Tay’shawn Marv Whiteman, “TaMarv”, age 6, of Lame Deer passed away at his home of natural causes on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Tay’shawn was born to Violet Whiteman and Dana Delin Sungoesslow on December 19, 2008. His Cheyenne name, Hé’heetovánovetanó (Roughneck), was given to him by his great-grandpa Frank Whiteman, Sr., who named him after his great-grandpa John Whiteman, Sr.
He loved to ride horses and attend school. He also liked to play with his cars, siblings, and Auntie Arissa. Tay’shawn loved to help and give big hugs to his mother. He really thought a lot about his father Dana Delin Sungoesslow and always wanted to go and ride horses. His adopted parents were Julia Faye Whiteman and Larry “Rabbit” Highwalker.
He enjoyed attending church in Busby at the Assembly of God Church. Singing Pow-Wow songs and attending Pow-Wow’s with his dad were some of his favorite things to do. He knew that when his grandpa Frank was coming, a gift was on its way, usually a car to play with.
Tay’shawn was a vibrant little boy who loved going to school. In his short time here with us, he attended Cando Head Start and loved riding the bus with his grandma, Rennie, as his bus driver. He graduated from Cando Head Start in May 2014. He really enjoyed his cooker/Grandma Brenda Timber and teacher Dolly Sandcrane. He was currently in Kindergarten at Lame Deer Public School. His teacher was Alice Charles.
Tay’shawn also loved to play hand games and was teaching his little brother Zayden how to sing. He would get a bucket and 2 sticks and have Zayden sit down and drum while he would sing. Tay’shawn was spoiled by his daddy and grandma Justine, who often took him places.
Tay’shawn is in heaven with his great-grandpa’s Frank Whiteman, Sr., and Clyde Dust, Sr.; great-grandma’s Victoria Wounded and Amy Redstar; grandma’s Anita and Julia Faye Whiteman; grandpa Franklin Whiteman, Sr.; Vicki Dust, Edna Dust, Dorothy Sungoesslow, Kenneth Sungoesslow, and Dallas Dust, Sr.
His survivors include his mom Violet (Marty Sierra); dad Dana Sungoesslow; brothers: De’Quan and Zayden; sisters: Jonita, Makyla, Jubilee and Talena Shoulderblade; auntie Arissa; grandma’s Justine Sungoesslow, Valentine, Dana, Francine, Janice, Ardena and Leola Whiteman, Rennie Pena, Brenda Timber, Jolene Gardner, MaryAnn Bigheadman, Sharon Bearcomesout; grandpa’s Kenneth Deputee, Frank Whiteman, Lucas and Eric Killsnight, Phillip Whiteman, Jr., LeRoy Whiteman, Vivano Garviso (San Felipe, NM); great-grandma’s Annie Limberhand and Margaret Shoulderblade; uncles John (Mary) and Zachary Knowshisgun, Cordero Whiteman, Trevor, Jeffrey, Bernadine, Jr., Anthony, Zachariah, Derek, Dyron, Detrich, Donielle, Isaiah, Nathaniel, Zachary Iron, and Jonah Red Cherries; aunties LaKeisha, LaTrina, Sharane, Pamela, Tiffany, Tonielle, Sheila, Candace, Lavondy, Delana, Angela, Shana, Kalene, Sissy, Robyn, Kim, Carmie, Tammy and Joni; “My Crystal” Abel; cousins Leila, Natasha, Anita L, Victory, Amiyah, Teague, Rose, Raziariah, Roshanda, Aaliyah, Courtney, Sterling, Jaden, Jonathan, Jr., Jalee, Nathaniel, Julian, and Blake; also Isaac Dust, Sr., Aldean Dust, Dajan, Amber, Jonathan and Kendall Deputee, Kenneth Dust, Jr., and Johnny Juan Richard Flores.
Funeral Services will be held 12:00pm Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Lame Deer Mennonite Church. Graveside services will follow at the Lame Deer Cemetery. A feast will be held at the church after the graveside service. Everyone is invited.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Wednesday March 4, 2015
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
12:00 pm
Thursday March 5, 2015
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
1:00 pm
Thursday March 5, 2015
Lame Deer Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 pm
Wednesday March 4, 2015
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
12:00 pm
Thursday March 5, 2015
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
1:00 pm
Thursday March 5, 2015
Lame Deer Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Dean n Carrie Small says
Our prayers and condolences for the Tay’Shawn n Family.
marina mitchell says
Our love and prayers for your loss. God has him now.
Willow says
Dearest Violet & Family…. May our lord, Jesus Christ bring you comfort and peace during this time and Prayers too. I LOVE YOU! with HUGGS!
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength in your time of need
William & Clarice Walksalong says
Violet & family: May our Creator bless you and your family today and give you strength at your time of need. Prayers to and your family
DENISE SWANK says
PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF LOSS AND SORROW. PRAYERS FOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYS TO FOLLOW SUCH A TRAGEDY. YOUR SON AN ANGEL IN THE HEAVENS WITH HIS GRANDPARENTS, & OTHER RELATIONS GONE BEFORE.
Clayton & Lisa Mason says
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know words cannot console you now. But, we are praying for you and the family. This is a difficult time turn to the lord and he shall help you through.
Ambrose ,Sr.& Clementine Seminole says
Sending our condolences to you and your family’s may God help you through this difficult time and be by your side ,our grand daughter nestalei seminole was one of his class mates and she says he’s in heaven and he is an angel Bless her little heart
Charles Schuttig says
May Tay’shawn’s loving family and friends find comfort with the words found at Revelation 21:3,4.
Tonya Littlebird says
Sending my deepest condolences to Tay’shawn Whiteman’s family. You are in my prayers may God comfort you in your time of loss Violet.
Dorothy Seminole & family says
Sending my condolences to Tay’shawn Whiteman”s family, Sorry for your loss at this time </3
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Violet and family
God bless all of you in this terrible sad time. May your faith in God, and the love from family and friends help through this. We will see our loved ones again. Our love, prayers, and sincerest sympathy,
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Jack & Kim Knobloch says
Violet and Family our prayers are with you all at such a sad time. God will guide you through all your hurt through everyone’s prayers.
Dolly Washington says
Tay’shawn you were such a sweet child in my classroom @ CanDo. Your smile made my day even tho it was a short time that we got to know each other. Another angel to watch over his little friends, May maheo be with his mother and family.
From Teacher Dolly, & CanDo staff
Peppers/Leider Family says
Much love and condolences to the Whiteman family. God Bless you all.
arissa Bighawk says
I love And miss you tayshawn and I will never forget you in my life can’t wait to see you on the other side love arissabighawk
violet whiteman says
I MISS YOU SO SO VERY MUCH MYBOY TAY’SHAWN MARV WHITEMAN I LOVE YOU THERE’S NOT A DAY OR MOMENT OR SECOND THAT I DON’T MISS YOU MY SON YOUR ALWAYS GOING TO BE IN MY HEART I KNOW THAT YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE AND YOUR WITH JESUS