Vonahaamehne’e (Sacred Lodge Walking Woman)
Grandma Lavina left this world during the night of April 13, 2016.
Lavina a mother, sister, grandmother and Great Grandmother was born in Muddy Creek on November 16, 1940. Muddy Creek is where her parent’s Henry & Pauline Black Wolf raised her and her siblings. Lavina, the oldest of all the kids, whom she always spoke of were the Blackwolf’s, BearComesOut and Brady’s. She spoke fond memories of being raised with her siblings in Muddy Creek. Riding horseback was the best time. Lavina and her siblings all have stories, at family gatherings they would tell their stories and just enjoy the memories together. Lavina was a decedent of Chief Blackwolf and Chief Dull Knife. Lavina was an avid horse lady, often told stories of traveling to local rodeos. She and the girls would join the Indian Relay, they were one of the few Indian Lady Relay Teams. I say girls because I do not remember the girls names. She would say “Myself, Lillian, Beverly, and another lady.” The last names I never got. Lavina worked hard all her life. Her work history consisted of working for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe onto Lame Dear School where she worked as a supply clerk and a bus driver. In the mid 1970’s she worked for St. Labre Indian School. She retired in 1985 and returning again to work for St. Labre in 1998 until November of 2013. She was forced to retire her R.A. just got the best of her.
Lavina is survived by her children Darrell, Sandy, Dean Sr., Darius, Andrew & Rhonda Salois and her niece who carries her Indian name Michelene BearComesOut. Lavina’s life and heart was full, then she became a grandmother to: Nia & Derek Blackwolf, Chan Bruised Head, Alisha Rogers Fisher, Dean Blackwolf Jr., Jared “Jose” Bear Robe, Rosie Fisher, Danae Blackwolf and the youngest of her grandbabies Jo “Babes” Bruised Head. Again her heart and life were full then she became a great grandmother to Hailey Bruised Head, Emma Fisher, Kess Lee Spear, Carson Bruised Head, Ronnie Fisher, Tayo Blackwolf, Bentley Bruised Head, Kayla Fisher, Shandell Blackwolf, Zaibrey Iron, Shawny Spear and Baby Boy Blackwolf who is on his way, coming over the waters. She would get excited when she heard another great grand baby coming. She would say, “another great grand baby coming over the waters!” Lavina is also survived by her brothers Michael Bear Comes Out Sr., Lawrence Long Roach, Bruce White Sr. and the family she was raised with: Bear Comes Out’s, Blackwolf’s, Brady’s and Shoulderblade’s. Lavina is preceded in death by her parents Henry & Pauline Blackwolf, her sisters: Leona Limberhand & Patricia Blackwolf; her brothers: Henry Jr., John Blackwolf and Leland Blackwolf; her granddaughter Rosanne Fisher; her nephews Rodney Limberhand, Llevando Fisher Jr., Lyndon White and Woody White. Also who preceded her was Herman Bear Comes Out, Bernadine, Frances, Wendell and Wendaline Shoulderblade and her other family Wanda, Linda, Leonard, Everett and Benjamin Youngbear. Lavina had friends from all over the place, these friends were from casinos, hand games, work and family the Blackwolf’s, Bear Comes Out’s, Brady’s, Shoulderblade’s, Limberhand’s, Wolfname’s, Young Man Afraid Of His Horse’s, White’s, Salois, Sankey’s and the St. Labre Mail Department.
A wake will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m., both at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish of Lame Deer. Interment will take place following the service at the Henry Blackwolf Family Cemetery at Muddy Creek. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:30 PM
Friday April 15, 2016
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Saturday April 16, 2016
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:30 PM
Friday April 15, 2016
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Saturday April 16, 2016
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Georgia and Josh says
You will always be in me and Josh’s hearts and prayers ! Prayers of peace and comfort knowing Lavina is with God now
Melissa Whitewolf Royston & Family says
So sorry to hear about Lavina’s passing. My condolences to her children and grandchildren.
Henry Scalpcane says
Travel well Lavin
Lindsey Whitewolf says
My heart is heavy that you have left us. I’m going to miss how you would call me out of the blue just to see what I was doing and to tell me you missed me and loved me! I wish I could of told you before you left that I will miss you and love you too!
Marsha Small says
Prayers to all. My Mom and her used to visit and visit.
Diane Spotted Elk says
Lavina was always kind to me, peace and comfort to her Children,Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and all those that were dear to her. I’m sure my Mother was there to welcome her home.
Doug and Colleen Hopkins says
So sorry for your loss. She was a very nice woman. Prayers and thought are with you.
Georgia Ann Burns says
My prayers are with Lavina’s family! May you find comfort, that your Mom loved all her family!
Ashley Whitewolf & Carson BruisedHead says
Me and Carson will always and forever love and miss you soo mcuh..! You were a loving and caring woman, we will always remember for ever and ever.
Dolores Shoulderblade & children says
Condolences to the family, May the good Lord comfort you during this time.
Mary Dillon says
We are so sorry for your loss Lavina was such a sweet lady. Please know that your family will be in our prayers. Our sincerest sympathy
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Roberta Haugen says
My deepest condolences. She was a real nice lady. I remember her from Bingo, she always had something to share with me. She always had a smile no matter what. She will be greatly missed.
Rosie Littlebird says
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. May God rest her soul.
Jason & Sue Fisher says
Sorry to hear…condolence to the family of Lavina..God comfort n be with you!!
Audrey Snodgrass says
I was so sorry to hear about Lavina passing. She was a special lady. When my son was much younger, she would make ribbon shirts for him. We still have most of them. Lavina will be missed by many.
Geri Small says
Condolences to Lavina’s family, she will be missed by so many. I have fond memories of your Mom when I stayed on Eastside every weekend we had coffee and she usually had to wake me up!! Good journey my friend Lavina–rest in paradise.
Pam Kania says
I am saddened to hear of Lavina passing. She was a very friendly woman, caring and liked to visit. I am comforted that she is not in pain and with her family and friends on the other side! Pam Kania
Eleanor Bearchum Parker says
Sorry to hear of Livina’s passing. She was always so kind, had a smile and wanted to visit. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.