Sheldon Joe Sandcrane 42, was born May 22, 1977. Nahko’hno’kaestse Named after Don (Porkchops) ShoulderBlade. Sheldon grew up in the Birney Village with all the other Birney Cats. His nicknames were Shell Bell & Rock Bass, given by his Brother in Law Shawn. He was raised by his Grandparents Joe & Nancy Sandcrane. He attended Kids At Work Headstart in Ashland. He went to St. Labre until his Senior year and Graduated a Morning Star in 1996. Sheldon was active in sports, played quarter back for four years. He was an awesome basketball player and drained 3-pointers. While in high school he met Crystalynn ShoulderBlade, from this union they had 2 children, Keyshawn born in 1996 & Shetae in 2001. He was very proud of his son and enjoyed watching him play Basketball. In the summer of 2004 he met Michelle Littlewolf and they married on June 9, 2006. Grandma Nancy had an Indian Wedding for them. Giving them the name Misheldon. He was very close to his Grandson Kollins, he was his favorite Papa. Sheldon and Michelle were living and caring for Grandma Marie (Nishgeh’ee) Little Wolf. Him and Michelle are Godparents to Chloee Oldman. His hobbies included riding horses, hunting, throwing darts, horseshoes, listening to music and most of all fishing. He coached the Birney youth and were known as the Birney Regulators aka Arrows, winning all the games. He was a firefighter, worked at the Fitness Center, and attended the Ft. Robinson Run. He was one of the first Cheyenne participants in the Ultimate Warrior Challenge, which he was very proud of. Sheldon was currently employed at the Northern Cheyenne Commodity Program as a Warehouse computer operator, being employed there since September 2006, he worked there for 13 ½ years, Serving everyone Rez Gold. Sheldon was an avid Los Angeles Laker & San Francisco 49er fan. Sheldon was the Favorite Uncle to all his nieces & nephews, bringing out the craziness in all of them. He was often making them drive for him and telling them, “Don’t tell your Mom.” They all shared a special bond with him, he was always teasing and making them laugh. Often coming to Birney and cruising the backroads. In September of 2018 Sheldon underwent open Heart Surgery due to a birth defect.
Sheldon is survived by his parents: Mother Patty Sandcrane and Father: Lawrence Bell. Wife Michelle Sandcrane. Children: Keyshawn & Lilliana Sandcrane. Step-Daughter Jacklyn (Jade) Craig. Grandchlidren: Davey Reign, Irie Sandcrane, Kollins, Konner & Kennedi. Siblings: Brothers Charlie(Carolyn) Oldman, Ace(Patricia)LittleMouth, Lynden Bell. Dayton Two Bulls. Tyrone Bearchum, Fighting Bear Boys from Wyoming. Sisters: Shawntay(Shawn)Oldman, Raven Oldman, Darcy LittleMouth, September(Simon)Walksalong. Libby(Berry)Webster. Jennifer Goggles. Jocelyn Dewey, Rose Bell-C’Hair, and Lauren Bell. Adopted fathers: Berry Webster, Ernest LittleMouth, Micheal Dean Beartusk. Adopted Mother:Henrietta Bear. Aunts: Dolly(Ernest)LittleMouth. Uncles: Alex(Cassandra)Sandcrane. Lionel(Becky)Bell.
He is Preceeded in Death by Grandparents Joe & Nancy Sandcrane, Freda Standing Elk, Gertrude & Teddy Bell. Daughter Shetae Sandcrane. Brothers: Forrest Oldman, Eldon (Heskotvse) Sandcrane, Preston Little Mouth, Sisters: Ernestine LittleMouth and Nancy Jean Washington. Family includes Sandcranes, LittleMouth, Oldman, Standing Elks, Rednecks, Strange Owls, Running Wolf, Big Back, Night Walkers, Medicine Tops, BellyMules, SpottedElks, Bells, Fighting Bears.
He missed his Daughter and siblings so much. Often talking about the memories they shared.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Wednesday March 11, 2020
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday March 11, 2020
Sandcrane Family Cemetery
Birney , Montana 59012
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Wednesday March 11, 2020
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday March 11, 2020
Sandcrane Family Cemetery
Birney , Montana 59012
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Ann G. Knows His Gun says
Man brother. I never thought we wouldn’t see each other again. Was always good to meet up at the spots of our personal business. You made me laugh the last time we talked. Rest in Peace, you’ll be reunited with your baby girl. I will miss you 😭 Prayers to your son & your wife Michelle & our Sandcrane Family.
