Alan Edward Birdsbill age 55 carried the Indian name of Good Young Man, Waste’ Hokshina, completed his journey in this life and made his way through the veil entering the spirit world November 24, 2018 in Fort Myers Florida of natural causes.
“Big Al” or “Bacon” as he was affectionately called by friends and family, was also know simply by dad and uncle by those he loved most. Alan was born to Charles Michael and Loverty Clancy Birdsbill April 13, 1963. He was a member of the Hidatsa Tribe of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Alan attended grade school in Washington state he lived with the family of Dr. Monte Merrill as a student on the L.D.S. Indian Placement Program. Alan left his senior year at Wolf Point High School before returning for his 16th year of high school 4 years later working hard and receiving his high school diploma.
After graduating high school he went to work in the oil fields at an oil refinery in Bay Town Texas for a few years.
After coming home he married Danette Plouffe August 23, 1982 and moved to Seattle WA they divorced in 2004. From this union were born three children, Charley Birdsbill ( Andrew Snavely) of Mt. Vernon Washington, Brittney Birdsbill of Grand Junction Colorado and Christopher Birdsbill of Los Angeles California.
In 2005, Alan met the love of his life Christina Yeomans. They married in 2014 in a beach side ceremony on Kahana Bay in Oahu, Hawaii.
Alan worked in Ballard Washington as a marine diesel mechanic on large ships and private boats for 27 years until his retirement in 2016. Alan was a hard worker and excellent provider for his beautiful family.
Alan was a loving, kind hearted man whose greatest joy was being with his children. They were his world and he doted on them as much as a father possibly could. He loved to bring everyone up to date on their achievements and lives. As his daughter walked across the University of Missoula to receive her Bachelor’s degree, he stood up the proudest father in the room to yell “That’s my daughter!” He was blessed to see his oldest son Charlie marry the love of his life, every father’s dream. When Christopher graduated from the Marine Corp, walking side by side you couldn’t tell who walked taller Alan or Christopher. Alan’s chest definitely stuck out further, a father’s pride in his son the Marine.
He always had a big smile that could be either happiness to see you or secretly hiding a joke that would have you laughing until you cried. Alan loved to laugh and joke he had that wonderful Indian humor. The stories that could be told of his antics with his brother Jeff Harada and nephew Brad are legend.
Alan was soft spoken his words carried a lot of wisdom, encouragement and advice.
Alan was preceeded in death by his twin sister Helen Marie, sister Bernadette Vanchon Birdsbill, brothers Verdell, Bobby Birdsbill, Anthony Birdsbill and nephew Brad White Eagle. His mother Loverty Clancy Birdsbill and Father Charles Michael Birdsbill.
He is survived by his wife Christy Birdsbill of Lynnwood Washington, son Charley daughter Brittney and Christopher Birdsbill. Sisters Gloria Birdsbill Detroit MI, Shirly Soldo Palm Bay Fl., Patricia Birdsbill Billings Mt., Kathy Birdsbill , Vanchon Birdsbill , Osta Birdsbill, Wolf Point MT. Jessica White Eagle Seattle WA. Brothers Vernon Birdsbill, Michael Birdsbill, Royce Birdsbill, Wolf Point MT. Darrell Birdsbill Blackfoot ID.
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 also at the New Community Hall. Following services, Alan will be sent to Washington for final disposition. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences can be left for the family by using the form below.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
We are sorry to hear of Alan’s passing but he can rejoice in heaven with his parents and other relatives. God bless you all. Families are forever. Love, Pauline and Bert Feuvray
Nadine Adams says
My condolences to his entire family. We all loved Alan, what an awesome person to grow up with.
Linda Azure says
God bless you and your family and families can be together forever through Heavenly Father’s plan. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Troy Owens says
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his close family and friends, exes, or wife..bestest teenage friends. I will always cherish your most humerous laughter and jokes. Many will not know this but my older siblings and I (Troy), use to hunt rabbits or get into all kinds of stuff and in trouble. We would hangnout and had cool afternoon picnics by the awesome Missouri River banks…sometimes it would get so dark! Your parents or both our parents would search the lagoon area. We watched and made a mad run home, sometimes they would carch us, wow the stories some people could know..from my deepest heart felt respects to the greatest Two and Half Mile take down of Bucks and Deers along the coolies of Little Porcupine..I remember those great days..and when I lost my wallet and money. You offered me the lunch from Nashua!. Yes I think it was time our parents and grandparents came for you Alan. Your friend..cuzzen’eh. God Bless Them and Your Family Always…don’t look back! Sam Long might be there to.
emma groat says
Condolences to the family, I’m sorry for your loss, knew many of the family, past and present, Rest in peace Alan. SINCERELY, Emma Mae.
Jessica Birdsbill says
My Brother….my best Friend🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽
Raine Adams says
Our condolences to the Birdsbill family, relatives, and friends. The Elmer & Tessie Adams family are sorry for your recent loss. Our prayers go out for all of you, and those of you that are traveling. May the peace of GOD be with you all.
Sharon Azure says
Prayers of comfort for the families and relatives. May the Lord bless you.
Kenny Shields says
I knew the Monte Merrill family and was in Seattle 8th Ward when he was Bishop. The Merrill’s loved their children and treated them as children from our Heavenly Father. Dr. Ralph E. Cutler and his wife Carol were my parents in Seattle and were good friends with the Merrill’s.
Jonny BearCub says
Celebrate the good memories of Alan’s time here on Earth. Memories are the healing balm for our broken hearts for we hate to see them go and leave us behind but celebrate for those of us who believe in everlasting Life know he has just gone into his next great adventure of growth and is greeted by his beloved relatives and friends who have gone before him.
Dave Beaudry says
Condolences and sympathy to the family and loved one’s of Alan. I remember you so many years ago 🙂 God rest your soul in peace.