Dorothy Mae (Pookaa'khoyinnim'aakii) Day Rider, Elder, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Auntie, Sister, and a true friend to all, made her final journey home on her birthday, September 20, 2020 at the age of 66 years.

She leaves behind her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Leonard, her children, Cindy (Tim), Jesse (Sheena), Olivia (Darrell), Sonny-Ray, Amanda, Bunny (Shannon) and adopted children Leo, Craig (Shannon), her grandchildren, Jagger, Wyatt, Kaeden, Bubba, Bauer, Tim Jr, Maddie, Lennon, Brixton, Paris, and great-granddaughter, Christie Jessa Marie. She is also survived by sisters, Phyllis, Audrey, Virginia (Mervin) and her many nieces, nephews, friends, relatives, Maoto'kiiksi sisters, and Sundance family.

Dorothy was born on September 20, 1954 in Cardston, Alberta and was raised in Standoff by her loving parents Stanley and Madeline Eagle Bear. She attended school in lower Standoff, Fort Macleod, Claresholm, and Yakima (Washington). She met the Love of her life & her True Life-Long Companion Leonard (S?p?sttoo?'poy?) in July 1969. She successfully completed her social work degree at the Mount Universal College in Calgary, Alberta and upon her graduation she was employed by Blood Tribe Social Development for 25 years until her passing.

Dorothy was a dedicated mother and grandmother to her children and celebrated every aspect of their lives. She was also devoted to her cultural, traditional, and spiritual ways and loved her life-long & annual commitment to the Moat'kiiksi (Buffalo Woman Society)

Dorothy loved spending time with her children especially Jesse whom she devoted her entire last 9 1/2 months in the hospital by his bedside constantly saying her rosaries, praying and watching over him including her grandchildren and great grandchild—she looked forward to every family gathering. And she loved her extended Sundance family, along with her husband Leonard, her brother Morris Little Wolf, and her sister Betty Ann Little Wolf as they would welcome all their children who travelled from all over the world to pray and celebrate in ceremony with her. She loved visiting with her sisters and keeping in touch with all her family over the phone and Facebook. Her favourite pastimes included crafting, sewing, reading, souvenir collecting and her annual trips to Coeur d'Alene. Dorothy's love also extended to her extended family, her many friends, relatives and especially her life-long childhood friends (Carol & Wilma and others), and animals as she adored her precious cats (Sugar & Bruce) and dog (Carly).  

Dorothy made an imprint on many peoples' hearts and will be lovingly missed.

Dorothy was predeceased by her Father (Stanley), Mother (Madeline), Brother (Ray Eagle Bear), Niece (Carmen Eagle Bear), Nephew (Raymond Eagle Bear), Granddaughter (Christie Marie), Brother-in-law Andy Black Water, Uncles Lois Knife Sr. (Louise), Mike Eagle Bear Sr. (Angeline), William Eagle Bear (Margaret), Edward Eagle Bear (Hazel), Ray Cross Child (Beatrice), Pat Cross Child (Theresa), Domonic Cross Child. Grandparents Jack (Agnes) Eagle Bear, Lizzie Standing Alone, Low Horn, Cross Child, Red Crane.

A Wake will be held in FARM 4 at Leonard Day Rider's Residence, Blood Reserve, AB, on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

A Funeral Service will be held in FARM 4 at Leonard Day Rider's Residence on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 12:00 Noon with Maurice Little Wolf officiating.

Following the Service, Dorothy will be laid to rest in St. Catherine's Cemetery.