Our beloved Courtney, ”Wicaphi Win” (Star Woman), passed away at her home on October 15, 2017 at the age of 23.
Courtney was born to Jeanine Renz and Robert (Bobby) Black Dog on August 8, 1994 in Sidney, MT. She went to elementary school in Poplar, and middle and high school in Brockton. She lived in Ft. Kipp with her grandparents, Martha and Lawrence Black Dog and her father during this time. Later, when she became an adult, she moved to Poplar to live with her mother.
Courtney was a very kind and loving person. She loved her family. She was a single mother with two children (Rylan and Aidyn) whom she loved dearly. She was a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed visiting with her cousins and listening to her favorite songs. She went through some hardships during her young life, but she accepted it and pulled through most of it.
Courtney leaves behind her two children, Aidyn and Rylan Black Dog; her mother Jeanine Renz (Dennis Scott); her father Bobby Black Dog; three brothers, Eric (Donelle), Evan, and Sean Black Dog; one sister, Mary Black Dog (Mahto) all of Poplar; grandparents Barbara and Victor Perry; grandmothers Roberta Garfield, Nancy (Albert) Foote of Poplar, Roberta Bird of Brockton, Connie Bird of Poplar; aunties, Robyn (Pat) Baker of McLaughlin, SD, Lavonne Black Dog, LaDonna Black Dog of Ft. Kipp, Teresa Walker of Billings, Desiree Scheaffer of Billings, and Angie Bahlmann of Great Falls; uncles, Danny (Glenna) Renz, Harold (Colleen) Renz of Poplar, Willy (Mary) Black Dog of Poplar and Robert Scheaffer of Ft. Belknap; godparents, Lavonne Black Dog and Jeff Hagadon; special nephews, Geoffrey and Adam Blackdog, and Kingston Eder of Poplar; special nieces, Winter Blackdog of Brockton and Martha Blackdog of Poplar; and numerous other nephews, nieces, and relatives.
Preceding Courtney in death are her grandparents Martha and Lawrence Black Dog; grandpa Harold Renz Sr.; nephew Cameron Black Dog; Brother Adam Black Dog; Cousin Christopher Black Dog; great-grandparents Angela and Moses Shawl, James and Mary Black Dog, and Alvis Bird; and great-grandma, Lucille Gibbs Samuelson; grandma, Donna Shawl Cantrell; and grandpa, Thomas Shawl. Extended families include Perrys, White Eagles, Black Dogs, Briens, Jacksons, Shawls of Wolf Point and Ft. Belknap, Deserlys, Kirns, Walking Eagles, Long Hairs, Gibbs, and Weeks.
We apologize if we forgot to mention other relatives. Our family is large and we did not do this intentionally.
Rest in peace our beloved Courtney, we will miss you greatly and we will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts, especially your children’s.
You’re taking mommy’s heart with you, my baby!
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by using the form below.
Geoff Hagadone says
We’re all gonna miss ya Court. You were a crazy girl. I’ll see ya in the other camp one day. Love you my goddaughter
Allie Walking Eagle says
My sincere condolences to Bobby Blackdog and family! May the Comforter be around you at this time!
Liaa Perry says
My sincere condolences to the Black Dog and Renz families. We are all related! God
Bless you all during this very difficult time! It is still hard to believe! We will miss her beautiful smile! God rest her soul!
Patrice Ironbear says
Our condolences and prayers for All.
Especially her children.??
Patt Iron Cloud / Matt Runs Through says
Dear Jeanine and Bobby. We are so very sorry for your great loss. Courtney is with her Paternal Grandparents once again…they will watch over her for you both, until we are all united in the Kingdom of Heaven. We will keep on praying for comfort for you both. Love and hugs sent to you and your Tiwahe. Hugs…
Georgette Shawl-Cole says
Prayers to my cousin and her family..my deepest sympathy
Susan Twichel says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the BlackDog family. I may not have known Courtney personally, but I have heard stories through my nieces, brother, and sister-in-law; she was a sweet young lady. May she rest in peace.
Shannon Headdress Gonzalez says
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Courtneys Family especially her beloved children. I met her this summer and she was such a sweet young lady to talk to. I am so sorry for your loss. May our Father in Heaven bless and comfort you in the hard days ahead.
Margarett Campbell says
Courtney fly with the angels beautiful girl. I will treasure the gifts you gave me, forever. You were a sweet girl and I enjoyed getting to know you. My heart goes out to your children and family.
Alex W Bull Calf Sr says
Courtney you were a very intelligent young lady who had a lot to accomplish so sad to hear your gone Fly High Courtney
Toni Enemy Hunter says
Im so sorry Bobby and Jeanine. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lord please help them through this time and always.
leelani carlisle (renz) says
I will miss you very much. ill forever hold on to out childhood memories of staying the night at my dads and lil dance parties.. sleep overs at grandma barbs.
rest in paradise beautiful angel ?
Shari Daniels says
I’m so sorry for your loss! Prayers and condolences to all the families.
LaDonna Black Dog says
Fly with the angels beautiful niece Courtney. We’re all gonna miss you. Now your with grandpa and grandma, cousin Chris and your brother Adam. It is still hard to believe you are gone… Love you niece, Rest in Peace
Joel & Marcella Grey Bull says
To all of Courtney’s families especially Jeanine and Bobby,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you all..We as parents know exactly how you feel!
It is a hard and unexplained thing to endure at this time! Losing your child even at whatever age, is so painful!
May our loving Creator be with you all for strength n comfort.. she’s a beautiful girl! May she fly high with the Angels..Sheis with family in Paradise…hugs to all
From Joel n Marcella Grey Bull
Jason & Nathelle Frederick says
Uncle Bobbi & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
jennifer montclair says
Rest in peace my beautiful cousin courtney . My condolences to Autie j. Renz and Bobby Blackdog
Lori Canyon Tom Scott says
To Bobby and Jeanine and kids, I can’t understand why, and maybe it isn’t for us to know, I thought of Courtney like a daughter and spent time with her and had talks and took the kids for ice cream.. Tom and I will miss her smile her jokes and the sound of her voice. I too lost a daughter at a young age and know the pain u are feeling..Rest in peace Courtney you will be missed dearly..love Lori n Tom
Peggy DeCelles says
Prayers for Jeannine and family. We did not know until Thursday. You all are in my thoughts and prayers! My heart is sad for you. Courtney is now one of God’s Angeles.
Peggy DeCelles says
My condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Geoffrey BlackDog says
I love you auntie you go see grandma and grandpa and adam in heaven see you love you auntie
Rylan BlackDog says
see you in heaven mom goodbye
Rylan BlackDog says
I wish i could see you one more time