Eliza Red Elk
Eliza “Joey” BigLeggins Red Elk, 64, of Wolf Point died Nov. 4, 2021, in Wolf Point.
The daughter of Sylvester BigLeggins and Donna Chase, she was born July 28, 1957. She was raised in Chelsea. She raised four sons, Doug Runs Through, Elijah Runs Through, Richard White Owl and Kory Hines. She attended school in Poplar and later moved to Glasgow with her mother and step-father, Curly Chase. She grew up with two sisters, Roberta “Bobby” Heghdal and Devta Taylor, and brother, John Johnson.
She worked for A& S Industries in Poplar. She also worked for the Fort Peck Community College’s college program for young mothers obtaining their GEDs. Her duties were overseeing the daycare, which she loved.
She worked hard and enjoyed visiting her many relatives and friends who stopped by her house. Her house was open to anyone. Holidays were very important to her. She always made sure to have plenty to eat and would snap many pictures.
Family was very important to her. Her deep love and respect for her strong family who came before her was passed down to her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Davetta Taylor; son, Elijah RunsThrough; and husband, Loren Red Elk.
Her funeral service was held Friday, Nov. 12, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.
