Ron Firecrow “Uncle Ron”
Aneteveoste ” Stands Different”
Nov 8th 1960 – June 25th 2024
Ron was born Nov 8th 1960 to Elva StandsInTimber and Joseph Firecrow Sr he was the 8th child in a family of 10.. Ron grew up and attended school around the Northern Cheyenne Reservation before going into the Morman Placement Program and moving to Washington state.. Ron had an especially close relationship with his foster parents making sure he called and always checked in with them.. Our Uncle Ron shared great relationships with his Nieces. Nephews.. and Grandchildren are always there to help and be the protector.. he stepped in as a father figure for Harlee Gene and Tiri LaTisha because that’s who he was as a grandpa he made sure they always had somewhere to go and had what they needed even if it meant going without on his part. that was our Uncle Ron always looking out for us. Uncle Ron always said get an education first before all as he was an awesome teacher and even better student of life. He told all of us that with an education there is no limit to what you can do.. the memories we will have of our Uncle Ron is sitting around visiting. laughing.. and sharing stories of people and places in our life. Uncle Ron was always quick to tease and laugh always had good words for everyone even if at the time you were too stubborn to hear them.. Ron made friends everywhere he went and was always sparking conversations in any situation.. He attended MSU-Billings graduating in 2000 with a BA in Fine Arts.. I will always remember that day personally because he called me to make sure I would be there.. Thank you Uncle for including me in your adventures and life accomplishments..
Uncle Ron shared so many loves of life with all of us even the love of music.. he showed us the great sound of the oldies and Rock even hair bands but also our traditional Northern Cheyenne music Uncle Ron was a flute maker and he said the Cheyenne Flute was for all men it was the way they courted women.. he knew the wolf songs my grandma Elva sang it was awesome being a part of his life.. Uncle Ron shared special relationships with his siblings always happy at their life accomplishments and always cheering for all of them made him a very special person to us all.. his bro’s Russell Brooks, Eugene Littlecoyote, Goldstein Little eagle, Robbie Gondara always held a special spot in our Uncles life he called these men his brothers his family and he loved and respected each of them.. always talking of their new adventures especially those of his Southern Cheyenne Brother Russell.. teasing him about everything..
Uncle Ron everything you did in life and all your accomplishments we will honor and cherish because you showed us how simple and amazing life is if you just step out and enjoy it.. Thank you Uncle we are all going to miss you..
Proceeded in death:
His parents.. Joseph Firecrow Sr and Elva Stands In Timber; Grandparents: John & Josie Onebear StandsInTimber.. Pete & Eva Redbeads Firecrow; Siblings: Joseph Jr, Hank Firecrow & Francis OldDwarf.. Sheila Timentwa, Marion, Louella & Lavonne Firecrow; Nephews: Jon Mikel, Omero James Firecrow, Michael Ortega; Nieces: Natalie Jones; Granddaughter: Shayona Littlesun; Numerous Uncles, Aunties and cousins who welcomed him home.. it was a great day to be Cheyenne the day he left us!!
Survived By: Siblings: Josephine, Alvina, John & Ivan Firecrow, Stella Ortega, Janelle Timber Jones, Misty Timber, Eric, Ivey, Park Timber; Nephews & Nieces, Shane, Joseph, James Michael, Calvin, Grant; Ira, Desmond, Brandon, and Joseph III, & Dominic Melissa (Eldon), Phylliss (Dyron), Denise (Frank), Kari, Chloe, Erica, Kristen, Erin, Kaya;Grandchildren: Harlee, Tiri, & Storm Brien, Calvin, Caleigh, & Caleb Brown, Jaryn Simpson, Lilliana, Currie, I’Lee Shoulderblade
We love you Uncle Ron and we are going to forever miss you..
John & Lisa Just says
God bless you. Journey home with angel escorts. Rest peacefully my friend.
Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says
Seidel and cindra Standing Elk send prayers and condolences for this good man and his family and friends… seidel has good memories of traveling to France with Ron.. Ron did flute making and music and seidel represented his artwork.. cindra had the honor of getting to know this humble man through a Church class at the shoulder blade complex… we pray for comfort and peace for all of Ron’s loved ones
Julianna King says
Ron was always so cheerful, kind, and conversational.. I always enjoyed running into him and sharing a laugh. Whenever I would respond on ambulance calls to the shoulderblade complex, he was there and ready to help with anything we needed. Rest in peace Ron, you will be missed.
Diane Spotted Elk says
I’m happy for you that you are now with many family members that greeted you as you entered the other side camp. Journey well my friend you’ll be missed on this side by many.
Robert (Bob) Vern Olson says
Ron Firecrow was an important addition to our Olson family. His calm and thoughtful demeanor was gratefully welcome to the family. Ron was an exceptional athlete with exemplary basketball skills, his art work was exceptional, and his Cheyenne flute artistry, along with his brother Joseph’s similar talent, was amazing. Ron experienced serious challenges in his life which he continuously overcame and which made him stronger. He was a serious promoter of education. He was a peacemaker and an example of the power of honesty. I believe that Ron was in truth a great Cheyenne Warrior that will be welcomed by those that have gone before.
James D. King Jr. and Ann King says
I became acquainted with Ron when he was my art student at Chief Dull Knife College. Ron was a gifted and supremely dedicated and meticulous artist who took great pride in all that he did. His easy smile, gentle spirit, connection to family- both blood and adopted- and his words of wisdom permeated his spirit…..
I learned so much from him!
Sending prayers of comfort to all of the family… He was truly a strong and gentle soul.
Ka Ten Stanger says
Ron, was a bro when he lived in Nespelem. His sister Shiela was married to my daughters Annie& Samantha uncle Bill. We got to be close him and bro Joe.they stay with me at my trailer f almost a year. We did a lot fstuff together. I stop over in Lamedeer. To visit Ron just before his mom pasted on. So not sure when but had good visit. I was just going to visit him this fall. But many prayers and blessings to his family. I will be going thur that area.stp by his grade? Would like to visit with some family? If anybody could email me?? He will be missed all my kids new there Uncle Ron. He was one of there favorite too. I don’t know if Ivan know. But I will be over that way son.will let hime now. He’s close to. Alweeken Stumen Ka Ten Kekwa