Elsie F. King, 85, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Poplar on April 13, 2017. Elsie was born January 15, 1932 to Reuben and Cora (Owns Pipe) Feather Earring in Poplar, MT. and was raised in Riverside Community.
Elsie graduated from Poplar High School in 1950. She went on to Haskell Indian College in Lawrence KS where she studied Business Administration. After college she began working in Brigham City, UT. There she met and married Alfred Leuppe. From this marriage her first daughter Lynn was born.
They divorced and she returned to Poplar in 1958. She later met Edwin L. Falcon in Poplar through her brother in law, Joe Bauer. During their years together they had nine children. They lived in various places including Fort Yates and Cannonball where she worked for the BIA, and Poplar where she worked for the Fort Peck Tribes and West Electronics. They separated but remained friends throughout the years.
She later met and married James F. King and they remained together until his passing in April 13, 1996.
She enjoyed spending time visiting her very large circle of friends and family, listening to country music and the Poplar and Brockton ball games on the radio, watching western movies and shows on tv, reading Louie L’Amour books, doing word find, crossword, and jigsaw puzzles and sometimes waiting for one of her nephews (Bauer twins) to bring the last puzzle piece back.
Elsie is survived by her children Lynn (Les) Bighorn, Edwin (Patty) Falcon, Texas, Anita Lee, Fairview, Joni (Fred) Zaste, Trenton, Kevin Falcon, Ford (Dana) Falcon, Judy Falcon, Alex Falcon and adopted son Woody Johnson. Her grandchildren Darin, Megan, Leslee, Daniel, Jenny, Cami, Fallon, Darringer, Sondra, Tashena, Danny, Jesse, Tommy, Faleria, Anthony, Nicholas, Mikel, Terell, Summer, Domanek, Meralees, Theo, Briann, Tyree, Jessica, Brandi, Austin, Melissa, Terri, Robert Jr., Ben, Willette, Duta, Loyd, Baby Bill, Michelle, Lisa, Leah, Mary, Shanley, Stanette, Patricia, Kristen, Justin, Clarice, Thomas Jr., Vikki, Tyson, Jasmine, Jacob, Michael, and numerous great grandchildren. Her Special nieces Sybil (Robert Sr.) Summers, Monica LaRoque, Brenda Bauer, and Irene Bighorn, nephews Byron Bauer and Bruce Bauer. Her good friends Lucijane Webster, Vicky Schindler, Janice White Eagle, Faith O’Connor, Wally Baston, Judy Firemoon-Shields, and Eunice Jones. Her extended relations include the Two Bulls family, Yellow Owl family, Shields family, Steele family, Bird family, Lester family and other Feather Earring and Owns Pipe descendants.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim, sisters Alona Bighorn, Eunice Half Red, brother Reuben Feather Earring, children Daniel, Lawrence, grandchildren Lawrence Crowe, Karsen Payton Black, Angela Summers, Tonya Lambert, nieces Eliza Lambert, Cora Bighorn, nephews Bryon Bauer, TJ Bauer, Ronnie Bauer, Dorrance Steele, Sr., and Francis “Cowboy” Feather Earring.
Elsie will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 pm
Monday April 17, 2017
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar , Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 pm
Monday April 17, 2017
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar , Montana 59255
Shari Daniels and family says
My sincere condolences to her family.
James Wilson and Rosella Sky Arrow says
Condolences to the family of Elsie King. She was always such a kind lady. I would visit with her whenever I would see her. She always had a kind word. I’m glad she was my friend and I will miss her smile. Prayers for her daughters Lynn, Anita, Joni, and Judy as well as her sons. May God comfort and bless you. Amen.
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the family during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You All
Christie Owens says
Elsie will be missed by those who knew her. Sorry to hear of her passing. My sons will miss their Grandma Elsie.
Audrey and Greg says
Hugs and prayers for you all.
Connie Bird & Family says
Elsie King Thank You For The Wonderful Memories RIP God Bless You Prayers To Her Family
BLOSSOM LONGEE says
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ELSIE’S PASSING. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. R.I.P. BEAUTIFUL LADY. MAY YOU FLY HIGH WITH THE REST OF THE ANGELS.
Cissy Eagleman & family says
Elsie, you will be missed…
Prayers of comfort to ALL her families and friends…
Rose Atkinson says
Everyone loved Elsie she always had a smile for you. God Bless her family
Misty Baker says
Our deepest condolences. We have found memories of what a sweet lady she was. May she rest in peace. Fly with the angels sweet lady ❤? LOVE the Connie and Jesse Baker Sr. children.
Gay & Brian Pennington says
Elsie’s Family… You Have my condolences too her children. I’m so sorry I didn’t know until now; You have my Blessing and May God Be There for you all. May she rest in Peace. Gay (Paulson) Pennington