Iris Ann Greybull “Wik muk hey Wakan O la Wan” Rainbow Medicine Song Woman, was born March 18, 1950 to Mary Red feather and Arthur Greybull, Sr. in Poplar, Montana.
Wik muk hey Wakan O la Wan, began her last ceremony to cross over to her homeland on March 24, 2015 at her home in Poplar.
Iris had attended schools in both Poplar and Lodge Pole, Montana. She graduated from Poplar in 1968. She then furthered her education thus becoming a dental assistant.
She met Robert Daniels, they then married and from this union came two children, Shari Lynn and Robert (Cindy) Alvin Daniels. They later divorced yet remained friends.
The path she began, the Red Road led her to enriching not only her own life, but the lives of others, emotionally, spiritually and physically. She continually supported all those who chose to walk this way of life. Making numerous lifelong friends in her journey’s (known to as “Tumbleweed”).
Iris was firm, strong willed, knowledgeable, yet compassionate and sympathetic toward anyone who she met on this sacred path. Always giving and sharing be it spiritually or emotionally; intuitively knowing the needs of those she encountered. Always reminding those to take their own power and walk with it. Her connection with music and the Creator led her to be a very powerful singer that touched many hearts and spirits.
She was a fire starter in anything that touched her heart. Helping with volunteer work that she felt would benefit all, not only her own, but all people. Always helping prpare and going to sweat to pray for everyone and everything. She enjoyed spending that time with her sweat hog friends.
Iris had a fierce love for her grandchildren, Calvin, Cayana (Shari), Honey and Caden (Bob & Cindy), spending many precious moments at Pow-Wows, Round Dances and family events, acquiring as much leftovers as possible, fully prepared with her own personal wa tetcha bag.
In her last days she enjoyed listening to music, eating what she wanted (bacon), spending time with friends and loved ones and eating some more.
She is survived by her children; Shari, Bob (Cindy) Daniels; brother Arthur Greybull; niece and nephew Arthur and Ashley; many extended relatives in North and South Dakota and Montana. She also had her Sundance sisters whom she held near and dear to her heart and honored; Saddie Mann, Caroline Cuny, Connie (Fox) Twins, Yvette Young Bear, Beckki Night, Raqiba Rybicki Luchau and Nona Longknife.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alan, Gary, Neal Drum, Ethel Iron Road, Bill and Verna Greybull and Gladys Two Horses.