Emerson Vaden Comes Last, Sr., age 54, went to be with our Lord on November 28, 2022 in Billings, MT. Emerson was born on July 25, 1968 to Leroy Comes Last and Iris Sepulveda in Poplar, MT.
Emerson was also raised by his grandmother Rena Comes Last growing up. Emerson attended Job Corps and Chemawa Indian School. He had his GED and his high school diploma. Emerson worked at A & S Industries and Fort Peck Tech and had been a firefighter.
Emerson had many friends and a lot of relatives. Growing up he liked to go hunting with his Dad. He loved to go out to his dad’s and shoot gophers. He loved to go out to the garage and take things apart and try to put them back together. He enjoyed going for long cruises and being with his family.
Emerson had two kids with Sarah Longee, Iris Jean Comes Last Youpee and Emerson Vaden Comes Last, Jr. and 9 grandchildren, Vaden, Vandene, Verna, Gordon Cooeyate, Maleena, Malea, Emilee, Emerson III and Malone Comes Last. He later on met Wilma Youngman in 1995 and spent his life with her and his granddaughter.
Emerson was 1 out of 10 siblings; 5 brothers, Gordon, Richard, Taylor, Edison, and Lucas Comes Last; and 5 sisters, Kristi, Amber, Becky, Malissa Comes Last and Sarah Darnell. He was related to too many relatives to mention. Sorry we couldn’t get you all named on here.
He is survived by his long-life companion, Wilma Youngman, his father, Leroy Comes Last, his children, Iris Comes Last Youpee, and Emerson Comes Last, Jr., his step daughter, Winona Longee, his grandchildren, his brothers, Eddie and Luke Comes Last, his sisters, Sarah Darnell, Amber Comes Last, Kristi Comes Last, Rebecca Comes Last and Malissa Comes Last, his cousins, Lulu Montclair and family, Conrad Young and family, Rena Williams, Erik Williams, Jessica Bullcalf, Alex Bullcalf, Marcel and Kyle FourBear, Cornel, Dale FourBear and Darian FourBear, he has a lot of nieces and nephews, Alayna and Madison Payne, Koltyn Williams, Payton FourBear, his uncles Daniel and Dana Comes Last, the Hollowhorn twins, Arlee and Arlon, Clover and Jim Buckles. All his welding and work buddies, Dewayne, Antoin, Doug and everyone else he worked with.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Iris Sepulveda, his brothers Gordon and Richard Comes Last, Tito and Benjamin Running Bear and Delvin Four Bear, his sister, LeRay Comes Last, his grandmothers Rena Comes Last and Elinore FourBear, his cousin Joray FourBear, his uncle Virgil FourBear and many, many more. Sorry if we forgot anyone.
Emerson will surely be missed. Gone but never forgotten, forever in our hearts. We love and are going to miss you Dad and Grandpa!
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Amber Comes Last says
Brother it breaks my heart to know you are no longer here every time I went somewhere I always kept my eye out for you no matter where it was cause I would just get excited to see you’re face and your smile and it always made my day when I asked if you was taking care of yourself and you said always but now your not here and I know deep down inside of me that your in a better place and your no longer in pain so I’m not gonna cry to much cause I know you’re with grandma and grandpa and peanuts give them my love fly high with the angels big brother love you lots little bit
Donald Boyd says
Sending Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead 🙏
Cissy Eagleman says
Journey well my friend. You’re at peace, you’re healed and no longer sick. You’ll always be remembered and not ever forgotten. Prayers for Wilma, Vandene and the rest of his family and friends. May the peace of the Lord comfort your hearts. Just know and remember, he’ll be waiting to see you in God’s time, when it’s your time. Until then keep praying, especially when you’re missing Emerson so very much.
Diana Diserly says
My sincerest condolences to his children, auntie Wilma, & immediate family. I grew up seeing him hanging with my brother Randy…they were always laughing & teasing & we considered him family. I member one time I asked him why they call him “Frogs” & someone said because when he jumped up to make a basketball shot his legs would go out😁 lol Emerson just laughed.
I’m sorry to hear of his passing he is with the Lord now & he will be missed.
Jessica Payne says
My dearest uncle emmy my heart is broken by losing you but i find strength n comfort in knoing you are with family you deeply missed especially uncle ben. i know he was standing there with his million dollar smile holding his hand out saying “lets go brother” please give everyone xoxox’s n let my mama vi n auntie noreeen know its been hard but me n the bros are trying… i will always watch out for iris my baby sister forever n always uncle em..
Robert s.Eder SR says
I grew up with him in school and walking to high school and watching movies
corrine shields says
Prayers & My condolences my relative Youll be missed Awesome journey…
Wilma Snell says
My dearest Emerson, it was a long 6 moths of missing you each day when you were in the hospital. Vandene and I will miss you greatly but know our Heavenly Father took you home! Pain no more! Love you so much! See ya later!
Irma Sepulveda says
So sorry to hear of Emerson’s passing, condolences to Leroy and family.
Your Sepulveda Aunties.
Maria, Cheryl, Jackey, Irma, Donna, and Vickey
Kristi (SmallFry) Comes Last says
Big Brother. Just those two words alone carry a lot of weight and responsibility. Our Big Brother lived up to being the best big brother he could possibly be to his siblings. Although, he was not perfect. He was in my eyes. He was the coolest guy ever. No one could ever be as cool as my Big Brother in my eyes. He had the best taste in music and was always so cool and laid back that everyone felt comfortable around him. We would go long periods without seeing each other, but that didn’t change the bond we had. We always hugged and told each other we loved each other when we would see each other. I’m reminded how the creator makes no mistakes when we are gifted with our siblings. Those bonds with our brothers and sisters are infinite and knowing that, I truly believe that I will see my brother again and we will greet each other with hugs, love, and happiness. Just as we always did whenever we would see each other. Our big brother Em is now reunited with our big brother Gordon and loved ones who have made it to the creators land before us and that brings me peace. The last time I seen and spoke with my brother. I told him I loved him and I would see him later. Rock on brother!! Prayers for peace and comfort for all who loved and are missing our Tennis Shoe Cowboy. Love, Emerson’s lil sis Kris AKA Small Fry 🦅
Carlos J Buck Elk | Kyiv Ukraine says
My condolences to all the relatives on the ComesLast side. Rest in Peace, Emerson.
Vandene Cooeyate says
I miss you grandpa I really do, it broke my heart when grandma was crying and told me you passed. You were the best grandfather I could ask for, you would tell me to keep away from things that I will come in contact with you would keep me safe from things, I will miss you very much now since your gone its been 7 months since you passed me and mom will miss you very dearly, I hope to see you again I love you. Rest in peace grandpa.
Iris Jean Comes Last says
It’s Been Almost A Year Now N It’s Not Easy… You Know How Much I Needed You.. I Still Need You 😭.. If I Can Only See n Hear You Again.. I Love You Dad.. Your Presence Is Really Missed.. Your Never Gonna Be Forgotten.. I Miss N Love You.