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Jeremy (Jamey) Lee Kingbird, Sr.

Jeremy (Jamey) Lee Kingbird, Sr.

Born: May 29, 1976

Journeyed to the Spirit World: October 31st, 2014

Jeremy (Jamey) Lee Kingbird, Sr., "Bagwajininii" which means "Wilderness Man", of the Kingfisher Clan, 38, of Red Lake, began his spiritual journey on Friday, October 31, 2014. He was born on May 29, 1976 in Big Fork, the son of Jerry Lee Kingbird, Sr. and Carol (May) Bonga.

Jeremy was a self-taught flute player and performed at various ceremonies. He was also a poet and enjoyed writing. Jeremy was an avid cribbage player and whooped many opponents. Jeremy has a great sense of humor and enjoyed making everyone laugh and smile. He was a one-of-a-kind person. Jeremy treated everyone with the utmost respect. He had a "big" heart and was well liked by everyone. Jeremy was a champion singer and sat on the family drum, Ogidaaki & Battle River and East Red Lake. Jeremy's biggest joy was being with his children. Jeremy was employed at the Seven Clans Casino-Red Lake and was respected by all his co-workers. He also worked at the Elderly Maintenance Program, Dept. of Natural Resources-Environmental Technician and the Criminal Justice Department as a detention officer. Jeremy graduated from Chemawa High School in Salem, Oregon.

Jeremy was preceded in death by his wife, Valencia, grandparents; Herbert May, Melinda May Downwind, Louisa Kingbird and David Jones, Sr., step-grandpa; Rupert Downwind, uncle; Ed Jones and aunts; Gloria, Roxanne and Marilyn May, Nancy Valenzuela and Bernice Lightfeather.

He is survived by his parents; Carol and Benjamin Bonga and Jerry Lee Kingbird, Sr. his children; Jaylyn, Jeremy, Jr., Emyleah, Jacob and Joseph, sisters and brothers; Jerry Lee Kingbird, Jr., Conrad Kingbird, Don (Wenona) Kingbird, Jason (Winona) Kingbird, Kendall (Star) Kingbird, Melinda (Mike) Kingbird, Randy (Tera) Kingbird and Jordan (Lisha) Kingbird, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, a big, big family.

The wake for Jeremy will begin at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2014 and will continue until his traditional service at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, all at the Red Lake Community Center in Red Lake. Active pallbearers will be Dwight Stately, Corey May, Jonathan Mountain, Will May, Robert May, Wesley May, Steve Johnson, Jr. Chase Kingbird, Mike Parkhurst, Xander Kingbird, Chad Rosebear and David Rosebear. Honorary pallbearers are Aaron Bohn, Terry Senogles, Mick May, Arnold Martin, Kevin Kingbird, Herb May, Melvin May, Sr. and all his Co-Workers. Interment will be held in the Ponemah Point Burial Grounds in Ponemah following the service on Wednesday.

Jeremy's care has been entrusted to the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN. Online condolences for the family may be given at http://www.northernpeace.com

 
 

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terrdez writes:

I would like to express my sincere condolences to Jeremy's children and family. I only knew Jeremy as a casino patron. Jeremy was always polite, he seemed to love his job, he was such a friendly guy. He would always say; bet the max Terri !! He was thoroughly the most friendliest, courteous person on the gaming floor. Red Lake Casino has lost a very respectable employee. I will miss seeing Jeremy's happy smile. May the great spirit guide & watch over his loved ones during this difficult time.