Della Mae Kingbird Bemidji, Minnesota Obituary

Della Mae Kingbird

<p>Della M. Kingbird &ldquo;Ogimaa Benaysig&rdquo;, 77, of Cass Lake, MN died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.</p> <p>Della M. Kingbird was born September 23, 1943. She graduated from Cass Lake High School and continued to live in the Mission and worked for Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe for 50 years, the last 29 with the land department. Della was an avid sports fan, watching the Minnesota Vikings play every Sunday. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their sports activities. She was their loudest and biggest supporter. Della enjoyed rummaging and going to thrift stores. She especially enjoyed thrifting with her granddaughters. She liked to refer to thrift stores as &ldquo;my stores&rdquo;. Della liked to spend her evenings watching Steve Harvey of Family feud, Aaron Hotchner of Criminal Minds and the Golden Girls series.</p> <p>Those that welcome Della are her mother, her sons, Corey and Everett &ldquo;Gomez&rdquo; Whitebird and an infant daughter, Kari; her brothers, Daniel, Arnold and Sydney Kingbird and Leroy Staples Sr. and her sister, Loretta Brown and aunt, Elizabeth &ldquo;Nybeek&rdquo; Hardy.</p> <p>Those she leaves behind are her daughters, Diane and Connie (Joe Wilson); sister, Elizabeth &ldquo;Roonie&rdquo; Kingbird; her son-in-law, Calvin Jackson; her grandchildren, Allen Hardy, Jordan Kingbird (Mart), Cierra, Arnold (Candace), Cohl (Quint), Shane, Todd, Nelly and Cale; her great-grandchildren, Jordince, Haven, Martin, Jr., Halen, Mia and Shane III.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
September 23, 1943 - January 12, 202109/23/194301/12/2021
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Rebecca Johnson
January 16, 2021
The Twice But Nice ladies really enjoyed having Della as a customer for so many years! She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and spoke about their achievements often when she came thrifting. So sorry to hear of her passing. 😢
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Polly
January 14, 2021
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Carol L Charnoski
January 14, 2021
Diane and Connie and Family -  I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom -  Your Mom has been a part of Me and my boys life for more than 50 years - We loved her, she always treated us kindly.  Her and I had many fun times over the years. I will miss her dearly.  May all yo... Continue Reading
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LINDA CLOUD & FAMILY
January 14, 2021
Diane and Family,So very sorry that your mom let this earth.She was a funny and comical lady.This just so hard to lose someone like your mother.she was such a nice and caring mom,grandmother and great grandmother.I know Calvin is really gonna miss her.She was so caring f... Continue Reading
A candle was posted for Della Mae Kingbird.
A candle was posted for Della Mae Kingbird.
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Michele Luzius
January 21, 2021
Della was always wonderful person to work with. Her smile and laugh would light up the room when ever she walked in. No one could be grumpy around her.

You will be missed by many Della. Keep smiling and laughing.