Nathan Moose, 54 of Kamiah, died Oct. 17, 2013 from respiratory complications caused from SHS exposure Bronchiectasis at his home.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1958 in Porcupine, SD. He went to Lewis-Clark State College and became a certified auto mechanic.
He was a machine technician for It'se Ye-Ye Casino for 12 years; was a police officer at Oglala Sioux Reservation and Highway Safety Officer and also during that time he received SWAT training.
In his younger years he had a Honda sponsor and raced motorcycles. He was also a Tobacco Prevention motivational speakers and advocate. English was his second language while Sioux was his first language.
He served in the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines recon division and received sniper training.
His grandpa Jake High Hawk raised him in the Native American Church and his Grandma Mary taught him his loving, caring and nurturing ways. This is something he passed onto his kids.
He was the loving older brother to three sisters, Venus, Marcella, and Phyllis. After his parents and grandparents passed, he was adopted by Vernal and Darlene Cross as their oldest son. He had a way of making everyone feel special.
He helped people in need without being asked, giving and helping in any way possible. Nathan always prayed.
He was a blessing as well as a positive influence and role model to everyone, even extended family. Some of his characteristics included being strong, a leader, caring, giving, helpful, very spiritual, positive, and generous. He always prayed for those in need and told great stories. He was a guardian angel who touched so many people's lives. Nathan loved his grandchildren who were his world and a great source of joy.
Some of his hobbies included making traditional outfits and teaching others as well as beading and giving beadwork to others. He also enjoyed attending sweat and praying.
He met Jean, the love of his life, at boarding school where he proposed. He later hitchhiked from South Dakota to Washington during which time h walked through the night all the way over Lolo Pass to find his bride. They have been married and in love for 34 years.
At school he earned a college scholarship and professional motocross racing opportunity; however, he considered his greatest accomplishment to be his beautiful wife and family.
Nathan is survived by his wife, Jean Anne Moose; sons, Billy Moose, Jay (Chrystal) Moose, Marc (Lisa) Moose, Charles Moose; daughter, Eeyah (Nathalie) Moose; grandchildren, Aidon, Alexander, Jessica; sister, Venus of Washington; nieces, Hailie, Debbie, Leah; nephews, Nate & Perry; his Cross Family, brothers, Jerry, Tubby, Calvin, Dana, Eric, Michael, Bear, Curtis White Crane; sisters, Candy, Norma, Tammy, Verna, Michelle, Cherie; sisters, Verola & Beulah, who spoiled him and took special care of him and whom he loved dearly; and his godmother, Velma Kills Back.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Sitting Eagle; grandfather, Jake High Hawk; grandmother, Mary Moose; Vernal and Darlene Cross; youngest brother, Bundee Cross; and sisters, Phyllis and Marcella.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nathan Moose Memorial account at any Wells Fargo or online at www.giveforward.com listed under Nathan Moose living expense
He was born on Nov. 27, 1958 in Porcupine, SD. He went to Lewis-Clark State College and became a certified auto mechanic.
He was a machine technician for It'se Ye-Ye Casino for 12 years; was a police officer at Oglala Sioux Reservation and Highway Safety Officer and also during that time he received SWAT training.
In his younger years he had a Honda sponsor and raced motorcycles. He was also a Tobacco Prevention motivational speakers and advocate. English was his second language while Sioux was his first language.
He served in the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines recon division and received sniper training.
His grandpa Jake High Hawk raised him in the Native American Church and his Grandma Mary taught him his loving, caring and nurturing ways. This is something he passed onto his kids.
He was the loving older brother to three sisters, Venus, Marcella, and Phyllis. After his parents and grandparents passed, he was adopted by Vernal and Darlene Cross as their oldest son. He had a way of making everyone feel special.
He helped people in need without being asked, giving and helping in any way possible. Nathan always prayed.
He was a blessing as well as a positive influence and role model to everyone, even extended family. Some of his characteristics included being strong, a leader, caring, giving, helpful, very spiritual, positive, and generous. He always prayed for those in need and told great stories. He was a guardian angel who touched so many people's lives. Nathan loved his grandchildren who were his world and a great source of joy.
Some of his hobbies included making traditional outfits and teaching others as well as beading and giving beadwork to others. He also enjoyed attending sweat and praying.
He met Jean, the love of his life, at boarding school where he proposed. He later hitchhiked from South Dakota to Washington during which time h walked through the night all the way over Lolo Pass to find his bride. They have been married and in love for 34 years.
At school he earned a college scholarship and professional motocross racing opportunity; however, he considered his greatest accomplishment to be his beautiful wife and family.
Nathan is survived by his wife, Jean Anne Moose; sons, Billy Moose, Jay (Chrystal) Moose, Marc (Lisa) Moose, Charles Moose; daughter, Eeyah (Nathalie) Moose; grandchildren, Aidon, Alexander, Jessica; sister, Venus of Washington; nieces, Hailie, Debbie, Leah; nephews, Nate & Perry; his Cross Family, brothers, Jerry, Tubby, Calvin, Dana, Eric, Michael, Bear, Curtis White Crane; sisters, Candy, Norma, Tammy, Verna, Michelle, Cherie; sisters, Verola & Beulah, who spoiled him and took special care of him and whom he loved dearly; and his godmother, Velma Kills Back.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Sitting Eagle; grandfather, Jake High Hawk; grandmother, Mary Moose; Vernal and Darlene Cross; youngest brother, Bundee Cross; and sisters, Phyllis and Marcella.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nathan Moose Memorial account at any Wells Fargo or online at www.giveforward.com listed under Nathan Moose living expense
Nathan Moose, 54 of Kamiah, died Oct. 17, 2013 from respiratory complications caused from SHS exposure Bronchiectasis at his home.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1958 in Porcupine, SD. He went to Lewis-Clark State College and became a certified auto mechanic.
