Tawny Lee Whistling Elk (China Doll)
Tawny was born on August 21, 1983 in Billings, Montana to the late Brenda Lee Limberhand and Timothy (Bob) Whistling Elk Sr. She was called home on March 25, 2021. Tawny grew up on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. Raised by mother Rachael Two Two, the late Timothy “Bob” Whistling Elk Sr and Grandmother the late Newta Mae Whistling Elk-Manley. As a child known as ‘Bola’ the nickname her father gave her, she loved playing with makeup, forcing her younger sisters to put it on, she loved playing basketball, she loved to cruise around with all her friends and siblings, like to play outside w/friends, brothers and sisters. She loved playing Not-it, Hide-n-Seek, Kick the can, egging cars, and ding dong ditch, dancing, she loved going to concerts, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Tech N9ne was her favorites, she enjoyed going on nature drives and camping with her family, she was a huge Seahawk fan. Her passion of make-up and beaded earrings became her everyday life, making sure her make-up and earrings were on fleek.
Tawny attended Colstrip, St Labre and graduating in 2001 as a Morning Star. She is a Lady Morning Star for life is what her father would say, while in school she excelled in Math, being one of the best Volleyball players on the Volleyball team. She then went on to attend Haskell University in 2003 where she met Jorge Felix Jr then moving to Omak, Washington and from that union they had two beautiful daughters Tamiah NuRae and Tehya Angel-Rose Whistling Elk-Felix and later separating in 2013 after moving back home to Lame Deer MT she met the love of her life Steven Littlewhiteman and with that union came three beautiful children Stevie Mae, Stryker Elk and Stetson James and made their home in Muddy Cluster.
Tawny worked at various jobs including the Cheyenne Depot, Cheyenne Bakery, a bingo bunny at Charging Horse casino & bingo, a manager at Pizza Hut and recently working at Subway. She was a Avon and Paparazzi Consultant, she was a hard worker very determined to provide for her family.
She had many accomplishments in her life; one was being in the Billings breastfeeds project, where a life size poster board was displayed throughout Billings, MT because of her advocacy in breastfeeding.
Tawny had an outgoing personality, making friends wherever she was, a smile that can light up the room and her beauty leaving imprints on people who met her.
In Tawny’s spare time she loved spending time with family and friends, was all about family. She had an awesome sense of humor always making everyone laugh, Tawny was a very loving and caring mother, sister, niece, and grandma to her very first granddaughter Zendaya, Tawny made a lot of friends who became family to her, best friends were LariJean Beartusk, Stella Seminole, Joni Kaye Charrette, Amanda Whitecrane, and Nancy Bighawk, Sara Young and Rhea New Holy to name a few
Tawny is a Kingfisher decendent, she comes from a long line of Chiefs and Warriors, including Braided Hair, Whistling Elk, Strong Left hand, Crazy Head, Sun Roads and Powder River.
She leaves behind daughters: Tamiah NuRae, Tehya Angel-Rose, Stevie Mae, Sons: Stryker Elk, Stetson James, mother Rachel Two Two, brothers Travis (Destiny, Travis Jr, Rocklin) Two Two, Timothy (Darisa) Whistling Elk Jr Tanyon and Tandon Whistling Elk of Lame Deer MT, Brandan Gelo of North Dakota, Randall Whistling Elk of Helena MT, Gary (Stephanie) Spear of Lame Deer, Daniel Siebert of Kentucky, Shawn (Kayla, Joleo, Kasey Jr, Taryn, Jameson, Shaun Jr), Josh (Danielle, Damien, Wesley) Sanchez of Billings MT, Justin Westbrook of Hardin MT, Sisters: TaRae (Omar, TyAnne, TyLeeya, Latasha) Whistling Elk, Trajana (Jaydell, Winston, Tradell) Whistling Elk of Lame Deer MT, Newta (John, Hunnie Dawn) Whistling Elk of Rapid City, South Dakota, Becky (Domeneke) Spear of Lame Deer MT, Amanda Siebert of Kentucky, , Uncles: Jason Whistling Elk, Walter Whistling Elk of Lame Deer MT, Calvin Two Two of Billings MT, Joseph(Gwen) Big Medicine of Lame Deer, MT Ruben Ridgebear of Lame Deer, MT Merlin, Jonathan Limpy of Lame Deer MT, Jeremy Limpy of Canada, Oliver Glenn, Pascal Shoulderblade of Lame Deer, MT Jehan Walksalong of Lame Deer MT Laforce Siouxcalf of North Dakota, Step-Mom also called mom Julie Gelo of North Dakota, Tiger Scalpcane, Allen Littylecoyote, Joe Limberhand, Aunts: Ann Knowshisgun of Billings MT, Lillian (Daniel) Redwoman of Lame Deer, MT Nellie-Ann (Steve) Whiteshield of Lame Deer, MT Eva Whistling Elk of Lame Deer, MT Jackie Whistling Elk of Lame Deer MT, Rynalea Whiteman-Pena of Helena MT, Cheyenne Tallbull of Lame Deer, MT Mena, Tisha, Tashina Limpy of Lame Deer, MT Karla Two Two of Billings MT, Jaunita (DJ) Westbrook of Hardin, MT Gina Rowland of Billings MT Grandmas: Mae Whistling Elk, Linda Two Two of Lame Deer MT, Mary Jane Limpy of Lame Deer, MT Crystal ‘Willow’ Stanfield of Billings MT, Jolene Walkslast, Mae Whitedirt, Imogene Whitedirt, Bonnie Littlesun, Mary Walkslast, Lucielle Lafrance of Lame Deer MT
