Georgia Ann Wakan Red Eagle “Nape Odotawin” (Borrowed Hands Woman), age 73 of Poplar MT went to the spirit world Thursday August 4, 2016 at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings MT with her family by her side.
Georgia was born on May 14th, 1943, to Josephine Youngman and Jesse Wakan in Poplar MT. She was married to Gary “Buzzy” Red Eagle, from this marriage they had 6 children, Gary Red Eagle, Geoff Red Eagle, Genine Red Eagle, Georell Red Eagle, George Red Eagle, and Gerred Red Eagle. She also raised Harold Red Eagle Jr. as her own since he was 2 weeks old. She carries the Indian name Nape Odotawin (Borrowed Hands Woman). Georgia was a Writer and Composer alongside of her youngest son Gerred Red Eagle, for The Ft. Peck Sioux Singers. Her hobbies included playing bingo, playing machines, beading, going to POW-Wows and most of all she loves spending time with her grandchildren. Her smile will be greatly missed.
Georgia is survived by her daughter Georell (Terry) Red Eagle of Poplar Mt. Adopted Daughters Maureen (Rick) Dionne of Poplar Mt, and Joel Rae Furguson of Billings MT. Son Gerred (Jennifer) Red Eagle. Adopted Sons Lonnie Iron Bear, Pat MC Clammy of Poplar MT and Webby Runs Above of Hayes MT. Sisters JoAnne Browning and Ilona Jo Mathews of Poplar Mt. Brothers Terry Youpee of Great Falls, John Youpee of Poplar MT, and Merle Boyd of Portland OR. Aunt Woshpi and Uncle Mike Youngman of Poplar MT. Sister in laws Reba Ogle, Pauline Boxer, Doreen Red Eagle all of Poplar MT, and Gloria Garcia of San Jose CA. Grandchildren Dorell (Malcolm) Black Thunder, Donell Black Thunder, Ann St. Germaine, Faith Red Eagle, Harold Red Eagle III, Mandy Red Eagle, Gerrae Red Eagle and Gennae Red Eagle. Travis Black Thunder, Jeremy (Rikki) St. Germaine, Skyler Red Eagle, Jesse Red Eagle, and Gerrick Red Eagle. Great grandchildren Geoffrey, Adam, Winter, Martha Black Dog. Gerra Ann Red Eagle, Bryson Walking Eagle, Kovawn Red Eagle, Mishone St. Germaine, and Maximus Good Bird all of Poplar MT. Cousins Pearl Hopkins, Louise Ell, Gloria Chopper, Jackie Spotted Bird of Poplat MT. Delilah Alfrey, Linda Parslow, Laverne Wakan of Spokane WA, and Tom Escarcega of Poplar MT.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse Wakan and Josephine Youngman. Husband Gary “Buzzy” Red Eagle. Her Children Gary Red Eagle, Geoff Red Eagle, George Red Eagle, Harold Red Eagle Jr and Genine Red Eagle. Sister Charolette Wakan and Brothers Charles Wakan, Larry Gene Youpee and Pierre Youpee. And Great Grandson Cameron Black Dog.