Howard “Sheridan” Twenty Stands, age 75, of Lame Deer passed away, December 23, 2017, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings.
Howard was born on October 12, 1942 to Arthur Blackstone and Mary Wild Hog. He is a descendant of Chief Sweet Medicine, Little Wolf, and Wild Hog.
Howard worked at Guild Arts and Crafts in Ashland and the IGA store in Lame Deer including the Commodity Distribution Center. He was a member of the Elk Horn Scrapers.
Howard’s extended family includes: Runsabove, Standing Elk, Small, Killsontop, Spotted Elk, Parker, Seminole, Braided Hair, Killsnight, Tallwhiteman, Chavez, Posey, Tallbull, Littlebird, Wilson, LittleBear, Littlewhiteman, Whitedirt, Whiteman, Elkshoulder, Medicine Top, Harris, Medicine Bull, Wandering Medicine, Fisher, Rondeau, Sanchez, Bullcoming, Limberhand, Shoulderblade and Red Cherries.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Leroy, Bill, Floyd, Rose Dillard, Margaret, Georgia, Myron, Ivan, Ernie, Ruby, Pauline, Rosie Posey, Daniel, Thornton, John Chavez, Merlin, Milward, Meredith, Mildred, Joletta, Ardyth, Tallbull, James, Noreen Red Cherries, and Larry Littlebear. Please forgive us if we left anyone out but Howard’s family and extended family is a large one. You are in our thoughts and were in his regardless.
He was predeceased by; sisters Minnie and Opal and his brothers Louis, Matthew, Carl, and John.
A wake is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Mennonite Church in Lame Deer. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Mennonite Church in Lame Deer. Interment follows at the Alison Bixby Memorial Cemetery in Lame Deer.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday December 30, 2017
Alison Bixby Cemetery
Lame Deer , Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday December 30, 2017
Alison Bixby Cemetery
Lame Deer , Montana 59043
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Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Deepest Condolences, great loss of an Elder
ROBERT J. LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF HOWARD TWENTYSTANDS, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS TIME OF MOST SAD AND SORROWFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A LOVED ONE.
Carrie L Small says
# Grandpa. I love you and am grateful to have known you. Prayers for the Entire Family. Rest in Paradise.
Allen Clubfoot Jr. says
Condolences to Howard’s family and friends
Gladys Walker says
My deepest condolences to the family. I remember grampa from when I was very young. Prayers for his journey.
Angela Chavez says
Howard was my dad’s favorite uncle. He will be greatly missed
Samantha Killsnight & Family says
Our Thoughts and Prayers to the family
Chris Valentine says
I am sad to hear of his death. He was a good person and I always enjoyed seeing him walking around in Lame Deer.
Joey Littlebird says
Until I see you again, travel well grandpa.
Rynalea White man Pena says
Sheridan was one of my dad’s good friend, not many are left from the old folks! Rest easy journey well until we meet again!
Geri Small says
Rest in Paradise Sheridan, it was always❤ good to see you at all the Club events. Always helpful and happy. You will be missed.
Sage says
Sheridan was one of my dad’s good friend and relative..Charles little old man is my dad..I will always remember every Bigg boxing matches on Saturday night..Sheridan was always there..with my dad and bout four others..my dad really enjoyed the company..all you could hear is laughs and nothing but them talking Cheyenne..RIP Sheridan and tell my dad I love him!!haho
Albert Scott says
see you later Grandpa Howard! I’ll remember the times I had with you back when I was a little guy in Lame Deer. My brother Mike Chavez also says you’ll be well missed. We love you for looking out for us back then. RIP.
Daniel Chavez says
May God’s peace be with you. I and my brothers, Thornton and John cherish the life long memories you created with us. We will always remember you for your caring and loving nature.