Rhoda “Punks” “Auntie Punkin” May Glenmore, Éšéévá’e “Day Woman,” age 73, of Busby, was surrounded by family as she began her journey to be with her loved ones on the other side on January 14, 2025.
Punks was born to Douglas and Josephine Glenmore on December 9, 1951 in Crow Agency, Montana. She was the youngest of five children and grew up in Busby, Montana, where she attended Busby school. From a young age, Punks exhibited her passion for Cheyenne history, beading, traditional dancing, modern dancing, and art, which was evident through her numerous accolades and achievements. In 1966, Punks served as a delegate of the Northern Cheyenne youth to Moral Re-Armament’s “Up With People Demonstration” in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 1967, she was selected as the AAIAA queen of the Northern Cheyenne powwow and traveled to powwows in Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Montana to represent her title. She even traveled as far west as Oregon to partake in the root feast celebration. In the year of 1968, she was selected by Miss Indian America XV, Thomasine Hill, as her second honor attendant for the All American Indian Days in Sheridan, Wyoming. Punks was not only passionate about her culture, but she was also dedicated to her academics and extra curricular activities. During her time as a high school student, she was an A-squad cheerleader, a 4-H leader for the Busby Cloverettes, and served as the Vice President of her class and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Busby High School Council. She finished her high school career in 1970 and graduated in May of that year.
Upon graduation from Busby High School, her sister Tuffy encouraged her to move to Albuquerque, New Mexico to become a dental assistant. She was reluctant, but ultimately listened to her sister’s advice and attended Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI). She graduated from the dental assistant program in 1972 and returned home immediately after.
Punks then found her passion as she began working at Chief Dull Knife College as a business accountant. It was said that she took on many roles and did not limit herself to being an accountant. She always offered to help wherever she was needed. In time, Punks became quite instrumental in helping disabled Cheyenne’s gain and retain employment through Vocational Rehabilitation. They expressed how honored they were to have her as support for many Cheyenne’s working at the center for twenty-six years. Punks had over thirty years of service in total, before she decided to retire from Chief Dull Knife College.
Aside from her professional career, she had numerous hobbies. She enjoyed playing softball, attending powwows, powwow team dancing, outfitting clown dancers, attending clown dances, playing cards, taking a “cruise” around town, people watching, gambling, and playing bingo. A collective memory of her is that she had any and every color of bingo dauber that you could think of; many of which were even beaded. Punks was also very fluent in the Cheyenne language and valued the Cheyenne culture. She was one of the few that could speak fluently and she emphasized the importance for her grandchildren to learn it. She taught
them everything she knew about her culture.
Punks is preceded in death by her grandparents Josie (One Bear) and John Stands In Timber, Rhoda (Parker) and Miles Seminole; her parents Josephine (Stands In Timber) and Douglas “Dave” (Seminole) Glenmore; her son CPL Vydell Yellowrobe; her siblings Verna “Tuffy” Old Mouse, Dorothy Glenmore, Floyd “Bucky” Glenmore, and Ronnie Seminole; Aunt Jennie (Seminole) Parker; brother-in-law Roger Old Mouse; nieces Shanda Glenmore and Dawnette Glenmore; nephews J.D. Old Mouse and John Glenmore; grandchildren Shayona Littlesun and Dane Fisher, Sr.
Punks is survived by her children C.J. Yellowrobe, Tyson Fox, and Lasha Fox; her nieces Denise Swank, Lisa Old Mouse, Ronnette Glenmore, and Mona Glenmore; nephews Shawn Old Mouse, Dale Glenmore, David Swank, Duane Swank, Shannon Glenmore, and Mylan Glenmore, Sr.; sisters Rosita and Donita Sioux; grandchildren Courtney Little Axe, Makayla (Yellowrobe) Yates, Mikah Little Axe, Tyson Yellowrobe, Jaydell Little Axe, Mariah Little Light, Mikaylia Yellowrobe, Myrei Little Light, Manny Little Light, Jaeleigh Fox, Akicita Whitewoman, Aria Fox, Oakley Fox, Tyleia Poitra, and Ta’Vaiya Pine; great-grandchildren Marlee Yates, Myla Yates, Tydell Little Axe, Zeralynn Little Axe, and Baby boy Little Axe.
After Punks’s siblings passed, she stepped up to be the mother to all of their children. Through her siblings, she had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known to numerous relatives and other friends as “grandma” or “ke’eehe.”
Extended family includes Stands in Timber, Parker, Sioux, One Bear, Bearchum, Littlewolf, Waters, Hiwalker, Spotted Elk, Spottedwolf, Eastman, Wolfname, Evans, Eagle Feathers, Brady, Small, Sooktis, Clubfoot, Woodenlegs, Spear, Whitedirt; her North Dakota family, Oklahoma Family, Australia family and various other extended families.
