It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Godfrey Red Crow, Iitsi’psstoahki’to’pii, announce his passing on July 28, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Godfrey is survived by his loving and caring wife Velma of 50 years and his son Mylon and adopted son Kent A Young Man.; his grandchildren, Rylan (Tahnee), Gracie, Colton, Logan, Chael, Mylon James, Kyrell Remmi, Leland Laine; great grandchildren, Harlow, Briggs, Braxton, Kynleigh, Leo, Beau, Bentley and numerous adopted grandchildren and great grandchildren. Godfrey is also survived by brother Bruce; sisters, Dolly (Horace), Joann, Anna (Dexter), Tara, Joni (Shane), Laura (Joe), Norma, Jim, Karl, Maria Russell; in-laws, Dennis (Dorothy) First Rider, Doris (Tom) Wilson, Evelyn Sweet Grass, Elaine Potts, Mary (Dennis) Chief Calf. Godfrey excelled in basketball, football and rodeo. He was also a stock contractor with his father Fred and brother Bruce for high school rodeos and sold bucking horses as far as Iowa. Godfrey and Velma began their traditional way of life with the Horn Society in 1985. Godfrey was gifted with his knowledge and traditional songs and went on to become a very respected elder with the Okan, all the societies, Thunder Pipes and Night Lodges. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Godfrey was predeceased by his parents Fred and Elizabeth Red Crow, in-laws Herbert and Elsie First Rider, his son Godfrey Jr, and his daughter Christy Red Crow (Day Chief), brother James Red Crow, sister Lucille Red Crow; Cody Day Chief; Jim White Man Left, Kenny First Rider and other relatives too numerous to mention.
A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, August 2 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Thursday, August 3 at 11:00 am. Interment to take place at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.
A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, August 2 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Thursday, August 3 at 11:00 am. Interment to take place at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.