I, Gloria Diserly, was born at home in Riverside to George and Julia (Ireland) Fast Horse on July 31, 1945. I was raised in the Riverside and Brockton area, moving to Poplar in 1972, where I lived the rest of my life.
I attended grade school & high school in Brockton also attending college at Missoula, Billings Business College, and was one of the first six graduates from Fort Peck Community College in 1982 in Business Science. I worked for the Fort Peck Gun Factory, Fort Peck Housing, Fort Peck Headstart, A&S Industries, and Fort Peck Community Service Program (TEP) for 17 years. I resigned from work to go back to college to further my education at FPCC and graduating again with two college certificates in Computer Technology and Bookkeeping/Accounting. I even tutored college algebra while attending FPCC.
I start back to work with DataCom Science assisting the Probate Department at Poplar BIA, and in November 2001, I was employed with the BIA (Probate Dept.) for 15 years before retiring. I enjoyed my work and will all my coworkers at the BIA. I also worked at the Tribal Elders Program for 19 years before retiring. Within the last couple of weeks, I recently resigned from the Fort Peck Tribes Enrollment Board where I served for 2 years.
On July 3, 1963, I married Melvin Birthmark and to this union we had 4 children: Marvin, Kevin, Melvine, and Randal. Melvin died in 1971. On September 8, 1972 I married Arlie Diserly and to this union we had 3 children: Diana (Rodney) Tuttle, Dina & Frank Diserly. I raised 3 grandchildren, whom I took as my very own: Amanda Fast Horse, Rita and Daniel Diserly. Daniel is legally my son.
Gloria had many God-children whom she thought of during holidays. Two God sons she treasured were her great-grandsons Bryce Lee Fox and Victor Fox Boyd.
Grandchildren: George, Jonas, Isiah, Marvin Jr., Sioux, Tyrae, Amanda, Jessica, Katherine, Richard, Carlos, Diana, Kayla, Malcolm, Kevin, Maurice, John Paul & Christian, Randal Jr., Julia, Melvin, Gloria, Rita, Chelsey & Misty, Marian, Rachel, Erin, Passion & Jacee, Alex & Rose, Ervin, Michael & Tyreik, and my pride and joy, Nicholas John Diserly (great-grandson). Gloria was very proud of all of her 35 grandchildren, plus all of her extended grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include, her husband, Arlie Diserly of 46 years, sons Marvin (Lynette) Fast Horse, Randal (Teema) Birthmark, Frank (Lisa) Diserly & Daniel Diserly. Daughters Diana (Rodney) Tuttle & Dina Diserly. Sisters Angeline Iron Road, Cannon Ball, ND, Henrietta Starr, Williston ND, Sister-in-law (Victor) Margaret Fast Horse, Billings, MT & Floyd Fast Horse, Indiana, Leonard Rattling Thunder, Riverside and Lonnie Wise Spirit, Cannonball, ND. Special nieces Karen (Craig) Cain, Delphine Plenty Chief, Dawn Fast Horse, Connie Fast Horse, Helene & Myra Joshua, Denise (Curtis) Fast Horse, Helen (Kermit) Boyd, Frances Nation, Debby & Lucy Two Bears of Bismarck, ND, Mavis, Maureen and Tiny Draszt; Special Nephews: Henry (Noreen), Adelbert “Ears”, and Marty Lone Bear, Punky, Dion, Beaver and Danny Fast Horse, Sylvester “Sly” Martin, Lester Fast Horse, Alan Fast Horse, Cody (Fast Horse) Eagleman, “JR” Maurice Draszt and Lester Fast Horse, Sr.
Adopted by Indian custom: Ruth Necklace adopted mother, adopted brothers: John (Rose) Morsette, Mervin Shields, adopted sisters: Bernadette Wind, Ethel White Hawk, Lynette Long Hair, Debbie Clark, Nancy Foote, Phyllis Greybear, Adopted daughters: Buffy Shields, Farrell (Dennis) Simons, Vicky, Debbie and Penny Hopkins, Lynette Shields, Debbie Charbonneau, late, Francine Lemay, and adopted sons: Jug & Moose Spotted Wolf, Richard DeLeon, Malcolm Good Bird Sr., Verle Follett, Jeff Stump and Tommy Christian, Darren Long Hair and Mike Olson, Kristofer Boyd, late – Donny Buck Elk, Dale Fox of Mandaree, ND.
