Veta Fighting Bear (Day Woman – E šeeva’e) was called home to be with Mahe’o on July 10, 2013 after a short illness. Veta was born on May 11, 1958 in Crow Agency, MT to Elmer and Mabel (Sooktis) Fighting Bear.
Veta graduated at St. Labre Mission High School on May 17, 1977. She then helped raise her sister Viola’s kids. Veta then worked at different jobs with St. Labre and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She liked to bead, garden, and make dry meat. She had five biological grandkids, also numerous others from all of her nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her husband Joe Bear Comes Out Jr. of Ashland, Daughter Amber Goudreaux, Sons: Milan Goudreaux (Angie Bearquiver), Dustin G. Sr. (Nikkita Shakespear), and numerous nieces and nephews whom she considered her own sons and daughters. Sisters: Nancy Fighting Bear, Effie Bear Track (Paul), Myrna Burges, Dorothy Jackman, Henrietta Man, Ruby Sooktis, Mary Grace Medicine Top (Ron). Brothers: Perry Fighting Bear (Ella), Clifton Sooktis, Charles “Butch” Sooktis, Silas Big Left Hand (Alice), Charles Little Old Man, Harvey Big Head Man.
Her Northern Cheyenne Relatives: Little Heads, Little Suns, Braided Hair, Strange Owls, Club Footes, Elk Shoulder, Belly Mules, Medicine Bulls, Fishers, Fox, Seminoles, Little Old Mans, Medicine Tops, Rowlands, Three Fingers, and Crazy Mules. If we forgot to mention any others we apologize. We have a big family. Also, we the family, would like to thank the Lame Deer Emergency Room staff and St. Vincent’s Medical Staff for taking such great care of Veta’s medical needs.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:000 PM
Monday July 15, 2013
Joe Bears Residence
103 Blackwolf Dr
Birney, MT 59012
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:000 PM
Monday July 15, 2013
Joe Bears Residence
103 Blackwolf Dr
Birney, MT 59012
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Mary Dillon says
We are so sorry for your loss. .Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family . God bless you. Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Condolences to the family and to the children, sorry for your loss. Your in our Prayers.
Ann (Strange Owl) & Porter Knows His Gun & family
DeWanda Little Coyote says
So sorry to hear about your loss. She was on talented lady!!! Hugs and prayers,
Vangie Solis says
Nancy, I am Proud to have had Veta as my Friend since I was a Freshman in High School. There was not a time that I turned away from her. She made my 2 daughters the most beautiful lizards that they will have forever. Prayers & Hugs to you and her children. I will Miss Veta lots. Have a Good Journey My Dear Friend.
Thelma Fisher -Beaverheart says
We grew up in the dorms at St.Labre, I was somehow always connected to you ladies throughout our lives I have always respected our friendship. Well Veta there are so many memories, that bring a smile to my face and I will miss you. May our Creator shine his light on your journey Veta, you going home.
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Danetta Fisher says
I am sorry for your loss…
elizabeth m. fisher says
Nancy and the Whole family: I wish i could be there with you all. I am thinking about you and praying that Creator comfort you at this time.
J Johnson says
Dear Family and Friends of Veta Fighting Bear – Please be comforted by your beautiful memories and by promises of a hopeful future at this difficult time. Be assured that it was not a part of the Creator’s purpose that people suffer and die. Everything made by God was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Death was introduced by Adam’s disobedience (Genesis 2:17). There will come a time when the dead are resurrected (John 5:28, 29) pain and death will be no more (Revelation 21:4). Faith in Bible promises will ease our pain in the time of this loss. Treasure the many beautiful memories left by Veta Fighting Bear and be further comforted by Bible promises that give us hope (John 17:3).
Michael & Kristi Speelman says
Nancy, and Family we will keep you all in our Prayers.
I’m going to miss Veta’s smiles. and her awesome bead work.
buster and belle wolfblack says
Rip Veta you had so little peace in this one.May God be with her family at this time of sorrow .She was a good woman, sister and friend
Jennie Allies says
Nancy and family-
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
DOROTHY SEMINOLE says
Nancy and family So sorry to hear of your loss, I was shocked to even know that she was sick, I will keep her and her family, kids grandbabies in my prayers<3
Dorothy
Amber Goudreau says
Rest In Paradise Momma your in much better place