Henry Buck Elk Jr., was raised in Ft. Kipp and attended Brockton Schools; where he set a record in track.
After schooling he married Violet Martell, from this union they raised 8 children.
In the early years he moved to Denver, CO where he graduated from mechanic school. He graduated well before the rest of his class. Henry was always a very skilled carpenter. He owned his own contracting company and worked with his son Wendell, and his sons-in-law. Through all his life skills, he made life long friends. He farmed with his father, Henry Sr. and loved hunting, fishing, and camping. Dad’s greatest joy was his family. His grandchildren were his life, along with many great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild (Peanut).
Henry passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Ft. Kipp at the age of 77.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Nancy Buck Elk; father-in-law, Daniel Martell Sr.; mother-in-law, Lucille Chopper; brothers, Darryl K. Buck Elk Jr., Wilson Shields, Ronald Small, Edgar “Homer” Buck Elk, and Everette “Sharon” Buck Elk; children, Rudolph “Rudy” Martell and Thalia Buck Elk; nephews, Brian Olsen Sr., Emmanuel Buck Elk, Christophe Buck Elk, Darryl “D.K.” Buck Elk, Louis Buck Elk Jr., Louis Buck Elk Jr., and Jeremy Chopper; nieces, Andrea Davis and Brandi Crazy Bull; grandchildren, Adam Black Dog, Sierra Follette, and Kyle Martell; in-laws, Frank Hapa, Franklin Chopper, and Abraham Chopper Sr.; sons-in-law, Charles “Chuck” Olsen and Verle Follette; adopted children, Georgie Dupius, Karla Cantrell, Dani Red Bull, Jennifer “Missy” Bearcub, Debbie Hopkins, Lorraine (Buck Elk) Bear, Debbie Old Person, and Wynn Hall.
Henry is survived by his wife, Violet Buck Elk; children, Wendell “Chico” (Donette) Martell, Mary Follette, Teresa (Michael) Jaymes, Darryl Buck Elk, Yvette Olsen, and Janel (Darin) Little Light; siblings, Myrtle (Frederick) Olsen of Lebanon, Oregon, Esther Hapa, Phyllis (Cedric) Prairie Chief of Oklahoma, Louis (Leanne) Buck Elk of Ft. Kipp; in-laws, Priscilla Carpenter of Fort Kipp, Vernon (Donna) Chopper of Yankton, South Dakota, and Aletha Chopper of Ft. Kipp; nephews and nieces, Fredrick Olsen Jr., Doreen, Michael Olsen, Anthony Olsen, Doreen Olsen, Charles Small, Elliot Small, Joel Small, Jolene Small, Euron (Didi) Davis, Tamara Firemoon, Nanette (Wayne) Strange Owl, Jeremia Davis, Cedric Prairie Chief, David Prairie Chief, Leslie Buck Elk, Elijah Buck Elk, Tiffany Buck Elk, Joseph Buck Elk, Carlos Buck Elk, Darice Buck Elk, Sylvia Buck Elk, Angel Buck Elk, Jhalane Chopper, Anne Chpper, Venice Chopper, Frank Chopper, Nicky (Maurice) Bighorn, Jolene Jones, Bear Chopper, and Wendy Chopper; grandchildren, and great grandchildren too numerous to mention; one great granddaughter, Calista “Peanut” Gong; extended families, Comes Last, Eder, Cantrell, Crow Belt, Boyd, Thomas, Firsts, Pipes, Walking Eagles, and Emanuel Running Bear family.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Friday, December 10 at the James Black Dog Center in Ft. Kipp. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 11 at the James Black Dog Center in Ft. Kipp. Interment will follow at the Ft. Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
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McGeorge DeMarrias Jr. says
Condolences to the family and I am so sorry for your loss. Henry was a good man and he will be missed tremendously. To his wife Violet and daughters Teresa and Yvette, I am so sorry for your loss, stay strong and focused.
Julie bemer says
Prayers and condolences.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
🦋 Cousin Violet & Families, We send Our Sincere Condolences.🙏🏽’s, Prayers of Strength & Comfort 💙… lots of Love & Hugs 🤎🤎🤎🤎…
David E. Boyd Sr. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Cousin prayers for your family and friends
Lori Canyon says
Prayers to your family ❤️🖤,
Patt Iron Cloud says
My deepest condolences sent to the family. I’m so very sorry for your great loss. Hugs and Prayers sent for comfort.
Jennifer Mavis Stiles says
I am going miss you grandpa and I see you on other side.
Jennifer Mavis Stiles says
Aleshia Deanne Longee to love you with all heart
Sharon yellowowl says
My condolences to the family. Thank you for letting me be part of the family. I love you all. ❤ im so sorry violet. My prayers for you for strength.
Blossom Longee says
So sorry for the loss of Henry. My sincere condolences to Violet, Mary and the rest of the family. He was a very nice man. Always said hello when he seen me and asked how I was. May he now R.I.P. sending prayers to you all for comfort, strength at this time 🙏❤
Feryl Greufe says
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your precious husband, dad, grandpa, uncle. He was a good family man. Hugs to all and prayers