Our loving mother and daughter, Claytina “Tina” Mae Whiteman, 33, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Tina was born on March 24, 1978 in Poplar, MT to Debbie Walking Eagle and Clayton Whiteman, Sr. Tina was raised by her special grandparents, Donald and Ida Walking Eagle in Poplar. She attended school in Poplar and Sioux City, IA, and later attended Fort Peck Community College where she got her Degree in Computer Networking Technician on May 12, 2007.
She worked for Agland, Buckhorn, Poplar Community Hospital, and with Sk Construction. She also joined the Poplar Volunteer Fire Departement.
Tina enjoyed hunting, fishing, driving around listening to her favorite music. She loved being with her family and taking them on trips. She also loved being around her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed spending time with her brothers and friends also.
Tina had a great sense of humor, wonderful smile, and wonderful heart for everyone she knew. She always wanted to help people and listen to people.
Tina is survived by her mother, Debbie Walking Eagle of Poplar; husband, Jason Hamilton of Poplar; daughters, Brittany and Ashlee Whiteman both of Poplar; son, Rusty Boxer, Jr. of Poplar; step children, Kyanna Hamilton, Jason Hamilton Jr., and Isaak Hamilton of Bismark, ND; brothers, Kelly Walking Eagle, Walkin (Andrea) Brown both of Poplar, Darrelle Whiteman, Kevin Whiteman and Clayton Whiteman, Jr. all of Lame Deer, MT; special brothers, Eddie Walking Eagle, Emmett (Rusty) Buckles, Royce (Chantell) Spotted Bird, and Tony DeMarrias all of Poplar; sister, Danny Walking Eagle of Poplar; special nieces, Anthnea, Adelle, and Cante Skuya; uncles, Donald Walking Eagle, George (Beverly) Walking Eagle both of Poplar and Alfred Walking Eagle of Oregon; aunts, Patsy (Bud) Two Bulls, and Junia (Wayne) Jones both of Poplar; special friend and adopted mother, Judy Strauser of Poplar; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Her relatives include the families of the Dupree’s, the Ricker’s, the Buckles, the Eagle’s, the Drazt’s, the Daniel’s, the Walking Eagle’s, and many other relatives in Lame Deer.
She is preceded in death by her father, Clayton Whiteman, Sr.; grandparents, Donald and Ida Walking Eagle; great-grandparents, Ted and Mildred Ricker; Luchiew and Adele Walking Eagle; aunts, Irene Harrington and Kathleen Ricker.
An evening service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the Cultural Center in Poplar. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 26 also at the Cultural Center in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Marian Montclair & family and Bruce Johnson says
Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss, she was one hell of a woman! We are related to you, thru the Walking Eagles, Debi knows me, Marian. We are here to help you in any way possible. Please know that, Rest In Peace Tina, God Be With You Girl and your family, your daughter, your son & husband.
Punkie Jo Jackson says
Wishing God’s Comfort for Tina’s Family.
It’s difficult at such a time
To know what words to say,
But may God be with you always
To sustain you day by day…
Tina will be missed by all..
mary follette says
Tinas was a beautiful young women who’s smile could light up any room. we were blessed to have known her. My prayers are with you.
Traci LeVay-Holt says
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Tina had a happy personality and was a joy to be around. She will be missed.
Theresa Forrest says
Losing someone young is never expected and very difficult to accept. I am really sorry for your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
My heart aches for you and your family during this difficult time. Your mother was an amazing person and she will truly be missed.
maryann spottedwolf says
my prayers are with you
Laurie Shafer says
Tina had a smile that shined, always treasure your memories and that smile for they will bring a smile to your faces again one day.
Deepest Sympathy for your loss.
The Shafer family.
Donald Lee Boyd says
Tina White man was a very nice young lady who always had a smile and was there to lend a hand when it was need tina you be missed one day we will meet up in heaven
Tamara Firemoon says
Sending thoughts and prayers your way. I recently went home and I got to see Tina. She saw me and came up to me and hugged me. We talked for a bit and I will always remember that. It was the last time I saw her. 🙁 Take it easy.
Ashlee LaNae Whiteman says
Mom I love you, we miss you so much. I say everything in my prayers to you & in my thoughts. I love you & I hope you could hear me. <3
Ash, Britt, Brother & Dad <3 Rest In Peace Mama <3
Ashlee Whiteman says
Mom, I miss you. <3
Cc says
Thought of you the other day..You was a Great friend..spent many laughs ❤ always in my heart
your daughter says
Years have past and I still miss you so much everyday. I still need you. I had a son.. his name’s Teegan Lane. I moved to Billings. I work. I’ve been with Christian now for almost 3 years. You would’ve loved him mom. He’s great. You would’ve loved teegs too. You’re still a grandma.. in my heart. I can’t wait to tell him about you. How you taught me everything know to this day. All the trips you took me amd brother on. The fishing. The hunting. Getting us 4 wheelers, trampolines, letting me drive your car. Sleep overs. Coming to all of my games in elementary and middle school. You never let me give up. I had to stick thru whatever I did. I miss our drives and going to visit grandpa porgie. Or just me and you watching kuwtk right after I got out of school. Or making me go across the street to frostees to get you a cherry dipped ice cream cone. I miss you so much Mom. Ever. Single. Day.. thank you everyone for the kind messages.