Katie “Dolly” C. Wetsit-Stark Wamni Wasnokiya (Wise Eagle)
Mom was called home on June 3rd, 2020 at the Billings Hospital with her daughters by her side. Mom was born February 13th, 1945 in Poplar, MT. She attended school in Frazer, MT. Mom was a very well known Bartender all of her life and also a cook. She was famous for her “Dolly Burger Specials” up until Retirement. Mom married WJ “Dub” Stark on September 7th, 1965. This union was blessed and adopted MaryAnn Wetsit, Katie Thunderchild, Richard (Latoya) Stark, Vicky Stark, Harold and Gayle Wetsit. Mom enjoyed attending Pow-wow Celebrations, watching her Great-Grandchildren dance, sing and going to church with her Grandchildren, she was very active in all her Great-Grandchildren lives, whether it be Sports, Pow-wows, Community walks, going to rodeos or cheering on her favorite football team, The Green Bay Packers (Cheese Heads, as she called them). Mom loved to cruise and visit, listen to George Strait and Pow-wow music.
Mom is survived by her daughters Mary Ann Wetsit (Poplar), Katie Thunderchild (Poplar), Kia (Mike) Thunderchild-Big Back (Billings), Vicky Stark (Harlem), Leslie Ricker (Billings), her Sons Richard (LaToya) Stark (Poplar), Junior Firemoon (Denver, CO), Kevin Schlinder (Poplar), Steve Stump (Williston, ND), Harold (Anna) Wetsit (Billings). Great-Great Grandchildren Michael Hapa Jr, Prariedawn, Tah’nee Thunderchild, Denny Craig Owens Jr., Kentrell First, HolyBear MazaWasicuna, Isiah DragsWolf, George Spotted Wolf, Wayan Bear, Mom’s Fifth Generation Great-Great Grandchild her pride and joy Mae’Lee Rose Thunderchild, Kylene Owens, and Kia’s bun in the oven; Sisters Loretta Walton (Wolf Point), Carol Jones (Wolf Point); Special Nieces and Nephews Larry Wetsit, Diane Hoy, Deborah Hishorseisthunder, Toni (Tick) Henderson, Kenny Lewis, Lori (Donovan) Archambault, Resa LaRoque (Fort Belkap), Loren Lewis, Carolyn (Bill) Rusche, Dori (Jim) Rusche, Steve T-Ed, Pat Walton; many adopted children, Grandchildren, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention; Special Grandchildren Nina Wetsit, Heidi Johnson and Coy Weeks.
Mom is proceeded in death by her parents Earl and Nina (Redstone) Wetsit, husband Dub Stark, brothers Hans, Donald, George, Nieces Gayle Wetsit-Johnson, Grandchildren Gerald “JR” Bear JR., Clarence Spotted Wolf Jr. and Ty Lynn Spotted Wolf. We apologize if we missed anyone Mom loved everybody!
A funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Montana. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery in Poplar, Montana. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
Twilia Bear Cub says
Mary, your mother loved you dearly as you were her pride and joy. Your relationship was admired by all because you two truly were best friends. Dolly is always with you, as families are forever. My prayers are with you . Much love always . .. ❤️
Clarence Maher says
Sincere condolences to Loretta and Wetsit and Redstone familys
Patricia Runs Through Matt Runs Through says
We are sure going to miss her bubbly personality! We love you beautiful Dolly. We will see you again. Hugs from Matt and Patt ❤️❤️❤️
Robert/Terry McAnally says
Our condolences to all of Dolly’s friends and family. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all during this time of grieving.
Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
Deepest condolences to all the family. Uplifting you in prayer. May you be comforted by the love of the Creator and friends and family and knowing she is at peace in the arms of the Creator.
Janice White Eagle - Johnson says
Still a shock that Dolly is gone . I will always remember the good times and laughs that Dolly and I had from our bartending days at Gary’s Pizza , Log Cabin Bar, Jessie’s Supper Club and Barackers Bar. Her an Dub are finally together again. I will see you on the other side Dolly. Your friend forever
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to you all
Jonny BearCub Stiffarm says
Aunt Dolly, may your journey home be filled with joy and wonder at the beauty of the camp you arrive at to be greeted by relatives who have gone before. Let everyone know we are ok but that we miss them. Here we will say prayers to give your children, grandchildren and family the strength to go on. Travel well.
Florence Garcia says
Dolly was so kind and my mom thought so too. God bless the family
Denise Zimmer says
Maryann sorry about your mom. My prayers to you and your family. Aunt Dolly was a great lady
I will miss her. Dad has his sister with him looking out for us. And we are blessed to have them here with us now they are our guardian angel
Take care
Denise Wetsit Zimmer and family
Laura Haefer says
Mary and family, you have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear mother. May your memories bring you peace, comfort and strength in the days to come.
Gay Pennington says
Mary and family I always enjoy your mothers DOLLY BUGERS and her friendship. Your mom order Avon from me and she always had a smile on her face, Plus I would sit down and visit with when I deliver her Avon. Always visit with her when she came into Bob’s Market. She will be miss by the family, relatives and her friends. I heard she was up her in Billings hospital but the only left family in. Otherwise I would have come be with your mother and family. She was in my prayers. May she rest in peace. God be with you all. From Gay (Paulson) Pennington
Darrell White Eagle says
Cousin I will sure miss your laughter and smiling face when I visit home and seen you and your sisters eating at the Sherman.
God bless your family and you are in my prayers!