Tillie Tapoof

Tillie Tapoof, age 77, of Whiterocks, passed away August 27, 2016, at her home.
She was born February 21, 1939, in Ft. Duchesne, to Tim Sireech and Millie Bascom Tapoof. She attended the Phoenix Indian School where she graduated high school.
Tillie worked as a nurse at a hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and then came back to Ft. Duchesne where she enjoyed working in her yard, doing beadwork, crocheting, knitting, and shopping. She was very independent and kept mostly to herself, but she did attend Pow Wows and Sundances.
Tillie is survived by her brother Leo (Matilda) Tapoof, of Ft. Duchesne; cousins that were raised with her, Irene Chimburas Gardner, Vernal; Geneva Chimburas, Whiterocks; Phillip Chimburas, Ft. Duchesne; sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Tapoof; uncle, Robert Cuch, and nieces and nephews, Hilda, Philbert, Mercedes, Robinnette, Marsha, Keno, Jemo, Matilda, Terron, Corrina, Lemuel, Leander, Gunther, Marlene, Jerry Tapoof, Shelley T Reed, Kora Tapoof, Jerry (Jackie) Tapoof, Jackie (Bart) Stevens, Maclovia White, Ceylon Greymountain, Tyler Greymountain, Travis Chimburas, Philleen Chimburas, Demi Chimburas, and numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, & other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tim and Millie; brothers, Robert & George Sireech Tapoof, Vincent Sireech, Julias Sireech, and Charles Sireech.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the John Harmes Cemetery in Whiterocks. Visitation will be at the Hullinger Mortuary on Tuesday from 9-7 p.m. There will be no wake per her wishes.
Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com