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Carolee IronBear Obituary
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at the Lakota Lutheran Center in Scottsbluff. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.
A wake will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19 and Thursday, Dec. 20.
Carolee was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, cousin and friend. She was born in Crawford on Feb. 26, 1963 to Lincoln and Hazel (Marshal) IronBear. She moved to Scottsbluff in 1965 where she obtained her education. Carolee was a stay at home mother, who loved to crochet, cook and took pride in taking care of her grandkids. She never met a stranger that didn't become her friend.
She gave the special gift of life to her children, Deanna (Jose Garcia), Hazel IronBear of Scottsbluff, Elgie (Lolita) IronBear, Robert Iron Bear, David IronBear all of Lincoln, and Isaac IronBear of Denver. Survivors also include her sisters, Clarinda (Rick) Lame, Alice IronBear of Scottsbluff and Kimberly IronBear of Lincoln and nine grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; grand-parents; brothers, Sylvan and Roger IronBear and Charles Janis; sisters, Kathy and Verdeen, two infant children and an infant grandchild.
Memories and Condolences
for Carolee IronBear
Lolita Esparza
December 23, 2012
You will always be remembered Carol, I miss you already.
Nicki Chacon
December 22, 2012
I'll NEVER forget your smile and how happy you were no matter ANY situation! I will miss you.
Aginaldo Alvarado
December 21, 2012
You are such a joy. Such a beautiful spirit. My deepest condolences to your family.
December 20, 2012
May Gods peace and love sustain you during this difficult time. Ps 55:22
Anpo Charging Thunder
December 19, 2012
I am sorry not to have known you better, Tuwi. You and your family are in our prayers.
George Trevino
December 19, 2012
My condolonces to The Iron Bear family.
Daniel Palomo
December 19, 2012
i will miss your laughter and friendship always, you will be in my heart forever. i will miss you greatly, Daniel Palomo
Yoli Pacheco
December 19, 2012
My condolences to the IronBear Family. Yoli "Suki" Pacheco
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