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Sylvester Littlewind Sr.
Sylvester Littlewind Sr., 62, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home, Fort Totten, ND.
Sylvester Littlewind was born on March 29, 1961 to Mary (Waanatan) Littlewind and Pius Littlewind in Devils Lake, ND. He grew up in the Crow Hill area as a child, brother to 3 boys and 5 sisters. His upbringing was mostly in the living a life of a young cowboy. He traveled with his older brother, Alfred from rodeo to rodeo, always making his home in the Crow Hill area. He had a horse family that always kept him busy riding the top horses. At a young age he started at kids rodeos, working his way up to riding bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. He was an all-around cowboy.
After his rodeo career, he met Lisa Greywater and they had two sons, Sylvester Jr. and Kell. He then spent his time raising his sons and working various jobs, including Dakota Tribal Industries (DTI). He also worked on the farm, driving farm equipment for Gordon Nelson for a number of years. He started rodeoing with his two sons as they grew older. He also started coaching them and the rest of the team in sports, like baseball and basketball. Sylvester loved watching his kids play sports. In his later years he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, Laila, Keyson and Kaaliyah. He was always willing to help anyone he could. He loved helping people out or lending a hand. Sylvester was a man that loved his family very much. Especially his two boys and his grandkids. Sylvester will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Sylvester is survived by his sons, Sylvester Littlewind Jr. and Kellen Littlewind (Brittney Cook); stepchildren, Elton Sr., Keith Sr., Erica and Felicia Greywater; grandchildren, Keyson, Kaaliyah, Laila, Ashton and Aiden Littlewind; Godson, Lionel Littlewind and sister, Renita (Bud) Shaw.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pius & Mary Littlewind; siblings, Marla Kirk, Alfred Littlewind, Eugene Littlewind, Martha Littlewind, Marsha Littlewind & Clifford Littlewind; nephews, Whalen Shaw, Tobias Shaw, Andrew Shaw and Fabian Littlewind; nieces, Jenny Thompson, Mary Littlewind, Michelle Littlewind and Melissa Littlewind and grandson, Kenyon Littlewind.
Pallbearers: Bruce Littlewind ~ Lionel Littlewind ~ Keyson Littlewind ~ Kellen Littlewind ~ Sylvester Littlewind Jr. ~ Sonny White ~ Louie Dubois ~ Braxton Delorme
Honorary Bearers: Special Friend, Mary Rue, Raynard Iceman, David Sherman, Riley Smith, John Sherman, Robertson Brothers, Gordan Nelson, Duane Rue, Sona Longie, Corrina (Cory) Shaw, Robin & Duane Smith, The Brown Family, The Walking Eagle Family, The Thomas Family, The Chaske Family, Keeman Wanna, Brittany Cook, Mithcell LaRoque & Family, Vincent Shaw, Lisa Greywater, Merle Ironhawk, Leah Cook, Blanche Lambert, Emma Thumb, Gail Olafson and Tribal Health Nurse, Colette, Breeanna Kimmberly, BJ Adams, Kim Cavanaugh, Butch Cavanaugh, Daryl & Angel Bergrud, Willance Herald, Danile Henry, Leone White, Yvonne White Bear, Alana Young Bird, Alex Shaw and Alison Shaw
Sylvester Littlewind’s Visitation will be Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:00 – 7:00 PM followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM all at the Crow Hill Rec Center, Crow Hill.
Friends wishing to join the procession from New Rockford to Crow Hill may gather on St. Jerome’s Road, Crow Hill, prior to 4:15PM.
His Final Review will be held Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10:00AM at Crow Hill Rec Center, Crow Hill.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:00AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Ft. Totten.
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Sending prayers of comfort to his family and friends. R.I.P.
My condolences to the family. May you be wrapped in comforting arms as you grieve this great loss. Rest easy Sylvester.
RIP Sylvester. may the angels guide you on your journey. you were a very special person and kind. as the song goes” the cowboy rides away into the setting sun. have a beautiful journey home. rest in peace my friend.
You’ll be missed Son, you had a heart of gold and you were the best. Godspeed on your journey home.
Our Condolences to Cousin Fee Fee , Nephews Baby Son and Kel and his many relations.
I’m gonna miss you Ham bone ❤️
you ride hard and fast to get home to all our Kin ..
Love you Son ❤️
Sincere Condolences to cousin Renita and Son’s boys.💜🙏
always in our Prayers, Safe Journey Home. Give Sister Marsha a big hug from us.💜
RIP Son. 🙏
Your Cousin,
Valerie & Lawrence Bull
Rip Slyvester,it was nice visiting with u,now your with the Relatives.
You will be missed edith
I’m sorry for your loss I love Matthew know my husband I wish you could be there I’m his wife
My most sincerest condolences going out to the Son Littlewind family. May he rest in God’s eternal paradise.
We are sorry for your loss. Sylvester rode in many of our rodeos and he was always there and ready to ride when we were trying new horses. Rest Easy Cowboy
You will be missed old friend. my condolences to the family during this time.
My condolences to all of Sylvester’s (Son) family. RIP Son.
Sympathy and prayers for all of Sylvester’s family. May he rest in peace with our Creator and relatives.
RIP koda.
Sympathy to the Littlewind Tiyospaye from the Lovejoy & Auntie Howard tiyospaye especially to my niece FeeFee cowboy up on your journey toksa ake toska
RIP my bubbles u always say to me and birthdays are coming up we both have the same birthday Koda Aho.
Prayers and sympathy to Sylvester’s Family. Rest In Peace.
OMG THIS IS SUCH A SURPRISE, MY HEART GOES OUT TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS. HE WAS SUCH A FUNNY GUY AND MY FRIEND FOR YEARS. YES HE WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER, MY FRIEND. MY THOUGHTS AND 🙏 WILL ALWAYS BE WITH THE FAMILY. I WAS BLESSED TO BE HIS FRIEND 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥲
prayers to the family uncle will be missed by many R.I.P Uncle