Shawna Beaumont

Shawna Marie Beaumont went peacefully to the other side camp on August 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. She entered this world on November 28, 1970, in Billings, MT to Loretta Bell and Phillip Beaumont, Jr. Shawna was a member and child of the Greasy Mouth Clan. Shawna is a direct descendant of Little Chief of the Nakoda and Chief Bell Rock. As a child Shawna was given the Apsaalooke name “Ak baa waa chim mih che”, One Who Teaches, and the Nakoda name “Wah oons peh We cha ke yah”, Teacher.

She attended Head Start in Fort Belknap; high school in Chemawa and graduated from Plenty Coups in 1989. Shawna attended college at MSU Billings, Little Big Horn College, and Aaniiih Nakoda College. She received Associates degrees in Business and Computer Science.

Shawna was our rock, our protector, and our provider. She had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. Her strength and resilience were only exceeded by her love for family and friends. She lived by the motto “where there is a will, there is a way”, and came through for us if she was ever called on. She loved and doted on her girls, making sure they were provided for. Wherever she went, one or all of them was with her. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, and she watched over them fiercely. She loved all her brothers and sisters, but she had a special bond with her “Brother Love” JC, often telling others she raised him. The two of them shared many adventures over the years, always being there for one another through thick and thin. She was the real deal, what you saw was what you got. She was the best daughter, niece, sister, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her parents: Phil (Vivian) Beaumont, Jr. and Loretta (Bobby) Ironmaker; children: Jessica, Tasha (Allen) Plain Bull-Stewart, Teanna (Austin), Sunny Raye Plain Bull, and Heather Beaumont; grandchildren: Tayshaun, Julius, Harrison, Casey, Coey, Cayden, Jiren, Za'kiah; brothers: Loren (Maria), D Matt, JC Beaumont, Matt, Darcy (Kathy) Williamson, Neal Sr., Ron Jr., Josh Beaumont, Jesse, Seth White Clay, Leo Stewart, Mike, Brad Shields, Robert, Jr. and Shawn Ironmaker; sisters: Sarah (Stanley) Rides Horse, Lori (Emmit) Old Bull, Thomi Shields, Lisa Ironmaker, Jami, Tessa Beaumont, Salena (John) Hill, Athena (Clarent) Stewart, Nicole (John) Turnsplenty, Irvina Stewart; nephews and nieces: Coeylynn, Jonathan Jr., and Lailanee Beaumont, Diana Ball, Marion, Morgan, and Memphis Bell, Elizabeth Beaumont, Clarence, Aaliyah (Kobe), Maria, Fanci, Faith and Tayzha Stewart, Jeremiah Beaumont, Aamaree Clifton, Stetson Beaumont, Alyssa (Shawn) Russette, Sienna and Thea Hill, Cordell, Jolene (Melton), Beau Beaumont, Ken, Sophia, Shawn LaMere, Brianna Bull Shows, Irvin and Ashley Crow, Tony Rides Horse, Elijah Turnsplenty, Morie Ironmaker; aunts and uncles: Margey, Dodie, Mike, Kay, Wade, and Tim Bell, Cheryl (Kenny Hawley), Suzie (Mike Cochran), Marilyn Gone, Marcia Beaumont, Jolene White Clay, Louella and Frank Merchant, Edwina Beaumont, Irvin Stewart, Jr., Angie and Tina Ayoungman; and grandmothers: Angie Whiteman and Ione Bell.

Preceding Shawna in death were her treasured relatives: her son, Turk Jr. lovingly known as “Baby T”; brother, Stephen Beaumont; niece Shauntay LaMere; nephews Levi Beaumont, Rich and Tom Crow; uncles Ronald and Dennis Beaumont, Dickie White Clay; auntie Natalie Stewart; paternal grandparents Martha and Philip Beaumont, Sarah and Irvin Sings Good, Tommy and Harlan SunGoesSlow, RosieMae Bear Crane, Daniel Bear Crane, Ruby and Jimmy Simpson, and Theresa and Kenny Haun, Dallas Bird Hat and Norman Whiteman, Gladys and Charlie DeCrane, Fern and Andrew Little Light, Mary Frances Flat Lip, Tillie, Nancy, Florence, and Irene Bird Hat, Phyllis Matzdorf; and maternal grandparents Matt Bell and Anna Lee (Azure) Fetter.

Extended families include Bird Hat, LaForge, Sun Goes Slow, Enemy Hunter, Lincoln, Little Owl, Flat Lip, DeCrane, Simpson, BirdInGround, Bear Crane, Old Elk, Shane, Holds The Enemy, Sings Good/Stewart, Big Day, White, Smells, Snell, Fighter, Travels Well Known (Nomee), Dillon, Bell Rock, Azure, and Pretty Eagle descendants. Shawna's love touched a lot of lives, if we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us in this time of mourning.

A Vigil will be held at Dahl Funeral Chapel at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 2. The funeral service will be at Dahl Chapel at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 3, 2022 with burial at Lodge Grass Cemetery to follow.