Lyle Farris Bear made his Journey to the spirit world on June 30 , 2016. Lyle was born January 12, 1964 to Josephine Black Dog. Lyle attended Brockton High school. Lyle worked various jobs and helped others with what ever they needed done. Throughout his life time Lyle loved being with family and friends and with his partner in crime Kenny Devereaux. Until his passing Lyle’s favorite music to listen to was CCR along with his favorite TV Show “The Price is Right”. Lyle was a big fan of the Brockton Warriors, and loved watching his nieces and nephews playing basketball and was especially proud of his nephew Randen Bear.
Lyle is survived by his sisters Vernita Bear of Brockton, Glenda (Ed) Crawford of Sisseton South Dakota, adopted sister Peggy (Adrian) Ireland of Williston North Dakota. Lynette Long Hair of Ft Kipp, Roberta Bird Bird Of Brockton, Valerie Todd of Brockton Francine and Florene Lemay, Brenda Bauer of Wolf Point. Brothers Elwayne Rush Sr. of Wolf Point, Theodore Crowe of Sisseton South Dakota. Adopted Brother Myron Four Bear, John Spotted Bird of Brockton, Adrian Ireland of Williston North Dakota. Austin (Moose) Spotted Wolf of Frazer, adopted daughter Katie Thunderchild of Poplar.
Nieces Jody, and Miranda (Joseph) Crawford, Emma (Brian) Greybull Jonita, Melody Waverly Bear. LaVal Rush. Aunts Catherine Spotted Bird and Uncle Leland (Doris) Spotted Bird.
Nephews Donald (Sonny Boy) Iceman III Merlino, Wayan, and Randen Bear. Elwade, Kobe, and Elwayne (Jr Sundown, Daylen, Eljah Rush. Very Special Granddaughter, Kiera Bear. Special Sister –in – Law Mary Bear. And Brother-In-Law Don Iceman II. Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grand Children, nieces, and nephews and cousins. Please forgive us if we forgot to mention anybody.
Preceded in death by his mother Josephine Black Dog, Sisters Evelyn (Connie) Bear, Wilma Bear. Brothers Merlin Yellow Owl, Gerald (Ponce) Bear Sr. Nephews Gerald Bear Jr., Edwin (Jack) Crawford. Aunts Viola Drum, Carole Spotted Bird, Melvine White Bear. Granddaughter Abrielle Jackson and Great-grandson Nick Eastman Jr.