George Standingelk, 86, passed away in Miles City at the V.A. Healthcare Center on June 6, 2018. George has now crossed over to Maheo’s place.
His family was originally from the Birney District. His Sutah name was Maewohns. He was married to Mary Rose Standing Elk. From this union came the children:
Melvera Parker, Seidel Standingelk, George Standingelk, Jr. (dec.), Henrietta Standingelk, Lyndon Standingelk, Carl Standingelk (dec.), Sabrina Standingelk, Floy Standingelk, Clayburn Standingelk (dec.), and Conrad Standingelk.
He was in the Air Force and in the Korean War. He was a member of the Chief’s Society, and a councilman of the Northern Cheyenne Nation. He was active in the Northwest Native Veteran’s Association. He graduated from the St. Labre Mission’s first graduating class in 1951. He was an aircraft painter, a road construction worker, and a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He is survived by in-laws, Wicks, Donges, Twobulls numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
George is related to the Medicine Elks, Lone Elks, Medicine Bulls, Braided Hairs, Whistling Elks, Spotted Elks, Elk Shoulders, Limpy’s, Magpies, Strange Owls, Swallows, and Wildhogs. We apologize if we’ve failed to mention anyone in our grief as it was not our intention. He loved and respected you all.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday June 10, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
Ashland, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday June 11, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
Ashland, Montana 59003
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Monday June 11, 2018
Standing Elk Family Cemetery
Ashland, Montana 59003
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday June 10, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
Ashland, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday June 11, 2018
St. Labre Catholic Mission
Ashland, Montana 59003
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Monday June 11, 2018
Standing Elk Family Cemetery
Ashland, Montana 59003
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Patsy Brey Houseman says
Sorry about your loss, George is in a better place with Delores and Joe
Patricia Hubbard says
I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of George Standing Elk. May you find comfort in your loving memories of George and in the Great Spirit’s promise to see our loved ones again through the resurrection. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28&29) What joy there will be to welcome back George to a beautiful, peaceful earth (Psalms 37:10,11,29) where all pain, sickness and death will be no more! (Rev 21:4) Hold on to all your happy memories of George and let these, along with all the promises of the Great Spirit, who cannot lie, bring you comfort and peace! My deepest sympathy!
I invite you to visit jw.org to view a comforting video: “What is the Condition of the Dead?”
Marilyn Mader says
Conrad, Henrietta and the rest of George’s kids, grandkids and family,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you as you go through this time of mourning and ask the Lord to draw you close and give you comfort.
Dee says
Condolences
David E. Boyd Sr. says
My friend it’s time to say good bye, really appreciated the time we spent together at the Miles City Community Living Center. And the talks we had. God’s speed on your journey no more pain, no more tears and you can walk the streets of gold. Farewell my friend.
SSG David E. Boyd Sr.
USA/Retired
Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Deepest Condolences cousins; Seidel, Henrietta, Lyndon, Sabrina, Conrad & Floy. Prayers for you all. RIP Uncle George, Auntie Mary open arms for you.
Judy Trout says
I had the pleasure of seeing George whenever I would visit Neil at the community living center. Though George could not speak, his eyes would light up whenever Neil and I would speak our very limited Cheyenne. He always had a smile on his face! I’m sure he will be missed. Please know that he was treated very well by the staff working there.
Lisa Limpy says
Our heartfelt condolences
ROBERT J. LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF GEORGE STANDINGELK, SR., THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST HEARTFELT AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Mark Browning says
I send my sympathies to friend Seidel upon hearing the news of your loss. Your inherited your father’s good looks and kind nature. Whenever I would spot him, either at the VA or out on visits, I would immediately recognize him from the resemblance to you. He always enjoyed sharing news of your various involvements. My best to you and your family.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
The LaRose family is so sorry to hear the passing of George Standing Elk.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all the family and friends in passing of George Standing Elk.
Wonerful wonderful man we got to know when our Daddy – Donald W LaRose was a resident at the Veterans Nursing Home in Miles City, Montana till Daddy’s passing and George came to his room to give his final goodbye to him and offer comfort to us in our time of sorrow.
We all love George so much, my sister Cheryl LaRose Maher pass on that love and made him a beautiful star quilt for his bed at the Veterans Nusing Home, George was so honor that he got a star quilt from the LaRose Family.
Chery put a Lakota message on the quilt saying “Thank you my friend.”
Daddy and George both love playing Bingo and shooting the breeze with each other.
We will miss seeing Geroge at the Veterans Nusing Home.
Now Daddy and George are both up in our greater Heaven playing Bingo and shooting the breeze.
George we are proud to call you our friend you came into our lives as a blessing in our hearts forever. Till we meet again.
Rest in Peace George Standing Elk you will be greatly missed by all.
Love you always – Carol (Warren) LaRose Schuetzle Miles City, Cheryl (Rick) LaRose Rapid City, SD and Rose “Pixie” (Mitch) LaRose Frieling Gillette, Wyo.
Tracie Fox says
George will be missed. I work upstairs in the VA building and my children always loved to stop at the nursing home and see George. May he rest in peace.
Norene StandingElk says
I am the grandchild of George Standing Elk. I wish I could have had the opportunity to meet him. I am the daughter of George Standing Elk JR. In the obit it says deceased but he’s not. His brother Carl is though.