Antoinette “Liz” Fourstar was born a fighter and stayed a fighter all the way into her last breath. On June 28th 2018 our beautiful and beloved Liz was called home at the Poplar Community Hospital while surrounded by her loved ones.
Antoinette was born on March 13, 1966 to Adrian and Odessa Fourstar Sr. in Poplar, Montana. Antoinette was born in the middle of seven siblings. At the time of her passing she was the oldest living sister and was the rock of her family.
Liz was always known for her love of the outdoors where she would spend most of her life, whether it would be taking long walks or drive her car almost to the Canadian border she loved the open quiet country. She was a proud Frazer Bear Cub at which she played alongside her sister on the same basketball team in High School her favorite colors were the baby blue Bear Cub Colors and Silver. Liz was extremely proud of her years working as a fire fighter, fighting fires alongside her brother Jim. She was so humble she made the best of every job she had and the people she met in the process.
Liz loved to read, travel, explore and stay active she had a love for horse riding, hiking and running she was almost always seen with her cowboy boots on and ready to ride. She had spent many of her years traveling with her daughter Charlie were she had met many people in the medical field whose friendships she cherished throughout her life.
“There is so much for both of us to learn” Liz Fourstar, Charlie’s Mother.
Liz’s thirst for knowledge was so vast she strived for education and always had an abundance of knowledge on anything and everything from how much sugar your drinks contained to how to fix a car while diagnosing and treating your illness’. In 2007 she had obtained her Associates of Arts degree in General Studies, in 2012 she had reached her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Liz was currently working on her Master’s Degree when she began to suffer from health problems.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends telling stories and having deep conversations whether she was teaching or learning something new. Liz was a loving, caring and protective Friend, Cousin, Sister, Aunt, Grandma and most of all Mother she played many different roles in her life and was very supportive of those she loved. She loved her daughters Charlie, Adriann and Isabelle and her boy Pat who were her pride and joy. Liz could not be more proud of her daughter, she was often heard boasting about her baby girl and all her accomplishments. At the time of her passing Liz was currently residing in Poplar waiting for the day her baby girl had graduated from high school.
Liz was brought up as a devout Catholic, and was a caring and giving person who will be missed by all who knew her.
Liz is survived by her daughter Isabelle Jeanette Fourstar, son Patrick Ambrose Burshia both of Poplar, Montana. Her close and special friend Charles “Charlie” Headdress, Sisters Claudia (Richard) Brien, Janet (Jerrid) Mudgett all of Poplar and Special Nieces Alexandria (Beau) Granbois Poplar, Montana, Brett Lee (Keith) Mudgett (Spirit Lake, North Dakota), Jerica (Keith) Olson, Hailey Fourstar Both of Poplar, Montana, and Kayla Fourstar. Her nephews Jerrid Mudgett, Stormy Day Fourstar of Poplar and Bryce (Miranda) Kirk of Wolf Point, MT, Charles and Taz Fourstar of Portland, OR, and Thomas and Jeremy Fourstar. Grandchildren Erin and Lillian Mudgett-Black Dog, Urijah, Brantley and Asher Granbois and Kenrick Martell. Aunts Madonna (Don) LaRoque (Wolf Point), Josephine Tapaha (Wolf Point), Patricia Pipe (Poplar), Geraldine (Warren) Buck Elk (Rapid City, SD), Florence Fourstar, Isabelle Koogan, Debra Clark all of Wolf Point. Uncles Arlie (Gloria) Diserly (Poplar), Ricky Fourstar(Wolf Point), Kirby and Arlie Shields (Billings, MT), Newton Cantrell. Her beloved cousins Lucinda Standing Bear, Maureen (Brad) Gray Hawk, Mavis and Marie (Tiny) Dratz, Lucy Whiteyes, Carmen Cantrell, Ann Cantrell, Rhonda and Ronette Clark (Poplar, MT),Maurice Dratz Jr., Kris (Stacy) Fourstar (Wolf Point) and Matt (Shauna) Fourstar (Minnesota). Liz had many cousins, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews stemming from the Four Star, Jones, Martin, Cantrell and Shields Family. Our apologies for those we may have missed
Liz is preceded in death by her daughters Charlie and Adriann Four Star, Parents Adrian Sr. and Odessa Four Star, Maternal Grandmother Isabelle Jones Paternal Grandparents Jerome “Buster” and Mabel Fourstar. Brothers Adrian “Bugsy” Fourstar, Michael “Chepa” Fourstar, James “Jim” Fourstar and sister Dolly Fourstar. Nephew Adrian “AJ” Fourstar and nieces Chelsea Fourstar and Regina Romero.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday July 5, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Cathoilc Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 6, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Thursday July 5, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Cathoilc Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 6, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Judy and Kenny says
Liz was a very special friend. She was always there for those in need. With her kind smile and helping hand there were few that was like her. She had her special kind of humor and took life faithfully no matter the circumstance and endured her trials in life with patience and courage and loved her family, especially her daughter. She cared for her parents with honor and respect. We love Liz and will always remember her ready smile and the happiness she brought us. She is a special friend and will always be remember for the beautiful person she is. We are at a great loss as we feel the emptiness at her passing. If we knew she was in the hospital we would have come immediately to her bedside. But we know that it will be a grand reunion for her when she meets with her parents, brothers, sisters and with Charley. Our condolences to her daughter Isabelle and family. Warmly and with all our love Judy and Kenny
Patt Iron Cloud says
Beautiful Liz, it was a wonderful and sacred ceremony today. I could feel your loving Spirit present as the Four Day Feast was going on. You are certainly going to be missed. All your relatives are welcoming you into the eternities and your Beloved Momma Odessa and beloved Daddy “Sweet Pea” Adrian are the happiest ones and your dear children. May our Wakan Tankan bless and comfort your Fourstar Tiwahe this evening hour. We will se you again beautiful Liz. We will miss you until that time.
Anita Scheetz says
Loads of thoughts and prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed having Liz come in visit at the Library.
Anita Scheetz
mary h follette says
Condolences, to the family of Liz, prayers for the Family.
Verbena Jackson says
Liz, rest in peace. Thanks for stopping by to visit and checking on me. I will miss you. Say hello to Dolly.
Swadeau and Terry Halsey says
Sincere condolences to Janet, Jerry and all the relatives on the loss of their loved one. Prayers for all.
Shari Daniels says
My prayers and condolences to your family. Tell Charlie hi for me. “Achey breaky heart” is now fixed. Dolly Denise, miss you until we meet again..
Mary from Pittsburgh says
Oh Liz, how I miss you. I’ve tried to find you for years only to find confirmation of this. It makes my heart hurt. I wanted to say hello once again & tell you I think of you & Charlie often. Thought of your firefighting and how proud you must be. You’ll both be forever on my mind and always in my heart. Tahu my friend. May the Great Spirit guide your journey.