Josephine (Standish) White Owl was born on November 30, 1956, to Leo Standish Sr. and Joyce (Bearstail) Standish in Watford City, ND.

In her youth, she attended Mandaree Public School. She played basketball and enjoyed the country life. After graduation, she attended Lake Region College in Devils Lake.

On December 16, 1976, she married the love of her life, Gilbert White Owl. After their marriage, the couple moved to Texas for a short time. After their first child was born, they returned home to Mandaree. Upon returning, they were blessed with three more children. Throughout her life, she worked at Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Mandaree Public School, Northrup, MEC, and the Elder Program.

After retiring, Josephine enjoyed traveling to all the casinos in Indian Coun try, playing Bingo, family time, and watching her favorite team, the Vikings.

Josephine is survived by her son, Gordon (Glory) White Owl, Mandaree and daughter, Crystal White Owl, Bismarck; sisters Lois Hale, Bismarck, and Donna Standish, Mandaree; grandchildren Devon, Sheila, Dane, Shylee, Tasheena, Jaslyn, Devlyn Jo, Mcaylee, Collin, and Colton; great granddaughter, Haisley Ree; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Joyce Standish; husband, Gilbert White Owl; two daughters, Sheila and Loretha White Owl, and her brothers and sisters.