September 17, 1986 was a glorious day for the Ron and Noreen Harris family when they welcomed their third and youngest child, Lindsay James Harris into the world.
From day one “LJ” as he was affectionately known was the light of mom and dad’s life and “baby” to older sisters, Renecia and Rebecca.
Born of both Northern and Southern Cheyenne descent, Lindsay was introduced to his culture at a very young age. He loved pow-wows and grass dancing was a passion. He was brought up to honor, love and respect our Cheyenne ceremonial ways, customs, and traditions. During his mothers’ illness, Lindsay vowed to dance the Bald Eagle Paint in our Cheyenne sundance ceremonies, if Meheo would spare his mothers’ life. He prided himself and held in high esteem the fact that he was born a Chiefchild with lineage to four honored Chieftainships beginning with Chief Littlewolf whom through his sacrifice, commitment and love for his people successfully led our Northern Cheyenne to our home of today. His grandfathers, Chief Frank Redcherries, Chief Rock Redcherries and Chief Bullcoming of Oklahoma.
Lindsay was multi-talented and of his many God-given gifts he was a champion grassdancer, sketch artist, grassdance outfit designer, maker, beadwork artist who did beadwork for himself, his dad, nieces, and nephews. He spread his love for everyone using his wit and humor which never failed to bring a smile and laughter to all who knew him. He was our comedian. He was never afraid to exhibit compassion, concern and pity for those less fortunate and forever wanted to be a friend to all and was always willing to give people his time, a shoulder to lean on, or his last dollar or dime to all who asked.
Never once did he ever pass judgment on anyone and never looked down on people because of the way they lived and its these are personality characters that he shared with his grandfather Gilbert Harris a very gentle soul and didn’t want to inconvenience or burden anyone with his own problems. He was proud of mom and dad’s marriage longevity and wore a tattoo on his arm that read, “Ron and Norene Harris.”
On March 8, 2019, Lindsay succumbed to pneumonia at the young age of 32 in Lame Deer, Montana.
Lindsay is survived by parents, Ron and Norene Harris of the home in Billings, MT; Very Special Aunt:Rebecca Harris (Naomi, Connie Lee) of Fort Washakie, WY. Brother, Ron Harris Jr. (Iva); Renecia (Braveheart) Youngbull;older sister, Rebecca Ruth of El Reno, OK; little sister, Erin all of Billings, MT, and his princess, “Tehya Lynn Youngbull; most importantly the love of his life, Rebekah Ellis (Ok). Nephews include CJ Ferrari, Gabriel Pollock Jr., Jeremiah Harris, Jory, Micah, Ryder, Ah-niv Youngbull. Neices: Erin Harris, Lillian and Neveah Pollock. Ronnie III (Baby Ronnie), Cami, Tailey. His uncles Hicks and Adolph Redcherries (Oklahoma).
Special aunts: Janie Emahollah, and Norma Fisher who loved Lindsay as a son in addition to -Florence Smith, Betty Dennison, Rhoda Bullcoming, Barbara Sankey, and Linda Daniels, Maggie and Georgia Runsabove, and Mildred Redcherries, Doreen Watan. Lindsay is now reunited with Aunt Rose who called Lindsay her baby. Uncles: Adolph and Hicks Redcherries, Roy Dean Bullcoming, Nathaniel, George Whiteman. George Magpie of Lame Deer.
His special cousins whom are like his sisters and brothers include Tiffiny, Tammy, Kermit, Jimmy, Sonny, and Tiny Lafountain, JillIian and Ashley Redcherries, Cheryl, Ida, Irene, Carol, Latona
Wilson, Verna, Ramona Bullcoming, Jace, Corry Bullcoming, Laverna Elkshoulder and Sally Wounded Eye, Kenny Daniels, Charlie Sankey, Daniel Whiteman, James Eric Dennison who was born the same day and same hospital. Nephew Lance Rivas.
We would like to acknowledge his special friends whom he loved as brothers and sisters. Braveheart
Youngbull, Bruce Pedro, Carlos Mendivil, Brandon Woods, Jason and Nicole Raceles, Joseph, Jesse, Ritchie, Rufus, Teresa and Polo Herrera, Shawn Spottedwolf, John Arriaga, Fred and Shireesa Mann, Gareth Headswift, Derrick Redbird, Isaiah Lime, JB, Carla, Michelle Yellowman, Felicia Yelloweyes, Shane, Monique, and Danielle Shotgunn and his second mother Arlene. His special auntie Norma Fisher who loved him very much she introduced him to grass dancing by making his first outfit.
He comes from the Harris, Bullcoming, Redcherries, families. Our extended family includes the Spang, Robinson, Foote, Rowland, Curley, Burns, Kinsel, Beartusk, Runsabove, Posey, Chavez and Hiwalker Families.
Lindsay is preceded in death by (2)two children: Ayla Norene and Lindsay James Harris Jr., Great grandmother Ruth Harris. Grandparents: Gilbert Harris, Frank Redcherries. Grandmothers: Delores Tidzump, Eleanor Bullcoming-Redcherries. Uncles: Vernon Bullcoming, Gordon Whiteman. Aunts: Rosemarie Redcherries and Lenora Lafountain. Cousins/sister: Angela and Shana Redcherries
We apologize to all his friends and family if we failed to mention you as our family is very large on both sides.
Also, our family would like to acknowledge our late Uncle and Aunt Gus and aunt Addie Harris, who were always there for our family with words of encouragement and who showed us unconditional love and became grandparents in the absence of Gilbert and Delores.
