Betty Delores Martin, age 43, of Poplar, MT went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 at Poplar Community Hospital.
Betty was born April 1, 1969 in Poplar to Thomas & Ruth (Big Talk) Martin. Betty was best known as “Betty Boop”. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved being around all of her family and friends. She attended school in Glasgow, MT in younger years with her foster family, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Burger. She also liked to ride horses on their family’s ranch. Betty liked to attend powwows and other gatherings. She liked to play the machines and go to BINGO with family and friends. She liked to listen to music, and hang out and swim at the river with loved ones during the warmer months. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, niece, auntie, cousin & grandmother. She was kind hearted, loving, and always had a big smile, a giggle & a hug for everyone. Betty Boop we will miss you and love you forever. You will never ever be forgotten!
Betty is survived by her children Heather Ann and Christine “Tina” Lynn Jones, James L. Boyd, Felix Terrance Crowe, all of Poplar; grandchildren, Mia Jones, Darrell Hunter Jones, Joseph Youpee, Latia O’Guin; adopted daughter, T.J. Mail; adopted son, Jordan O’ Guin; Brother Sylvester (Patty) Martin & Family, Sister Bernice (Narvin) Chaser & Family all of Poplar, MT. Half-sisters Loretta of Canada, Martha (Lawrence) Black Dog Family of Fort Kipp, MT. Half-brothers: Victor Thomas Martin Jr of Standing Rock,. Sister in-law Martha Eagle & Children. Aunts & Uncles; Gloria (Arlie) Diserly & Family of Poplar, MT. Irene (Bud) Philbrick & Family of Brockton, MT. Victor (Margaret) Fast Horse & Family of Billings, MT. Casper Demarrias of Fort Totten, ND. Henrietta Star of Williston, ND. Leland Spotted Bird Family of Brockton, Tommy Escarcega Family of Poplar, MT, Special Family: Vivian Jones, Laverne Loves Him and Ethlene WhiteHawk. cousins; Mena, Diana, Dinah “Sister”, Frankie, Randy, Marvin, Kitty (Craig), Jaime, Ears, Pinky, Beaver, Marty, Dion, Punkie, Lester, Chief, Denise Fast Horse and children, Derek, Alfred, and Trish, Earlene, Michael J, and Matt. Mervin, LaDonna, Willie & Bobby Black Dog. Todd, Clifford, Faron, and Elton Jones, Lori and Lisa Big Talk Special Nieces & Nephews; Jackie & Karrie Martin, Theresa, Crystal, Heather Rose, Lawrence “Bucky”, Thomas “Houdini” (Chelsea & Baby Ethan), Lewis, and Billy Youngman, Sylvester Samson Hill, Malcolm Jr., Amanda Joann, Michael Loves Him, Marcus Hale, Emily, Robert and Lori Shaffer, Mary Eder, Roxanne, Suzette, Richard EM, Lydia & Kurtis Chaser. Daniel and Rita Diserly, Miles and Brent Jones; and family too numerous to mention.
Betty is proceeded in death by her parents, Thomas & Ruth; Brothers: Albert, Clifford, Jake, Samson and Allen; Her Sisters, Betty, and Ethel. Grandparents George & Julia (Ireland) Fast Horse, Harry & Lucy Demarrias Big Talk; special companion, Darrell Jones; Other family: Jasper Martin and Cecelia Martin, Lawrence Fast Horse, Matthew, Virginia, & Stephen Big Talk, Lucy Left Hand Thunder, Joanne Fast Horse, Scobey Lone Bear, Delphine Lone Bear, Max and Cricket Lone Bear, Jeremy Lone Bear, Kevin Alfred Birthmark, Bernadine Ann Fast Horse, Angel Rose Diserly, and Jason Jones.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Friday, September 7 at the Poplar Cultural Center in Poplar. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 8 at the Poplar Cultural Center in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Riverside, MT.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Althea Redstone says
First of all, my sincere condolences to the family. Betty was a dear friend of mine for many years. Our pasts first crossed when my sister & I were placed in the Riverview Group Home in Wolf Point. I think I was about 11 and Betty was 14. We hit it off right away. Betty always had a smile on that pretty face of hers. I will miss her, R.I.P. my friend, you are with your Lord now.
Jon, Leslie, Felix (Crowe) Wimmer says
Our condolences to Betty’s family. Although we didn’t know Betty very well, she entrusted us with one of the greatest gifts our family has ever received. Felix talks about his Momma Betty all the time and still sleeps under the Dream catcher she gave him. We remember the way when they got together they both giggled with each other the whole time and they had the same grin and laugh. We treasure the memories Felix has of spending time with his momma Betty.
Toni shields Armijo says
my condolences to the family. Betty You were my sister native way im glad i got to visit with you before i returned back to salt lake last month. i know your in a better place and smiling down on us. we will miss u.