Johnny MedicineTop says
RIP. Birney Cowboys for life my friend. Journey well. Gonna miss you pal. Ride on, Ride well.
Andrita Harris says
Michelle and Sandcrane Family
Deepest condolences and prayers to all of you, RIP
DorothyNRandyWhiTeDiRt says
sending our condolence to Michelle and family of Birney sorry to hear of his sudden pass,, it’s seems not real but Randy liked working with him, you will be in our prayers
Michelle Miner says
So sorry to hear of my Birney relative & childhood classmate passing. He was always kind to me. Condolences to Michelle, Patti and his family. Journey well .
Clayton & Lisa Mason says
Was a big shock to hear the sad news of Sheldon’s passing. He was always nice to us. Joking and laughing w my husband. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.
Terry Spang,Jr. says
Love you lots <3 BIRNEY COWBOYS condolences to Pattie and families from terry Lynn spang Jr and Crystal Shot Gunn families
Barbara Bement says
Prayers n hugs to the family..so sorry..
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF SHELDON SANDCRANE AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE. THE CHIEF COUNCIL PRAY THAT MAHEO’S STRENGTH WILL COMFORT THE FAMILY AND EASE THE SORROW DURING THIS MOST MOURNFUL TIME. JOURNEY WELL SHELDON ON YOUR JOURNEY HOME.
Jesse Mendoza says
Hey my friend,
It was the occasional “wassup”, or head nod as we walked passed each other. But, most of the time you would stop and ask how I was doing, “hows the family, hows the kids”. We would get to talking about sports(local and professional), laugh at our teams being so close most of the time. Too bad you never got to see your team win another SuperBowl, or those Lakers Choke this year! Sorry not sorryI( inside joke between my friend and I). I will miss our conversations! Thoughts and prayers to your family and loved ones. This is a total shock, too young, too soon. Until next time my friend.
Carey Ziler says
My deepest condolences to Patty and all the family. I remember him in my classroom Kids At Work headstart in Ashland. He was always busy learning everything he put his hands on. I saw him at the commodities building and he was very helpful. He was such a nice person and will be missed by many.
(Grandpa) Owen Webster says
We ( Grandpa Owen & Grandma Rosalyn), send our condolences during the family’s bereavement and saying prayers for the family’s healing . .
( Barry Webster is my nephew)
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE
Grandson Sheldon Sandcrane
❤️ ❤️
Denise Swank. says
Prayers to my sis in law shawntay n family. To my good friends Patti n Dolly I keep you all in my prayers. You have both been through so much loss. You are examples of strong Cheyenne Woman. I know a strength you must of learned from your mom. Sheldon was a good co worker. I will miss our short conversations about the lakers n thunder games. The 49ers n the Broncos. Yep talked smack. But it was fun. Journey well Bueney Boy. Enjoy your baby girl now. I also include my niece Lilly in my prayers too. It’s never easy to lose a parent. Rest well now. Your friend.
Alpine and Family says
Rest in peace brother. Great working with you! Sorry for your loss, to his family, friends, and relatives. I just started to get to know him. You will be dearly missed. Your in Maheos hands now.
George NightWalker Sr says
Another gone too soon.. especially a younger extended family member. He too was a student at LDHS while I was a teacher there. He has a good Spirit & Heart! I see he did Live while in this place. Prayers for all my Birney family. Travel well to the Stars Sheldon..
Billford J Curley says
Man i just cant believe it, prayers for all of us hurting! Sheldon you were always good to me! Thanks cuz for always listening even when no one else would thank you
Allen Clubfoot Jr says
R.I.P. Sheldon
Condolences to Sheldon ‘s family and friends.
Williamette Rising Sun says
My deepest condolences to Sheldon’s family and friends…🧡💙
Rachel E. LaRance says
My prayers and condolences to Patty and her family. RIP Sheldon, from your nephews and nieces, Draven, Tyren and Shantel.
Thaddeus Red Bird &Family says
Many good memories and stories from the fitness center and where ever our paths crossed love and prayers to the family tell we meet again brother
Mary Dillon says
Michelle, and all the family—I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Sheldon. He was such a nice guy and I always enjoyed him when he stopped by Jimtown. He was always pleasant and had a smile. My sincerest sympathy to all of the family. You will be kept in my prayers and may you find it comforting to know that we will see our loved ones again. Im so sorry Mary Dillon