SHADE, Tyson

SHADE

Tyson Dion Shade, Nii tao yiiksi namm (In the Shade) passed away on the Blood Reserve at the age of 36. Besides his wife, Jennifer Scout who became his soul mate in 2002; Tyson is survived by his son Kordic Shade and daughters Fallon and Sofia Shade all of whom he cherished very much. He is also survived by his parents Barry and Ronni Shade, brothers: Shawn, Todd, JJ, Willie (Jasmine), Kevin (Beth), sister Chelsie (Sean), grand nephew Angelo and God Son – Kendall Singer; his uncles Doug Singer, Ervin (Christine), Donald (Marie), & Hank (Evelyn) Shade, aunties Alvine, Harriet (Leroy), Colleen, and Patty (Evans). He is also survived by his in-laws: mother/father-in-law Flora Scout (Don) and Sherry Chief Body, brothers-in-law: Jeremy and Lil Jon Scout, Clay and Cameron Chief Body, sisters-in-law: Amy and Jonelle Scout and many nieces & nephews. Left to mourn his passing is his respected and much-loved Elder, David (Evelyn) Striped Wolf.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Harry & Agnes Shade, maternal grandparents Walter & Mary Singer, his uncle, Harley Singer, nephew Darby Shade, niece McKai Shade, and cousins Marilyn Shade, Austin Shade, & Stephen Heavy Runner, brother-in-law Cory Scout, father-in-law Brent Chief Body, grandparents-in-law Louie * Mildred Scout.

Tyson was a very kind, gentle, compassionate man. He always helped the less fortunate in any way he could. Everybody was his friend; he never said bad words about anybody. He was very dedicated in his native spirituality with great respect for Elders. He helped his brother, JJ for 7 years of dances and encampments at the Sundance during JJ’s membership in the Horn Society. He befriended the Elders, who instilled Native Traditional knowledge, Native Cultural Values, and Native Spirituality in him.

One of his greatest passions was hockey; he started playing hockey at the age of 5 with the Cardston Tiny Mites then later moved on to the Kainai Minor Hockey Association where his teams won several Provincial championships. He played for the Kainai Golden Chiefs Junior B Hockey team. From there he was drafted by the Thunder Bay Feather Hawks who played in the The Superior Lakes Major Junior Hockey League (Western Ontario and Minnesota) from 2002 to 2004.

Being raised as a stock contractor, he started helping with stock chores before he started school. When he was old enough he was heading colts at the fall brandings, he graduated to heading the 2 year old studs when they were thrown to be gelded. With his agility, fearlessness, & strength he jumped on the stud’s heads as soon as they hit the ground. He was the last of his brothers to earn his PhD (Post hole Digger). At the rodeos Ty helped with the handling of the stock behind the chutes, this was his greatest thrill, filling the bucking chutes & watching the horses buck riders off. His top bucking horse was #25 – Ghost Dog, who travelled all over western Canada in the Pro Rodeo Circuit and was the top saddle bronk at the St Tite, Quebec Fall Festival Pro Rodeo in 2009.

He was in the film, Dream Keepers produced in 2001. Ty worked for the Blood Tribe Youth Ranch from 2004 to 2007 assisting counselors with their client’s daily care. In 2009 he started working with the Blood Tribe Tribal Government – Consultation. His various jobs were Technician & Consultation Monitor for major transmission power lines and oil and gas line projects as well as coal mine projects. Another company he worked with was the Bison Historical Services Ltd. Honorary mention to his TLUS team: Elders – David Striped Wolf, Norbert Black Water Sr, Ray Black Plume, Andy Black Water (deceased), and Frank Weasel Head (deceased). Also to his work team: JJ Shade, Sonny First Rider, Mike Tail Feathers, and Mike Oka.

He was tremendously loved by his family, his many cousins and friends. He has left a huge void in the Shade and Scout families. Donations may be made in his name to a Food Bank or to a Homeless Shelter.

A Family Service will be at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Tues., Feb. 11th at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Wake Service at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Wed., Feb 12th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Shade Family Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent at: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca