Rob Tailfeathers
Iistpanihki
“Singing From Above”
Frederick Robert “Rob” Tailfeathers passed away from long term illness on February 6, 2023, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was born to Fred and Sophie Tailfeathers on January 7, 1955, at the time of his passing he was 68 years old. Rob’s dedicated and loving mother, along with his family, were there at his side almost every day during his long stay at the Long-Term Care facility.
Rob is survived by his mother Sophie Tailfeathers, his brother Puff (Verona) Tailfeathers, his children, Cleve (Arlene), Kaylee (Danielle), his little man Julio (Sarah) and Kiya Davis, his grandchildren, Oaklee, Tauska, Camden and Arwynn. His nephews Mike Tailfeathers, Kelly Tailfeathers, Trayton (Lacy) Tailfeathers, Dayton Tailfeathers, Xander and Mason Tailfeathers, Freddie and Jaxton Tailfeathers. His nieces Tonya Tailfeathers, Jakell Tailfeathers, Mikaela Scout, Keira Fox, Petra Tailfeathers and Kazely Tailfeathers. His sisters Olivia Tailfeathers, Wanda Tailfeathers, Sherry Tailfeathers, Pam Buffalo, Sharon Frank and Cindy Tailfeathers. His brothers Calvin Williams, Ivan Healy, Eddy Laroque, Lewis Little Bear and Dale Rabbit. His uncle Alfred Standing Alone. His aunties May Weasel Fat, Nita Wells and Ruth (Carmen) McLenaghan. Beloved animals Rocky, Tweety, Chi Chi and Molly.
Rob was predeceased by his father Fred Tailfeathers, his brother Gary “Twister” Tailfeathers and his adopted brother Joshua Wolf Tail,
His maternal grandparents: Henry and Louise Standing Alone. Maternal uncles: Andy, Allen and Pete Standing Alone. Maternal aunties: Ada Fox and Margret Good Rider.
His paternal grandparents: Fred and Ethel Tailfeathers. Maternal uncles: Harvey, Kenneth, Gerald and Allen Tailfeathers. Maternal aunties: Phillis Wells and Rosie Tailfeathers
Rob was well known for his accomplishments, wisdom, guidance and his perfectionism. In his younger years, Rob was involved in rodeo along with friends and was a champion in the Bareback event. Throughout his life he was an avid fisherman, hunter and he was an amateur taxidermist. In his life he shot 2 grizzly bears, numerous elk, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, foxes, pheasants and had whitetail deer and bighorn Sheep in the Boon and Crocket Record Book. Rob would eventually start Tailfeathers Outfitting with his good friend Ken Nowicki and had many hunters from the United States that would come back every year to hunt. He was also dedicated to becoming a Black Belt from the Blair Orr Karate Studio which he earned when he was 25 years old, after he and his brothers started watching Bruce Lee movies. Rob then held karate classes in the surrounding communities teaching others karate. He especially loved fishing with his children, Cleve, Kaylee, Julio and his brother Puff at their secret spots. Rob could often be seen building or repairing something around the house, his mom’s house or at his barn, never slapping something together, Rob made sure it was built properly. As a hobby, Rob and his brother Puff built high performance muscle cars together, he also enjoyed watching boxing on T.V., building model cars, reading books about UFO’s, the JFK assassination, the Vietnam war, and was often heard at his mom’s house arguing with Puff about such topics. Rob was a very talented artist but was modest about selling his work as he did artwork for his own enjoyment. He loved horses and started training and raising quarter horses at the barn, a passion he had since he was a young boy, which he shared with his brother Twister and friend Lewis.
Rob’s employment included Kainai Industries, driving semi trucks, cutting hay, bailing and fencing, driving school busses and working as an EMT with Blood Tribe Emergency Services.
Rob loved his children and grandchildren, as well as his nieces and nephews, his mom and brothers and sisters. He was friend to many and would give you his last 10 dollars if you needed it.
