Wedith Jean “Jeanne” Rising Sun Strange Owl, Esevonehoehne’e Buffalo Comes Out Woman, was born in Busby, Montana on June 10, 1936 to William Rising Sun and Louise Dives Back Wards. She was the oldest of 5 children. She was a Chiefs Wife, and daughter of a chief.
Jeanne was raised in Busby, at the family Strong Hold, with her siblings. She was raised by her Aunt Alice Rising Sun Russell. She attended Busby School and graduated in 1955, she was a cheerleader for the Busby Eagles. After high school, she left for Phoenix, Arizona to become an Army Nurse. She returned to Busby to raise her siblings and make a home for them. She lost her mom at a very young age. She met the love of her life and married Alfred Strange Owl, Sr. in 1967, they made their home in Busby, Montana, there they resided and raised 10 children, 3 older sons. She was a home maker, while her husband provided. She loved to garden, taught her daughters to make candles, bake, Indian bread and cook. She also was a member of the White River Mennonite Church. She introduced her children, grandchildren to church. She loved attending games her grand kids played in, a life long Busby Eagle fan. Her sisters (Louise Fisher, Maretha Charette, Marie Little Wolf) and her were fans of the eagles, traveled everywhere to watch them play, the golden girls. Her favorite sister in law Charlotte always came over and checked up on her and visited her and her sister in law Maggie. Mom was the last of her Rising Sun family in Busby left. Her best friends Adeline Fox & Mabel Killsnight were always on phone catching each other up with what was going on the rez. Adeline would pick her up and go eat at Putts in Crow, go on trips to Sheridan or Billings. Mom shared many stories of her young life in Busby. As a teen she rode horses from her home at the strong hold. She had green thumb and always had plants growing all over in her home and sun flowers and corn growing in her back yard, her yard was the most beautiful grass growing and a fence everyone say she had the nicest yard and she always helped everyone who came to her home with food and gas everything she can help she spoke her Cheyenne language and enjoyed visiting. The best thing was to wake up listening to Mom & Dad talk Cheyenne to one another while eating breakfast.
She is survived by her children Randy Bighead Sr., Rachel, Shasta, Wayne (Nanette) Deborah (Dean Small), Dayton, Melvin(Roberta), Frank (Briana) Sylvia (Tim Goodman), Adopted daughters Melissa Morin and Desi Lambert. She raised Shannon (Herman Dale), Leland Crazymule, Wedith Tionne ( Calob Spang), Alfredine, L. DeVia and Toni. Adopted Sons, Brian (Edina) Redstar Sr, Sealmer Redstar Sr., Brian (Beverly) Limpy, Joe Morrison. Surviving sister in laws Charlotte Rock Roads, Florence Running Wolf, Maggie Rising Sun. Her Grandkids Angela, Eugene, Tonya, Moses, Randy, Lisa, Crystal, Evangeline, Tyross, Cheyenne, Elijah, Tyler, Iris, Gracie, John Wayne, Shalimar, Deshaydra, Eric, Montoe, Gensyn, Tyrel, Joelle, Joedes, Koeby, Ethan, Rheannon, Lyle, Tayler, Kyle, Rayel, Kendrick, Malik, Desirae, Kaylannah, Joseph, Shaynel, Evan, Jenqiua, Asia, Jordell, Annie,Benny, Charlize, Leila, Larshay, Jeanal, Sylvaiyah, Aldrin, Lolin Jr, Zuri, Lucious, Xiomara. 90 Great Grand Kids and 13 Great Great Grand Kids.
Proceeding her in Death the love of her life Alfred, Sons Phillip Sr, Larry, Rufus and adopted sons Aljo, Daughter Eva. Brother Irvin Sr, Ray Rising Sun and Sisters Agnes Rising Sun, Laretha Grinsell, Alice Rising Sun, Grandsons Sheran, Ezekiel, Journey, Great Granddaughter Peru Rising Sun, Great Grandson Trendasia, and Great Great Grandson Oberyn.
Thank you to St. Vincent’s Healthcare & Stevenson & Sons for kindly taking care of mom.
Mom, you will be greatly missed, reunited with dad & loved ones…
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday October 11, 2024
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday October 12, 2024
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday October 12, 2024
Busby Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday October 11, 2024
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday October 12, 2024
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday October 12, 2024
Busby Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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Donna Bearcomesout says
Condolences to Aunt Jeanie’s family thank for being with my mom before she took her journey I love you say hello to Mom and the rest of you “Busby golden girls”prayers for comfort to all of your daughters, sons and all of your grandchildren, i ❤️from Donna Bearcomesout and family
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
My Deepest & Sincere Condolences to my Siblingss on your loss. Prayers
Sylvester Knows His Gun says
So sorry to hear of Jeanie’s passing. She was a precious lady. I remember her, as a young woman, coming over to our house in Busby in the late 1950’s to visit with my mother Marie Knows His Gun. They were buddies, and I recall them laughing while they visited about different things. I would see Jeanie from time to time in Hardin or Billings, but I regret not trying to visit her at her home in Busby.
Marcia Elkshoulder Anderson says
Sending condolences to the family. Jeannie will sure be missed. Her great grandson Elon sends his love and hugs. He says from the Elk Shoulder and Anderson family.
Sherri Bartholomew says
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Sylvia loved her mom and relied on her when she was raising her children. Jeanie would come to the school when ener she was needed. She was a great advocate for her grandchildren. I am sure she went right up to be with her family. Fly HIGH Jeannie. Sherri
Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says
Seidel and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends..may God give you comfort and peace
Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says
Seidel and I send our deepest condolences and prayers for comfort and peace 🙏
Julianne and Joseph WeaselBear says
Sending our deepest condolences to the family and my adopted Sisters Rachel and Sylvia 🌻🙏💯 I always enjoyed visiting with Mom and will miss her lots💔 Love you all🌻🙏💯 LOVE Julianne and Joseph WeaselBear ❤️
Sissy Parker says
My condolences to the Strange Owl Family 🙏
Bonnie Bigback says
Busby just won’t be the same. Prays go out for all the family for strength and healing in this time of grief and for comforting for each one.
Nellie Speelman says
My love and prayers to the family.