Jobia Means, age 26, of Lame Deer

Jobia Janiel Means, lovingly known as “Jobie”, passed away at the age of 26 in Lame Deer, Montana.  She was born at Crow agency to her mother, Marty Lynn, and father, Quentin.  Jobia was a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.  Her Cheyenne name, Walks on the Water Woman, Mȧhpévatáxeóhtsé’e, was given to her by her great grandmother Lillian Three Fingers.  Jobia spent her early years in Lame Deer, surrounded by the love of her family.   She would go on to spend time in Ronan, Billings and Missoula.  She later returned home to Lame Deer, where she graduated as the Salutatorian for her class at Lame Deer High School in 2016.

Jobia continued her education and completed courses at Montana State University Billings and Salish Kootenai College.   She was intelligent, ambitious, and always eager to explore new ideas.

Jobia was adventurous, funny and deeply caring.  She had a creative spirit and a love for sewing, knitting, music, poetry and art.  Her laughter was unforgettable–full of joy and warmth.  She was quick to make friends and left a profound impact on everyone she met, forming deep and lasting connections with those she loved.

More than anything, Jobia was the best big sister, always ready to help, guide, and protect her brothers and sisters.  She embraced her role with love and devotion.  She also adored her two pugs, Bambi and Rufus, loving them with all her heart and treating them as part of the family.

At the time of her passing, Jobia was grieving the loss of her soulmate, Toby Labeaux.  Though her time with us was far too short, she will be missed immensely by all who knew and loved her.

Jobia was preceded in death by her Great Grandparents: Joe and Lillian Three Fingers, Quentin and Phoebe Means, Juanita and Laforce Lonebear, Emil Fraser.  Step-grandfather: Dan Garfield, Grandfathers: Eugene Means. Joseph Three Fingers.  Grandmothers: Justina Three Fingers, Judy Three Fingers, Maria Russell, Estelle Russell.  Aunt: Tina Three Fingers, Brother: Treyson Means. Sister: Angel Standingwater.  Lastly, the love of her life Toby Labeaux.

Jobia is survived by her parents: Marty Runsabove, Quentin Means.  Brothers: Sage, Jamison, Nation, Courage, Josephe, Reed, Landon, Lathan, Caleb, Sam, Eugene.  Sisters: Lillian, Kennedy, Caitlin, Alaia (Matt), Lahava, Taeleia, Arryana, Kylie, Keyara, Katelyn, Marlene, Andrea.  Great Grandmothers: Emma Jean Dewey, Mae Whistling Elk, Lanell Ballard. Grandparents: Dixie (Johnny), Marty, Joyce, Tony, Melissa, and Yelanda.  Aunts: Michelle Spotted Wolf, Anya, Andrea, Yolanda, Angel, Leona, Anastacia, Iris, Blooming, April, Joni, Jotera, Selena, Jessica.  Uncles: Landon, Joel (Sheila) Hunter.  To any of Jobia’s friends and family we may have missed, just know she loved you all dearly.

Extended Families include Means, Gill, Two Two, Foote, Littlewhiteman, Fraser, Harris, Robinson, Lonebear, Spang, Fisher, Whistlink Elk, Whitdirt, Little Whirlwind, Limberhand, Roundstone, Deafy, Three Finger, Medicine Bull, Medicine Top, Fighting Bear, Little Boy, Booker. We apologize if we left anyone out, Jobia’s family is large.

Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 pm

Tuesday April 1, 2025

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Funeral Service

11:00 am

Wednesday April 2, 2025

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Wednesday April 2, 2025

Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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