Iris was born on November 5, 1963. She left this world suddenly on March 27, 2022. Iris attended school in Wolf Point and Issaguely, WA. She attended high school in Brigham City, UT, graduating in 1982. She pre-enlisted in the United States Air Force completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. She returned to Montana only to enroll in college at Haskell Indian College in Lawrence, KS. She then returned to Wolf Point where she began her employment with A&S Industries as a Supervisor and worked there for 9 years until the plant shut down. She attended FRCC and bartended until 1993, and seismography. She then began work for the Fort Peck Tribes as a detention officer for the next 13 years. She worked odd jobs from then on.
Iris met Dale Wilson and had two treasured sons; Joseph Warren and James Francis. She then met Rodney Adams and had her third treasured son, Jared Duane.
Iris loved life. She was a caring mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Her quick wit and innate ability to find humor in most life circumstances kept people rolling in laughter. She loved all sports especially basketball and softball both of which she excelled. She could fix anything in her own way which usually required some duct tape. She was very creative and showered her family and friends with celebration events that she would go above and beyond for. She was also half detective often solving our reservation mysteries on her own. Irisoosh had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off her back. She loved dogs and had a special place in her heart for Uppie, Toshee and Scout.
Iris is preceded in death by her grandmother Amy Redstone Hoenck; mother Darlene Campbell; uncle Robert Hoenck; aunt Mavis Martell and sister Lisa. She is also preceded in death by the lights of her life, sons Joseph and Jared.
Iris is survived by her son James; grandson Jaidon; brothers David (Leigh) Campbell, Steven (Beth) Campbell and their daughter Emily and Duane (Frewinni) Love; sister Jennifer and special niece Antoinette Sansaver and her son Chase Thomas Jackson, niece Linzi Tollefson; special nephew Fred Campbell and cousin Renee Babcock; aunts Karen Babcock and Iris (Billy) Balbinot; uncles Wayne and Gary Martell, her nieces, nephews and many special cousins. She also leaves behind her dogs Scout and Toshee. Extended families: Redstones, Adams, Campbells, Blackdogs, Finnicums, Bighorns. She leaves behind many childhood friends who will miss her always but will keep her memory alive. She leaves behind a multitude of friends she made in her lifetime who all held a special place in her heart as well.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 4, 2022
New Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Curtis Courchene says
This is such a shock !! To all her family and friends my thoughts are with you ……….. always was a good person and ready to help anyone ❤️💎😇 …………… Cadillac 👋
Crissy says
still can’t believe this. Such a fun, loving,crazy person. Always happy. You will be missed for sure by everyone that knew you oosh.
Gina E. Bearfighter says
Another shocking passing!! Hugs and prayers to all her family and friends. I’ll remember Oosh as an amiable woman and formidable basketball player.
Gina
Jonny BearCub says
Travel in pure happiness as you head home to a joyous reunion with all who have gone before. Know you are loved and will be missed by many you leave behind here on Earth. Prayers and thoughts of comfort and strength for the family & friends as they prepare to celebrate a life well lived by our beloved Oosh.
Tina magnan says
To Oosh’s son James and all extended family and friends.
The Lord sure broke the mold when Oosh was born. She had some many great qualities.
But most of all that great sense of humor. And that contagious laugh.
She will be greatly missed. Prayers of comfort. But most of all. thank you for all the precious memories she gave to all of us.
Cheryl Medicine Cloud says
My sincere condolences to her family. I was in shock after hearing about her passing. She was a very good friend n sister. Much luv n prayers!
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
May you rejoice in heaven with all your dead kindred. God bless the family.
Deborah Ricker says
Rest in Perfect Paradise My Friend, Thank You for Your Friendship and Memories that I will Cherish. Strongest Prayers of Strength, Support and Comfort to Family, Friends and Loved Ones….Miss You and Love You Ooosh….Till We Hug Again …the dobis
debra mason says
OOSH, you’ll be missed by so many people. You had such a big and crazy heart. Condolences to all her family and friends.
Jackie says
Prayers for her family friends. Sorry for your loss hugs
Cheryl Stracener says
Heaven, has truly gained an AMAZING angel.
I’ve never met anyone like her, she had a huge heart and
LOVED helping others! She will be forever missed!
Prayers and hugs for her family and friends!
Dyan greywater says
Extremely saddened by the loss of a bright soul…
Condolences to her son, sister, and extended family
Lobo Campbell says
Thank you Creator for letting all who crossed paths with Oosh. Her generation laid down a general direction for us to learn from. Oosh, you and Jared were meant to be in my life at those times I needed someone to understand. May you and Jared look after and protect Hokey. Thank you.
Fred McGeshick, jr. says
Rest in peace Iris (Oosh) a very good friend with lots of humor and love! I will always remember growing up on the Southside of Wolf Point Rez teasing each other with many laughs. You always called me Fritz. You’re in God’s hands now!
McGeorge DeMarrias says
Wish the family condolences and strength in the upcoming days. Oosh was a great person, friendly and funny. I wish her the best in her journey to the Happy Hunting Grounds. She will be missed here on this side by family and friends.
Jim Gabrielson says
OOSH! Heaven sure ain’t gonna be the same with you up there! 😆 And your Friends and Loved Ones are surely not the same without you.
It was fun working with you back in the day, ALWAYS smiling and laughing!
Keep it fun up there!
Tara Lynette Longtree says
So unbelievable, So happy our paths crossed on this journey! Oosh brought sunshine into my life, never going to forget all crazy fun times we had! When you get there, tell my sis, hello 4 me!
Karen Lilley says
Condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Carrie Manning says
Sending my condolences to the family.
Ooosh was one of a kind, so thoughtful and always a blessing to all.
Keeping her close friends and family all in my prayers.
🙏🏽
Rob and Carrie Manning
Linda Hansen says
Prayers to Oosh’s family and friends! Prayers to all that loved her; she has Angels above to greet her.