Iitaksik’kit’staakii Lucille Bare Shin Bone
Lucille was born on April 28, 1953, to Ainoota (John) Bare Shin Bone and Iimii’tsimaakii/Ksik’kawootaan (Annie Blood) Bare Shin Bone.
Lucille attended St. Mary's Indian Residential School at the tender age of five. Her Mother, Annie worked at the school, and she felt comfort in that. Prior to residential school, Lucille was brought up the traditional and culture way of life, she was named Iitaksik’kit’staakii by her aunt Emma Rides At The Door. Whom along with her husband George raised her as one of their many Kipiitaapo’kaiks in the traditional way of life. Her first language was Blackfoot which she was fluent in and continued to speak until she left this world. She took great pride in her upbringing especially the teachings from her parents. She continued to practice and taught her traditions and cultural knowledge to her staff and participants.
Following residential school, she graduated at the age of sixteen in 1969 from McCoy High School in Medicine Hat. She then went on to the Henderson School of Business, and eventually the University of Lethbridge. Lucille was known for, and prided herself, in her professionalism and strong work ethic. In the early seventies, Lucille was able to secure a secretarial position at Blood Tribe Social Development. Along with her lifelong friend and sister Vivian White Quills. They went through a lot of adventures and spent time together especially the past twenty years.
During the mid-seventies, Lucille met Albert Many Fingers and together they built a ranch with a beautiful home. They raised their daughter Elana and shortly thereafter Aaron came along. Lucille and Albert loved their family and provided for their children to the point of spoiling them. She was devastated when she lost Albert, but she preserved and continued as a single parent.
Lucille was employed with Kainai Children Services as an Executive Assistant during the time of her husband's passing. She enjoyed her job especially when she coordinated a group of Elders; Rosie Day Rider, Louise Crop Eared Wolf, Rosie Red Crow, Margaret Hind Man to name a few. She learned more traditions, culture, protocols, and practices from them which made her more efficient and knowledgeable. She said, "I learned from the best". Through all these teachings, Lucille in turn was an Elder!
Lucille met and married Oliver Soop and met his children. Lucille excepted them with open arms and considered them as her own. She was a close friend to Everette Soop and spent time with him listening, learning, and gathering more knowledge. Again, she was devastated when he passed away. Thereafter, Lucille was hired as Cultural Facilitator for Lethbridge Aboriginal Career and Employment Centre. That's where she started teaching culture and language to youth participants. She thrived in this position and said it was her "Calling" as she had found her niche in life.
Lucille returned to the Blood Reserve and found employment with Blood Tribe Social Development, where she first began her professional career years prior, as the Programs Supervisor, teaching what she loved most: Culture. She was with the department for ten years until her passing, her coworkers were her second family. Participants gravitated to her because of her gentle nature, kind words, and gave great inspiration to all who met her.
Lucille leaves to mourn her son Albert, grandson Owen and granddaughter Allie ManyFingers. Her Stepchildren; Leon (Heather), Eldon (Estelle) and Simone Soop, Cissy (Lawrence) Mistaken Chief. Her adopted children; Ivy Annie Big Head, Trisha (Rumpa) Blackwater, Josie (Clint), Shelby Bare Shin Bone, Byrdie Healy, Wes Black Rabbit and Jolaine Chief Moon. After her sister Linda passed in August, she was mom to her children; Maria, Malcolm and Denise Eagle Speaker, Beulah (Colin) Mountain Horse and Lurlene Bare Shin Bone. Lucille is survived by her siblings; Roy (Christine), Jordan (Susan) Johnny, Randy Bare Shin Bone, Gail (Randy) Many Bears and Cynthia (Ronnie Scout) Bare Shin Bone; Brothers-in-law Dale Low Horn and Jim Shot Both Sides.
Iitak’ksik’istaakii joins many loved ones who have gone before her, daughter; Elana ManyFingers. Parents; Ainoota (John), Iimii’tsimaakii/Ksik’kawootaan (Annie) Bare Shin Bone. Brothers; Peter Big Head, Vernon and Francis Bare Shin Bone, her sisters; Ruby Eagle Plume, Malina Bare Shin Bone, Yvonne Big Head, Linda Shot Both Sides, Sylvia Low Horn, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
The Wake Service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at White Calf Hall, Stand Off from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:00 am. The family requests no flowers.
