Barbara Jean (Mason) Hamilton, Agichida Wiya, “WARRIOR WOMAN”, our beloved Mother, Sister, Auntie, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, passed away into our heavenly father and savior’s loving arms on June 22, 2019 at Northeastern Montana Health Services with all her family and friends at her side.
Barbara was born May 19, 1949 in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Jesse and Ramona Mason Jr. She grew up and attended elementary and high school in Wolf Point. She graduated from High school in 1966. After graduation she attended college at Cook Native American Ministry Foundation college in Mesa, Arizona for one year.
She enlisted into the Army on December 9th, 1969. During her Army career she worked as an administrative assistance for an army colonel in Washington, DC. She was honorably discharged on August 23, 1971.
Upon return to home she met and married Larry Hamilton in July 1971. They were later divorced.
Barbara attended NAES college and received a Bachelor of Arts degree on May 2, 1997.
Barbara began her career working for the Indian Health Services for 30 plus years, as an Administrator. She retired in 2014.
Retirement lasted shortly before her next career began working for the Land Buy Back program. When the program ended, she began working for the TSHIP program until illness prevented her from continuing.
Barbara was a member of the American Legion, Post 61. She also served as secretary for WPCO and was a Silver Wolf board member.
Barbara loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She attended all their school activities and sporting events. During basketball season you could always find her on the sidelines cheering on her Wolf Point Wolves. She enjoyed playing darts and bingo. She was a big fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and of Elvis.
She was an avid collector of Elvis memorabilia. She was looking forward to a trip to Graceland with her nephew Gary this year. Unfortunately, that trip never happened due to illness.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Ramona (Clark) Mason Jr., Grandparents John and Mary (Adams) Clark, Jesse and Lucy (Sears) Mason Sr., Great Grandparents John and Rose Adams.
Sister Sharon (Mason) Brown and brother Johnny Mason.
Aunts, Josephine Clark, Laquita (Clark) Christensen and Ruby Clark.
Uncles, Elmer James, Melvin, Elmer Jay, and Bernard Clark
Cousins Daryl Ray Clark and Carol Kay Clark
Barbara is survived by her five sons, Lawrence Hamilton Jr., Dewayne Hamilton, Jason Hamilton, Terrence (Theresa) Hamilton and Mark Hamilton
Sisters, Jessica Mason Cantrell, Evetta (Wayne) Two Bulls and Debra Mason
Uncle, Charles (Ellen) Clark of Roswell, SD
Nieces, Trisha Mason, Pam (Matt) Holzworth, Tana Two Bulls, Angie (Tony) Shields, Laquita (Jerry) Zilkowski and Caley (Matt) Jordan.
Nephews, Spencer Mason, Orin (Tonetta) Cantrell, John Clark, Gary Clark, Melvin (Pam) Clark, Elmer Clark and Dorrance (Lara) Clark.
Grandchildren, Trevor Hamilton, Tyson Weeks, Sierra Hamilton, Sean Hamilton, Deion Hamilton, Lucas Hamilton, Devon Solberg, Nathan Hamilton, Marissa Hamilton, Aaron Hamilton, Tyler Tolan, Telia Lizard, Kayanna Hamilton, Jason Hamilton Jr., Issak Hamilton, Terrell Hamilton, Taylor Hamilton, Katriel Hamilton, Trenton Hamilton, Michael Daniels, Kevin Hamilton, Sharon Mason, Derrek Mason and Nicole Mason
Great Grandcildren, Dezzmynd and Aspyin Solberg, Waylon Drew, Bryson and Aniston Kreusel, and Kaisen Hamilton.
Barbara we are all heartbroken that you are no longer with us. You touched many lives and will be missed by many who loved you dearly. Rest now, no more pain or suffering. We love you and you will be forever in our hearts.
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. The funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences can be left for the family by using the form below.
David E. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Our prayers go out to the family.
David E. Boyd Sr.
Commander
Franklin D. Chopper Post #61
Iva Grainger says
My condolences to the family!
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to your family Barbs. You do be greatly missed.
Mikel Sansaver says
Good memories of our friend and co-worker Barbs, you are missed. Condolences, best wishes and prayers to help her family get through this sad sad time. Mikel & Tim
donna says
My prayers and condolences for strength and comfort to Barbara Hamilton’s family.