Grandpas: Raymond ‘Butch’ Kingfisher of Seattle Wa, David Boushie, Eugene (Patricia) Limpy, Raymond Limpy, Carlos Solis, Roger (Mabel) Killsnight, Nieces: Chalayne Robinson, Chayceen Whistling Elk of Ashland MT, Nephew: Chanzlee Whistling Elk of Ashland MT
Proceeded in death: mother Brenda Limberhand, father Timothy ‘Bob’ Whistling Elk, Nephew Titan Ray Two Two, grandmas: Newta Whistling Elk, Artis Big Head, Cordelia ‘DeeDee’ Kingfisher, Roberta Whistling Elk, Lillian Threefingers, Mary-Ann Whistling Elk, Deloris Littlewhirlwind grandpas: Bill Bighead, James ‘Jimmy’ Walkslast, Cecil and Alfred Whistling Elk, Johnny Whistling Elk, aunts Olivette, Jean, Ardis Glenn, Renee, Jessica Whistling Elk, Elizabeth Siebert, Leanne, Wahena Kingfisher, uncles Quintin (Rilla) Kingfisher, Jonathan Walkslast, cousin Lorenzo Ontiveros, one of her best friends Hanna Russell
Relatives include: Whistling Elks, Limpys, Limberhands, Big Heads, Kingfishers, Boushies, Tall Bulls, Glenns, Braided Hairs, Two Twos, Fishers, Footes, Kaline, Medicinebull, Walkslasts, Harris, Walksalongs, Threefingers, Elkshoulders, Ants, LittleWhirlwinds, Fridays, Whitedirts,
We are sorry if we have left anyone out as we have a big family and grieving at this time, we would like to thank St. Vincent’s hospital, Nurses and Doctors for taking care of our sister, mother, daughter, friend, cousin, granddaughter and niece.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday March 30, 2021
Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT
Service Schedule
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday March 30, 2021
Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT
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Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
😭 My Baby China Doll Tawny. This is unreal for Auntie. I’m happy in my heart I was able to talk to you & sit with you at the hospital. Was hard asking family & friends to go see you before you left our physical world. I remember when you were just a baby with all that hair and grew into a beautiful lady. I can’t fathom this pain being selfish. Now 😭 You will be reunited with Your Love Steven, your daddy my little brother Bob, your little brother “Bobby” and Mom Brenda. You were an awesome Momma My Gorgeous Girl. No more heart attack no more suffering & pain. Auntie Loves You & I will Miss your beautiful smile. Your children, siblings your Mom Rachel & rest of us will Cherish you on our our Memories. RIP Tawny “China Doll”.
James D. Jr. & Ann King says
Prayers for comfort and healing to Tawny’s family and friends. Our deepest condolences……
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF TAWNY LEE WHISTLING ELK, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Carrie Littlebird says
My Condolences
Russell Brooks says
I remember working with Tawny as a senior & so proud of her. You will always be remembered! Prayers & deepest condolences, Maheo comfort & strengthen all the family & cover your children every day with blessings
Lynsey Dearth says
Prayers and condolences to your family Tawny. It was always good to see your smiling face when I made it back home. Rest well. Sending so much love to your children.
Joan White Crane says
To Tawny’s family: I have so many fond memories of the girls together. Tawny, Amanda, Nancy, Stella and Joni Kaye. I value the time we had together, she brightened our lives. My heart breaks with yours and you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Sheri Bement says
Sending our condolences and prayers to Tawnys kids and family. RIP Tawny and journey well.
Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says
Seidel and I send our love and prayers…we wish the children and family strength and peace…I went to school with your mom Brenda and your father…I knew you and your brother since you were babies…fly high baby girl 💞
Lillian Big Man says
Fly high Tawny!!! You knew we were family and always took time to acknowledge that. I just wish we could’ve strengthened that bond but one day we will get that chance…on the other side. See you later and I love you and will miss seeing you.
Marlin, Lynette & Family says
Condolences to the family such a young life gone way too soon. You will be missed dearly Tawny! I will continue to pray for your precious children.
Fran Oswald says
Such a beauty. Gone too soon. Sincere condolences to her children, family, and extended family.
Jordan Little Whirlwind says
I’ll miss you sister, tell trajan bobby Robert, I miss him and I love both of you.