Obituary of Barbara Marie OTTER (nee Big Plume)

Alone Woman – Tsusdi Ts’ika

November 20, 1937 – Sarcee, Alberta

January 6, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Barbara Otter of Calgary, AB passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Our mother worked hard all her life, until she was in the hospital. She worked for the Tsuu’tina Nation for many, many years. She also worked in various departments, Committee Board Member and Social Worker. Her special gift was helping people with addictions, day or night; she would get up to help anyone. Barbara was a very KIND, HUMBLE, CARING Earth Angel. She NEVER turned anyone away, or judged anyone she always had kind words for people. Her smile could brighten up a room. There is so much to say about our Mother, her legacy goes on and on thru us. She loved us all. It was an honour to share Mom with you and we know you all loved her too.

Barbara leaves behind her companion Gailard Man Who Smokes, her daughters, Sophie Otter, Sharon Deschamps, Cindy (Clint) Hunter, and Vanessa Otter; sons-in-law, Ron Deschamps, and Wayne Deschamps; son Ellery (Joanne) Starlight, and adopted sisters, Regena Crowchild, Keitha Manyhorses, and Bev Broadhurst. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Carson, Guffy (Samantha), Cameron, Kristen, Thomas (Erin), Garth, Narcisse, Kaitlin, Ronald Jr (Katherine), Colby, Tiaerra, Larissa, Tiyo, Faith, Wade, Starr, Darnell, Shannelle, Kashton, Talissa, and Tanelia; and great-grandchildren, Corbin, Shaymon, Paris, Shari, Eilleen, Kaydence, Aspen, Price, Jayden and Kieran. Barbara will be missed by her siblings and their families, Xakiji Clifford (Vanora) Big Plume, Maria (Winston) Wadsworth, Vicki Jacobs, Theresa Big Plume, and Margaret Big Plume; and adopted brothers, Victor Starlight, and Bruce (Deanna) Starlight. The family apologizes if they missed anyone.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Louise Big Plume; daughter Iris Otter, grandchildren, Barry, Kaylen, Gloria Otter, and Jordan Otter; siblings, Carl, Barry, Lillian, and Pearl; and great-grandchild Arizona.

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Barbara’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Barbara Otter, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.