Shelby Bush " Waase Ma'iingan", age 24, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Shelby Ann Bush was born on July 5, 1996 to Joseph Bush and Carrie (Soyring) Bush in Detroit Lakes, MN. As a child, she grew up in the Naytahwaush area where she attended elementary school.  In her teenage years, Shelby attended Mahnomen High School and met the love her life, Cody LaFriniere. The couple started their family and were blessed with two children, Demiah Rae and Kyrie Joseph. Shelby worked as a server at the Shooting Star Casino and later went on to dealing blackjack.  Most recently, Shelby was employed in housekeeping at the Pinehurst Resort in Naytahwaush.

Shelby was a firecracker.  She loved to argue, debate, and stand up for what she believed in.  She was fiercely possessive of her family and always stood by their side. Although feisty, with a heart of gold, Shelby never stayed mad very long. Shelby was a nurturing soul and cared for her grandmother. She loved being a mother and spoiling her babies. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing her makeup, heading to the casino, and shopping with friends. Shelby spent a lot of time in the kitchen cooking her favorite breakfast meals for everyone. Spending time with her family and friends was always her greatest joy.  Though she dealt with many struggles, Shelby kept a positive attitude and shared her smile with many.  She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Shelby is survived by her children, Demiah Rae LaFriniere and Kyrie Joseph LaFrieniere, both of Naytahwaush; the father of her children, Cody LaFriniere; her parents, Joe Bush and Carrie Bush, of Waubun, MN; her siblings: Joseph (Missy Warren) Bush III of Mahnomen, MN, Joni (Jameson Jackson) Bush of Bemidji, MN, and Chelsea Bush of Naytahwaush; grandmothers, Mavis Bush and Mary Burrow; nieces and nephews: Ayshea, Jazlynn, Joseph, Andrew, Noah, Jack, Cheyanne, Alexis, Cindy Lou, Jameson Jr., Jayda, Jaydon, Denae, and Alexi; aunts: Jana (Rock) Keezer, Diane Bush, Loretta Giard, Amy (Andy Olson) Soyring, Tasha Burrow, and Genna Burrow; uncles: Lonnie Burrow and Steve Roman Sr.; and many cousins and extended family members.  Shelby is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Thomas Murphy and Joe Bush; cousin "sister", Megan Londo; and many extended family members.

Traditional Services will begin Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 5:00 pm at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex, Naytahwaush, MN, and continue until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Following all Covid-19 safety protocols, social distancing will be practiced, and all must wear a mask to participate.

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