Carl Martin Payne, age 66, passed away on June 27, 2017 at his home in Wolf Point, MT.
Carl was born on December 14, 1950 in Wolf Point to Layton and Joy Ryan Payne. He grew up at 3 Buttes north of Oswego and graduated from Frazer High School in 1968. He then went to work at the Scott Ranch, Westland Ranch, Flynn Ranch and then worked at the gun factory and then at the B.I.A. Road Department. After that, he started farming and ranching. He put up hay on the river bottom for his cattle. He loved to mechanic and could fix anything. He loved visiting friends and family. He enjoyed his grandkids, branding time and taking his neighbor, Bernard Long, for a ride. His house was always open to his kid’s friends when they were growing up. He had “Grandpa’s Daycare” where he took them to school and picked them up from school.
Carl met his wife, Margaret White Eagle, in the summer of 1977. They spent 40 years together and have 4 children. They lived in Oswego until they moved to the River bottom. He started his dream of farming and ranching in the 70s. He married the love of his life on February 18th.
He is survived by his wife Margaret, his children Carla (Isaiah, Brianna, Hunter Walker), Carl and Joni (James, Kylee), Oliver and Ashley (Hayden, Rielly, Tatum, Stephanie), Ruth (Kaleb and Karson). Siblings, Susie and family, Cleo and family, Tom and family, Gloria and family, Faith and family. As well as his uncle Kenneth Ryan and his adopted children Rena Azure, Willy Fettig, and Andy Giles.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother John, his nephew Ryan Payne and his son-in-law Marvin Gardipee.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Florence Fourstar says
My condolences to Margaret and family! Rest In Peace and prayers for the family.
Dawn Allen says
I want to offer you my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Teri Long says
Sorry for your loss Margaret. My prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Belgrade johnson says
So sorry to hear about your loss prayers for you to stay strong
Blossom Longee says
Sending prayers for comfort and strength during this time. So sorry Margaret and family for the loss of Carl.
Alice (Fyfe) Christensen says
my thoughts & prayers are with you all
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God Bless You All
Doreen Granbois says
Prayers for strength and peace to you Margaret and family God bless you and your family in this time of great sorrow ?
Anita Trice says
Condolences to the Payne family. May the Creator comfort and give you all strength during your time of grief.
Jonny BearCub Stiffarm says
Hold close the memories created over many years for they will comfort you in the days to come. Many of us will miss him, his teasing, his jokes, his visiting and the toasts raised on the holidays. May my cousin laugh and have great joy as he journeys to Paradise with no more pain in his body. Margaret, my prayers and thoughts of comfort are sent to you and the family.
Twilia Bear Cub says
My condolences to Margaret, kids, grandkids, his sisters and to all who knew him.
Debbie Ricker says
My Condolences to Margaret and Payne Family Asking My Creator for Strength Support Comfort and Love For All Family, Friends and Loved Ones Debbie Balch Ricker and Family
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Jim and JoAnn Hibl says
Margaret, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We always enjoyed seeing Carl.
Gary medicine cloud says
Sad sad day in oswego…sorry to hear about Carl..Margaret…god bless you and your family!
Steve and PK Bushman says
So sorry for you loss Margaret, your in our prayers.
debra mason says
Rest In Peace Carl, Sorry for your loss Margaret, and family. God comfort you all at this time.
Wayne & Evetta Two Bulls says
Sending our sincere condolences to the Payne family. Prayers for comfort and strength during this sad and difficult time.
Dorene Finley ( Molly) says
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Jennifer B says
It’s been 16 years and I still reference a Carl Payne saying at least once a week. He will always be my uncle. Those of us that knew him will never meet another as great as him. My love to you Margaret, Kid, Warwa, Ollie be golly, and Ruthie. You have an incredible angel.
Tim Cody says
Thoughts and prayers to all. May Carl rest in peace and may all family find comfort in the Lord!!
Curtis and Marisha Ball says
We are so sorry for your loss. We offer our condolences. May you find peace and comfort in our Lord.
Andrea L Adams says
My Condolences Margaret. So sorry for your loss. My Prayers are with you all
Jessica Birdsbill WhiteEagle says
I’m sadden by the passing of my Brother in law n Friend. Thank you for all you’ve done. Sorry I wrecked your 4 wheeler. LOL. Carla n Nikki were so scared of you…so was I. Hahaha. U will be missed. I know your having a good time with Bradley. Carl…till we meet again.
Diane (Wetsit) Hoy says
My dear Margaret, my heart goes out to you & yours – your Carl will be a great loss to all of you. My prayers are with you, my cousin.
EmmaGroat says
My condolences to you Margaret and the family keep each other close and comfort each other at this sad time.
