On October 17th Elijah Morris Grey Bear was called to take his journey home by our heavenly father.
Elijah Morris Grey Bear was born in Wolf Point on November 20, 2004 to Davi Dighans and Oral John Sr. (OJ). Throughout his life Elijah was an avid athlete, participating in football and cross country but basketball was his life. He started playing basketball at a very young age and never stopped. We always knew he would paly ball because his first word was “ball”. He enjoyed being a life guard at the pool, culinary arts, hunting, spending time with his siblings, nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed cruising and spending time with his friends who were an important part of his life. Elijah was currently a junior at Poplar High School.
Elijah is survived by his parents Davi and John Dighans and his father O.J.; his siblings Easton, Eljin, Orleena, Oral John Jr. and Killian; maternal grandma Marilee Buckles and paternal grandma Connie Fast Horse; uncles Oral A. Grey Bear, Jr., Dennis Simons and Chiefy Ryan; aunts Jeri Fast Horse, Shalane Matuck, Karen Jones, Landee Grey Bear, Farrell Simons, Dana Ryan, Dani Ryan and Jacey Chapman, whom he thought of as his sister. Elijah is also survived by numerous cousins on both sides. As well as his friends and teammates who were also like family.
Elijah is preceded in death by his grandpas Eugene “Chiefy” Ryan and Oral Grey Bear, Sr.; grandparents Marjorie “Tootie” Buckles, David “Shunks” Buckles, Yvonne Reddoor and Eugene Ryan, Sr. as well as Ryan Buckles and Amber Buckles.
Loren Boadle says
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time. Elijah was a great kid and I enjoyed being around him. The Boadles
Donald Lee Boyd says
Sending Prayers And Condolences To The GreyBear Family In The Days Ahead And Jr Classmates..
THE GREY BEAR FAMILY says
RIP OUR RELATIVE TOKA SHA AKA PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
Reum Family says
We pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer our condolences to you all.
Laura Bleazard says
Marilee, Dani, OJ and families,
My heart breaks for you with the loss of your special son and grandson. May God comfort you in your sadness and may your memories help fill the void in your world. Hugs and Prayers.
Shari Daniel's. Cayana Adams says
My sincere condolences to his families. May creator god comfort you all during these difficult days.
Aloysius Bets His Medicine says
My sincere condolences to OJ and his family and the mom of Elijah. I never got to meet this awesome kid but from the way his dad OJ spoke of him he was one amazing guy. May our creator give you strength at the difficult time.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
🌹Our Deepest Condolences to the Family of Elijah 😇…
Frederick family says
Elijah was an awesome kid who we got to coach in several different sports. A great friend to our son as well. He will be missed by all. Prayers of comfort for all of you
Chandra Young says
Our deepest condolences go out to Elijah’s family. We are so saddened and praying for some comfort for you all.
The Young family
Kileigh Reddog says
damn, r.i.p. kiddo. remember when you used to come out to uncle Farrell & Dennis’s to hang out. but… rest easy, kid. <3
Sioux Dawn says
Prayers & Condolences to the family
Marina Headdress says
damn bro, this all feels unreal to me. I’m gonna miss you Elijah. Rip King !! Condolences for the family