Jerome is survived by his children: sons Corey (Viv) Lewis, Jerome (Marlen) Lewis, Desi (Sandra) Lewis, Irwin Tootoosis, Quentin Tootoosis, Eli (Laura) Tootoosis, baby Terry Tootoosis; daughter Adrienne Bear; adopted daughter Raylene Moosomin; step daughters: Miranda (Bruce ) Kennedy, and Charlene Bear; four grandchildren he raised: Garren Tootoosis, Johnny Tootoosis, Shayleen Tootoosis, Dawntay Bear; his brothers: Patrick Tootoosis, Richard (Gwen) Tootoosis, Paul (Darlene) Tootoosis, Clayton Sr. (Verna) Tootoosis, and baby brother Wayne Tootoosis; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and adopted children.
Jerome was predeceased by his wife Darlene Bear; a son and a daughter; his parents Jim Tootoosis Sr. and Jenny Thunderchild; his siblings Jacob Tootoosis, James Tootoosis Jr, Alexander Tootoosis and Bertha Tootoosis; his grandchildren Kayleen Bear, baby Eli Tootoosis, andHonorine Mitsuing-Tootoosis; and two nephews Jake Tootoosis and Levi Tootoosis.
A wake for Jerome will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Poundmaker Veteran's Hall, Poundmaker First Nation, SK. A funeral service will occur Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Poundmaker Veteran's Hall.
Jerome will be laid to rest in Poundmaker Cemetery, Poundmaker First Nation, SK.
Serving as pallbearers are Leeland Tootoosis, Montana Bear, C.J. Tootoosis, Napew Tootoosis, Clayton Tootoosis Jr., Andrew Tootoosis, Perry Whitefish and Aaron Tootoosis.
