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Anna Albert Obituary

Anna Marie (Myers) Albert, 78, of Great Falls, died of cancer Monday, April 16, at a local hospice facility.

Traditional Native American services will begin with a wake at 3 p.m. today at the Northwest Center, 2201 Northwest Bypass, and a funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday there, followed by burial at Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Croxford Funeral Home.

Anna was born Dec. 12, 1933, in a tent on Hill 57 in Great Falls during a bitter cold winter to parents John Edward Myers, Metis, mixed Chippewa, and Molly (Gopher) Myers, full-blooded Chippewa; her paternal grandparents, Henry Myers, German, and Mary (Deserly) Myers, Turtle Mountain, Metis, Chippewa French; maternal grandparents Jim "Loud Thunder" Gopher and Mary Chippewa Gopher, both full blooded Chippewa. Grandma Mary was the paternal niece of Chief Rocky Boy, a Chippewa, founder and patriarch of the Rocky Boy Reservation. She also was a descendent of the Little Shell Tribe. Anna's Indian name, "Ka-Pi-Ah-Se-Es-Qua," descending woman, was given to her by grandfather Jim "Loud Thunder" Gopher of Hill 57, Great Falls, during her infant years.

Anna, alone, raised, cared for and loved all of her children, grandchildren and all of her relatives. They meant the world to her. Anna touched many lives; she never turned away anyone in their time of need, and was al-ways there to lend a hand of support when needed. Anna was a strong supporter for James Parker-Shield and the Little Shell Tribe.

Anna enjoyed sharing her na-tive Indian culture, such as being a true believer in the Sun Dance Ceremony, participating in the sweat lodge, and listening and round dancing to native Indian music with family members and friends. Anna also enjoyed read-ing her Bible, watching western movies, butterflies, playing bingo and reminiscing about life on Hill 57. Above all, the one thing she would like to be remembered for was her love and devotion to Jesus. Anna is loved and will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. What a remarkable and wonderful lady!

Anna is survived by her nine children, sons Michael J. Albert, Larry D. (Joann) Albert and Edmond (Sonja) Albert, all of Great Falls, John P. (Jamie) Albert Sr. of Browning, and Ethan T. (Terri) Albert of Greenville, Ind.; daughters Elaine Albert of Phoenix, Ramona Albert-Hawley of Lead, S.D., Linda M. (Randall) Parker of Rocky Boy, and Karen T. (Roger) Watkins of Lorain, Ohio; sisters Aline Pitzer of Salt Lake City, Darlene Ortiz of Placentia, Calif., Ruthie Reyes of San Antonio, Peggy Myers of Great Falls, and Yvonne Devera of Fallon, Nev.; and brother Lawrence (Janice) Myers of Rocky Boy.

Besides raising her children, she also raised four grandchil-dren, Neal T. Albert and John P. Albert Jr., both of Great Falls, Lisa M. Henderson of Rocky Boy, and Rebecca Burrows of Lead. Anna was very close to, and had a very special place in her heart for, her nieces, Glenda (John) Winter-rowd of Great Falls, and Jackie (Chance) Houle and Leonora (Emery) Myers, both of Rocky Boy. She always thought of them as daughters, and she also held dear to her heart her nephews, Gary Pitzer of Great Falls, and Clyde Brown of Rocky Boy. She also is survived by 25 grandchil-dren; 24 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and an adopted grandson, Luke Walawander, who were all in her thoughts and prayers daily.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; sister Wilma Myers Stanley; sons Neal A. Albert and James Albert; and grandsons Ryle Myers, Jonathan Mullinex and Michael D. Sand-ford Jr.

Kenneth G. Gopher, Sun Dance leader, will conduct the Native American services.

"My true belief the Father, the Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. May the Lord forgive me for all my trespasses, Amen. The Lord is my Sheppard. Amen." Psalm 23.

Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Apr. 18, 2012.

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May 3, 2012

Grandma, I miss you every day and night, there is not a single minute that goes by that I don't think of your or that you are not on my mind. Love you always and love your baby boy, Tate

Marquite Weatherwax

May 2, 2012

To the family of Anna, my heart felt condolednces to all of you, your Mom was a very special person who always treated me with kindness. God Bless n I will keep u all in Prayer.

April 27, 2012

Mom, I miss you. But I know your doing ok, now. Elaine

becky ALBERT BURROWS

April 23, 2012

im going to miss you gramma i wake up wanting to call you! i am the person today because of how you raised me thanks always your granddaughter becca mae

Dolores LaMere Brockie

April 20, 2012

Sorry for your loss. She was an awesome lady and will be missed by all.

Tina Small

April 20, 2012

Linda and family our prayers and thoughts are with you all

lynn Dubois

April 20, 2012

my condolences go out to annas whole family she was a very specioal lady she was my favorite customer at tracys i will miss her very much may god bless all of you

April 19, 2012

Anna's Family: We mourn with you at the death of this beautiful, sharing woman. What a marvelous legacy of love, life and faith she has left to each of you. She has touched so many people with the grace and courage God granted her. May you follow her example and know that God walks beside you thru this time of your loss. We're praying for you.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Proverbs 31:28-31

Sancha Windy Boy

April 19, 2012

For all the family of Anna I want to say how very sorry I am for your loss. Anna was such an inspiration and hero to me and I feel so bad that me and my mom were not able to make it home, but we still said our prayers!! love you all and will continue praying for you guys!!!

Tami Quinn

April 19, 2012

Our prayers and love to all... Billy, Nic and Myia WeaselBoy

glenda eagleman

April 19, 2012

we have such a big family. godbless anna. may she have a blessed journey home!!

susie sanchez

April 19, 2012

Mike I'm sorry to hear about your Mom she was so soft spoken and nice to everyone. She was just a blessing to all who knew her.. Love and Prayers Susie

April 18, 2012

To all my cousins, I'm sitting here not knowing what to say.With all the heart ache the family has gone through this past month. All tho I can't make it home. We send our sympathy to all. My Cuz Anna was the Mother I always wanted to be. Anna, I'll miss you at the Sun Dance. To all her children, grand children, be strong for one another.

Andrea (Skunky),Yancey Ramage
Cary,Sonny,Sweety Windy Boy

Vivian Dees

April 18, 2012

It's been years since I've seen Anna...God Bless Her and her family. She never asked for anything. I would offer her a ride and she was so appreciative. I often think of Anna and Edmond. So many memories of years past. I'll see you on the other side my friend.

Lisa Watson Whitford & Family

April 18, 2012

Anna was my friend; whenever we would see each other we would always have very nice visits. She always shared stories of her life and her beliefs which included her Prayer life. She was very encouraging to me and my Prayer life. I send my sympathy to the whole familiy; may you all feel the comfort and peace that the presence of Our Creator provides.

Clyde Brown

April 18, 2012

I luv you Auntie, you gave me food, shelter, love and support. I will forever keep you in my heart.
Bug.

Angie

April 18, 2012

John your mother was a wonderful woman. take care friend

Wilfred and Mary Ann Gladue

April 18, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

April 18, 2012

Myo, Lawrence, PeeWee and family; Our prayers are with you all at this time. The last month has been one very trying time for all. May the Great Creator/Lord give everyone the strength needed to forge ahead in the days ahead.
Chick, Doug and Lanaina Upham

Angie Kipp

April 18, 2012

my thoughts and prayers are with you John and your children.

albert ledeau

April 18, 2012

sorry to here of the lost of your mother the albert family

April 18, 2012

She was a great woman she was there for my dad Dad rest well Auntie love you always

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