Kaneeta Red Star
October 20, 1939 - December 14, 2014
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Kaneeta Harris Red Star, Baalappe Kaalahkush ‘Going into battle many times', 75, of Pryor, matriarch of the Red Star family, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident December 14, 2014. Kaneeta was born on October 20, 1939, daughter of Wallace Red Star, Sr. and Amy Bright Wings Red Star, a member of the Piegan Lodge Clan and Sore lip child. Kaneeta was an adventurous soul who traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico where she made many friends. She received her BA from Eastern Montana College. She worked in a Special Education program while residing in Santa Fe. She worked for Pryor Public Schools, the Indian Health Service, as a Tourism Coordinator for the Little Big Horn College and for the past 15 years worked at the Chief Plenty Coups Museum in Pryor. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren, during track meets, basketball games, and around the house. Her parents, son James Young, sisters Lani Red Star, Nora Bird and Veronica Dust, Virginia Covers Up, Andrea Good Luck; brothers, Wendell Red Star, Sr., Byron Bird and niece Merida Red Star precede her in death. She is survived by her daughter Amy “Doonie”, grandson Tate , and great- grandchildren Zaylyn and Teya Young. Sisters Redstar (Kelly) Price, Walla (Max) Spotted Bear, Ardith (Clifford) Bird In Ground, Sr., Theodora Red Star. Brothers, Kevin, Aaron (Susan), Marlon (Chrislyn), Wallace (Molly), Jr., Greg Olsen, Bernard Covers Up. Extended family including Red Star, Dust, Old Bull, Covers Up, Bear Ground, Hunts Arrow, Don't Mix, Peters, Turnsback, Gros Ventre, Plain Bull, Bright Wings, Plain Feather, Bull Shows, Moccasin, Half, Young Swallow, Bear Below, Other Bull, Bell Rock, Bird Hat, Bird Far Away, Holds, Alden, Stands Over Bull, Morrison, Crow Flies High, Drags Wolf, Fox, Bird, Smith, Four Bears, Baker, Birdsbill, and Wicker families. Evening services will be held Thursday, December 18, at 6:00 p.m, Funeral Services Friday, December 19, at 11:00 a.m. both at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings. Interment will follow at the Lodge Grass Cemetery. Memories may be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com
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Nev Harding
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Kaneeta will be missed. She reached both ways in that she had one hand on the ancient tradition and one hand onto the modern world. She aspired to do well in the modern world and succeeded. In her passing she has escaped the wasting away of old age. She overcame her heart problems and kept scrambling. When I reflect on all of the great qualities of the Crow, I think of Kanetta. When Kevin was painting his early scenes, I thought that I could see Kaneeta in some of them. Surely, if a great mural were to be painted of the crow people who were true to the tribe, Kaneeta would have a prominent place. Your rest is well deserved, great lady. Nev Harding
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Chas Van Genderen, Montana State Parks
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Kaneeta was a kind, warm woman who was important in keeping the Legacy of Chief Plenty Coups alive and the state park running. Thanks so much for sharing her with us.
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Michael Hunsaker
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I am so sorry, Kaneeta was a great person and women. I enjoyed her stories about Pryor and the Red Star Family. It is a Great loss to Pryor, The Park and the people that love her. Michael Hunsaker Family
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Teena Brien
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After my son Jason 'Jazman' died from injuries sustained in a car accident a number of years back. I had so much pain and anguish and did not know what to do. I remember I went to see Kaneeta out at the Prior Museum and she walked with me and we stopped at the sacred place of prayer tree. I made my offering for prayer and she silently stood by me knowing that this is what I needed. While I cried and prayed so hard she stood by and I know she was praying just as hard with me as our please for healing and our tears fell to the ground I found a little comfort that I had been searching for. Iwill forever love her for this. She showed me such compassion and a safe place and in a way to help me find some peace through spirituality after such a heart wrenching loss for me. Thank you Kaneeta for being there for me you will be forever in my heart. Ah ho
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Susan DeCamp
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Kaneeta Red Star was a beautiful and elegant woman. I always admired her style and attitude. She was always positive and caring. I am so sorry to hear that a car accident has taken yet another valuable life before its time - her family must be devastated to lose her. My heart goes out to Dooni and Tate and the rest of the amazing Red Star family.
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Wendy Johnson
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I knew Kaneeta for a little over a year and she was a special lady for me and for many, many others as I have learned from the vigil service tonite. I will miss her dearly and send prayers and healing to her family and friends.