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Lois Littlewind
(Kampeska Duta Win / Red Shell Woman)
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Casket Bearers: Jason Littlewind, Delwyn Littlewind, Dallas Littlewind Jr., Baby James Robertson II, Billy Tomahawk, Phillip Krulish, Kenny Hill, Solomon Peltier, DJ Charboneau, Dion Pacheco
Honorary Bearers: Emma & Darrel Thumb (adopted daughter & son), Gladys Cavanaugh, Miriah SwiftBird, Amanda Blackdog, Sharon Feather, Janet Diaz, Faith Ducheneaux, Hope Tomahawk, Michelle “Mickey” Twohearts, Claudia Adams, Danny& Dee Dee Butts, Elaine Brown, Clairise Brownshield, Raquel Charboneau, Erica Charboneau, Crystal Charboneau, Jean Cavanaugh, Clarice Adams, Edith Adams, Trina Brownsheild, Denise Peltier, Lorna Hoffner, Justine McDonald, Nicole Buckles, Marcus Peltier, Shannon Peltier, Raymond Shaw, Tyson Crowe, Olivia Music, Piagon, Winter, Steven, Thomas, Connor, all Peltier family from Belcourt, her many relatives and friends, also her casino buddies Darlene Wadsworth and Violet Smith
************************************************************************** Lois M. Littlewind (Kampeska Duta Win / Red Shell Woman), age 58, of Fort Totten, ND, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014, at her home. She went into the Spirit World surrounded by her loving Tiyspaye.
Lois Marie Peltier was born on September 20, 1955, in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of John and Gladys Peltier. She was educated at Matterson, SD, Fort Totten, ND, Flandreau, SD, and Maddock, ND. She was united in marriage to Dallas Littlewind Sr. for 20+ years.
She worked as a floor walker at the bingo hall in St. Michael, for many years. She also worked at the Aero-Space Center Jamestown, at Express, Dunseith ND, and McDonalds in Devils Lake, ND.
Lois was a loving, caring, generous, and most kind-hearted woman you’ll ever meet. She loved her family dearly. She loved spending time with her sisters, boys, grandchildren, and being at the casino playing slots, pinochle, and Yahtzee.
Lois is survived by her husband Dallas Littlewind Sr. of Ft. Totten; children Cary (Justine) Poitra Jr. of Devils Lake, Delwyn (Pam) Littlewind, Jason (Heidi) Littlewind, Dallas (Felicia) Littlewind Jr., all of Ft. Totten, Melissa Poitra of Durham, NC; special granddaughter Brittani Mae Poitra; sisters Florestine Peltier, Andrea Peltier, Edith Peltier, Lorna Hoffner, Patricia “Patti” Cavanaugh, Debbie Peltier; brothers Solomon (Sharon) Peltier, Richard (Michelle) Peltier, Ivan (Lynette) Lovejoy; other sisters-in-law Joyce Peltier, Kristi Peltier; adopted brothers Kenny Hill, Richard (Lonna) Street, Myron (Sharon) Spottedhorse; godmother Sylvia Brownshield; godsisters Nikki Buckles, Rosita McKay, Rayonne Sherman; godbrother Emery Spottedhorse; godchildren Shannon Peltier, Jan Nadeau; aunts Sylvia Brownshield, Catherine Howard, Mrs. Bernice Peltier, Mrs. Mary Peltier, Eva Dauphinais, Ramona Bull; uncles Fred Peltier, Clifford Peltier; grandchildren Selena, Cary III, Orion, Brittani, Shirley, Destiny, Delwyn II, Nevaeh, Caprial, Gladys, Quentin, Cole, Landon, Jessena “Sugar”, Bobby, Bradyen, Bryson Robertson, Breann Robertson; great grandchildren Hailen and Braxton.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Gladys Peltier; brothers John Jr., Eddie, Larry and Fred Peltier, Michael Joshua, David Lawrence; sister Julia Peltier; son Ernest Delong III; great-grandson Eli James Poitra; uncles Floyd McKay, Gilbert Peltier, Clarence Adams, Stanley Adams, Pat Adams, Jerry Adams, Ray Adams, Joe Peltier, Francis Peltier (her godfather), Paul Peltier; aunts Priscilla Cavanaugh, Florence Joshua, Olive Cree, Janette McKay, Mary McNamara, Marquet Peltier; grandparents John and Emma “Woods” Adams, Fred and Ceclia “Lenior” Peltier.
Special thanks to Altru Hospice nurses Ashley, Maria, Farrah, Peggy; Sundance Singers and all Tiyspaye that were at her bedside. A very special thanks to Spirit Lake Tribe. Sorry if the family has forgotten anyone - it wasn’t intentional
WAKE: Begins Monday, June 9th at 5PM at St. Michael Rec. Center, St. Michael, ND ROSARY/VIGIL SERVICE: Monday 8PM, St. Michael Rec. Center MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Ft. Totten, ND DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 10AM BURIAL: St. Jerome's Catholic Cemetery, Crow Hill District, Spirit Lake Nation
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Name: Mycena B Dickerson
Date: June 10,2014
Message: I am very sorry for your lost. Yet it was never Our Creator's purpose for families to be apart from each other. That's why He will set up His own Kingdom (Matthew 6:9,10) that will not only bring peace to the earth but do away with death. (Revelation 21:3-5) This is a promise He will keep.
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Name: Jeanie M Rolland
Date: 06-09-2014
Message: CJ, Jason, Bob, Baby Dallas
You boys have my condolences, I know no matter what I say right at this time can comfort, please know the Lois and you all are in our prayers. I have known your mother before your time and I always had much respect for her. May the good "Lord" guide you boys thru all your sorrow.
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Name: Nevaeh, Caprial and Gladys
Date: 06-09-2014
Message: To our Daddy(Jason), uncles and family We have prayered for you daddy, we know that grandma Lois went to heaven with Jesus and all our family. Be strong daddy, we have good memories of grandma when she came and spent the weekend with us.
Love Nevaeh, Cappie and Gladys (the boss)
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Name: (Little) Phil Poitra and family
Date: 06-07-14
Message: To my cousin Cary Poitra Jr, Missy Poitra, and Brittani Poitra and the rest of Lois's family, my condolences. Love you, and my prayers are with you all.
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Name: Yvette Cree
Date: 6/8/13
Message: To my nephew Cary Poitra Jr & my great niece, Brittani Poitra, my condolences, I love you both. My condolences to the rest of the Peltier Family, my prayers with you all.
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