Skylar Natasha Rose Spotted Bull passed away suddenly on May 22, 2021, in Brooks Alberta. She was 29. She was born at the Cardston hospital on April 6, 1992, to Harlene Spotted Bull and Paul Harry Bull Jr.
Skylar is survived by her two children Yazmine Maya (age 3) and Isaiah Harold (age 1) who she loved. She also leaves behind her sisters Nikkina (Suzana) Spotted Bull, Brittany Spotted Bull, and brother Colten Spotted Bull. Nieces include Aurora, Ava, and Eva. Her uncles Edwin Spotted Bull and Grant (Suzanne) Spotted Bull. Eugene Hairy Bull and Bernadette Cox on her father’s side. Her cousins Faron (Christian) Brave Rock, Kayenta (Dustin) Dawley, Tanisha Kunkle, Danielle Spotted Bull, Chris Spotted Bull, Tyler (Natalie) Spotted Bull and Jessica Spotted Bull. Her great uncles and aunts Joe (Helen) Spotted Bull, Margaret (John) Weasel Bear, Olive Spotted Bull, Sylvia Spotted Bull, Mary (Alatise) Atoa, Mike Spotted Bull, Eddie Spotted Bull, Clark Spotted Bull and Alvin Spotted Bull. Numerous cousins on both her Spotted Bull and Hairy Bull side that naming them all here would take pages. There are many other friends and “chosen” family that survive and honor Skylar.
She is predeceased by her parents Harlene Spotted Bull and Paul Hairy Bull Jr, her grandparents Catherine and Harold Catface, her grandfather Paul Hairy Bull Sr. (Bernadette Across the Mountain), her uncles Michael Spotted Bull and Reo Hairy Bull, her aunt Delores Hairy Bull. Her great aunt Bernice First Charger and great uncle Fred Spotted Bull, John Weasel Bear and Jerry First Charger and her great grandparents Edward (Mary Eva) Spotted Bull.
Skylar was raised by her grandparents Catherine and Harold from 6 months old. Her grandfather gave her the indigenous name Iinaa’ko’taan which means Little Daughter. From a young age, Skylar was a frequent giggler, her older sister Nikkina loved to make her laugh. There was a gentleness to her nature. Skylar was like a little sister to everyone. During her childhood and teen years, she spent a lot of time with her grandparents and her sister traveling from Nikkina’s basketball games and tournaments all over western Canada to the General Conferences in Utah. Skylar herself participated in the 2006 Indigenous Games (held in Denver Colorado) representing team Alberta; playing basketball. Skylar was fiercely proud to be Blackfoot, including defending injustices against Indigenous persons and spending years as a joyful jingle dress dancer. She excelled at dancing wanting to dance that category from a very young age. She held consecutive Indian Princess titles from grade 7 to grade 9. She loved being at all the pow-wows mainly dancing but visiting with people she couldn’t otherwise see often. Skylar was an avid animal lover, protective and vocal when she saw animals mistreated. She volunteered at the Cardston veterinary clinic as she was interested in the veterinary field. Skylar attended Cardston High School and recently the Riel Institute for Education and Learning in Calgary. Although she was quiet, she was very friendly when you got to know her.
Skylar is gone too soon. She was young and had her kids to look forward to. However, Skylar was battling many battles. The loss of her grandparents was very hard on her because she had already lost her mother. At the time, had recently reconnected with her father just to end up losing him soon after as well. She stayed at the Mountain Horses during this time and asked Bianca to hold onto her dress for safekeeping as she always intended to get back into dancing and simply loved her dress. Skylar also stayed with her good friend Debbie while in Cardston. Debbie was always there for her from infancy, assisting with childcare to adulthood as a friend.
Skylar eventually moved to Calgary to be with her older sister Nikkina and Suzana. Later, she moved to her cousin Courtney’s and thereafter to aunt Julies; whom all made loving efforts to support. She got pregnant, she had housing with her newborn Yazmine where they were doing well. Stability deteriorated soon after due to inner turmoil alcoholism and abuse from partners. More recently, Skylar became homeless finding refuge at the Calgary Drop-In Centre and other supports. Through it all, it was clear she always loved her kids and expressed determination for a heathier life.
The family would like to thank the many people and resources who supported Skylar. Your efforts matter. She matters. If connected to Skye, you likely contributed in some way to her wellness or joy. Therefore, let’s remember the good too, honoring Skye as we journey on.
It’s healthy to seek proactive and reactive wellness education and resources. You’re not alone. Call 211 or search the 211 Alberta website 24 hours a day for community service referrals, seek local resources, culture and or speak to loved ones asap about both wellness and struggle.
In loving memory of Skye, we wish you well on your journey home.