The Wake Service will be held this Thursday, February 9, at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, February 10 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Iistpanihki
“Singing From Above”
Frederick Robert “Rob” Tailfeathers passed away from long term illness on February 6, 2023, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was born to Fred and Sophie Tailfeathers on January 7, 1955, at the time of his passing he was 68 years old. Rob’s dedicated and loving mother, along with his family, were there at his side almost every day during his long stay at the Long-Term Care facility.
Rob is survived by his mother Sophie Tailfeathers, his brother Puff (Verona) Tailfeathers, his children, Cleve (Arlene), Kaylee (Danielle), his little man Julio (Sarah) and Kiya Davis, his grandchildren, Oaklee, Tauska, Camden and Arwynn. His nephews Mike Tailfeathers, Kelly Tailfeathers, Trayton (Lacy) Tailfeathers, Dayton Tailfeathers, Xander and Mason Tailfeathers, Freddie and Jaxton Tailfeathers. His nieces Tonya Tailfeathers, Jakell Tailfeathers, Mikaela Scout, Keira Fox, Petra Tailfeathers and Kazely Tailfeathers. His sisters Olivia Tailfeathers, Wanda Tailfeathers, Sherry Tailfeathers, Pam Buffalo, Sharon Frank and Cindy Tailfeathers. His brothers Calvin Williams, Ivan Healy, Eddy Laroque, Lewis Little Bear and Dale Rabbit. His uncle Alfred Standing Alone. His aunties May Weasel Fat, Nita Wells and Ruth (Carmen) McLenaghan. Beloved animals Rocky, Tweety, Chi Chi and Molly.
Rob was predeceased by his father Fred Tailfeathers, his brother Gary “Twister” Tailfeathers and his adopted brother Joshua Wolf Tail,
His maternal grandparents: Henry and Louise Standing Alone. Maternal uncles: Andy, Allen and Pete Standing Alone. Maternal aunties: Ada Fox and Margret Good Rider.
His paternal grandparents: Fred and Ethel Tailfeathers. Maternal uncles: Harvey, Kenneth, Gerald and Allen Tailfeathers. Maternal aunties: Phillis Wells and Rosie Tailfeathers
Rob was well known for his accomplishments, wisdom, guidance and his perfectionism. In his younger years, Rob was involved in rodeo along with friends and was a champion in the Bareback event. Throughout his life he was an avid fisherman, hunter and he was an amateur taxidermist. In his life he shot 2 grizzly bears, numerous elk, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, foxes, pheasants and had whitetail deer and bighorn Sheep in the Boon and Crocket Record Book. Rob would eventually start Tailfeathers Outfitting with his good friend Ken Nowicki and had many hunters from the United States that would come back every year to hunt. He was also dedicated to becoming a Black Belt from the Blair Orr Karate Studio which he earned when he was 25 years old, after he and his brothers started watching Bruce Lee movies. Rob then held karate classes in the surrounding communities teaching others karate. He especially loved fishing with his children, Cleve, Kaylee, Julio and his brother Puff at their secret spots. Rob could often be seen building or repairing something around the house, his mom’s house or at his barn, never slapping something together, Rob made sure it was built properly. As a hobby, Rob and his brother Puff built high performance muscle cars together, he also enjoyed watching boxing on T.V., building model cars, reading books about UFO’s, the JFK assassination, the Vietnam war, and was often heard at his mom’s house arguing with Puff about such topics. Rob was a very talented artist but was modest about selling his work as he did artwork for his own enjoyment. He loved horses and started training and raising quarter horses at the barn, a passion he had since he was a young boy, which he shared with his brother Twister and friend Lewis.
Rob’s employment included Kainai Industries, driving semi trucks, cutting hay, bailing and fencing, driving school busses and working as an EMT with Blood Tribe Emergency Services.
Rob loved his children and grandchildren, as well as his nieces and nephews, his mom and brothers and sisters. He was friend to many and would give you his last 10 dollars if you needed it.
The Wake Service will be held this Thursday, February 9, at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, February 10 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.