Our beloved father, brother, uncle, and grandfather Francis Daniel Shoulderblade returned to our Creator on September 25, 2015. Francis was born on December 30, 1960. His Cheyenne name was Buffalo Stands, baptized as Catholic, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe from the So’tae’o Band and his nickname was Frenchie. He attended school at the Lame Deer Public School. His companion was Sharon Starr from Hammon OK. Francis was a Cheyenne ceremonial man. His was very knowledgeable in the Sundance. He was 15 when he sponsored his first Sundance and danced four times in the Big Lodge. He enjoyed teaching others our ceremonies and assisted many to find their spiritual connection to our Creator. He was a member of the Elk Society. He enjoyed sharing and teaching his ceremonial rites with his nephews Allen Joe Blackwolf and Thomas B. Shoulderblade. He loved Allen Joe and enjoyed long visits with him.
He enjoyed life by praying and fasting for the Cheyenne people, singing Sundance and sweat songs, participating in the sweat lodge. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, storytelling, handgames, watching football, old western movies, and Bob Marley music. His favorite quote to his nephews was “remember boys we are all warriors”.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ben and Ella Walkslast Blackwolf; paternal grandparents Pius and Ethel Woodenlegs Shoulderblade; brothers: Bernadine, Wendell, Jr., Vincent, and Dennis Shoulderblade; sisters: Wendeline Neiss, Lillian Woodenthigh, Kathryn Shoulderblade, Leona Limberhand; nephew Dustin Twomoons; nieces Pamela and Berdine Shoulderblade; uncles: James and Henry Blackwolf, Thomas and Claudia Shoulderblade, and Bernadine Fisher; brother In-laws: Lawrence B. Neiss and Austin Twomoons, Jr.
Francis is survived by his children: Detrich (Kathy), Dyron , Telena, Tiffany, Derek (Halle), Donelle, Tonelle, and Noranda; grandchildren: Kingston, Detrich Jr., Dyron Jr., Michela, Rae, Brian, Sadie, and Madison; brothers: Don (Ruthie) Shoulderblade, Hubert, Oran John, James Jr. Walter, Frederick, Woodrow Blackwolf, Larry Sioux, Calvin, Raymond Brady, Joe Bearcloud, and Wayne Laforge; sisters: Wilma Twomoons, Mary, Magoo, and Marceline Shoulderblade, Esther, Serena, Shirley, Annette Brady, Irene Flying, Jamie Whiteman and Lavina Blackwolf; grandmother: Mary Underwood; aunts: Fern Shoulderblade, Barbara Spang, Jennie Parker; Uncle: Al Lester; nephews and nieces: Cleve, Bernadine Jr., Serena, Lawrence, Clayton, Keith, Halona, Thomas B., Reanna, Austin III, Starla, Hadley, Clint, Renecia, Crystal, Wendell III, Thomas C., Sheila, Joseph Weaselbear, Allen Joe and Jonas Blackwolf.
Francis loved his children and grandchildren. He chose a difficult life, and through this he was humble and gracious. We will miss his kind soul.
We give special support to Vann Ryan Family and Allen Joe Family for their kind support to Francis.
Relatives are Shoulderblade, Blackwolf, Seminole, Walkslast, Fisher, Woodenthigh, Weaselbear, Starr, Wolfname, and Woodenlegs. We apologize if we overlooked relatives.
A Traditional Wake will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015, at 7 PM at the Sacred Hat Location. Funeral Services for Francis will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in Lame Deer with Burial to follow at the Pias Cemetery South of Lame Deer. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday September 28, 2015
Sacred Hat Location
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Tuesday September 29, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Graveside Service
12:30 p,m.
Tuesday September 29, 2015
Pius Basin Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday September 28, 2015
Sacred Hat Location
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Tuesday September 29, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Graveside Service
12:30 p,m.
Tuesday September 29, 2015
Pius Basin Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT, Montana 59043
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DorothySeminoleandfamily says
Sending my colodlences to Shoulderblade family
Andrita Harris says
My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to the Shoulderblade Family.
Amanda Two Two Dillard says
Sending my condolences to the Shoulder Blade Family . I am praying for Donielle and Toniellae
Shoulder Blade to be very strong. Family will be in all prays and nice memories.
Tia Fighting Bear says
Francis was a very kind respectful man, never heard anything negative about him, He has gone home to be with loved one, He will be missed by alot of our people here on his homeland, Our prayers go out to the family. Stanley and LaDonna Eagle and Family
James D. Jr. & Ann King says
Our deepest condolences to the family …………
Roxie and Calvin Wilson says
So sorry to hear of your loss, we send our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Maldonado says
To Francis and family. My deepest condolences to the family, especially his children. May he rest in peace.
DorothySeminole&Family says
Sending my condolences to the family,sorry for ur loss.
Jon Gaustad says
My sincerest condolences to family and friends. My thoughts of you are filled with times I interacted with you at Sundances and around Lamedeer. You will be missed.
Melissa Whitewolf Royston & Family says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Francis. Condolences to the his family.
Mary Dillon says
We are sending our sincere sympathy to all of Francis’s family. May the love and support of family and friends help ease your heartache. Your family is in our prayers.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon