Jessica Lou Whistling Elk, age 39, of Lame Deer, MT passed away on January 10, 2013
The daughter of Johnny and Roberta Whistling Elk, Jessica was born on March 22, 1973 in Crow Agency MT. She is a descendant of Chief Dull Knife.
Jessica graduated from St. Labre High School. While attending high school she played basketball and volleyball. She also attended Chief Dull Knife College for two years.
Jessica and Fred Lefthand were blessed with a daughter Ashley. Jessica later met and married Anthony Youngbear Sr. in 1993 and from this union they were blessed with 3 children: Anthony Jr, Tyrell and Christopher.
Jessica enjoyed playing hand games and attending hand game tournaments, and doing beadwork. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Jessica was employed with homecare services taking care of her mother Roberta Whistling Elk.
She is survived by her four children, her brother Joseph (Dawna), sisters; Jackie (Valdo) Evans, Ranee’ (Darrell) Killsnight, Emma (Elwin) Pongah, Nephews: Bryon, Johnny, Joseph Jr., Emmit, Kalo, Nieces, Beth, Jaylyn, Reneka, Tarae, Sharolyn, Roberta, Johnna, her grandchildren: Christian, Kiara, and Malika.
Adopted Mother Ruth Costilla, Adopted father Leonard American Horse, Uncle Joe Big Medicine, Gilbert Brady Sr., Aunt Rita Big Medicine Carlene Gandara, Dorothy Gray, Mary Ann Demaray, who she called and respected as her mother’s Grandmother Beatrice Small.
Jessica is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Roberta Whistling Elk, her son, John Joseph, Sister; Shelly, Reva, Ricki, Tera, Niece Lyrika BigMedicine, Grandmother Annie Brady and Ima Jean BigMedicine.
Extended family members: Seminoles, Sooktis, One Bear, Little Bird, Black Horse, Wolfname, Bailey, Whistling Elk, Brady, White Dirt, Three Fingers, Ryans, Bearchums, Big Medicine, Black Bear, Blacks, including all Chief Dull Knife Descendants, apologies if any family members were not included.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 16, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 17, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Interment
Following Services
Thursday January 17, 2013
Lame Deer Cemetery
Highway 212
Lame Deer , MT 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 16, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 17, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Interment
Following Services
Thursday January 17, 2013
Lame Deer Cemetery
Highway 212
Lame Deer , MT 59043
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michaellimpy says
i am always going to miss you,,love you
William & Clarice Walksalong & Family says
May Maheo watch over your family at this time, bless her children and sisters.
Sharon & Del Dinstel says
Robbie, Brooke and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have put you in our thoughts. We are sending prayers of strength, understanding, and peace. May God Bless you at this most difficult time.
Julianne Spang says
Rest In Peace my good junior high friend… my Prayers for your Family. Your SMILE will be greatly missed.
Debbi Beartusk Dove says
Jessica brought many of the beaded items I enjoy to our house as she made her beadwork rounds. I was glad to be on her “list” of patrons. She was friendly and had a nice smile as do her sisters. Her struggles are over, may she sleep in peace in the company of her loved ones. Blessings and courage to those she leaves behind.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
My heart was so saddened to hear of the loss of Jessica. She always had a smile and a hug for me. I find comfort knowing that we will see our loved ones again. I pray that God gives you strength in this very difficult time. Know that we love you and that you will be in my prayers. My most deepest and sincere sympathy. Mary and Jolyn Dillon
timothy whistling elk says
aheo bless your family sister, we will be ther efor you all Bob,Rachael & kids the whistling elks
Sherri Scalpcane Ewing says
Sorry to hear about your loss may Maheo watch over your family and keep them strong through this tough time,, Jessica I will miss your smile , visits, sharing all your stories, ideas & beadwork. R.I.P. my friend
Rowland/Leedom Family says
Much love and prayers to the family. Jessica always had a great sense of humor and a bright smile…she will be missed.
Thelma Fisher -Beaverheart says
TO JESSE’S FAMILY
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. SHE WAS ONE OF MY GIRLS I KEPT FED. I WILL MISS HER.
JESSE MAY THE LORD SHINE HIS LIGHT ON YOUR PATH TO OUR RELATIVES, REST IN PEACE.
Bernice Rieck (Gray) and children says
Goodbye Jessica, you will be missed but never forgotten. Many prayers for the family. I love you sister.
Doug and Gaylene Page says
Sending our condolences to the family. It was good to spend time with her for a few weeks last summer and listen to her stories and hear her laugh. She has a good heart and a good soul. Heaven gained an angel.
Marsha Small says
Prayers to all during this most difficult time. My heart is with you.
Athena Armstrong says
Jessica, always a smile on your face, gifted in beading, thank you for sharing your soul and talents with us, you have left a mark on all our hearts. We will miss you sister.
Serena Littlebird BearComesOut & family says
I will miss you Jessica…Coming over to the house early in the morning always with a big smile sure brightened our day. To your family–you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we will always be here if you ever need anything that we can help you with. Jackie–we luv and are here for you. Our deepest sympathy for the whole family.
Wolf Robe Willow says
“May the lord bring peace and comfort to your Family at this time and moment” and my prayers are with your Family”
Ashley Prettyboy says
I’ll miss you auntie.. i love you.
Joseph big medicine Jr says
Love u always and will miss you forever.
dawna k. says
will always miss you & know you are not hurtin anymore, love you. Your sis!
Anthony YB jr says
Miss you mom .!! but ill see you soon .!
Ashleywhistlingelk says
Miss and love you mom may you rest in peace.Your always on my mind and I know that your in a better place and not in pain anymore..I will see you soon and we will be back together and I’ll be able to hug you and tell you how much I miss you dearly I know your watching over all four of your Angels we miss and love you MOM…Your only daughter Ash…
Tyrell says
I miss u mom really bad you was the best mom and I’ll see u soon mom…