Christine Bare Shin Bone

On February 11, 2026, God called Mom back home. She was born July 24, 1943, to Jim and Annie Shot Both Sides. She married her handsome cowboy husband, Roy Bare Shin Bone, on April 9, 1969. They were married for 58 years and together for 59 years. Together, they had five beautiful children: Jonathan, Charlene, Vaughn, Rochelle, and Marissa.

She was blessed with grandchildren Jonelle, McKenna, Kristyna, Jon Jr., Sootaa, and Shanti, and great‑grandchildren Liam and Khalilah. She also had many grandchildren, including Lydia, Kylia, Larry, Lacey, Lane, Liam, Cobe, Kiara, Kennedy, Shelby, Colton, Sonjae, Harley, Hudson Diamond, Hazel, Stetson, Merecedes, Quincey, JD, Marie Chief Moon, and J.R Scout.

She lovingly adopted many children into her heart and home: Tom and Sandra Russell, Ronnie and Cynthia Scout, Lester and Sharon Low Horn, Cheryl and Herman Scout, Ethel and Floyd Plume, Malina and Jr Across the Mountain, and Bobbie Rose Chief Moon. She also embraced Daryl Shot Both Sides, Malcolm Eagle Speaker, Jimmy Shot Both Sides, and Charlie Big Head as her own. Harley BSB was also Christine’s God Daughter.

She was only on loan to us, sent to teach her children and family members to love and cherish one another. Mom was a devout Catholic and raised her children with strong church values. She taught her family to pray, read the Bible, and know the greatness of God. Mom attended her Cursillo in 1986, and from that time forward, she volunteered her time to the movement, helping with Cursillos and Searches. She was in church every Sunday and said her Rosaries daily.

She enjoyed attending sundances every summer and supported the Low Horn family’s annual Sundance. Mom was a bright light to people and always attracted many around her. She was a people person who loved to hug everyone she met. Even a simple shopping trip often turned into hours because of all the visiting and hugging along the way.

Mom was very creative and was known for her crafts and crochet creations. Every new baby was gifted a handmade baby blanket. She gifted all her children with her creations and also sold them within the community. She was also a decorator for family weddings, birthdays, and celebrations and was well known for her beautiful centrepieces. Mom could create anything. She reupholstered furniture, decorated her home with care, and her Christmas décor looked like it came straight from a magazine. She always gave 100 percent in everything she made.

Her style was always admired. She dressed to impress with her beautiful skirts, bold designs, jewelry, and fur coats. She encouraged her children to dress well and always look presentable. Mom was also a gatherer of treasures, often filling every space in the house—especially the basement—which usually caused controversy in the household.

Family time was very important to her, especially during the holidays. She baked, crafted, and made everything festive. Mom and Dad taught their children how to two‑step, and family dances were often held in the living room. Mom loved to dance and attend celebrations. The Bare Shin Bone family campouts were something she always looked forward to. After everyone left, Mom, Dad, Sylvia, Dale, Linda, and Jim would stay behind, enjoying the peace together.

Vaughn’s passing deeply affected Mom. He was her baby, and she always worried about him. She adored him and took pride in him as their caregiver.

Mom taught her children strong work ethics and encouraged them to pursue education and a good life. She worked as an LPN in hospitals in Calgary, Fort Macleod, and Cardston. She later returned to school in Lac La Biche, earning her certificate as a Community Health Representative, and worked for the Blood Tribe people for over 20 years.

Mom was raised in the Lavern area, where she shared her homestead with her parents, Jim and Annie Shot Both Sides, along with her sixteen brothers and sisters: Clovis, Bernard, Alfred, Rodrick, Pauline, Mildred, and Flora, who have all gone before her, and Christopher, Donald, Jim, Clara, Lena, Gabrielle, Mary‑Ann, and Patsy. She gained her knowledge of riding, gardening, and farming - she was very proud of her upbringing. She spoke fondly of her parents’ kindness and generosity and felt deeply loved. Her giving nature came from her father, who shared his harvest with the community. She adored her older sisters Pauline and Mildred, who encouraged her education and often helped her financially to achieve her dreams. She shared a special bond with each of her siblings.

Just down the road lived her in‑laws, John and Annie Bare Shin Bone. Brother‑ and sister‑in‑laws include Peter Big Head, Johnny, Vernon, Jordan (Susan), Randy, Mary Cole, Ruby Eagle Plume, Sylvia Low Horn (Dale), Lucille (Oliver), Linda Shot Both Sides (Jim), and Gail Many Bears (Randy).

Sorry for any mentions that were forgotten.

A Wake Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Senator Gladstone Hall, from 7:00 until 11:00 PM.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Blood Tribe, at 11:00 AM.

Following the Funeral Service, Christine will be laid to rest in Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Tribe.

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