Uutte'Shiile, "Yellow Weasel," Pius Real Bird, 89, died Feb. 27, 2014, at St. Vincent Healthcare. Born April 22, 1924, on the banks of Little Big Horn River, near Medicine Tail Coulee, to IisaashkeXaxxe, "Owns Painted Horses," Mark Real Bird and Baautdeesh, "Everything She Joins," Florence Medicine Tail. He was the grandson of Kills His Enemy (a.k.a) Annie Medicine Crow and Real Bird. He was the great-grandson of Chief Medicine Crow and Takes Many Prisoners.
He grew up in North Garryowen, Mont., among his fathers many horses. He believed the Good Spirit brought joy and peace of mind to him through horses.
He was a descendent of the Apsaa'looke; who settled this land and occupied this territory for over five centuries.
He married Aalitelaale, "Crow That Walks," Cordelia Yellow Mule on Sept. 13, 1944. Their children are Gordon and his wife Bernardine, Virginia (Girl) Real Bird, Putt Thomspon and his wife Jill, and his adopted son, Sam Takes Horse. Grandchildren are Rana (Steve) Amyotte, Gordon (Crystal) Real Bird, Jr., Patricia (Bryson) Rogers, Polly (Isaac) Yarlott, Callie (Sonny) Bouyer, Triston Real Bird, Kristi (Richard) Old Coyote, Truman Jefferson, Jr., Tasha (Shann) Iron, Casey (Allison) and Judd (Danielle) Thompson. Adopted grandsons are Pius, Leroy and John Takes Horse. He has twin siblings Chuck (Ramona) Real Bird and Margo Real Bird. He has 30 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
In 1950, Pius and Cordelia made their home in Wyola, Mont., where he bought thirteen head with the brand Bar PR. They worked the cattle and horses as their ranch expanded to a profitable ranching operation throughout the years.
The family invited everyone to join us as we honor memories of Pius on his last trail ride under the Big Sky of Montana. Today he rides with spirit of his friends that went on before him such as Patty Ryan Caplett, Mickey Old Coyote, Bill Stewart, Tommy Big Lake and Ernest Holds.
Pius was a life-long cowboy, cattleman, bronc rider, rodeo cowboy, match-race jockey, visionary, political leader and Native American rights advocate.
His legacy was defined by his respect for the Pipe Ceremonies of the Crow Nation. His religious faith included the Clan practices, Sun Dance, Sweat Lodge Ceremonies, the Sacred Tobacco Society, and the Native American Church. These practices were also complimented honoring many children, grandchildren and others with their traditional native Crow names. He served in many of being as guest of honor, emcee, and organizer. Pius was active in important governance roles of the Crow Nation such as, being the first legislative representative of the Might Few District, and the 107th Committee offering political and economic advice. These roles extended in his positions as a school board member, credit committee member, executive committee, and respected leader of the Wyola District. The ranching and the cowboy lifestyle defined his legacy. As the founder of All- Indian Rodeo, he was honored by the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and received the Western Heritage Award in 2012. In 2008, he was honored by the Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, where he was recognized as the Father of All Indian Rodeo.
In his tenure of service and inspiration of rodeo, he was selected as the Crow Fair Rodeo Manger three times. During his youth, he rode as jockey and eventually a trainer. The family has shared many recollections of his youth defined by the role of the horse and cattle in the Crow culture. Overall, his experience in rodeo extended from his talents as a bareback rider, saddle bronc rider and calf roper. He excelled in raising great quality stock while he participated in 4-H, winning many ribbons, and during the traditional Crow Fairs that featured the agricultural era and Apsaa'looke.
In his daily life he was an avid reader. He enjoyed the Billings Gazette with a good cup of coffee. He was proud of his cowboy and Crow heritage in the attire he wore. Pius was very proud of his children, grandchildren and his sibling's children's accomplishments in sports and education. One of his highlights was to see his son, Gordon, winning five state basketball championships as a coach for the Lodge Grass High School, along with his grandson Gordon Jr. who was a three-time consecutive State Champion.
In 1994, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, which included a peyote meeting; trail ride, pow-wow, barbecue and even a fishing derby in the Little Horn valley.
Pius was preceded in death by his wife Cordelia in 2004; sons Elliott and Loren Levi Real Bird; granddaughter, Tammy Faith Jefferson; his brothers Jim, George, Floyd and Edison Real Bird; his sisters Martha Little Light and Lorraine Moccasin.
