Funeral Service: Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, MT
Rite of Committal:will follow in the RedWoman Family Cemetery in Ashland, MT with full Military Honors
A traditional feed will follow at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, MT
Gerald Eugene RedWoman (Elk River) was born in the cold bitter morning hours of December 28th, 1944. His parents were the late Eugene (Jack Rabbit) RedWoman and the late Cora Horseroads RedWoman. Earlier on in his life he attended St. Labre Highschool and was in the US Army 82nd Airborne Paratroop. He enjoyed sports, track boxing, basketball and baseball. He also enjoyed joking with family and friends.
Dad we thank you for being our dad. The way you included us in your viewing area of the world we live in. We thank you for your whole life, as it was a gift to all you encountered. The way you helped us to remain connected to everything that is a thing. The sweet songs you sang created a connection to the cosmic rhythm of grandmother earth. As your children we honor you for providing a home for all those children that had a void, which you filled, you have taught us your valiant warrior spirit, by your service to our country in the U.S. Army. Ass kicken eighty duecer you would say. Your face would light up and spirits lifted when you told stories of your time as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. We know you grew up.
The memories you shared about your life included awesome individuals. Say hello for us dad, we have a lot of amazing Cheyennes waiting for your arrival. Were going to paint you now dad so you can see your mother Cora, your dad Eugene, and the rest of our loved one's. Someday dad we, your children will travel across that milky way when Maheo calls us. Until then dad, we will continue to put nothing but good things on our children. We will never forget where we came from, how we got here, what were suppose to do while were here, and to pay attention to where we want to go and how we will get there. You tell us to stay clear of mean people and to be around nice people. This is only the end of your body, the gift that carried your soul and spirit throughout your life. Your soul and spirit is free now. We are at peace with you dad, rest now.
He was a direct descendent of Chief White Antelope who died at Sand Creek Massacre on November 29, 1864 and Chief LittleWolf whose daughter Lena LittleWolf ManBear was Geralds Great Great Great Great Grandmother. Also, War Chief Roman Nose who died at Summit Springs, Colorado and Dog Soldier War Chief TallBull..and Three Bears who was a Signator to the Ft. Laramie Treaty OP 1868 and was first Lt. to War Chief Crazy Horse of the Oglala Sioux (Lakota Nation). His direct grandfather was Frank Red Woman, Black Horse, Three Bears and grandmother Ella Roman Nose and AN. C. Sundance Priest Crier Spiritual Ceremonial Medicine Man.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grand parents, his siblings Orson, Perry, Anne, Rosalie and Blossom.Eugene is survived by his children Bunnie (RedWoman) Kipp, Jay, Sherry, Heidi Wolfblack, Picard and Garrett Wadda, his siblings, Antoinette RedWoman, Lawrence, Larry Phillip, Rosella Pongah, Silver RedWoman, Clyde RedWoman, Arbutus RedWoman, Lillian RedWoman, Emmanual RedWoman, 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. His aunts Annie BlackHorse and Ella TallBull.
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