Pearl Anne Rowland, 78 years old, the Daughter of the late Claude and Beatrice Horn- Rowland was called home September 30th, 2015 surrounded by daughter Mary, Ron & Grandchildren along with her Sisters, Honey & Doll. Member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Her Indian name was “Walking Sunshine Woman” (eseheohtamehnetse). In 1959, she was the first Runner Up for Miss Indian America. Pearl graduated from St. Labre Mission in 1955 & attended Nursing School at Alverno College, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She also attended Nursing School at Miles City Sacred Heart College, where she graduated with her Nursing Degree. Pearl became the first Northern Cheyenne Registered Nurse to return to the NC Reservation. She had worked at various hospitals such as Aberdeen, South Dakota, Winnebago Nebraska, director of CHR program & worked as Public Health Nursing for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Later she became a school nurse for various schools, such as Lame Deer, Busby, and Crow where she met many friends and held on to them till the end. She was also the instructor of Health Courses at Chief Dull Knife College. In 1961, she married Robert Leader Charge, with this union, they had four children, and later divorced. In 1990, she retired to take care of her Grandchildren, Buster, Jeremy, and Sarah.
Proceeding her in death are her parents, adopted son Aaron Sampson, sisters Jocelyn (sugar) Rowland, Geraldine Rowland, grandson Zachary Aaron Leider, Darius “Dude” Rowland, adopted daughters Vincynthia Shoulderblade and Corinne Tallwhiteman and Uncle Denver Horn whom transported her to school every day by horseback.
Survived by: Mary (Ron) Peppers of the family home, Annie (George) Lane of Tennessee, Claude (Terri) Leedom of Sheridan WY, Niece’s Sunshine Woodenlegs of Lame Deer and Corrina Horn, of Colstrip MT. Sisters Dr. Ana Rowland and Claudia (Herman) DeRoin, Myrna(Orville) Paukei, Brothers Dr. James (late Vivian) Rowland, Darius (late Lerena) Rowland and Dr. Franklin (Joanie) Rowland.
Pearl served as a fine example for her brothers and sisters to get an education.
Grandchildren: Dayna, Derrick, John, Ben, Jessica, Shelby, Stevie, Robert Chase, Teryn, T’Neal, Arayah, Allen “Bear”, Tyshawn, Josh, Richard, Little Ronnie, and Lanada. Buster (Regine) Leider, Jeremy (Michelle) Leider, William Oscar, Savannah DiAnne. She raised Sarah (Anthony) Orozco as her own. Adopted Grandchildren: Noveko Rowland, Kori (Kevin) Lonebear, Thomas Shoulderblade, Shann Wolfname, Jordan Wolfname, Brett Gable, Ty Madrigal, Wilson LittleWolf, Arayih Iron, Talon Weaselbear, and Tiffany Booker. Great Grandchildren, Trenton James, Delilah Rose, Tinley Elizabeth, Avaya Rain, And had a Special place in her Heart for her King Taibrein Bane, & her Queen Cindy-Pearl Elizabeth who she loved waking up to every morning.
Special Friends: Evelyn Gardner, Anna Blackhorse, Dolly Hiwalker, Acie Spang, Delpha Harris, Susie Wilsey, and Hansafaye Burns.
Pearl will be dearly missed on the road that she paved. Every day, that she lived, she strived to do the right thing and teach the right way, the way she was taught, the old way. With the most encouragement of education, love, tenderness and graciousness, she will be forever remembered in our hearts. Extended family includes, Spotted Wolf, Elkshoulder, Fightingbear, Fishers, Peppers, Blackwolf, Wolfblack, Wolfname and Bixby, Yellowfox, Colhoff, Lafave, Mc Benge, Benbo, Redcherries, Lafountain, and Eastmans. Our family is very large we apologized if we have missed anyone.
A special thanks to daughter-in-law Michelle Not Afraid-Leider for taking on the task of caring for my mother. Special thanks to the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit ER: Billy Foote, Amber Means, Pauline King and Sable Kerzmann. St. Vincent’s Flight Crew and St. Vincents 3rd Floor Nursing Staff. A heartfelt sincere thank you from our family doing all that you did for our Mother. Such a strong passion to follow of helping another but choosing to is outstanding. Which in turn was Pearl’s passion, helping others.
We’ll see you again Mom, Stavasavoomes
Mike Horn-CSL says
To the family of Pearl I share your loss with you as Pearl was a beautiful person with a great personality. I remember her as she smiled with a good attitude toward anyone. She was very kind and helpful. My condolences to the whole family, her children, grandchildren, brothers, and sisters. I have many good memories of Pearl as she was always good hearted and had a genuine smile for everyone. Rest in peace cousin.
Vivian Waples says
Mary and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers
MIchael Speelman says
Claude ,Mary, Ann and Family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Pearl she was always kind and considerate whenever I seen her . She was a wonderful person.
Prayers to all of you .
Cathy Byron says
What a beautiful person. My sympathies are with her family.
Georgia Lynn & Josh says
Prayers to your family Mary for understanding , comfort and peace !
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Prayers, (((Hugs))) & Condolences to you Mary, Ron, Savannah, Sara (& family), Buster, Jeremy (& family). And to the rest of your family. Pearl was an amazing Woman, and Great Grandmother to my baby Tiffany. She’ll be missed. R.I.P. Ms. Pearl from our family to yours
Pauline Flotkoetter says
Just wanted to express my sympathy for your loss. Pearl graduated from nursing in my class at Presentation School of Nursing Holy Roary Unit in Miles City. She was very quiet, but always had a smile on her face. I glad she was able to return home and care for her people. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
Doug, Colleen, Michelle, and DeMarcus Hopkins says
We are all so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
J Spear says
Our deepest condolences on your loss of such a beautiful and kind Lady with her ready smile and encouragement. She had been a role model for me. As I read her memorial, I couldn’t help but think of the love she has been surrounded by from her family and friends as she arrives to her new home. Our sympathies and prayers are with the families.
Danetta Fisher says
my deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear dear mother…she was such a gentle soul.
Ron Seminole says
Deepest sympathies to her loving family,,
Melanie Poitra says
To Claude, Mary and family…Sending prayers and my deepest sympathy for the loss of ur mother…She was such a sweet and kind woman. May she R.I.P
Dolores Shoulderblade and Family says
my sincere sympathies to the families of Pearl. she was a soft spoken kind person. always smiling and saying a kind word to people she met. we will miss you. Make your journey well.
Miriam Knows His Gun-Beartusk says
It is very difficult to lose ones mother. My heart goes out to you all. I remember her and my mom, Marie, shared the same gentle, quiet countenance. Her and my mother were friends… I believe my older siblings have better memories of how she used to watch our place of business. She had my mother’s sole trust. Yes, she was such a sweet, kind and humble person. May God hold you all in His comforting arms. Bless you, Miriam
Doug and Eleanor Parker says
Our sincere sympathy and prayers to your family.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Mary, Claude, Ann–and all of your families—- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I remember her as a sweet lady; with a nice smile all the time. Know that your family will be remembered in our prayers. The loss of ones mother is a terrible heartache. God bless you all.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
John,Claudia &Girls (Kaufman) says
Mary our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My memories of her as a young gal, will be with me forever.
Love the Kaufmans