Renee Jean Whistling Elk Voestaa’e (White Buffalo Calf Woman) age 48 passed away on March 3, 2018. She was born on February 11, 1970 to Johnny Whistling Elk and Roberta Big Medicine Whistling Elk in Crow Agency Montana. She is a descendent of Chief Dull Knife Black Horse and Whistling Elk. Renee graduated St. Labre with her significant other Ray Hill. Renee & Ray Hill were blessed with 2 Children: Sharolyn Hill & Kalo Hill. Renee continued her education at Chief Dull Knife College Graduated with her Associates Arts Degree later attended Salish Kootenai College for 6 months. Renee was an avid maker of bead work what she was taught by her Mother Roberta Whistling Elk as a child to make an honest income. Many people admired her beadwork so she was always in demand for making her beautiful beadwork. She was a hard working woman wasn’t afraid to work.
Renee enjoyed competing in Hand game Tournaments.
Renee is a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church. She grew up learning about her Cheyenne ancestry, both the Northern and Southern Cheyenne tribes. Renee was a caring Cheyenne woman who always greeted people with a smile and for this she was blessed with many friends.
She is preceded in death by her Maternal Grandparents, Emma Jean Big Medicine and Joseph Big Medicine Sr. from the Southern Cheyenne area of Oklahoma; parental grandparents, Alfred Whistling Elk and Annie Seminole Brady; one sister Jessica Whistling Elk, Rickki and Tera Big Medicine; brother, Timothy ( Bob) Whistling Elk.
She is survived by her two children, Sharolyn (Spencer) White Shirt of Wyola, Kalo (Rose) Hill of Lame Deer; brother, Joseph (Gwendolyn) Big Medicine Sr.; sister, Jackie Whistling Elk (Valdo) Evans, Emma (Elwin) Ponga; nephews, Joseph Jr. Johnny and Emmit (Guadlupe) Big Medicine, Byron, Anthony (September), Chris and Tyrell Youngbear; nieces, Beth (Ross) Harris, Jaylyn, Reneka, Roberta, Johnna and Shaneka; grandchildren, Spencer, Henry and Renzy White Shirt, Jennica Hill. Renee leaves behind all her relatives from the families of both the Southern Cheyenne of Oklahoma and her Northern Cheyenne relatives of Montana that are too numerous to name.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday March 11, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday March 12, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday March 12, 2018
Alison Bixby Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday March 11, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday March 12, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday March 12, 2018
Alison Bixby Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Carrie Littlebird Small says
Prayers and Condolences to our niece Renee and family.
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
RIP Renee; Deepest Condolences to your children & our Whistling Elk & Big Medicine Family
ROBERT J. LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF RENEE WHISTLINGELK, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE
Bonnie W. Bigback says
My prayers and thoughts are with all the members of Renee’s family.
Janice Little Whiteman says
Travel home safe sis Jess and your parents will be waiting for you with open arms at the door to the Golden Gates of paradise it was an joy to have your was an joy having you as an sis forever rest in peace.
Crystal says
To Jackie & Renee & Familes
Prayers and Condolences We love you so much and will miss you (Renee) and enjoyed laughing and talking to you and your beautiful “Smile”. Luv Auntie Willow & Family
Allen Clubfoot jr says
Condolences to Renee’s family.
R.I.P. Renee.
Anthony Youngbear jr says
I love and miss you auntie when my mom passed you was my mom safe travels up to the happy hunting grounds you’ll be forever in my life i love and miss you i cant beleive it i dont want to.
Bertie Brown says
Our condolences to the Whistling Elk family in your time of grief and mourning. Prayers and may Maheo comfort you at this time.
From Eva Bear Chum and family.
Samantha Killsnight & Family says
Prayers to Renee’s family
Daniel & Lillian Big Man says
Continued thoughts and prayers to you and yours Jackie.
Teanna says
I’m so sad you left so early. You were one of my moms favorite sisters, both always laughing, smiling, and kind to others who were in your presence. I have many happy memories of you and my mom laughing together and visiting. Travel well and my mom will be there waiting to welcome you home to our families who’ve gone before us and our ancestors.
GEORGIA Ann Burns says
Prayers of comfort and strength. I am so sorry for your loss!!?????
Lisa Limpy-just says
God bless you Renee. Travel well.
Terri bixby- burns says
I had many good times with Renee when we went to busby school and then at st. Labre .. she was always smiling and laughing .. rest easy my ole friend .
Russell Brooks says
Prayers for you & your family as you make your holy journey. Maheo bless you with peace & light your pathway Home. RIP Renee
Donovan Taylor Beartusk says
condolences to the family, will miss you my relative, maheo bless the family during this difficult time
George Birtic says
My most sincere condolences to the family of Renee Whistling Elk. May she RIP eternally.
Andrita says
Deepest Condolence and prayers to Whistlingelk Family, Jackie
Sharolyn Hill says
I’m Sorry if I left alot of people out, I left so many people out if you think about it.I left out her hobbies, relatives, friends, family preceded in death. I never thought I would have buried my Mother so soon and at that in a tragic way. I didn’t really have any help my first time doing a funeral alone . As you can imagine I barely kept myself together. Thanks to all who helped with rides and a shoulder to lean on. Thanks to everyone that help with donations ect.
Sorry But not Sorry
Tyrell trey YoungBear says
Hey aunty Ill see you on the other side Soon aunty Renee I just don’t think theses guys don’t get what Im going through and it’s not hard it’s just pain that I have and im not sure I smoke to hide the pain and I drink too show my pain on what others did and said too me