Vanna Kathryn "Sevone’e “Fast Woman”; Zintkala Howaste Win “Bird" Ryan

Vanna Kathryn "Sevone’e “Fast Woman”; Zintkala Howaste Win “Bird" Ryan obituary, Muddy Cluster, MT

Vanna Kathryn "Sevone’e “Fast Woman”; Zintkala Howaste Win “Bird" Ryan

Vanna Ryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Miles City on Jan. 16, 2026.
Vanna Kathryn Ryan (Sevone'e "Fast Woman") (Zintkala Howaste Win "Bird with a pretty voice"), 35, started her journey to the spirit world where she was greeted by her parents.

She was born on May 25, 1990 to Maria Shoulderblade and Vann Ryan Jr.

She attended Lame Deer Schools, graduating from Lame Deer High School in 2009. After graduation she worked at the Charging Horse Casino, Cheyenne Depot, and Northern Cheyenne Child Care Program. She is remembered for her kindness and laughter, fun-loving spirit and humor. She made many friends over the years. She loved to cook, she was known for her frybread, pacos and potato salad.

Vanna met the love of her life Clifos "Andrew" Quiroz and they made their home together in Muddy Cluster. Although they never had any children of their own they raised Miguel, Gianna and Hazelyn as their own and helped raise Shantell and Mya Cheney

Vanna cared for her mother after she got sick, after the passing of their mother, Vanna stepped up and helped guide her brothers through life. Vanna loved spending time with her brothers and father. She was always proud of her brothers and enjoyed watching them play handgames. Enjoyed cruising the hills, hunting and fishing with them. She loved kids, and all the kids loved her, they always had fun with Auntie Vanna.

Vanna is preceded in death by her parents Maria and Vann Jr.; brother Nathaniel; grandfathers Vann Ryan Sr & Vincent Shoulderblade; Uncles: Brent Ryan, Jonathan Limpy; Aunties: Julia Ryan, Claudine Ryan, Vincynthia Shoulderblade; brother-in-law Dennis Killsnight

She is survived by her husband Andrew, children who she helped raise: Shantell, Mya, Miguel, Gianna, Hazelyn; brothers Ivan(Mariah), Van III (Katarina), Javan (Kallie), Rylee and Alias. Sisters, Melissa, Clarissa and Arissa Ryan and Raquel Shoulderblade; Grandmothers Anna Mae Ryan and Delores Shoulderblade, Marcelline Shoulderblade

Nieces and nephews Cameron, Carsyn and Cayce; Chrisanna, Josette, Apollo, Katelaya, Donovan.

Uncles: Eugene(Marci), Tony, Ben(Tish) Shoulderblade, Quentin and Paul Ryan. Ivey and Eric(Brenda) Timber, Pascal Shoulderblade, Merlin(Cheryl) Limpy,

Aunties: Quinny Shoulderblade, Gayleen Ryan, and Vanessa (Johnson) James. Janelle(Brian) Jones, Stella(Damson) Ortega.

In-laws Nadine Killsnight, Durran, Darren Jr "DJ", Devin, Darian, Darica and Dezirae Yellowhair, Dee'k Yellowhair.

She is survived by numerous cousins and friends.

Other extended relatives: Ryan, Shoulderblade, Bearchum, Lodge, Goggle, Wounded Eye, Spotted Elk, Running Hawk, Seminole, Brady, Bement, Rowland, Bixby, Pine, Taylor, Clubfoote, Nightwalker, Roundstone

Vanna comes from a large family and was loved by so many, we apologize if we forgot anyone during this difficult time.

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