TODAY THE CROW NATION MOURNS THE LOSS OF ONE OF THE GREAT ONES.
Rosary will be recited 4 p.m. Sunday, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the Apsaa'looke Center. Interment will follow in the Crow Agency Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.
He grew up in North Garryowen, Mont., among his fathers many horses. He believed the Good Spirit brought joy and peace of mind to him through horses.
He was a descendent of the Apsaa'looke; who settled this land and occupied this territory for over five centuries.
He married Aalitelaale, "Crow That Walks," Cordelia Yellow Mule on Sept. 13, 1944. Their children are Gordon and his wife Bernardine, Virginia (Girl) Real Bird, Putt Thomspon and his wife Jill, and his adopted son, Sam Takes Horse. Grandchildren are Rana (Steve) Amyotte, Gordon (Crystal) Real Bird, Jr., Patricia (Bryson) Rogers, Polly (Isaac) Yarlott, Callie (Sonny) Bouyer, Triston Real Bird, Kristi (Richard) Old Coyote, Truman Jefferson, Jr., Tasha (Shann) Iron, Casey (Allison) and Judd (Danielle) Thompson. Adopted grandsons are Pius, Leroy and John Takes Horse. He has twin siblings Chuck (Ramona) Real Bird and Margo Real Bird. He has 30 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
In 1950, Pius and Cordelia made their home in Wyola, Mont., where he bought thirteen head with the brand Bar PR. They worked the cattle and horses as their ranch expanded to a profitable ranching operation throughout the years.
The family invited everyone to join us as we honor memories of Pius on his last trail ride under the Big Sky of Montana. Today he rides with spirit of his friends that went on before him such as Patty Ryan Caplett, Mickey Old Coyote, Bill Stewart, Tommy Big Lake and Ernest Holds.
Pius was a life-long cowboy, cattleman, bronc rider, rodeo cowboy, match-race jockey, visionary, political leader and Native American rights advocate.
His legacy was defined by his respect for the Pipe Ceremonies of the Crow Nation. His religious faith included the Clan practices, Sun Dance, Sweat Lodge Ceremonies, the Sacred Tobacco Society, and the Native American Church. These practices were also complimented honoring many children, grandchildren and others with their traditional native Crow names. He served in many of being as guest of honor, emcee, and organizer. Pius was active in important governance roles of the Crow Nation such as, being the first legislative representative of the Might Few District, and the 107th Committee offering political and economic advice. These roles extended in his positions as a school board member, credit committee member, executive committee, and respected leader of the Wyola District. The ranching and the cowboy lifestyle defined his legacy. As the founder of All- Indian Rodeo, he was honored by the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and received the Western Heritage Award in 2012. In 2008, he was honored by the Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, where he was recognized as the Father of All Indian Rodeo.
In his tenure of service and inspiration of rodeo, he was selected as the Crow Fair Rodeo Manger three times. During his youth, he rode as jockey and eventually a trainer. The family has shared many recollections of his youth defined by the role of the horse and cattle in the Crow culture. Overall, his experience in rodeo extended from his talents as a bareback rider, saddle bronc rider and calf roper. He excelled in raising great quality stock while he participated in 4-H, winning many ribbons, and during the traditional Crow Fairs that featured the agricultural era and Apsaa'looke.
In his daily life he was an avid reader. He enjoyed the Billings Gazette with a good cup of coffee. He was proud of his cowboy and Crow heritage in the attire he wore. Pius was very proud of his children, grandchildren and his sibling's children's accomplishments in sports and education. One of his highlights was to see his son, Gordon, winning five state basketball championships as a coach for the Lodge Grass High School, along with his grandson Gordon Jr. who was a three-time consecutive State Champion.
In 1994, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, which included a peyote meeting; trail ride, pow-wow, barbecue and even a fishing derby in the Little Horn valley.
Pius was preceded in death by his wife Cordelia in 2004; sons Elliott and Loren Levi Real Bird; granddaughter, Tammy Faith Jefferson; his brothers Jim, George, Floyd and Edison Real Bird; his sisters Martha Little Light and Lorraine Moccasin.
TODAY THE CROW NATION MOURNS THE LOSS OF ONE OF THE GREAT ONES.
