Bernard Eugene Moran, a humble, hardworking, man of God, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. He passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by his family. Bernard was 83.
Bernard was born on June 9, 1930 to Roger and Theresa Moran at Trenton, ND. He was an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribe.
Bernard attended school at the Wapheton Indian Boarding School in Wapheton, SD. He had a strong work ethic and worked all his life up until he was 82. He had a variety of jobs including carpentry, construction, roofing, truck driving, working on oil rigs and seismographs, and grounds keeper at the Poplar community swimming pool. He also served his country during the Korean War.
Bernard married Shirley White in January of 1930 and lived in the Poplar community for 73 years. His interests included working with his horses, hunting, fishing, gardening and yard work, collecting antiques and fossils, watching his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids at pow-wows and athletic events. He enjoyed music and led the singing at the Nazarene Church for many years. He was welcoming to anyone in need and opened his home to anyone who needed a place to stay.
Bernard is survived by his wife, Shirley Moran of Poplar; brothers, Alfred Moranof Columbia Falls, MT and Toby Moran of Aberdeen, SD; sisters, Margie White and Madonna LeCain; brother in law, Ray White Tail Feather; sons, Wade Moran, Scott Moran, and Shane (Ida) Moran all of Poplar; daughter, Colleen Moran Brien of Lodge Grass, MT; grandchildren, Thea (Russell) McCloud, Gretchen (Dexter) Falls Down, Jamie (Willis) Not Afraid, Maria (Ira) Left Hand, Jr., Gabrielle Ivy (Myron) Little Light, Laura Moran, Scotty Moran, Shane Moran, Lane Moran, Andrew Moran, Shanni Moran and D’lanie Moran; and 17 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Theresa Moran; brothers, Roger, Charles, Reuben, and Sylvester; sister, Cecilia; daughter, Diane Moran; and son, Scott Shane Moran.
Thank you to all our cousins, uncles, aunties, and friends who have supported us in so many ways.
Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not faint – Isaiah 40:31 Rest in paradise, Papa.
A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, November 29 at the Church of the Nazarene in Poplar. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 30 at the Church of the Nazarene in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday November 30, 2013
Church of the Nazarene
Poplar, MT 59255
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday November 30, 2013
Church of the Nazarene
Poplar, MT 59255
Kathy Moran says
My dear uncle, I love you & know you are with your daughter Diane, parents, grandparents, & brothers and sisters. Peace be with you as you sleep in Christ. Rest in HIs arms now.
Toni Marie Castellanos says
Prayers and good thoughts to the family. Rest in Peace. I notified my mother-Cleo and all she had was good memories of her uncle.
John & Linda Atchico says
Rest in peace Bernard. You’ve had a good, long life. Now you’ve gone to your eternal rest. You were a good friend to John. John misses the coffee get togethers at Tribal Express with Bernard, Shep & whoever else would be there. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
Brian Azure, Sr. says
Shane, Scott & Family,
I was very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting him whenever I would see him at Tribal Express. You guys will be in my prayers in the days to come.
Sincerely, Brian Azure, Sr.
Kathryn Moran Hoffman says
My uncle Bernard was a sweet, gentle soft spoken wonderful man, he also had a great sense of humor! He resembled my dad Roger, so much, that when I saw him it would make me feel happy because it was just like seeing my own dad! You are going to be deeply missed by so many people! RIP Bernard we love you!
Joyce (Jackley) Baer says
I will keep you all in my prayers for peace and comfort as you go through this time. Remember the wonderful memories.
Dorothy (Wiens) Thiessen says
Shirley, you are in my prayers. God bless and keep you.
I believe you are the one I used to exchange letters in the 1950’s
God bless you.
Alfred Slater says
I am sorry I was unable to attend Bernard’s service; I wasn’t notified in time. I considered Bernard a friend of mine; he would stop at my office in Trenton and talk about our rough necking days working on the oil rigs. He collected all sorts of dinosaur artifacts and would stop here a TISA and show them to me. My prayers go out to the family and I know that this man will be greatly missed.
Jamie Not Afraid says
Dear Papa, today marks 6 years since you went to heaven. I often hear your voice and had a couple dreams of you. I miss you so much…it still feels fresh. Thank you for checking on me. Be my angel and help me get through this. I love you, Papa. Rest In Peace. ❤️❤️❤️
Shani Moran says
I miss you papa this month will be 9 years since you left us. My mom made her way up to heaven now to and I know you, my mom baby dwain uncle scott are all together up there. We are down here trying to be strong and make it through. Love you always miss all of you so much. -Shanni