Rose M. Shumate, age 60, of Lac Courte Oreilles, died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Rose Mary Shumate was born August 4, 1960 in Hayward, WI, the daughter of Nelson “Blackie” and Eunice M. (Sharlow) Shumate.

Once you met her, she was a friend forever. In Rose’s own little ways, she was clever. Her hands held many teachings, from beadwork, to baskets to fry bread making. Her laugh could be heard from miles away, but her words were always here to stay. Bingo, fishing, garage sales and powwows were some of her most favorite things to do. Her heart was big and forever true. Rose put her love in everything she would do. As her spirit may have grew her wings, her heart still beats in me and you.

She is survived by children Angelina Martin, Jeremy Shumate, Patrick Shumate, Darrell Cross & Matthew Taylor; 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild; she also raised children Karita Red Eagle, Chad Merrit, David Gougé & Michael Cloud; brother Patrick Red Eagle; sister Breanna Shumate; nieces, nephews & cousins.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents Nelson & Eunice; brother Richard Red Eagle; and sister Donna Red Eagle.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopeful will officiate with music provided by Sister Felissa Zander. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 20th, at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward.

Honorary bearers will be Bahe Begay, David Decora, Steven Isham, Joshua Martin & Michael Red Eagle.

Casket Bearers will be David LaMorie, Julian Martin, Dustin Metzig, Bryton Parral, Brennan Potack & Corey Red Eagle.

Last Update: May 18, 2021 12:40 pm CDT