Special Thanks to Rynalea Whiteman Pena, Northern Cheyenne Tribal president, for being with him at the Northern Cheyenne IHS by his side; Dianne and Niel Beartusk for the life saving measures they attempted and the Northern Cheyenne Ambulance Service for trying to revive him.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday March 14, 2019
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Friday March 15, 2019
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday March 15, 2019
Harris Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday March 14, 2019
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Friday March 15, 2019
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday March 15, 2019
Harris Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Therese Spear says
My heart goes out to your family…prayers for his journey home…
Denise Swank says
Prayers for the family
Rolanda Eagle says
My condolences and prayers for the family
Julianne Spang says
MY CONDOLENCES FOR THE FAMILY 🙏 MY HEART IS BROKEN 💔 I THANK YOU LJ FOR ALWAYS CHECKING IN ON ME, NO MATTER WHAT :'( I am gonna miss our long chats about how much you love my niece Danielle Shotgun ❤️ REST IN ETERNAL PEACE 🙏 FLY HIGH HOME BOI🕊️❤️PEACE ✌️
Trisha White Buffalo Ochoa says
Prayers for the family. Sending my condolences from Oklahoma. ✝
Barbara says
Prayers for the families 🙏 so sorry
Ann G Knows His Gun says
Prayers for Ron & Noreen, Deepest Condolences
Ambrose.Sr & Clementine Seminole says
Sending our condolences to the Harris,Redcherries & Bullcoming families.
Linda Eliason says
Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you during this tender time!! We love you!
Jean Peterson says
Love, light and blessings to all of you. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Eleanor Bearchum Parker says
My heart goes out to Ron and family. Deepest condolences to all.
Felicia YellowEyes says
Prayers and thoughts for my lil brothers family….gonna miss you dearly. 😪
YOUR WESTSIDE SPANG CREW says
SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. GONNA SURE MISS YOU LJ AND ALL THE VISITS AND LAUGHS WE SHARED. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS CHECKING IN ON US. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS. REST IN PEACE!!!
Erica Dominguez says
You will be missed. It was always good seeing you here in Oklahoma and in LD. You was always smiling and treated everyone good. My condolences to his family. Until we meet again LJ Rest in Paradise!
Rayford Gray says
My thoughts and prayers are with my relatives
Janelle Beartusk says
Hugs and prayers go out to Ron and family. So very sorry for your loss.
Gail Small says
My love and prayers Ronnie, Noreen, and family. Your son was a special young man.
Georgia Ann Burns says
My sincere condolences to my Harris side of the family, Redcherries & Bullcomings and all his many relatives!!
I am so sorry Noreen & Ronnie …prayers of comfort and
peace!!!
Amanda Gould says
My deepest sympathy for Renecia and family during this difficult time. I’m thinking about y’all. LJ was always wherever Renecia was! You guys always had that special bond ❤️ Prayers for comfort and healing.
Dominic & Monica Norse says
Ron and family, we are sending our sincere condolences to you during this most difficult time. Losing a child is the single most heart break a person can endure. We lost our son a year ago and things have not been the same since. Your family is in our prayers and may you be comforted during your time of need.
Diana McLean says
So sorry Ron and Noreen and the rest of the family. You have my prayers and may the Lord give you all strength to get through this.
Speelman Michael says
Prayers, and Condolences to the Family at this time.
DF says
My sincere condolences to the family. May it comfort you to reflect on Almighty God’s promise of a time to come when he will undo every sorrow we face today (Revelation 21:4,5). And as you go through this difficult time, may you also find the strength and the kind of peace God can provide to carry you through, as spoken about at Philippians 4:6,7.
Wayne Fletcher says
Ronnie and Family, we lost our son in June. My heart breaks for you and your family. With Love and prayers, Wayne and Leeta.
Ruth Costilla & Family says
I met you once and you were so polite, but only the good die young.
RIP…Lindsey…Heaven gained another Angel.
Milliie Youngbear says
Sending my condolence and prayers for comfort & strength for today, tomorrow and the days ahead. Gosh my heart breaks for you all. LJ was always kind, respectful and friendly. My daughter Darla Young Bear Brown enjoyed being friends and dancing with him at the powwows. She feels sad and sends her love to you all. LJ will be missed and forever love. So very sorry Noreen & Ron. Sending bear hugs with continued prayers & some Watonga Oklahoma, Okc Thunder and OU Sooner love.
~>:::===>From Millie Young Bear & family<===:::<~
Kathleen B Beartusk says
Ron and Noreen, you have my deepest sympathies.
R says
My sincere condolences to the family.
Rhoda Glenmore says
My sincere condolences to the family. Prayers Ronnie, Noreen and Family.
Roberta Harris says
I’m so sorry to hear Ron and family. My sincerest condolences. May the Lord give you comfort during this time. Prayers.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF LINDSAY JAMES HARRIS (LJ) AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Gabriel Pollock says
Lindsay will be missed. He was my brother and I still can’t believe that he is gone. I’m gonna miss him. I know I will see him again. I’m sorry I couldn’t be with y’all at ur time of mourning.
Mary says
Ron and family, so sorry for the loss of your son. May his sweet memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Dawn RowlandSpang says
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Renecia Youngbull says
My dear baby brother, I miss you so much and think about you everyday. Life has changed without you. I miss your crazy jokes and all the fun and crazy times we shared. You will forever be in my heart. The kids mention you all the time and it breaks my heart because you were always a great uncle. I know people are haters and only hate on people they are jealous of. You went through a lot in this life with losing your kids and losing so many people you loved. Nobody understood what you were going through. I wish I could have held you that night you were suffering. Your big sister loves and will forever cherish the memories of you. Love you L