Denise Ann Phoenix 42, of Sutcliffe, NV died while waiting for a lung transplant, February 14, 2008 in Denver, CO. She died in the line of duty after fighting vasculitis since last fall after she came into contact with a substance on a table during a criminal investigation. Born March 31st, 1965 in Reno, NV. She worked as a Criminal Investigator for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northern Cheyenne Agency in Lame Deer, MT.
Denise was one of the few female agents in the Bureau and was instrumental in teaming up last year. For a kids camp she was a mentor for many many children. Denise became an advocate for installing barriers on Pyramid Highway on behalf of her children and her brother. She shifted her maternal instinct for caring for children in the community while serving with BIA Law Enforcment Services. Denise hosted the Annual Shasta and Justin Youth Memorial Tournament in their honor. Everyone knew her by Auntie. She so loved all of the children that attended the tournament every year.
Denise is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Smart; parents, Leroy and Phyllis Phoenix, Sutcliffe, Myra and Clarence McDade, Reno; sisters, Debra Harrington, Jackie Larks and Lola Blinn of Sutcliffe, Sharol McDade of Reno, Shauni Miley of Elko, Sherri Ledesma of Spring Creek and Holly McFaden of Fallon; brothers, Captain Leroy Phoenix II, Camp Casey, Korea and Judge Darold J. McDade, Pleasant Grove, UT. She is survived by Leann Harrington her precious niece along with other nieces and nephews, Julie Harrington, Leo Harrington Jr., Cody Nish, Waylon Nish, Kim Llamas, and Michael Phoenix.∼Criminal Investigator Denise Phoenix
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, February 14, 2008
Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins
Date of Incident: Not available
Incident Location: Montana
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Investigator Denise Phoenix succumbed to severe internal organ injuries received when she came in contact with dangerous chemicals while conducting a methamphetamine investigation in Montana. The following day she began to suffer skin and lung ailments and her health continued to decline.
She had been flown to Denver, Colorado, to undergo a double lung transplant when she passed away.
Investigator Phoenix is survived by her husband, who also serves as a police officer. She is predeceased by her two children, who were both killed in a tragic car accident in 2000.
Denise was one of the few female agents in the Bureau and was instrumental in teaming up last year. For a kids camp she was a mentor for many many children. Denise became an advocate for installing barriers on Pyramid Highway on behalf of her children and her brother. She shifted her maternal instinct for caring for children in the community while serving with BIA Law Enforcment Services. Denise hosted the Annual Shasta and Justin Youth Memorial Tournament in their honor. Everyone knew her by Auntie. She so loved all of the children that attended the tournament every year.
Denise is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Smart; parents, Leroy and Phyllis Phoenix, Sutcliffe, Myra and Clarence McDade, Reno; sisters, Debra Harrington, Jackie Larks and Lola Blinn of Sutcliffe, Sharol McDade of Reno, Shauni Miley of Elko, Sherri Ledesma of Spring Creek and Holly McFaden of Fallon; brothers, Captain Leroy Phoenix II, Camp Casey, Korea and Judge Darold J. McDade, Pleasant Grove, UT. She is survived by Leann Harrington her precious niece along with other nieces and nephews, Julie Harrington, Leo Harrington Jr., Cody Nish, Waylon Nish, Kim Llamas, and Michael Phoenix.∼Criminal Investigator Denise Phoenix
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, February 14, 2008
Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins
Date of Incident: Not available
Incident Location: Montana
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Investigator Denise Phoenix succumbed to severe internal organ injuries received when she came in contact with dangerous chemicals while conducting a methamphetamine investigation in Montana. The following day she began to suffer skin and lung ailments and her health continued to decline.
She had been flown to Denver, Colorado, to undergo a double lung transplant when she passed away.
Investigator Phoenix is survived by her husband, who also serves as a police officer. She is predeceased by her two children, who were both killed in a tragic car accident in 2000.
