Romans 8:17 ‘And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint- heirs with Christ; if so be, that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.’ Our beautiful TANNIS RAE (ELI) BIG THROAT passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the tender age of 23 years. She leaves to mourn her best friend, husband and soul mate Desmond Big Throat, daughters; Allyssa and Sherise Brave Rock and son Jayce Small Eyes; parents Faron Brave Rock and Gloria Eli; brother Jim Brave Rock, special parents Allan Eli and Marilee Eli; special sister and brother Ashla and A.J. Eli; father and mother-in-law Roland and Peggy Big Throat, sisters-in-law Leeann (Darcy) Russell and Chantelle (Kyle) Tail Feathers Big Throat; brothers-in-law; Fabian (Patricia) Shot Both Sides, Jimmy Shot Both Sides and Kelly Big Throat. Also the families of Well’s, Brave Rock’s, Eli’s, Chief Moon’s from Stand Off and Wolf Tail’s from Brocket. Our precious Tannis was born August 10, 1985 in Cardston, Alberta and received her education at Stand Off, Glenwood and Kainai High Schools. Her highlights in life included when she attended Glenwood School, her basketball team defeating the Lady Warriors of Kainai High, when she met the love of her life Desi, when she made her sacred vows with him and attending church at New Life Fellowship with her husband and in-laws. Her interests were playing basketball, listening to music, shopping, spending time with her children and friends and going to the movies with Desi. Tannis was predeceased by her infant child Tannis Dezrae Big Throat, 2 brothers Levi and Dale Brave Rock, grandparents; Wilfred and Florence Brave Rock and Floyd and Mary Anne Eli. At this time Desmond and his family would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the nursing staff on 4C at the Chinook Regional Hospital, St. Michael’s Palliative Care, Dr. Dotie from the Haig Clinic, chaplain Pastor John Moerman, all the full gospel christians, mormon elders and the native spiritual elders that came to say prayers for our dear Tannis. She will be dearly missed by her husband, family and friends. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Family Service and Wake at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive south, Lethbridge, on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at the New LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, (Little Chicago) Blood Reserve, on Wednesday December 10, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jack Curly Rider officiating. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.