David Cantrell, Wamni Kne Knexa (Spotted Eagle), age 58, of Wolf Point, MT passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point.
David Albert Cantrell, Wamni Kne Knexa (Spotted Eagle), was born on January 23, 1956 in Poplar, MT to Otto Cantrell and Nida Kennedy Cantrell. David, Wamni Kne Knexa (Spotted Eagle), attended schools at Wolf Point, MT, Pierre, SD, and Ogden, UT. He enlisted in the US Marines from 1969 to 1972, when he was Honorably Discharged.
David, Wamni Kne Knexa (Spotted Eagle), enjoyed hunting, camping, and loved working. He danced at all the powwows with his grandchildren, Johnny Ray, Fred III, A’mya, and CaBell. He was always asked by the powwow committees to be the announcer at Wadopana and area director at the Turns Around Powwow, he looked forward to this all summer.
David A. Cantrell, Wamni Kne Knexa (Spotted Eagle), is survived by his longtime companion, Terri Adams of Wolf Point and granddaughter they raised together, A’mya Adams; four daughters, Autumn and Amber’Dawn of Colorado Springs, CO, Cheyenne of Alburquerque, NM, and Crystalyn of Espanola, NM; son, Loren Bacon of Rocky Boy, MT; sisters and brothers, Vivian (Jerry), Emma (Bob) Groat, Mary W.C., Hazel, Ida Youngman, Arnie Good Bird, Annie, April, Kay, Otto Jr., Lenard (Sharon) Cantrell, Virgil and Art Cantrell; and many grandchildren near and dear too much to mention.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Otto Cantrell Sr.; his mom, Nida Kennedy Cantrell; son, David Cantrell, Jr.; brothers, Wayne “Jiggs” Cantrell, Llewellyn “Rusty” Cantrell, Milty Cantrell, Franky Birdsbill, Courtney Cantrell, Merle Lucas, Tommy Cantrell, and Richard Cantrell; also, sister, Emily Cantrell and Rose Cantrell; and several others too numerous to mention.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Silver Wolf Casino in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Chicken Hill Cemetery in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
fred mcgeshick, jr says
My prayers are with the Cantrell family of the loss of a man I had known since I was young boy. We played together with friends. Their were David Cantrell, Johnny Beaudry, Lucky (John) Christian, and me. Remember the good memories of going down by the Missouri river during the summer months. Rest in peace now my friend. God bless you! Amen.
vivian cantrell martin says
my deepest condolences to all my Cantrell family..my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you..may god keep his loving arms ar arms arou nd each and all…much love to you all…your sister forever (puggy) VIVIAN CANTRELL MARTIN
Donna Black Dog says
My sincere condolescences to the Cantrell family in the loss of your dear loved one. He will be missed by the people he loved. Prayers to each family members and friends. May Jehovah’s blessings be with you all.
kaiwie fastwolf says
Fond memories of Dave in the mid seventies in Missoula. He was a good man who was loved by many.he was married to my sister fawn and although they were young they had many good times and loved eachother very much.I hadn’t seen him in many years but always will love him.prayers to his family may you all remember the good times.
Ca'Bell Cantrell says
My grandpa was such a good man, oh how I miss him dearly:( I wish time was able to rewind
A'mya Adams says
I miss you Grandpa and I hope you’re reading this. I know you weren’t my grandpa in blood but you meant a lot to me and I wish you were here to give me your hugs… But you’re not here now… You left when I needed you the most… 💔💔😭😭