Anne Marie Wolf Child - Issapakiyi (Pretty Crow Woman), was born on March 28, 1939, to Kitty and Stephen Wadsworth Sr. She shared over 50 years of marriage with her husband, Bruce Wolf Child (Makoyi’pooka). Together, they raised a large and loving family and were blessed with many generations of descendants. Children: Corine Eagle Plume; Leanne Wolf Child; Nada Wolf Child; Stephanie (Charles) Wolf Child; Monte (Tia) Wolf Child; Lacey Eagle Plume; Clo-Anne (Stan) Wells; Delphine Dodging Horse; Stephanie Pelkey (Eric); Teij Wadsworth; Mason Wolf Child; Jade (Dreyes) Wolf Child; and Sky-Lee (R.J.) Wolf Child. Siblings: Stephen Wadsworth; Winston (Marie) Wadsworth; and Brian Wadsworth; and her aunt, Sadie Wadsworth; In-laws, John Wolf Child, Alice Wolf Child, and Theresa Wadsworth. Special cousin/sister: Donna White Quills; Special nieces: Dakota Wadsworth, Sherrie Wadsworth, Lori (Jamie) Striped Wolf, Helen Many Shots, Cecile (Chubby) Many Shots, Tobi Wadsworth, Faye Crop Eared Wolf. Adopted daughter: Gwen (Wes) Heavy Runner.
Mom has left her legacy with her 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Anne Marie attended St. Paul Residential School in Cardston. Determined to further her education, she made the courageous decision to move to Calgary, where she graduated in 1966 with her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma. Following her graduation, she worked at the Blood Indian Hospital for 30 years, dedicating her life to caring for others and serving her community with compassion and commitment.
While she achieved success in the western world, Anne-Marie always maintained a strong connection to her traditional way of life. She was a former member of Motokii (Buffalo Women’s Society), Kanatsoomitaak (Brave Dog Society), and Ikskinaaks (Horn Society). She played an important role in assisting with the revival of the women’s stand-up headdress and was involved in many headdress and tipi transfers. Anne-Marie was a strong advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and was a breast cancer survivor. In her later years, she found joy in spending time with her family—especially her baby Cookie—playing bingo, reading, and creating crafts. She loved beading, sewing, and crafting, expressing her creativity through her hands and passing those skills on to others.
Anne-Marie and Bruce shared a deep and enduring bond rooted in love, respect, and tradition. They loved to travel together and consistently supported one another in ceremonies and transfers. Strong in their traditional ways, they walked their life journey side by side, doing everything together—from long drives to shared dinners—cherishing each moment spent together.
When Anne Marie was an infant, just a few months old. Her parents: Stephan and Kitty Wadsworth travelled by wagon, starting from the Blood Reserve all the way down to Crow Agency, Montana. They travelled the Fort Benton Trail, and it took them 2 weeks. That’s where/how she got her the name “Issapakiyii” (Pretty Crow Woman).
She was a woman of deep faith, resilience, and love. A devoted Anglican, she found strength and comfort in attending church, creating decorations, and participating in any way she could until her health no longer allowed her. Her faith was a guiding force in her life and an important foundation she shared with her family.
She was equally strong and proud in her traditional Blackfoot way of life, attending and supporting cultural gatherings whenever possible. She carried her culture forward with intention and care, teaching by example and ensuring those teachings lived on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Together with her husband, she set a strong and loving path grounded in faith, culture, and family values.
She was fiercely protective of her family and a natural nurturer. She found great joy in supporting her family in sports and community activities, always their biggest cheerleader. She and dad actively taught and supported sports across generations—building outdoor hockey rinks, purchasing basketball nets and hockey equipment, and offering constant advice, encouragement, and coaching. Their love of sports and traditional teachings were passed on to their great grandchildren Drayden and Jakalynn who proudly follow their cultural way of life and carry forward their passion for sports.
She also loved creating powwow outfits, taking pride in seeing her family participate and succeed. Camping was another joy in her life, where she found peace in nature and cherished time spent with loved ones.
She was a proud Residential School survivor who overcame tremendous hardship and went on to become a successful nurse. Her strength, determination, and compassion shaped the lives of those around her and stand as a powerful testament to her spirit.
Her legacy lives on through the generations she guided, protected, and loved so deeply.
Anne-Marie was predeceased by her parents, Kitty and Stephen Wadsworth; her brothers, Max (Elizabeth) Wadsworth, Phillip Wadsworth, Lucious Wadsworth, Melvin Wadsworth; her sister, Yvonne Wadsworth; her aunt and uncle, Harvena Wadsworth and William Wadsworth; and her sister-in-law, Camilla Wadsworth.
She was also predeceased by her children: Lori Eagle Plume; Everette Eagle Plume; Ross Eagle Plume; Angie Eagle Plume; Dexter Eagle Plume; and Willy Wolf Child; and by her grandchild, Chelsie Shade.