Denise Ann Phoenix 42, of Sutcliffe, NV died while waiting for a lung transplant, February 14, 2008 in Denver, CO. She died in the line of duty after fighting vasculitis since last fall after she came into contact with a substance on a table during a criminal investigation. Born March 31st, 1965 in Reno, NV. She worked as a Criminal Investigator for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northern Cheyenne Agency in Lame Deer, MT.
Denise was one of the few female agents in the Bureau and was instrumental in teaming up last year. For a kids camp she was a mentor for many many children. Denise became an advocate for installing barriers on Pyramid Highway on behalf of her children and her brother. She shifted her maternal instinct for caring for children in the community while serving with BIA Law Enforcment Services. Denise hosted the Annual Shasta and Justin Youth Memorial Tournament in their honor. Everyone knew her by Auntie. She so loved all of the children that attended the tournament every year.
Denise is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Smart; parents, Leroy and Phyllis Phoenix, Sutcliffe, Myra and Clarence McDade, Reno; sisters, Debra Harrington, Jackie Larks and Lola Blinn of Sutcliffe, Sharol McDade of Reno, Shauni Miley of Elko, Sherri Ledesma of Spring Creek and Holly McFaden of Fallon; brothers, Captain Leroy Phoenix II, Camp Casey, Korea and Judge Darold J. McDade, Pleasant Grove, UT. She is survived by Leann Harrington her precious niece along with other nieces and nephews, Julie Harrington, Leo Harrington Jr., Cody Nish, Waylon Nish, Kim Llamas, and Michael Phoenix.∼Criminal Investigator Denise Phoenix
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, February 14, 2008
Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins
Date of Incident: Not available
Incident Location: Montana
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Investigator Denise Phoenix succumbed to severe internal organ injuries received when she came in contact with dangerous chemicals while conducting a methamphetamine investigation in Montana. The following day she began to suffer skin and lung ailments and her health continued to decline.
She had been flown to Denver, Colorado, to undergo a double lung transplant when she passed away.
Investigator Phoenix is survived by her husband, who also serves as a police officer. She is predeceased by her two children, who were both killed in a tragic car accident in 2000.
Denise was one of the few female agents in the Bureau and was instrumental in teaming up last year. For a kids camp she was a mentor for many many children. Denise became an advocate for installing barriers on Pyramid Highway on behalf of her children and her brother. She shifted her maternal instinct for caring for children in the community while serving with BIA Law Enforcment Services. Denise hosted the Annual Shasta and Justin Youth Memorial Tournament in their honor. Everyone knew her by Auntie. She so loved all of the children that attended the tournament every year.
Denise is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Smart; parents, Leroy and Phyllis Phoenix, Sutcliffe, Myra and Clarence McDade, Reno; sisters, Debra Harrington, Jackie Larks and Lola Blinn of Sutcliffe, Sharol McDade of Reno, Shauni Miley of Elko, Sherri Ledesma of Spring Creek and Holly McFaden of Fallon; brothers, Captain Leroy Phoenix II, Camp Casey, Korea and Judge Darold J. McDade, Pleasant Grove, UT. She is survived by Leann Harrington her precious niece along with other nieces and nephews, Julie Harrington, Leo Harrington Jr., Cody Nish, Waylon Nish, Kim Llamas, and Michael Phoenix.∼Criminal Investigator Denise Phoenix
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, February 14, 2008
Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins
Date of Incident: Not available
Incident Location: Montana
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Investigator Denise Phoenix succumbed to severe internal organ injuries received when she came in contact with dangerous chemicals while conducting a methamphetamine investigation in Montana. The following day she began to suffer skin and lung ailments and her health continued to decline.
She had been flown to Denver, Colorado, to undergo a double lung transplant when she passed away.
Investigator Phoenix is survived by her husband, who also serves as a police officer. She is predeceased by her two children, who were both killed in a tragic car accident in 2000.
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