Family that are deceased: Parents George and Julia Fast Horse, Maternal Grandparents Mary and Andrew Ireland, Paternal Grandparents Dora and Henry Fast Horse, son Kevin Alfred Birthmark, daughter Melvine Jewel Birthmark, granddaughter Angel Diserly, grandson Isiah Birthmark, sisters Cecelia, Irene, Lucille Martin, Georjane, Floria, Bridget & Joanne Fast Horse; brothers Leo Jasper, Dave Victor FastHorse, Lorance Fast Horse, Mike Fast Horse, Thomas Martin, Clifford Wise Spirit, George Fourth, nieces Bernadine (Baby Dean) and Elaine Fast Horse, Roberta & Delphine Lone Bear, Betty & Ethel Gloria Martin, Audrey Black Hoop, Mary LaQuire, Belleann Lester, Kimbrielle Weinberger; nephews Duanne Martin, Max & Pinky Lone Bear, Leo, Jake, Samson, Allen, Clifford Martin, Michael Ireland/Lone Bear, Edwin Fast Horse, Sr.
Families Include: Fast Horse, Irelands, Jones, Spotted Bird, Lone Bear, Joshua, Wise Spirit, Two Bears, Iron Road, Plenty Chief, Cottonwood, Uses Arrow, LaQuires, White Hawk, Clark, Cheek, Bird, Walking Eagle’s, Escarcega, First, Four Bear, Draszts and Judy Morgan.
“I am a devoted Catholic, and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar, MT. My work on earth here is done and God has called me home. Please don’t grieve to long for life must go on and one day we will be reunited again so until then continue to love one another and be good to each other. Help each other when help is needed. I love each and every one of you. My very dear friends, I will miss you, Sister Barbara and Father Michael Schneider and everyone in the Church.”
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Friday September 28, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar , Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday September 29, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Friday September 28, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar , Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday September 29, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to all of her families.
John & Stacey Summers says
Condolences! 🙏🏽
Kathleen says
Rest in perfect peace my friend.
Such a good person.
My sincerest condolences to Arlie and the family.
Rita Weeks says
My most sincere condolences to Gloria’s family !
Tammy martin says
Was a great women and auntie will miss you love you lots
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time
Ronette says
Thoughts and prayers to Gloria’s family. Grandpa George was always there for the RedBoy family.
Ronette RedBoy and family
Liam, Bentley and LaToya Buck Elk says
Sorry about your loss. Our condolences and prayers to Rita and family.
James BigHorn says
Sorry for your loss.
Verlynn Longee says
I’m sorry for your loss cousin Arlie. I’m sorry I can’t make it home. My condolences to the rest of the family. May she rest in peace.
Beth Hagadone says
Gloria – you always had a smile on your face and were so very friendly to all. You will me missed by allof your family and by all those who knew you. I will miss seeing you in the back row at church, your smile, handshake, and hugs! god bless all of your family & friends!
Beth Hagadone
The Lowe Family says
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Gloria’s family. In this sad time may you find strength from our Heavenly Father’s promise that we can be reunited with our loved ones by means of a resurrection and sickness and death will be no more. – John 11:24; Revelation 21:3,4 What a wonderful day this will be! May this precious hope that awaits us and your treasured memories of Gloria bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.
DELPHINE PLAINBULL says
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO MY MOTHER-IN-LAW GLORIA’S FAMILY! AND TO MY KIDS!!!. SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR EVERYONE, HAD A SMILE AND WAS ALWAYS GIVING OUT TO ALL WHO KNEW HER… SHE REALLY TOOK CARE OF HER FAMILY AND GRANDCHILDREN. GONNA MISS HER DEARLY!!! R.I.P MOTHER GLORIA! :'(
Brother Bede Baldry FSC says
Wonder Woman of faith.
Wilma Snell says
My friend who married cousin Arlie, love you and will miss your smile, your beautiful singing Indian songs and your teasing personality! Prayers for the children and for Arlie to have strength and courage !
Delphine Plenty Chief says
To all my relatives, my thoughts and prayers were with you today as you laid Auntie Gloria to her final resting. I am sorry I couldn’t make it up but you all were on my mind. I only know the feeling and the lost we all go through at a time like this. I love you all and always take care of Arlie. later relatives.
Althea Deserly says
My most sincere condolences! I did not know of Gloria’s passing. Marvin,Dina,Diane &Frank you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love!
Sosa Family says
My family would like to express our heartfelt condolences to all of Gloria’s family and friends. It is our sincere desire that our Creator, “… the God of all comfort ” be with you during your sad days and give you the strength to cope with your thoughts. In the disquieting days ahead, take a look at the following video. It explains why we lose our loved ones, as well as, the hope of our reunion. Something we’re all looking forward too. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODMinistryTeachings/docid-502017858_1_VIDEO
Gay (Stephanie Paulson) Pennington says
My Condolence to Gloria family. She had a smile all the time when I ran into her and Arlie. I’ll miss seeing her when we ran into each other at Shopko in Billings. You have my deepest sympathy.
Mistydiserly says
Misty diserly says
I miss you grandma I wish to see you again but I can’t I miss hearing your teases and seeing your smile you were the best grandma ever everybody misses you