Anne-Marie was further predeceased by her in-laws: Albert and Cecile Wolf Child; Elizabeth and Albert Hunt; Albert and Madeline Wolf Child; Rita Many Shots; Mark Wolf Child; and Frank Wolf Child.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to: Dr. Shey Eagle Bear, Dr. Steward, Lethbridge Chinook Hospital ICU unit, Dr. Crawford, Darryl Black Plume, Maria Russell, Duane and Wilma Crow Chief, Crazy Bull Family, Chantel (Tracey) Weasel Fat, Wilton Good Striker, Kainai’s Women’s Wellness Lodge.
A Wake Service will be held at Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, January 23 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve on Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Mom has left her legacy with her 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Anne Marie attended St. Paul Residential School in Cardston. Determined to further her education, she made the courageous decision to move to Calgary, where she graduated in 1966 with her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma. Following her graduation, she worked at the Blood Indian Hospital for 30 years, dedicating her life to caring for others and serving her community with compassion and commitment.
While she achieved success in the western world, Anne-Marie always maintained a strong connection to her traditional way of life. She was a former member of Motokii (Buffalo Women’s Society), Kanatsoomitaak (Brave Dog Society), and Ikskinaaks (Horn Society). She played an important role in assisting with the revival of the women’s stand-up headdress and was involved in many headdress and tipi transfers. Anne-Marie was a strong advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and was a breast cancer survivor. In her later years, she found joy in spending time with her family—especially her baby Cookie—playing bingo, reading, and creating crafts. She loved beading, sewing, and crafting, expressing her creativity through her hands and passing those skills on to others.
Anne-Marie and Bruce shared a deep and enduring bond rooted in love, respect, and tradition. They loved to travel together and consistently supported one another in ceremonies and transfers. Strong in their traditional ways, they walked their life journey side by side, doing everything together—from long drives to shared dinners—cherishing each moment spent together.
When Anne Marie was an infant, just a few months old. Her parents: Stephan and Kitty Wadsworth travelled by wagon, starting from the Blood Reserve all the way down to Crow Agency, Montana. They travelled the Fort Benton Trail, and it took them 2 weeks. That’s where/how she got her the name “Issapakiyii” (Pretty Crow Woman).
She was a woman of deep faith, resilience, and love. A devoted Anglican, she found strength and comfort in attending church, creating decorations, and participating in any way she could until her health no longer allowed her. Her faith was a guiding force in her life and an important foundation she shared with her family.
She was equally strong and proud in her traditional Blackfoot way of life, attending and supporting cultural gatherings whenever possible. She carried her culture forward with intention and care, teaching by example and ensuring those teachings lived on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Together with her husband, she set a strong and loving path grounded in faith, culture, and family values.
She was fiercely protective of her family and a natural nurturer. She found great joy in supporting her family in sports and community activities, always their biggest cheerleader. She and dad actively taught and supported sports across generations—building outdoor hockey rinks, purchasing basketball nets and hockey equipment, and offering constant advice, encouragement, and coaching. Their love of sports and traditional teachings were passed on to their great grandchildren Drayden and Jakalynn who proudly follow their cultural way of life and carry forward their passion for sports.
She also loved creating powwow outfits, taking pride in seeing her family participate and succeed. Camping was another joy in her life, where she found peace in nature and cherished time spent with loved ones.
She was a proud Residential School survivor who overcame tremendous hardship and went on to become a successful nurse. Her strength, determination, and compassion shaped the lives of those around her and stand as a powerful testament to her spirit.
Her legacy lives on through the generations she guided, protected, and loved so deeply.
Anne-Marie was predeceased by her parents, Kitty and Stephen Wadsworth; her brothers, Max (Elizabeth) Wadsworth, Phillip Wadsworth, Lucious Wadsworth, Melvin Wadsworth; her sister, Yvonne Wadsworth; her aunt and uncle, Harvena Wadsworth and William Wadsworth; and her sister-in-law, Camilla Wadsworth.
She was also predeceased by her children: Lori Eagle Plume; Everette Eagle Plume; Ross Eagle Plume; Angie Eagle Plume; Dexter Eagle Plume; and Willy Wolf Child; and by her grandchild, Chelsie Shade.
Anne-Marie was further predeceased by her in-laws: Albert and Cecile Wolf Child; Elizabeth and Albert Hunt; Albert and Madeline Wolf Child; Rita Many Shots; Mark Wolf Child; and Frank Wolf Child.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to: Dr. Shey Eagle Bear, Dr. Steward, Lethbridge Chinook Hospital ICU unit, Dr. Crawford, Darryl Black Plume, Maria Russell, Duane and Wilma Crow Chief, Crazy Bull Family, Chantel (Tracey) Weasel Fat, Wilton Good Striker, Kainai’s Women’s Wellness Lodge.
A Wake Service will be held at Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, January 23 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve on Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.