sorry for your loss. Lifting the family up in prayer during this time of mourning.
Suzette & Scott Shreffler
Berwick, PA
Andrita Harris says
Foote Family
Sorry for your loss of a great mother. Sending you our prayers and condolences.
Anthony and Tonia your mom is a great place with her lover of her life your dad.
Andrita, Dorothy Harris
Billy, Dylan and Tegan Harris
Tina Red Star says
So sorry to hear, just told my dad Reuben Bear Tusk Sr. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
Michelle Rowland-Spang says
Sherry, Anthony william, all Evalee’s family, so very sorry for your loss & will keep you in our prayers…Rylee, Xandrea & Trey send their love & condolences.
Queeda says
So sorry for your loss. She’ll be with you always.