Rosary will be recited 4 p.m. Sunday, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the Apsaa'looke Center. Interment will follow in the Crow Agency Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Uutte'Shiile, "Yellow Weasel," Pius Real Bird, 89, died Feb. 27, 2014, at St. Vincent Healthcare. Born April 22, 1924, on the banks of Little Big Horn River, near Medicine Tail Coulee, to IisaashkeXaxxe, "Owns Painted Horses," Mark Real Bird and Baautdeesh, "Everything She Joins," Florence Medicine Tail. He was the grandson of Kills His Enemy (a.k.a) Annie Medicine Crow and Real Bird. He was the great-grandson of Chief Medicine Crow and Takes Many Prisoners.
He grew up in North Garryowen, Mont., among his fathers many horses. He believed the Good Spirit brought joy and peace of mind to him through horses.
He was a descendent of the Apsaa'looke; who settled this land and occupied this territory for over five centuries.
He married Aalitelaale, "Crow That Walks," Cordelia Yellow Mule on Sept. 13, 1944. Their children are Gordon and his wife Bernardine, Virginia (Girl) Real Bird, Putt Thomspon and his wife Jill, and his adopted son, Sam Takes Horse. Grandchildren are Rana (Steve) Amyotte, Gordon (Crystal) Real Bird, Jr., Patricia (Bryson) Rogers, Polly (Isaac) Yarlott, Callie (Sonny) Bouyer, Triston Real Bird, Kristi (Richard) Old Coyote, Truman Jefferson, Jr., Tasha (Shann) Iron, Casey (Allison) and Judd (Danielle) Thompson. Adopted grandsons are Pius, Leroy and John Takes Horse. He has twin siblings Chuck (Ramona) Real Bird and Margo Real Bird. He has 30 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
In 1950, Pius and Cordelia made their home in Wyola, Mont., where he bought thirteen head with the brand Bar PR. They worked the cattle and horses as their ranch expanded to a profitable ranching operation throughout the years.
The family invited everyone to join us as we honor memories of Pius on his last trail ride under the Big Sky of Montana. Today he rides with spirit of his friends that went on before him such as Patty Ryan Caplett, Mickey Old Coyote, Bill Stewart, Tommy Big Lake and Ernest Holds.
Pius was a life-long cowboy, cattleman, bronc rider, rodeo cowboy, match-race jockey, visionary, political leader and Native American rights advocate.
His legacy was defined by his respect for the Pipe Ceremonies of the Crow Nation. His religious faith included the Clan practices, Sun Dance, Sweat Lodge Ceremonies, the Sacred Tobacco Society, and the Native American Church. These practices were also complimented honoring many children, grandchildren and others with their traditional native Crow names. He served in many of being as guest of honor, emcee, and organizer. Pius was active in important governance roles of the Crow Nation such as, being the first legislative representative of the Might Few District, and the 107th Committee offering political and economic advice. These roles extended in his positions as a school board member, credit committee member, executive committee, and respected leader of the Wyola District. The ranching and the cowboy lifestyle defined his legacy. As the founder of All- Indian Rodeo, he was honored by the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and received the Western Heritage Award in 2012. In 2008, he was honored by the Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, where he was recognized as the Father of All Indian Rodeo.
In his tenure of service and inspiration of rodeo, he was selected as the Crow Fair Rodeo Manger three times. During his youth, he rode as jockey and eventually a trainer. The family has shared many recollections of his youth defined by the role of the horse and cattle in the Crow culture. Overall, his experience in rodeo extended from his talents as a bareback rider, saddle bronc rider and calf roper. He excelled in raising great quality stock while he participated in 4-H, winning many ribbons, and during the traditional Crow Fairs that featured the agricultural era and Apsaa'looke.
In his daily life he was an avid reader. He enjoyed the Billings Gazette with a good cup of coffee. He was proud of his cowboy and Crow heritage in the attire he wore. Pius was very proud of his children, grandchildren and his sibling's children's accomplishments in sports and education. One of his highlights was to see his son, Gordon, winning five state basketball championships as a coach for the Lodge Grass High School, along with his grandson Gordon Jr. who was a three-time consecutive State Champion.
In 1994, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, which included a peyote meeting; trail ride, pow-wow, barbecue and even a fishing derby in the Little Horn valley.
Pius was preceded in death by his wife Cordelia in 2004; sons Elliott and Loren Levi Real Bird; granddaughter, Tammy Faith Jefferson; his brothers Jim, George, Floyd and Edison Real Bird; his sisters Martha Little Light and Lorraine Moccasin.