John Albertson says
Kid, and carla, and rest of the family. My condolences to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina Jackson says
Awww, when I seen him last time he said “I love you my girl, keep praying for me” geez- I’m so sorry 🙁
Prayers for the family!
Georgianne Fish says
I’m saddened by the passing of My
Brother-In-Law Carl. There wasn’t a thing Carl wouldn’t do for Are Families. I know will have another Guardian Angel watching over us.
Take care Margaret & Families.6
Georgianne Fish says
I’m saddened by the passing of My
Brother-In-Law Carl. There wasn’t a thing Carl wouldn’t do for Are Families. I know will have another Guardian Angel watching over us.
Take care Margaret & Families.
Chuck and Mary Martin says
Margret and family, we are so sorry for you loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob and Carrie Manning says
We will keep the family in prayers. We are sending our condolences. May the Lord comfort you all during this time. God Bless.
Robin and Jarrell Schock says
Carl and Layton were Good Samaritans to me way back in the 80’s when I had a flat tire on 201. There I was with a flat tire, and my infant son, and no cell phone at the time. Along came Layton and Carl and put my donut spare tire on which got me home to my farm near Vida. They don’t come any better than that. My husband enjoyed Carl also and was sad to hear of his passing. God bless you and watch over you all at this sad time.
Laura Christoffersen says
Margaret, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I always loved visiting with Carl and in the old days, his dad Layton.
Geoff Hagadone says
My condolences to Carl’s family. Carl was fun to be around. He was always teasing someone. He will be missed by many. RIP Carl Payne
Patricia martin says
We are so sorry Margarett prayers too you and your family. Condolences from the Martin’s of hays Montana…?
Georgianne Fish says
I will always remember My Brother -In-Law
Carl for All the many things He did for Are
Families. Carl was always good to me & my
Kids Especially Jaye Dee. I know will have
Another Angel watching over us. Take Care My
Sister Margaret & Families.
Ralph & Christie Ferdina says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Margaret, and all your family.
Georgianne Fish says
I will always remember my Brother-In-Law
Carl. Who was always good to me & my kids Especially Jaye Dee.Carl was always
Willing to help you. There were a few toasts
Some good Laughs, Jokes. I know will have another Angel watching over us.Take care
My Sister Margaret & Family.
Lyla Law says
We are saddening by the passing of Carl. We loved spending time him. We will miss him. Margaret you and the kids are in our prayers. Love you. Bill , Lyla, Heather(Nathan and Harper) Thomas and Heath.
Lyla Law says
We are sadend by the passing of Carl. We loved spending time him. We will miss him. Margaret you and the kids are in our prayers. Love you. Bill , Lyla, Heather(Nathan and Harper) Thomas and Heath.
Vernie Madison says
Margaret and family, what a blessing Carl was to everyone and how he will be missed. Hold each other a little longer, God bless you all.
Keith& LeAnn Wolff says
My condolences to the Paine family’s and children we lost a old warrior
Keith& LeAnn Wolff says
Our condolences to the family
Ken & Agnes Heser says
Margaret & Family, We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sean Paul Schulte says
I am so sorry for your loss. Carl was the number one most animated person I ever met in my liiife. There never will be another person around Wolf Point that everyone tries to imitate and NO ONE CAN DUPLICATE . I will miss you dearly friend neighbor and funniest man in the world.
Irene Rathert says
Bill and Irene Rathert
Margaret and family, so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing him and his humor. Our thoughts and prayers
are with all of his family.
Resa & Robert LaRoque says
We are very sad to hear about our old buddie passing to the other side, he always made us laugh, such a happy upbeat person. Margaret we send our love to you and your family and pray that the Lord will give you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Lucy Redekopp says
Our sincere condolences to the Payne family. May God help you all walk thr this time of sorrow.
Shari Daniels says
Prayer n condolences to all of his family.
Patt Iron Cloud says
Dear Brother Carl. I’m so lonely for you this day my brother. I am praying for your beautiful Wife, Margaret and all your wonderful babies and Takojapi. We Are missing you today and always, but we know that you are going to the land of our Ancestors and you will be whole once again. You are young again. You are happy and we are happy for you because you don’t have anymore pain. I love you my Dear Brother and we will see one another again. Doksha ake waciya Kink’te Tibdo. Sister Patt
Otto Cantrell says
My friend he always had good words and that unforgettable smile and laugh.I am honored to have accompanied him on his last ride downthe bottom road
Rhonda Mason says
Sorry about Carl’s passing. I know John is really going to miss him on the river bottom .?
Jackie G says
Lost one of the great Payne family laughs! Sorry for your loss!