Stephanie RedElk-Charger says
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sylvia Long Knife says
My sister Kars & Family send our prayers for all of her family. Barbara, thank you for always being good to us. You will be missed.
Deb Hopkins says
Hamilton boys I’m so sorry for the great loss of mom she was the best one of a kind was always there for y’all I will miss her so. I still remember when we got stuck by fort peck she wanted to push the car fell in the mud lost her shoes she was all muddy we laughed but she was upset but we continued on our journey! She always smiled and I will miss staying at the house with her pearl and Presley I will miss her wisdom and strength my heart is broken and my condolences to you all her grandkids meant the world to her
Tara Douglas says
This is hard.. condulances to all of Barbs family and friends. I had the honor of growing up a couple houses away from Barb and her boys. We ran west end, well west Blaine anyways. Lol I started working at IHS for 9 yrs and I got to be around Barb and enjoy talking and teasing with her. Then working at silverwolf and her being on the wpco board. I always saw Barb in the casino with her sister Jessica. It’s hard not to see you sitting by the kitchen with your family. I watch your video over and over where you were dancing. Lol I’m going to miss you Barb. I love you crazy woman. ❤
Joetta Fourstar says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strength to the families. Barbara was such a nice woman. She always had a smile and hello for me.
She will be greatly missed.
Linda Hansen says
To Barbara;s Sons, May you find comfort in the many memories you have of your Mother. Barbara always greeted me with a her beautiful smile and her happy go lucky spirit. God Bless!
Russell & Anjannette Barr says
My prayers to the family.
Grandma Patt says
Dear Sister Barbara. Many people love you and I am one of them. God loves you and he has sent your parents to Mother Earth to take you safely home. You will be busy in heaven visiting your relatives and you will be whole once again. Gods plan is real. His son Jesus died so we can see you again. Thank you for your beautiful spirit. You are a breath of fresh air on Mother Earth to all of us who love you. You are made of Pure Love. You have instilled this same love into all your cherishef sons. As a single Momma you did amazingly well. I love you Doll. I will see you soon. God bless and comfort your grieving children and your cherished Grands. FamiliesAreForever God be with you until we meet again. Doksha ake waciya kink’te mimaske Barbara. I love you, Grandma Patt
Rita Weeks says
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful person . God Bless Barbara’s family and friends. She indeed touched many lives with her kindness and good humor.
Kurtt Courchene says
We always had some good gossip and laughs to share 🌹💎. Cadillac Courchene
Ruth Iron Shield says
Sure going to miss you Barbs, you lived a good life my friend, lots of good memories, you did good with your boys, thank you for being with me when God took Des home, I know he was waiting to hug you right along with God…
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
May God bless and comfort the family in their time of grief.
Chris Bauer says
My condolences and prayers to the family
Lucy Redekopp says
Barb will be truly missed . She was a good friend and one of the best co workers. My condolences to the family. God bless you all.
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the Hamilton families and their children and grandchildren. Also to her siblings. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Janice White Eagle-Johnson says
Barbara’s family: I was shocked to hear of Barbara’s passing. We are old friends from way back in the sixties and we both joined the Army after graduation. We had a lot of great times together and a lot of laughs. Everything was funny to Barb and I even though others thought it was serious. I will miss her but I’m glad she has no more pain. See you on the other side Barb.
Joyce(Jackley) Baer says
Condolences to Barbara’s family on her passing. I will remember her happy-go-lucky attitude and beautiful smile. She could light up a room with that smile!
Donna says
Barbara was one of my favorite cousins!!! She came to stay with us in Portland Or, to help my mom Laquita after Linda was born. I loved her so much, Wish I could have seen her more.
June Hanel Vogt says
Dear Hamilton Boys, I am saddened to hear you’ve lost your mom. I did not know she had been sick. She was a good lady and I always enjoyed anytime I visited with her. She would always tell me about you guys and was so proud of each of you. I loved her shy smile and good laugh. I will miss her. I am sorry, it’s hard to lose a mother. Hugs and prayers for comfort in her memory.
Evetta Two Bulls says
My beloved sister!😪💔. Oh how I’m going miss you. Forever in my heart!❤❤
Melissa Buckles says
My sincerest condolences to the family. Barb was the sweetest person and so good hearted. She was mom’s good friend for years <3 She will be missed but forever live in our heart.