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Edith Marie Bear Killer
EDITH MARIE
BEAR KILLER
Springville
Edith Marie Bear Killer, 57, much loved spouse, sister and aunt, left us to be with the Great Spirit on
Sept. 28, 2014. A celebration of Marie's life will be held in conjunction with a hog roast at FB & Co. in Waubeek beginning 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
She will be missed very much.
Marie was born Nov. 29, 1956, in Gordon, Neb., and was a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe.
Marie liked to play pool and was in a league for many years. She also liked to go listen to music whether it was a local person, band or a big concert.
Marie had a big heart. She would remember birthdays, and was big on buying Christmas presents for everyone, never expecting anything in return. She loved cats and kittens; she used to raise Siamese. Marie would feed outdoor strays with her extra money.
Marie is survived by her lifetime mate of 38 years, David Lam; two brothers, Frank Bear Killer and Sam Bear Killer; two sisters, Judy Bear Killer and Donna Bear Killer-Cady; four nieces, Courtney Hall, Suzanne Bear Killer, Rose Bear Killer and Lori Bear Killer; and four nephews, Dylan Hall, Christopher Bear Killer, Richard Bear Killer and Michael Bear Killer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samson and Rose Bear Killer; and her brother, Fred Bear Killer.
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