A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and on Thursday, June 3 from 9:00 - 11:00 am with a Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID-19 - Only 20 people will be allowed into the service.) Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Skylar is survived by her two children Yazmine Maya (age 3) and Isaiah Harold (age 1) who she loved. She also leaves behind her sisters Nikkina (Suzana) Spotted Bull, Brittany Spotted Bull, and brother Colten Spotted Bull. Nieces include Aurora, Ava, and Eva. Her uncles Edwin Spotted Bull and Grant (Suzanne) Spotted Bull. Eugene Hairy Bull and Bernadette Cox on her father’s side. Her cousins Faron (Christian) Brave Rock, Kayenta (Dustin) Dawley, Tanisha Kunkle, Danielle Spotted Bull, Chris Spotted Bull, Tyler (Natalie) Spotted Bull and Jessica Spotted Bull. Her great uncles and aunts Joe (Helen) Spotted Bull, Margaret (John) Weasel Bear, Olive Spotted Bull, Sylvia Spotted Bull, Mary (Alatise) Atoa, Mike Spotted Bull, Eddie Spotted Bull, Clark Spotted Bull and Alvin Spotted Bull. Numerous cousins on both her Spotted Bull and Hairy Bull side that naming them all here would take pages. There are many other friends and “chosen” family that survive and honor Skylar.
She is predeceased by her parents Harlene Spotted Bull and Paul Hairy Bull Jr, her grandparents Catherine and Harold Catface, her grandfather Paul Hairy Bull Sr. (Bernadette Across the Mountain), her uncles Michael Spotted Bull and Reo Hairy Bull, her aunt Delores Hairy Bull. Her great aunt Bernice First Charger and great uncle Fred Spotted Bull, John Weasel Bear and Jerry First Charger and her great grandparents Edward (Mary Eva) Spotted Bull.
Skylar was raised by her grandparents Catherine and Harold from 6 months old. Her grandfather gave her the indigenous name Iinaa’ko’taan which means Little Daughter. From a young age, Skylar was a frequent giggler, her older sister Nikkina loved to make her laugh. There was a gentleness to her nature. Skylar was like a little sister to everyone. During her childhood and teen years, she spent a lot of time with her grandparents and her sister traveling from Nikkina’s basketball games and tournaments all over western Canada to the General Conferences in Utah. Skylar herself participated in the 2006 Indigenous Games (held in Denver Colorado) representing team Alberta; playing basketball. Skylar was fiercely proud to be Blackfoot, including defending injustices against Indigenous persons and spending years as a joyful jingle dress dancer. She excelled at dancing wanting to dance that category from a very young age. She held consecutive Indian Princess titles from grade 7 to grade 9. She loved being at all the pow-wows mainly dancing but visiting with people she couldn’t otherwise see often. Skylar was an avid animal lover, protective and vocal when she saw animals mistreated. She volunteered at the Cardston veterinary clinic as she was interested in the veterinary field. Skylar attended Cardston High School and recently the Riel Institute for Education and Learning in Calgary. Although she was quiet, she was very friendly when you got to know her.
Skylar is gone too soon. She was young and had her kids to look forward to. However, Skylar was battling many battles. The loss of her grandparents was very hard on her because she had already lost her mother. At the time, had recently reconnected with her father just to end up losing him soon after as well. She stayed at the Mountain Horses during this time and asked Bianca to hold onto her dress for safekeeping as she always intended to get back into dancing and simply loved her dress. Skylar also stayed with her good friend Debbie while in Cardston. Debbie was always there for her from infancy, assisting with childcare to adulthood as a friend.
Skylar eventually moved to Calgary to be with her older sister Nikkina and Suzana. Later, she moved to her cousin Courtney’s and thereafter to aunt Julies; whom all made loving efforts to support. She got pregnant, she had housing with her newborn Yazmine where they were doing well. Stability deteriorated soon after due to inner turmoil alcoholism and abuse from partners. More recently, Skylar became homeless finding refuge at the Calgary Drop-In Centre and other supports. Through it all, it was clear she always loved her kids and expressed determination for a heathier life.
The family would like to thank the many people and resources who supported Skylar. Your efforts matter. She matters. If connected to Skye, you likely contributed in some way to her wellness or joy. Therefore, let’s remember the good too, honoring Skye as we journey on.
It’s healthy to seek proactive and reactive wellness education and resources. You’re not alone. Call 211 or search the 211 Alberta website 24 hours a day for community service referrals, seek local resources, culture and or speak to loved ones asap about both wellness and struggle.
In loving memory of Skye, we wish you well on your journey home.
A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and on Thursday, June 3 from 9:00 - 11:00 am with a Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID-19 - Only 20 people will be allowed into the service.) Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.