He was a machine technician for It'se Ye-Ye Casino for 12 years; was a police officer at Oglala Sioux Reservation and Highway Safety Officer and also during that time he received SWAT training.
In his younger years he had a Honda sponsor and raced motorcycles. He was also a Tobacco Prevention motivational speakers and advocate. English was his second language while Sioux was his first language.
He served in the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines recon division and received sniper training.
His grandpa Jake High Hawk raised him in the Native American Church and his Grandma Mary taught him his loving, caring and nurturing ways. This is something he passed onto his kids.
He was the loving older brother to three sisters, Venus, Marcella, and Phyllis. After his parents and grandparents passed, he was adopted by Vernal and Darlene Cross as their oldest son. He had a way of making everyone feel special.
He helped people in need without being asked, giving and helping in any way possible. Nathan always prayed.
He was a blessing as well as a positive influence and role model to everyone, even extended family. Some of his characteristics included being strong, a leader, caring, giving, helpful, very spiritual, positive, and generous. He always prayed for those in need and told great stories. He was a guardian angel who touched so many people's lives. Nathan loved his grandchildren who were his world and a great source of joy.
Some of his hobbies included making traditional outfits and teaching others as well as beading and giving beadwork to others. He also enjoyed attending sweat and praying.
He met Jean, the love of his life, at boarding school where he proposed. He later hitchhiked from South Dakota to Washington during which time h walked through the night all the way over Lolo Pass to find his bride. They have been married and in love for 34 years.
At school he earned a college scholarship and professional motocross racing opportunity; however, he considered his greatest accomplishment to be his beautiful wife and family.
Nathan is survived by his wife, Jean Anne Moose; sons, Billy Moose, Jay (Chrystal) Moose, Marc (Lisa) Moose, Charles Moose; daughter, Eeyah (Nathalie) Moose; grandchildren, Aidon, Alexander, Jessica; sister, Venus of Washington; nieces, Hailie, Debbie, Leah; nephews, Nate & Perry; his Cross Family, brothers, Jerry, Tubby, Calvin, Dana, Eric, Michael, Bear, Curtis White Crane; sisters, Candy, Norma, Tammy, Verna, Michelle, Cherie; sisters, Verola & Beulah, who spoiled him and took special care of him and whom he loved dearly; and his godmother, Velma Kills Back.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Sitting Eagle; grandfather, Jake High Hawk; grandmother, Mary Moose; Vernal and Darlene Cross; youngest brother, Bundee Cross; and sisters, Phyllis and Marcella.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nathan Moose Memorial account at any Wells Fargo or online at www.giveforward.com listed under Nathan Moose living expense
He was born on Nov. 27, 1958 in Porcupine, SD. He went to Lewis-Clark State College and became a certified auto mechanic.
He was a machine technician for It'se Ye-Ye Casino for 12 years; was a police officer at Oglala Sioux Reservation and Highway Safety Officer and also during that time he received SWAT training.
In his younger years he had a Honda sponsor and raced motorcycles. He was also a Tobacco Prevention motivational speakers and advocate. English was his second language while Sioux was his first language.
He served in the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines recon division and received sniper training.
His grandpa Jake High Hawk raised him in the Native American Church and his Grandma Mary taught him his loving, caring and nurturing ways. This is something he passed onto his kids.
He was the loving older brother to three sisters, Venus, Marcella, and Phyllis. After his parents and grandparents passed, he was adopted by Vernal and Darlene Cross as their oldest son. He had a way of making everyone feel special.
He helped people in need without being asked, giving and helping in any way possible. Nathan always prayed.
He was a blessing as well as a positive influence and role model to everyone, even extended family. Some of his characteristics included being strong, a leader, caring, giving, helpful, very spiritual, positive, and generous. He always prayed for those in need and told great stories. He was a guardian angel who touched so many people's lives. Nathan loved his grandchildren who were his world and a great source of joy.
Some of his hobbies included making traditional outfits and teaching others as well as beading and giving beadwork to others. He also enjoyed attending sweat and praying.
He met Jean, the love of his life, at boarding school where he proposed. He later hitchhiked from South Dakota to Washington during which time h walked through the night all the way over Lolo Pass to find his bride. They have been married and in love for 34 years.
At school he earned a college scholarship and professional motocross racing opportunity; however, he considered his greatest accomplishment to be his beautiful wife and family.
Nathan is survived by his wife, Jean Anne Moose; sons, Billy Moose, Jay (Chrystal) Moose, Marc (Lisa) Moose, Charles Moose; daughter, Eeyah (Nathalie) Moose; grandchildren, Aidon, Alexander, Jessica; sister, Venus of Washington; nieces, Hailie, Debbie, Leah; nephews, Nate & Perry; his Cross Family, brothers, Jerry, Tubby, Calvin, Dana, Eric, Michael, Bear, Curtis White Crane; sisters, Candy, Norma, Tammy, Verna, Michelle, Cherie; sisters, Verola & Beulah, who spoiled him and took special care of him and whom he loved dearly; and his godmother, Velma Kills Back.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Sitting Eagle; grandfather, Jake High Hawk; grandmother, Mary Moose; Vernal and Darlene Cross; youngest brother, Bundee Cross; and sisters, Phyllis and Marcella.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nathan Moose Memorial account at any Wells Fargo or online at www.giveforward.com listed under Nathan Moose living expense
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