November 7, 1991 – November 21, 2024
Norman Little Shield Jr., 33, of LaPlant, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Funeral services were held December 7, 2024, at the Tiospaye Topa School Gym, LaPlant. Burial was in the Congregational Cemetery, LaPlant.
Norman was born November 7, 1991, at Eagle Butte to Darlene Bowker and Norman Little Shield, Sr. He grew up most of his life in LaPlant and Isabel. He attended Tiospaye Topa School and joined the Job Corps in Nemo.
Norman was a skilled horseman who broke horses as a hobby. Norman was a dedicated Bigfoot rider, which was an honor for him. He also participated in the suicide ride that was held yearly in Cherry Creek.
He shared his life with his partner, Mindy Turning Heart. He loved to cook for Mindy and her family. Additionally, he also welcomed Kellon as his son.
Norman is survived by his mother, Darlene Bowker Hanway of LaPlant; father, Norman Little Shield Sr. of Cherry Creek; son Kellon Little Shield of Pierre; brother, Kelly Romero of Cherry Creek; sisters Santana O’Hara of Bismarck, ND, Deann and Diane Little Shield of LaPlant, JoAnn Little Shield of Eagle Butte.
Preceding Norman in death were his grandparents: Jonas Jr. and Dorothy Bowker, Theophile and Myrtle Little Shield; sister LeeAnn Little Shield; nephews Isiah Iron Wing and Roman Iron Bird; uncles Theodore Little Shield, Morris Little Shield, Andy Little Shield, Nathan Little Shield, and Stanford Fire Cloud Sr.; aunts Judy Little Shield, Mary Ann Little Shield, Nora Little Shield, Orally Bowker, Jean Bowker; and cousins Shawn Brown, Royce Bowker, Dion Rosas, Roxanne Iron Wing, Eric Scott, and Sheldon Bowker.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.