The family would also like to acknowledge her namesakes: Chahoristah Eastman Rowland, Maria Spang, Chloe Ortega, Misty Timber, Riley Strangeowl; Special friends: Wilma LaRance, Rhoda Bullcoming, Janice Singer, Rose Backer, Bertha “Bertie” Brown, and the late Hilda Moss; Adopted Mother: Lillian Woodenthigh; Adopted Siblings: Joe Weaselbear, Germaine Haugen, Iola Woodenthigh, Anita Weaselbear, Mildred Eaglefeathers; Adopted Children: Glenda Littlebird, DC Stewart, Mato Standing Soldier, Albert Gros Ventre, Shadow Devereaux, Erik Langan, Joey Littlebird, Dana Brady, Tony Bearcomesout, Les Birdchief, Monte Rowland, Jr., Clayton “Oly” Neiss, and numerous other Marine sons that she adopted after her son Vydell’s passing.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Janet Cooper (and team), and Brandi Robinson from the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit.
Our family is large, and Punks was well loved by many others. We apologize if we left anyone out.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 pm
Sunday January 19, 2025
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Monday January 20, 2025
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday January 20, 2025
Glenmore Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 pm
Sunday January 19, 2025
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Monday January 20, 2025
Busby High School Gymnasium
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday January 20, 2025
Glenmore Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Shelly Holum says
Sending hugs and prayers to all of Rhoda’s family.
Doug Cutler says
May all who knew Rhoda and shared in her life have peace and comfort to know Rhoda now lives in peace. Happy travels my friend.
Duane and Sue Allred says
We would like to express our condolences to the family, may she rest in peace!
Donna m Bearcomesout, says
Condolences 😞to our family, Rhoda no more pain, we’ll miss you, we love you😞🩷Love Donna, Corinna and Dakota, Rest in Paradise 🌹🌸
Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says
We would like to send our condolences to the family… May God be with the family 🙏
Kerry Girty-Cuny says
CJ- sending prayers for comfort and peace from your Haskell friends in Lawrence Kansas. Love you. Kerry Girty-Cuny
Ruth Costilla &Family says
Prayers niece my condolences to the family, Rhoda was a good lady and a friend to me. She always wanted me to make her homemade tortillas, she would say make them thick.
DeWanda LittleCoyote says
Cj & family, she was gem! Our Mothers are having a great visit I’m sure ❤️🔥🙏🏼😇
Donna says
Prayers hugs CJ condolences to you and your family
Charlotte Moore-Coenen says
Sorry Auntie. Sending prayers, love and tons of hugs! She was always so grateful if us U.S Marines. Semper Fi grandma you get to see uncle. Love and will miss you! Continue to Rest in Peace.
Reva Cherese Ward Lewis (Burr) says
With love and blessings as she joins the ancestors.
Wayne Leman says
Condolences to all who loved Rhoda, Ešeeva’e Day Woman.
Alaina Buffalospirit says
My sincerest condolences to CJ & all the family, especially the children 🙏
Suzanne Small-Trusler says
Going to miss you, my long time friend. Condolences and prayers of comfort to the family.
Mary Taylor says
Sending condolences and prayers to the family with big hugs for my dear friend Clarette Jo. I’m sorry for the loss of your dear Momma. Love you guys Mary
Joan Hantz says
My condolences to the family. We worked together at the college for many years. She was a good soul. Had some good laughs. She will be missed. God bless.
pat riedel says
Bucky and all of the Glenmore family
sorry for your loss. Rhoda will be missed but know she is happy in the next camp.
Cynthia A Stanton says
My sincerest sympathy to all Rhoda’s family and friends. She will be missed.
Tammy Anthony says
Prayers and thoughts to Rhoda’s family. I met Rhoda at the Charging Horse Casino. We had plenty of laughs and fun. I do remember how she talked about her family. I know you were loved! Hang on to those precious memories!
Shirl Robinson says
Condolences to you and your family. Praying for peace and comfort. God bless!
Kristina Red Bird & Family says
CJ, our most sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Debra Reed says
Rhoda was my moms good friend. She always checked on me when I was pregnant with my first baby. We later worker together for years at the college. She is the most beautiful woman I’ve met, her soul will be deeply missed. Prayers for her children and loved ones. Love you Rhoda ❤️🙏🏼
Roberta says
May the Lord give you rest and his perfect peace as Rhoda passes on! I can still see her at CDKC working on payments everyday as I passed by.
Kimberly Red Cherries says
Rhoda was such an amazing woman. When we first met she came rolling over to me with a Starbucks cup full of candy and a huge smile. And we where always cracking up on everything. I am glad I was able to get to know such an amazing woman. My Condolences to her family.
Alicia Littlewolf says
Rhoda was a good person and friend. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I worked at Dull Knife. She loved her family. My condolences to you all.
Roxie Wilson and Family says
Glenmore family
So sorry for your loss of mother,, sister, aunt, grandma, great grandmother, and friend. She was an amazing woman who cared so much for her family. May the Lord embrace you throughout this time and may he stand by your side and protect you in the coming days .
Andrita Harris says
CJ & Family Deepest sympathy and condolences for your family. Rhoda going to miss you my friend. PRAYERS. She is in no more, pain. I know the feeling.
Hugs & PRAYERS
Addie Baker says
CJ, sending condolences for the loss of your mother
May she rest in eternal peace. Hugs for you, your children and siblings.
Donna Wick Brien says
Condolences to the family hugs and prayers CJ your mother was awesome!