TODAY THE CROW NATION MOURNS THE LOSS OF ONE OF THE GREAT ONES.
Rosary will be recited 4 p.m. Sunday, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the Apsaa'looke Center. Interment will follow in the Crow Agency Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.
He grew up in North Garryowen, Mont., among his fathers many horses. He believed the Good Spirit brought joy and peace of mind to him through horses.
He was a descendent of the Apsaa'looke; who settled this land and occupied this territory for over five centuries.
He married Aalitelaale, "Crow That Walks," Cordelia Yellow Mule on Sept. 13, 1944. Their children are Gordon and his wife Bernardine, Virginia (Girl) Real Bird, Putt Thomspon and his wife Jill, and his adopted son, Sam Takes Horse. Grandchildren are Rana (Steve) Amyotte, Gordon (Crystal) Real Bird, Jr., Patricia (Bryson) Rogers, Polly (Isaac) Yarlott, Callie (Sonny) Bouyer, Triston Real Bird, Kristi (Richard) Old Coyote, Truman Jefferson, Jr., Tasha (Shann) Iron, Casey (Allison) and Judd (Danielle) Thompson. Adopted grandsons are Pius, Leroy and John Takes Horse. He has twin siblings Chuck (Ramona) Real Bird and Margo Real Bird. He has 30 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
In 1950, Pius and Cordelia made their home in Wyola, Mont., where he bought thirteen head with the brand Bar PR. They worked the cattle and horses as their ranch expanded to a profitable ranching operation throughout the years.
The family invited everyone to join us as we honor memories of Pius on his last trail ride under the Big Sky of Montana. Today he rides with spirit of his friends that went on before him such as Patty Ryan Caplett, Mickey Old Coyote, Bill Stewart, Tommy Big Lake and Ernest Holds.
Pius was a life-long cowboy, cattleman, bronc rider, rodeo cowboy, match-race jockey, visionary, political leader and Native American rights advocate.
His legacy was defined by his respect for the Pipe Ceremonies of the Crow Nation. His religious faith included the Clan practices, Sun Dance, Sweat Lodge Ceremonies, the Sacred Tobacco Society, and the Native American Church. These practices were also complimented honoring many children, grandchildren and others with their traditional native Crow names. He served in many of being as guest of honor, emcee, and organizer. Pius was active in important governance roles of the Crow Nation such as, being the first legislative representative of the Might Few District, and the 107th Committee offering political and economic advice. These roles extended in his positions as a school board member, credit committee member, executive committee, and respected leader of the Wyola District. The ranching and the cowboy lifestyle defined his legacy. As the founder of All- Indian Rodeo, he was honored by the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and received the Western Heritage Award in 2012. In 2008, he was honored by the Indian National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, where he was recognized as the Father of All Indian Rodeo.
In his tenure of service and inspiration of rodeo, he was selected as the Crow Fair Rodeo Manger three times. During his youth, he rode as jockey and eventually a trainer. The family has shared many recollections of his youth defined by the role of the horse and cattle in the Crow culture. Overall, his experience in rodeo extended from his talents as a bareback rider, saddle bronc rider and calf roper. He excelled in raising great quality stock while he participated in 4-H, winning many ribbons, and during the traditional Crow Fairs that featured the agricultural era and Apsaa'looke.
In his daily life he was an avid reader. He enjoyed the Billings Gazette with a good cup of coffee. He was proud of his cowboy and Crow heritage in the attire he wore. Pius was very proud of his children, grandchildren and his sibling's children's accomplishments in sports and education. One of his highlights was to see his son, Gordon, winning five state basketball championships as a coach for the Lodge Grass High School, along with his grandson Gordon Jr. who was a three-time consecutive State Champion.
In 1994, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, which included a peyote meeting; trail ride, pow-wow, barbecue and even a fishing derby in the Little Horn valley.
Pius was preceded in death by his wife Cordelia in 2004; sons Elliott and Loren Levi Real Bird; granddaughter, Tammy Faith Jefferson; his brothers Jim, George, Floyd and Edison Real Bird; his sisters Martha Little Light and Lorraine Moccasin.
TODAY THE CROW NATION MOURNS THE LOSS OF ONE OF THE GREAT ONES.
Rosary will be recited 4 p.m. Sunday, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the Apsaa'looke Center. Interment will follow in the Crow Agency Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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