Harmony Straub

A private family service for 47 year old Harmony Straub will be held at a later date.

Harmony Star “Wíčhápí Llowáŋ Wíŋ” Straub was born January 26, 1979, to Mary Anne Williams-Straub and Thomas Dean Straub. At two weeks old she quit breathing. From there on her life was nothing short of miraculous. Even before she came to have a relationship with Jesus, she could see the miracles in her life. Because of that she was able to go on to live and experience many great things despite her health.

Her grandma Norma was her greatest teacher and the biggest influence in her life. Grandma taught her how to sew and bead using the old ways. The only way she did it. This later this would take Harmony across the United States and Canada as an indigenous fashion designer and beadwork artist.

She also worked as a suicide prevention mentor for Native American youth. Young people were a passion, and she never wanted them to feel not loved or unwanted. Therefore, she became an “auntie” to so many. When Harmony was younger, her grandmother would teach her things and tell her, “I am teaching you this because someday I will be gone, and no one will know how to do it.” So, Harmony spent her time sharing her grandmother’s knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn.

Harmony Star is survived by her son Matthew “Keya” Calvin Howe. Her mom, Mary Anne Straub and her dad and stepmother Tom and Crystal Straub. Her brother, Jeremiah “Gig” Straub and his wife Marilyn, and their two children Madison Nadine “Wichahpi Waste” and Mitchell Dean “Zíŋtká Zí”. Her step siblings Michael Gaarder, Nathan Gaarder, Justin Gaarder and Kari Alvord. Her “hunka” parents Myrna and Peter Hernandez, “hunka” sister Thalia Wilson and nephew Zaiden. “Hunka” sister Deona and Justin Studamermadior. Nieces and nephews, Casey, Morgan, McKenzie, Raita and Stockton. Her very best friends Jessica and Chris Ney. (Nieces and nephew Nautika, Malachi, Shorae and Katie bug). Special friend Samuel Jaxin Enemyhunter, and the whole Crow Birdinground family. And many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles left unnamed.

She was preceded in death by an infant “Aiden Star”; her grandparents Joel Calvin Williams, Jr and Norma Star (Nelson) Williams; Edmund Earnest Straub, Jr. and Nadine Ann (Lindstrom) Straub; and an aunt, Troylynn Star Yellowwood.

Harmony’s favorite Bible verse is 1Samuel 17:38-39 “Then Saud dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So, he took them off.