Heidi “Faye” Johnson, 42 departed to join the Great Spirit on April 15, 2022, she was born to Gayle Lynn Wetsit and Lionel Dean Johnson on September 7th, 1979, in Poplar, MT. She graduated in the year of 1998 at Poplar High School. She worked for most of her employment time at Tribal Express where she was exposed to all walks of life and that was one of many doorways to meeting a plethora of adopted family members.
Heidi had a wealthy social life, she was passionate about her beliefs, her family – in all forms. She always lived by her code, a code that honors a sense of love that went beyond blood. Because when she loved, she loved completely and without judgment. She was and continues to be a tough character whose iron shell protected a soft heart. Heidi didn’t waste her breath on pointless praise, she only spoke her mind. She loved to spend time with friends and family, doing the things she loved such as playing pool, bonfires, basketball, softball and card games. She was always walking because if she couldn’t get there, she would always find a way.
Heidi was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She was adored completely, even in her workplace where she made work fun for every coworker that knew her.
She is survived by her one and only sister Nina (Chris) Fetty of Williston, ND, her niece Melody Red Eagle of Poplar, MT, her nephew Zack Rosebluff of Helena, MT and her baby niece Christina Fetty of Williston, ND. These were her babies, the children that she never got the chance to have, and she had no problem reminding them every chance she had. Her Nitner, nieces and nephew were her pride and joy, her whole world. Her adopted Sisters Barbie Merculieff, Allison “JR” Franklin, Terri Lee Summers, Vermae “Sister” Smith, Willette “W” Lambert her adopted brothers, Loyd Lambert, William “Duta” Lambert II, Dion Hopkins, adopted niece Jenna Red Thunder her adopted beautiful son Kyle Granbois and her very special nephew close to her heart Chance Boyd.
She is survived by her aunts and uncles; Debrah (Ron) HisHorseIsThunder of Fort Yates, ND, Diane (Jim) Hoy of Arizona, Larry (Edna) Wetsit of Wolf Point, MT, Harold (Anna) Wetsit of Billings, MT, Toni (Virgil) Henderson of Rocky Boy, MT, Kenny (Sandra) Lewis of Lodge Pole, MT, Lori (Donovan) Archambault of Lodge Pole, MT, Loren Lewis of Lodge Pole, MT, Resa (Robert) Laroque of Fort Belnap, MT and Vermae Taylor of Wolf Point, MT.
She is survived by her descendants of No Breast, Bad Temper Bear, He Wetsit and Gray families.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lionel & Gayle Johnson, her nephew Clifford Granbois, her adopted sisters Tonya “Taco” Lambert and Melissa “MJ” Mitchell, her adopted brothers Jeremiah Medicine Elk and Delton “Duk” Brown.
We are filled with sorrow that we cannot list every single person who she called family, for her heart was big and there were many. So much so, they could fill a book. And to avoid hurting people we sadly cannot even attempt to try without forgetting someone. But you will always and forever be loved by her.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Shari says
My sincere condolences to the families
Tina & Chris Longtree says
This is Soo shocking going to miss coming to ur house and visiting ur a beautiful soul fly high u will b surely missed…Hugs&Prayers to the family
JAMES A BIGHORN says
Condolences to the family.
Denise Lester says
My Heartfelt Condolences & Prayers Nina & Family Friends during this time..
THE GREY BEAR FAMILY says
RIP our relative may you have a safe journey to the spirit world Doka Sa Aka.
Diana says
I love you sis💕 I’ll see you later
Always & forever
Donna Black Dog says
My sincere condolences to Heidi’s family. Prayers for comfort and strength. She will be missed by all who knew her. She had a very beautiful smile.
jaime & Robert Birthmark says
my she hulk…why you leave me so early…we’d have a great laugh everytime we seen each other trying to tell each other everything that happened in that amount of time since the last and thats when itold you, you was my unicorn mystical and rarely seen…even though we seen each other was rare but you always made sure and reminded me you were just heel clicks away…your really my unicorn now…going to miss you my faye faye….love you bunchez….give my momma and sister a big hug for me plz
Richard & latoya says
You may have left us but we know we’re going to see you again. We love you & we’re going to miss you . W/lots of love Richard and latoya.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
🌷 Sending Prayers and Our Deepest Condolences to the Families of Heidi 🙏🏽’s.
RIP HEIDI FAYE 😇…
Wilma Huravitch says
Sending Condolences to the family n everyone who knew her…I know I’m going to miss that Awesome Smile n Wonderful Person she was.
Prayers and Love..R.I.P. Heidi.
Cheryle Cantrell says
My Sincerest Condolences to the family. She was so full of life, always showing her beautiful dimples. Such a Beautiful Lady.
Jessica SB says
Heidi was a kind woman who always went out of here way to say hi to me, through the years we shared many laughs/jokes at tribal or in passing as she was easy to get along with and made you feel comfortable enough to be yourself. Her presence will be missed.
Lynne says
omg…my fren fliest fly.. luv n miss u always n forever.. ….luvz Lynne 1st Reddogg, Emery n Family
Colleen M Ferguson says
💕🙏😇Prayers & Condolences to my cousin Nina & family😇🙏❤ 🤔 this is so unbelievable I can’t understand why God took u so soon u looked healthy & alright in our eyes but deep down inside u were sick I guess. ❤💕. 🤗 geez gunna miss u dearly cuz I walk by your house every hour of every day& im guna be still walking by your place always& for ever, I try an hold my tears bk but rite wen I see Lighting MaQueen wen I pass tribal I can’t help but start crying I been testing my self when I walk by but never fails I’m Always gunna miss our talks wen I passed by any time at night or day u would visit me or your house was the meeting spot gunna miss you so much love you cousin❤💕🤗 & tell my moms & dads hello @ I miss them & love them, peace cuz Faye fly high until we meet again
Ethelyn Moccasin says
My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family.. 🙏💐
Nina Black Hoop says
Nina, I am so sorry about yr loss. Prayers to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita Weeks says
My prayers and condolences to Nina and family. Peace be with you all.