MANY FINGERS, Ivan

Posted: December 8th, 2020

MANY FINGERS

IVAN WADE MANY FINGERS, Ni’tohkitopii (Lone Rider) of the Blood Reserve (Fish Creek Community), passed away suddenly at the Cardston Hospital on Friday, November 27, 2020, at the age of 43 years. Wade was the first born to Ivan and Verna Many Fingers, he was born on July 7, 1977 at 7:00 pm, at the Cardston Hospital.

Wade lived a good life with his parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts & uncles, he was loved by all; his cousins were like his siblings whom he grew up with, and spent a lot of time with them at gramma’s house. Wade and Cary were born 8 months apart; he was a big brother to Stacey, Bryan, Sonya and his younger cousins, and referred to him as an all around good guy. Wade enjoyed horseback riding, all kinds of music; and played hockey with the Cardston Minor Hockey Association.

He attended school at the Cardston schools, from Elementary onto High School, then pursued an IT Computer Technology Program. Whenever we needed help, Wade was there, he was our computer expert.

Places of employment: Leafy Spurge Project with Blood Tribe Lands Department; Construction Contracting; and worked around their ranch with his dad and brother Terry. Wade also helped Grampa Frank, Uncle Buck and Many Fingers’ cousins, around the Many Fingers’ Ranch.

Wade had a sense of humour, and had many stories to make you chuckle or put a smile on your face. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins/buddies, Todd Soup, Ernie, Jimmy, Wes, Byron (Bullet), Colin Many Fingers, Lee Boy Melting Tallow, Blaine Tailfeathers, Billy and late Blaine Wadsworth, Darryl Russell, late Jarvis Wells, Randolph Gros Ventre Boy, Ernest Day Chief, also the guys from the Waterton Hutterite Colony and numerous other buddies. Wade grew up with his cousin, Willie Shade whom was like a brother to him.

He enjoyed annual family trips to California, Nevada, Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, B.C., and left us with many happy memories to look back on.

Grampa Frank named Wade Ni’tohkitopii (Lone Rider), in reference to Frank’s long boat trip to Australia, where Grampa Frank was one of the rodeo participants, and led him to win the all around championship trophy.

Wade was kind hearted, generous, thoughtful, and caring; he would give his shirt off his back to someone who needed help. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to the care and well-being of mom, siblings and especially dad, whom he loved dearly and always making sure they were okay. Wade is lovingly remembered and will be forever missed.

Wade is survived by his loving parents Verna (nee Creighton) and Ivan Many Fingers, Brothers Terry (Talyssa) Many Fingers, Roan Scout, sister Zoe (Brad) Butterfly, nieces June and Blaire Butterfly; Aunties/Uncles: Virginia Tail Feathers, Gerri (Donnie) Many Fingers, Ann (Rod) Healy, Natalie, Charlene (Tim), Dikki, Jessie, Ritzie (Ivan), Elaine, Kim Creighton, Kim Black Water, Carol Bird, Cary (Candace) White Quills, Kirby (Brenda) Many Fingers, Billy (Raeann) Creighton, Robert Wells, Rod (Lavern) First Rider; Cousins: Stacey Wells, Brian (Lanni), Mikki, Raven (Steve) Plume, Kyla (Kevin) First Charger, Sonya, July, Chad Creighton, Brad Red Crow, Rick (Marlene), Todd (Arlene) Soup, Esther, Bill (Laurie), Kelsey, Jim (Brynne) Tail Feathers, Ann (Jake) Jirousek, J.R, Scott, Chelsea, Colin, Cory, Haylen Many Fingers, Ross, Dorin Holland, Tracy, Bonnie (Brent), Shawn, Chad, Susan Healy, God Parents Roy and Christine Bare Shin Bone, and his Creighton and Many Fingers’ families.

Predeceased by: Paternal Grandparents Frank and Kate (nee Red Crow) Many Fingers, Maternal Grandparents: Mrs. Mary (nee Cole) Arthur White Quills and John “Jiggs” (Arabella) Creighton, Uncles/Aunts: Adrian Buck, Franklin, Jordan, Brent Many Fingers, Brian, Henry, Alroy Creighton, Mathew Wells, Clothilda Soup, Sharon Creighton, Tammy Creighton-Many Fingers, Janice White Quills, Joanne/Girlie Wells, Cousins Darcy Tail Feathers, Renny Soup, Kayley Soup and Niven Wells.

The family apologizes for anyone who may have been missed.

The family would like to thank Melissa & Karl Russell, Cardston EMS, Dr. Justin Low, Cardston Hospital & Emergency Department Nurses, also Nurses Nikki Tanner and Tammy Chief Moon for their excellent care and assistance.

The Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Tuesday, December 8th, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 9th, from 9:00 – 11:00 am with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 am.

(Due to COVID-19 restrictions only 10 people will be allowed into the service at a time. The funeral staff will help rotate in friends and family to allow viewing.)

To WATCH the Service online or send condolences, please visit www.legacyfuneralhome.ca