Tana Autumn Rain Stump, age 20 of Lame Deer passed away on November 18, 2025 in Billings, MT.
Tana was born Sept,22 of 2005 to Darrell Stump and late Fern Standingwater at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. She was born a premature baby, only weighing 3 pounds, but she was a fighter from the start of her life. Tana could fit in the palm of her dad’s hand; she was given her Cheyenne Indian by her grandma Ethelene Stump “Pipestem Woman” then on her Cree side she given “Sweet grass woman” by one of her Cree grandpa’s. She grew up a grandma’s baby and she never wanted to leave the reservation one time while her and Grandma Ethelene was coming to Billings she seen the sign leaving Northern Cheyenne reservation, she busted out crying and wanted to go back home. All through her school years she attended Lame Deer public school later receiving her GED at the Job Corp in Anaconda, MT and was also studying Welding. She then returned home and was recently attending DKMC to further her education. Tana had a good friend while growing up her name was Anjelicia Killsnight. She grew up being a tomboy with her dad and uncles but still helped her grandma baking and making dry meat. Tana had a close bond with her cousin Terrell Stump they both were the first 2 grandma’s baby’s.
Tana leaves behind her dad Darrell Stump and siblings Haden Standingwater, Aubrey, Blake, Gemma Strangeowl, her grandmas Ethelene Stump and Annette Standingwater grandpa Denny Standingwater Sr, uncles Shawn, Leslie Jr and Cree Stump along with cousins Terrell, Shawn Jr and Jena and Connor, Olivia and Losella Stump Tana was preceded in death by her Mother Fern Standingwater and Grandpa Leslie Stump Sr. Tana was blessed to come from an large family from both Northern Cheyenne and Cree sides. Tana is also survived by: Aunts: Julie Not Afraid, Deidra Hill, Ashley (John) GunShows, Misty RedStar, Julia Stump, Lisa Martinez of Billings, MT, Janet (Paul) Chase of Rocky Boy, MT; Grandma: Jobyna Stump; Uncles: J.R. Not Afraid, Huck SunChild of Rocky Boy, MT. Tana is blessed on both sides of her dad and mothers’ side of family to help her through this difficult time with prayers and food to help her with her journey back home. Sorry if we didn’t mention you at this time but she comes from a very large family the Little Whiteman’s, Whitedirt’s, Whistlingelk’s, Stump’s, Myers and Russette’s. She is preceded in Death: Glen Stump, Leon Stump, Carmella Not Afraid, Colen Gibson, Sonya Sunchild, Vilene Not Afraid, Valeria Iron, Kathleen Stump, Joyce Stump; Great Grandparents: Patrick & Julia Stump.
A traditional wake will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lame Deer Mennonite Church in Lame Deer, MT. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lame Deer Mennonite Church in Lame Deer, MT. Interment will follow in the Brady Family Cemetery in Lame Deer. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 pm
Sunday November 23, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Monday November 24, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday November 24, 2025
Brady Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 pm
Sunday November 23, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Monday November 24, 2025
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday November 24, 2025
Brady Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Marilyn Mader says
Stump family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying the Lord will comfort and give you strength for the weeks ahead.
anjelicia says
man sister💔
Judith A. Trout says
Stump Family…sorry to hear of your loss… thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Janice Little Whiteman says
Tana fly high it’s still so unbelievably that your gone so soon you’ll never be forgotten I love you your now with your mom and grandpa Leslie alone with everyone else give Keith an hug for me I’ll miss your beautiful face rest in paradise forever 🤎🤎
Diane Spotted Elk says
Offering my prayers and condolences to her family and friends. May Maheo’o comfort you all, today and in the days ahead.
Rs says
To the Stump family may peace vome to your family .may Tan run free with the bison an buffalo . My heart felt prayers to u all in this time of sorrow .. remember the good times and bless u all
Carrie Littlebird says
My Condolences and Prayers.
Mildred Charger says
Hugs, Love and prayers of comfort to the family. Condolences to her grand mother, family and my grand daughter Anjelicia Killsnight. I know how close they are. May the creator carry you all through these times. Good gained am angel but way too soon.
Karen and Nashville family says
Darrell I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of your dear Tana. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jena Stump says
My poor tana banana. Growing up with you was the best and I will cherish our memories together forever. I love you soo much sister and miss you. Rest easy sweet girl💙
Willow says
Prayers and our Condolences to your Family from my Family