William George Lonebear, Iii

William George Lonebear III, "Bear", "Ve'hone Ka'e�K�ne", Child Chief, 34, of Sacaton, AZ went to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Mesa, AZ. Bear was born on August 7, 1989 to the late William "Tiny" Lonebear and LaDonna Beaver at Clinton Regional Hospital in Clinton, OK.

Bear's father was a hereditary Cheyenne Chief. At the time of his passing, Tiny's Elder Cheyenne relatives made the decision to hand this title to Bear. At a young age, Bear attended the Chief meetings and Sundances.

Bear was raised in Carnegie, OK where he attended Kiowa Head Start and Carnegie Public School until the 6th grade. He entered into the 7th grade at Riverside Indian School in May of 2008. Once a Brave, Always a Brave. This is where Bear met his highschool sweetheart, Danielle Raya. From this union came Lindy and William. Bear worked in carpentry, construction, and various other jobs while traveling around the United States. While living in Arizona, he met Kristen Saiza, of this union came Benjamin. Bear who was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe and a descendant of the Kiowa Tribe. In 1999, Bear and Ethan Tsoodle were tagged together at O Ho Mah Lodge; they received a song from Mac Whitehorse.

Bear enjoyed gourd dancing, fancy dancing, and singing with Bad Medicine Jr. and Southern Crew. He played football, basketball, and baseball while attending school. Bear loved his sports, especially the Oklahoma Sooner. He enjoyed fishing, loved to dance, "Never had a shy bone about it", he loved to sing songs, "Even though he made up his own words". Bear was always good to have around for a good laugh or "YIIIHH". Bear gave hugs when you need a shoulder to cry on, there to hype you up when you were feeling down and he ALWAYS had your back. Bear always enjoyed terrorizing family and friends. He LOVED his kids like no other, always wanting what was best for them, as well as his nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bear is survived by his:
Children: Lindy Lucia Lonebear, William George Lonebear IV, and Benjamin Leslie Lonebear.
Mother: LaDonna Beaver
Sisters: Sha Lynn Toyekoyah, and husband, Marland "Bonner"
Sage Lorae Sanderville "Satchmo"
Shana Lu Sanderville "Boo"
Brother: Benji Lonebear, and wife, Tina
Nephews: Sky Tokekoyah, Marland Toyekoyah III, Titan Toyekoyah, Kuhaya Ray Whitehorse, Courage Lonebear, and Sage Lonebear.
Nieces: Ahnawake Dahn Toyekoyah and Leynne Annette Toyekoyah
Grandson: Bradley Herrera Toyekoyah
Uncle: Dee Botone
Aunts: Gwen Tongkeamah, Kari Whitebuffalo Stewart "Chickie", Mary Thompson "Pebbles", Laquita Lonebear, and Kimmy Lonebear
Numerous cousins, "brothers", "sisters", nieces, and nephews.

Bear is preceded in death by his father, William George Lonebear "Tiny"; grandparents, Lucy Whitehorse Beaver, William "Bill" and Marybelle Lonebear; and his uncle, Robert Lonebear.
Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2023
Kiowa Community Center
Carnegie, Oklahoma

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Carnegie, Oklahoma

Interment: Cedar Creek Cemetery
Carnegie, OK

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK