Obituary - Kyle Chase Raining Bird

Kyle Chase Raining Bird, Me-Gwahn-Ohah-Sis "Feather Boy," 31, quietly passed in his sleep surrounded by his mother, father, son, brother and paternal grandmother, Patsy Raining Bird.

Kyle fought a long and courageous battle against glioblastoma multiforme (terminal brain cancer) since December 2010.

Wake services began 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Mission Rec Center in Hays. Rosary began at 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at St. Paul Mission Catholic Church with Father Garrett officiating. Burial followed at Hays Mission Cemetery.

Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.

Please visit Kyle's online memorial page at http://www.hollandbonine.com to leave a message of condolence for the family.

Kyle was born March 25, 1984, in Havre, Montana, to Daniel and Wanda (Big Leggins) Raining Bird. Kyle graduated from Harlem High School in 2002 as valedictorian of his class. He excelled in cross country by earning all-state honors, placing in the top 10 at the State B championships. He also played basketball for the Harlem Wildcats until his senior year when he was diagnosed with a seizure disorder that prevented him from finishing the season. He went on to attend the University of Montana to study health and human performance.

Due to his illness, he had to set his education aside and began to work at Walmart. He loved Missoula and was an avid Griz fan. He met many friends and enjoyed his independence to the fullest; and his parents did all they could to fulfill his dream of living independently despite being ill.  

Unfortunately, his illness began to affect his daily living at which time his parents decided it was time for him to move home. When he did come home, he brought home a very precious gift for his mother and father, a son, Hollis James. As a single parent, he was a very loving, patient and responsible father. His son came first in his life. The party life had to come to an end.

Kyle's hobbies included golfing, hunting, fishing, powwows, grass dancing, playing poker and Keno machines, and scratch tickets with Grandma Patsy.

Kyle is survived by his father and mother, Daniel and Wanda Raining Bird; brother, Ivan Daniel; sister, Nicole Henderson of Hays; his two beautiful and precious children, Hollis James Raining Bird and River Eve Raining Bird; a special godmother, Dr. Teresa Brockie of Maryland; three special aunties, Annette and Tracy Big Leggins (his second mom) and Georgia C'Hair; uncles Aaron Big Leggins, Pendleton, Oregon, Shawn Big Leggins of Fort Belknap, Darryl Big Leggins of Hays; paternal grandmothers, Minnie Sangrey; grandmother, Patsy Raining Bird; uncles, Gerry Raining Bird of Portland, Oregon, John and Donna Raining Bird of Box Elder, Greg Raining Bird of Rocky Boy, Pernell Raining Bird of Havre, Steve and Josh Raining Bird both of Rocky Boy; aunties, Susan Raining Bird of Great. Falls, Montana; Theda Raining Bird of Frazer, Montana; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Kyle was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Sherwin Big Leggins Sr. and Mary Margaret (Fox) Big Leggins; great-grandparents, Ella (Bradley) Fox and George Fox Sr., great-great-grandparents, Belknap and Rebecca Fox; uncles and aunt, Monte Fox Sr., Darnell "Pokey" Fox and Amanda Big Leggins; paternal grandparents, Art and Mabel Raining Bird, Charles and Delia Dog Sleep; uncle, Simmer Charles Raining Bird; and a