Vernon Tsosie

Descendant of Chief Bell Rock

Vern Tsosie was born to David Tsosie and Ethel Bell Rock on September 18, 1965. He was raised in Billings, Montana where he attended school in his younger years at Garfield Elementary and Junior High at Riverside. Later he received his GED. Although life was tough growing up, he stayed by his mom's side until she passed. He always stayed close to his family. All through life family was very important to him even when he became very sick and was diagnosed with stomach cancer, he made sure he had time for his family. He always had a great sense of humor and we will all miss him dearly but we will hold those memories close there are so many family members he loved and who loved him, please forgive us if we have forgotten anyone in our time of grief.

Proceeded in death by Parents David Tsosie and Ethel Bell Rock

Aunties: Nora, Ella Jean, Catherine, Viola, Mary Frances

Grammas: Edith Bell Rock and Clara Bell Rock

Nieces and Nephews: Cedric and Kevelene Not Afraid, Carlos and Carlos Monroy Bisah Brown Jr., Darryl Johnson

Brothers: Dionne Bell Rock, Leonard Sun Slow, William Cortright, Tim Smells, Kenneth, Jerry Flatlip, Lance Flat Lip Nathan Old Dwarf, Robert, John Snell

Sisters: Lisa Bell Rock, Ella Jean Lance, Jolene Smell, Theresa (Kenny), Haun Tamra Little Eagle

Uncles: James (cookie) Bell Rock Sr. Frank Core Owen (Rita) Wayne (Genave) Smells, Joseph (Clara)Smells

Survived by: Son Andrew Summers

Brothers: Edwin (Anne) Tsosie, Blaine (Chealey) Big Lake, Artie Smells, JK Bell Rock, Justin Cortrwright, Chuck Lance, Ruben Buffalo, Michael Bear Tusk, Joey Garcia, Darrine Stands, Dalton Nomee

Sisters: Lena Tsosie Rides Horse, Christine (Dan) Pinnow, Christina (Rick) Tsosie, Gaye, Adrian, Carmen, Nichole Leahy, Jennifer, Corrina, Anna Bell Rock, Snell sisters, Randin Core, Lana, Amanda Little Eagle, Loretta Stewart, Rita Bell Rock.

Aunties: Melvina, Lena Bell Rock, Eloise Leahy, Emma Core, Clara Rides the Bear, Janice Bell Rock, Diane Spotted Elk

Uncle: Carson, (Ava) Bell Rock, Linwood Prince, Robert Flat Lip

Nieces and Nephews: Vida, Talene Not Afraid, Saraya Grant, Nora Tsosie, Edwin Jr., Edwina, Samantha, Charmaine Tsosie, Johnny, and Nikki McClusky, Precious, Ethan, Anderson, RJ Hill, Clarina, Ooqualie, Brandon, Jessie, Anthony, Dart, Latoya Johnson, Kathy Fighter, Richard Monroy

All his friends that he loved like Brothers and Sisters and all of his extended family.