Rose Marie LaFranier (Ameo’o, Sacred Road Woman) was born on January 13, 1950, to Helen Kinzel Hiwalker and George Hiwalker Sr. in Crow Agency, MT.
Rose spent her childhood years with her Grandparents Belle and Floyd Highwalking. Some of her fondest memories were with her close relatives, that she took as brothers and sisters, at the Hiwalker Ranches on the Lame Deer and Rosebud Creeks.
Rose attended Colstrip Schools and graduated from St. Labre Catholic School, where she was a Baton Twirler. After high school she met Roy LaFranier and they were married at Sheridan, WY on June 28, 1968. From this marriage, they had 5 children: Cleve, Fonz, Leslie, Marti, and Misty. She worked for the Follow Through Program as a secretary for the Lame Deer School. Most of Rose’s years were spent raising her children before going back to work as a Prep Cook at the Charging Horse Casino.
She enjoyed reading her Louis Lamour books, gardening, and taking drives to the old place. During these drives, she would tell many stories of people, places, and events she remembers while growing up. She loved her Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and spending time with family. Rose was known to all her grandchildren as “Beema” and she loved and cherished each and every one of them.
Rose is preceded in death by her parents, George & Helen Hiwalker, Brothers; Cleveland, George Jr., Weaver D., Hank; Sister, Pat Hiwalker Hossner. Her nephews, Michael Hiwalker, George III Hiwalker, Chris Sr., Shawn Del Lafranier, and Weaver Beartusk. Her special sister, Laura Lonebear. Her husband, Roy LaFranier and her grandchildren Tye and Alexa LaFranier.
She is survived by her children, Cleve, Fonz (Chas), Leslie (Robert), Marti and Misty. Sister, Virginia Ferris; Brother, Floyd Hiwalker.
Her grandchildren: Shanda, Courtney, Amaya, Mariah, Ateah, Kingston, Paris, Lena, Malia, Trent, Angel, Christian, Oneisha Ona Belle, Mahayol, Mahkysha, Lanee, Taylyn, and an unborn grandson that is due to be born next month.
And 10 Great grandchildren; Bryson, Tishaun, O’shaun, Shantelle, Tammy Jo, Rajaun, Drejaun, Tayzha, Audianna, and an unborn baby due this year.
Extended Families Include: Lonebear, Wolfvoice, Teeth, LaRance, Mcmanus, Rapos, Ant, Harris, Kinzel, Scalpcane, Ferris. Please forgive us if we missed anyone, as our family is large.
Mom had specific wishes for this day, so in her honor, we will have her services the way that she wanted.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday July 26, 2023
Hiwalker Cemetery
Kinsel Lane
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday July 26, 2023
Hiwalker Cemetery
Kinsel Lane
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Leslie Manni g says
So sad to hear this parkers for the family
Leslie Manning says
Prayer to family
Me and mrs George Bement says
Prayers to you fonze and the girls and all the relatives🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Patty Kay Brien says
Praying for the family and friends of Rose.. This is such sad news.. much love from Patty Kay
Gracie ann waples hill says
Special prayers and blessings for my friend and classmate and prayers for her family.
Sylvester Knows His Gun says
My mind goes back to the early 60’s, when Rose and her sister Pat accompanied their mom Helen at the church gathering next to the Lame Deer grade school. Helen was the Sunday school teacher, and she had a patience for teaching young minds and answering their questions. Sorry to hear the news about Rose. Prayers for her loved ones.
pat riedel says
rose’s family sorry to hear of her passing and remember that she is no longer in pain and has joined the ancestors
Brandon Lee Matue says
Prayers for the family
Fr. Larry says
Cleve, Fonz, Misty, Leslie and Marty,
My sympathy and love to all of you. I feel like I have lost one of my last contacts with the Cheyenne Reservation, and that hurts. We would often talk on the phone for an hour or more. I will miss those talks. My prayers are for her and with all of you. Fr. Larry Abler, Capuchin
Joyce Knowshisgun says
My dear cousin/sister, I have fond memories of growing up at Grandma Kinzel ranch. Prayers for the family, I know how much she loved each of you. God be with you.
Andrita Harris says
So Sorry for your loss. Our Deepest sympathy and condolences to the LaFranier Family. Your mom is with your Dad now. They are enjoying rest of the life together. I remember all the stories that my Dad told me when he and Roy worked for the TP Ranch, Rose and my mother use to wait until there men got home from work.
Rose tell my best friend Shawn Del I said Hi and Hi to my dad I miss them.
God Bless PRAYERS
Wilburta Bigback says
Sending Prayers & Condolences to the Family
Shari Foos says
Misty – the tribute to your mother is a beautiful account of a loving life lived for her family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your entire family are on my heart and in my prayers at this time. Most sincerely, Shari
Cora Stennerson says
Prayer to the family. Always loved Rose.