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In Memory Of

Joseph Bear Jr., age 66, of Lame Deer

June 3, 1955 – August 8, 2021

Joe Bear Jr. was born June 3rd, 1955 to Joe and Agnes Bear in Crow Agency, MT.  He grew up on the family ranch along the Tongue River.  He graduated at St. Labre High school and attended Rick’s College in Idaho.  There he met and married Yolanda.  They had 3 children named Charles, Alicia, and Cindy.  Joe had a son with Rena named Jason and had a daughter with Susan named Christine Eagle.  He had 3 more children with Amelia named Jolene, Jolson, and Jenise.  His grandchildren are – Alyssa, Hope, Eileen, Robyn, Raven, Blake, Joesiah, Braxton, Greyson, Joseph, Jade, Aaliyah, Jaden, Cierra, Asa, Jade.  His great grandchildren Joesiah, Braxton, and Greyson.

Joe worked on the family ranch with his father, tending to the animals and land.

Joe was proceeded in death by his parents, Joe and Agnes Bear.  His child Alicia.  His brothers Tony and Emery.  His sisters Jeannette, Veronica, and Lana.  His nieces and nephews Dustin, Jeremy, Garrett, Monica, and Kaya.

Joe was survived by his children Charles, Cindy, Jason, Christina, Jolson, Jolene ( daughter Cierra Blackbird , (Cierra’s  kids Spencer Snow Jr, Quincey Snow, Wiley Snow, Lane Snow  Jolene son’s Travis Jr., Asa, Ethan, and Jade) and Jenise.  His sisters Joetta (Tony, Destiny, Jordan, Lindsey and Jace), Tina (Cordell, Kaydell, Lanette and Sierra), Mary (Stephanie and Dylan) and Angeline (Alec).

Joe was survived by Tony’s kids Utahnna, Jared, Sharly, and Spring.  Emery’s kids Veronica, Emerlynne, Emery, Brenda, and Robert.  Jeannette’s kids Kyle, Monica, Taylor, and Quincy.  Veronica’s kids Miles, Andrew, and Jerry III.  Lana’s kids Taran, Derek, Brittany, Devin, and Victoria.

Our family is BearComesOut, Walks Along, Bearquiver, Starving Bear, Clubfoot, Tallwhiteman, Beartusk, Spottedelk, Spottedwolf, Wolfblack, Blackwolf, Seminole, Strangeowl, Ridgebear, Manley, Whitewolf, Gray, Fisher, Fightingbear, Elkshoulder, Fox, Whitecrane, Foot, Wilson, King, Littlebird, Littlewhirlwind, Lonebear, BigHead, Whistling Elk, Bearchum, Small.

Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday August 15, 2021

Joetta Yellowrobe Home

Ashland, MT

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Graveside Service

10:00 AM

Monday August 16, 2021

Bear Family Cemetery

Ashland, MT

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday August 15, 2021

Joetta Yellowrobe Home

Ashland, MT

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Graveside Service

10:00 AM

Monday August 16, 2021

Bear Family Cemetery

Ashland, MT

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  1. ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says

    August 9, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    TO THE FAMILY OF JOSEPH BEAR, JR., THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE

  2. Diane White says

    August 13, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    I send my deepest condolences to Joe Bears family. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family. Joe RIP and journey well my fren.

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Sunday August 15, 2021

Joetta Yellowrobe Home

Ashland, MT

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Graveside Service

10:00 AM

Monday August 16, 2021

Bear Family Cemetery

Ashland, MT

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