Jeanette Joan Leather

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, Niece and friend. Jeanette will be remembered for her smile, laugh and friendly soul. She leaves behind her precious daughters Isabelle and Priscilla. The father of her children Vernon Axe. She is survived by her mother Myra (Ben) Crow Chief. Her father Clayton Black Rider Her Siblings: Dallas, Lynette, Cameron (Tyra), Shaneill and Kamie Leather, Clayton and Neesha Blackrider, Seth Big Snake, Turbo and Cruz Daniels. Her grandparents: Wayne and Beverly Leather. Her Precious Nieces and Nephews whom she loved and adored, Lydia, Petara, Tadis, Thurmie, Aiyana, Tianna, Ethan, David, Diaz, Zeya, Dawnte, Shiloh, Damion, Sydney, Tavin, Tavelle, Rylan, Kezlyn, Kiiayo, Kiyahkii, Piita, and Sinopa. Her cousins: Kyle, Lyndsey, Leesha, Hailey, Danielle, Roselle, Mariah, Kiara, Wayne III, Colton, Lyndon and Hayden. Uncles and Aunts: Wayne (Carolyn), Tyler (Adele), Dennis Blackrider, Quinn Blackrider, Byron, Blackrider, Romeo, Bob, Glen and Jason Crow chief Elden Yellow Sun and Dwayne Big Old Man. Her God Parents: Dion Daniels and Cheryl Sitting Eagle. Aunties: Katherine, Denise and Tracy Black Rider, Ann Marie, Daphne, and Lillian Crow chief, Wilda Yellow Old Woman, Marcia (Rick) Smith. Great Uncles and Aunts: Larry (Laverna) and Clarence Leather, Mike Right Hand, Mildred(Dean) Simeon, Gary(Delphine) Right Hand, Richard(Patsy) Right Hand, Mitch(Delores) Right Hand, Gina(Lance)Flamand, Norvena. Jeanette was predeceased by her Great Grandparents: Amos and Edna Leather, James Waterchief and Georgina Many Bears. Hugh and Valerie Crow Chief, Grandparents: Dennis and Delphine Black Rider, Aunties: Shelley Righthand, Lydia Leather, Sharon Blackrider, Great Aunts: Annie Running Rabbit, Angelina Leather, Lilly Leather, Joyce Daniels, Jean Righthand, Margarita Flynn. Uncles: Jason Right Hand, Cousins; Keith Eyman Shayna Leather, Chico Crow Chief and Jr Leather. Jeanette graduated Grade 12 at Siksika Nation High School. She had lots of friends. She attended the University of Lethbridge for a short time. Jeanette enjoyed playing sports such as Hockey, Baseball and Golf. She enjoyed riding horses especially with her family and cousins. She recently began to pursue her career to become a Paramedic. She also had her 1st year of Carpentry and was very proud of her Talent to build. She made her Cursillo and her Theme was “ Precious Lord take my Hand”. Jeanette loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She had a Big Heart and was so caring and Kind to anyone who came into her life. The family would like to apologize for anyone missed. We Thank you for your Prayers and Support during this difficult time.

Wake Services will be held at Myra &  Ben's Crow Chief Residence on February 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm.  Funeral Service at 1:00 pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on February 19, 2021. Burial at Little Washington Cemetery, Siksika Nation.  A Drive through feast at Myra &  Ben's Crow Chief Residence.  COVID19 Guidelines will be in effect.