Scout, Barbara

BARBARA RUTH SCOUT - Iipumsaiipiaki, of the Blood Reserve, beloved wife of the late Warner Scout, passed away at the South Health Campus Hospital, on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 4:00 P.M., peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara is survived by her children: Lucius (Taurus) Crow Spreads His Wings, Darryl (Mona) McDonald, Tracy Scout, Corby (Lisa) Scout, Juanita Scout and Sheldon (Lynette) Scout; her siblings: Dale Low Horn, Ben Crow Shoe, Surbey Crow Shoe and Theresa Crow; her grandchildren: Ruth, Michael, Joseph, Cory, Lydia, Mary, Olivia, Darylynn, Harmony, Nikita, Sage, Adam, Alex, Allister, Jaren, Miles, Athena, Tiger, Sam, Jude and Alexandria; 23 great-grandchildren; and her siblings. She had several adopted family, too many to mention, whom she loved dearly.

She was predeceased by her mother, Florine Many Feathers and her dad, Joe Crow Spreads His Wings, and Ed Calf Robe & Marion McDonald who raised her; her daughter, Mary Scout; her brothers: Norman Calf Robe, Morris Crow, Butch Prairie Hen, Michael Crow, and Lloyd Mills; and sisters: Susie Crow, Harriet Crow and Carolla Calf Robe; and grandchildren: McKayla McDougal, Sheldon Alston and Justin Bellegarde. Barbara had a huge extended family who loved her dearly.  The family would like to humbly apologize if we have missed anyone.

In the late 1960s, she met the love of her life, Warner. As they were a pow-wow family, they traveled extensively throughout pow-wow country, as well as across North America. She was an advocate for her nation and for women.  She loved being a part of A.I.M., along with Warner.   She had the privilege of marching with late Russel Means, the late Clyde Belcourt and late Dennis Banks.  She was one of Prince Charles' personal ambassadors while at Calgary Stampede.  She knew her history very well.  She started a dance troop and travelled the world with her troop.  Her biggest fan was Hank Williams, who they all performed for; he loved the show.  She danced at the Sundance in 1983 and danced along her family for several years.  She was a leader of the women and was a knowledge keeper to everyone who knew her.  She had a passion of going to Hawaii on her birthday and always met her little group of friends.
We are thankful to everyone who reached out to send their condolences, a special thank you to Unit 68 at South Health Campus Hospital. Barbara will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

A Wake will be, held at OLD AGENCY HALL, Blood Reserve, AB, on Sunday, August 6, 2023, beginning at 6:00 P.M.

The Funeral Service will be held at OLD AGENCY HALL, on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.

Following the Funeral Service, Barbara will be laid to rest in the Scout Family Plot.