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Lucille was born on April 28, 1953, to Ainoota (John) Bare Shin Bone and Iimii’tsimaakii/Ksik’kawootaan (Annie Blood) Bare Shin Bone.
Lucille attended St. Mary's Indian Residential School at the tender age of five. Her Mother, Annie worked at the school, and she felt comfort in that. Prior to residential school, Lucille was brought up the traditional and culture way of life, she was named Iitaksik’kit’staakii by her aunt Emma Rides At The Door. Whom along with her husband George raised her as one of their many Kipiitaapo’kaiks in the traditional way of life. Her first language was Blackfoot which she was fluent in and continued to speak until she left this world. She took great pride in her upbringing especially the teachings from her parents. She continued to practice and taught her traditions and cultural knowledge to her staff and participants.
Following residential school, she graduated at the age of sixteen in 1969 from McCoy High School in Medicine Hat. She then went on to the Henderson School of Business, and eventually the University of Lethbridge. Lucille was known for, and prided herself, in her professionalism and strong work ethic. In the early seventies, Lucille was able to secure a secretarial position at Blood Tribe Social Development. Along with her lifelong friend and sister Vivian White Quills. They went through a lot of adventures and spent time together especially the past twenty years.
During the mid-seventies, Lucille met Albert Many Fingers and together they built a ranch with a beautiful home. They raised their daughter Elana and shortly thereafter Aaron came along. Lucille and Albert loved their family and provided for their children to the point of spoiling them. She was devastated when she lost Albert, but she preserved and continued as a single parent.
Lucille was employed with Kainai Children Services as an Executive Assistant during the time of her husband's passing. She enjoyed her job especially when she coordinated a group of Elders; Rosie Day Rider, Louise Crop Eared Wolf, Rosie Red Crow, Margaret Hind Man to name a few. She learned more traditions, culture, protocols, and practices from them which made her more efficient and knowledgeable. She said, "I learned from the best". Through all these teachings, Lucille in turn was an Elder!
Lucille met and married Oliver Soop and met his children. Lucille excepted them with open arms and considered them as her own. She was a close friend to Everette Soop and spent time with him listening, learning, and gathering more knowledge. Again, she was devastated when he passed away. Thereafter, Lucille was hired as Cultural Facilitator for Lethbridge Aboriginal Career and Employment Centre. That's where she started teaching culture and language to youth participants. She thrived in this position and said it was her "Calling" as she had found her niche in life.
Lucille returned to the Blood Reserve and found employment with Blood Tribe Social Development, where she first began her professional career years prior, as the Programs Supervisor, teaching what she loved most: Culture. She was with the department for ten years until her passing, her coworkers were her second family. Participants gravitated to her because of her gentle nature, kind words, and gave great inspiration to all who met her.
Lucille leaves to mourn her son Albert, grandson Owen and granddaughter Allie ManyFingers. Her Stepchildren; Leon (Heather), Eldon (Estelle) and Simone Soop, Cissy (Lawrence) Mistaken Chief. Her adopted children; Ivy Annie Big Head, Trisha (Rumpa) Blackwater, Josie (Clint), Shelby Bare Shin Bone, Byrdie Healy, Wes Black Rabbit and Jolaine Chief Moon. After her sister Linda passed in August, she was mom to her children; Maria, Malcolm and Denise Eagle Speaker, Beulah (Colin) Mountain Horse and Lurlene Bare Shin Bone. Lucille is survived by her siblings; Roy (Christine), Jordan (Susan) Johnny, Randy Bare Shin Bone, Gail (Randy) Many Bears and Cynthia (Ronnie Scout) Bare Shin Bone; Brothers-in-law Dale Low Horn and Jim Shot Both Sides.
Iitak’ksik’istaakii joins many loved ones who have gone before her, daughter; Elana ManyFingers. Parents; Ainoota (John), Iimii’tsimaakii/Ksik’kawootaan (Annie) Bare Shin Bone. Brothers; Peter Big Head, Vernon and Francis Bare Shin Bone, her sisters; Ruby Eagle Plume, Malina Bare Shin Bone, Yvonne Big Head, Linda Shot Both Sides, Sylvia Low Horn, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
The Wake Service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at White Calf Hall, Stand Off from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 11:00 am. The family requests no flowers.
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