Keenan Patrick Beauchman went to be with his Creator on October 23, 2022 in Billings, MT of a gunshot wound at the age of 25.
Keenan was born in Glasgow, MT on August 11, 1997. He was the youngest boy of Kevin Beauchman and Tiffany Chopper. Keenan was the happiest little boy and always had the biggest smile. He was always getting complimented on his big brown eyes. Keenan was a real character and was the biggest jokester amongst his family and he will be missed by all who knew him. He had a strong love for family. He had a great bong with his nieces and nephew. Keenan walked brush with his dad at age 4. Keenan’s hobbies included hunting whenever he could, doing scratch tickets, and being around family. He liked to play Fortnite. Keenan’s favorite team was the Denver Broncos. Keenan loved to cruise his many different vehicles and bump his systems to oldies but goldies. Keenan was very proud of his Native culture. He sundanced, attended sweats, and often attended powwows. Keenan attended sundance with his brothers, Mervin Garfield Jr., Cherokee Christian and Dakota Christian. Keenan lived with his paternal grandfather, Patrick Beauchman and his maternal grandmother, Mary Redstone while growing up.
Keenan loved his elders and adopted many as grandparents including Gary and Artis Robinson with whom he lived with at the time, and Winifred and Darwin Shaffer with whom he attended powwows with. At age 19 years, Keenan moved to Billings, MT and lived with his sister, Katie Beauchman.
Keenan recently graduated from the WATCH Program and received his certificate which he is very proud of. Keenan was employed at Billings Concrete and his work there made him proud.
Keenan is survived by his mother, Tiffany Chopper; brothers, Kristopher, Keegan, and Kelly Beauchman; sisters, Kayla and Katie Beauchman, and Kylie Chopper; nephew, Caske Christian; nieces, Kaizlee, Kya, and Kahmila Beauchman; grandmothers, Mary, Josephine, Alice Redstone, Karen Yellow Robe, Carol Demarrias, Aletha Chopper, Priscilla Carpenter, Dyan Greywater, Jackie Moran, Dina Vega, Florence McGeshick, Chrisandra Martell, Susan Von Eife, Winter Redstone, LeAnne Redstone, Lucy McGeshick, Tony Martell, Mina Lingle, and Janna Keeler; uncles, Joe McGeshick, James McGeshick, Frank Chopper, and Tony Keeler.
A wake will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2022 at the New Wolf Point Community Hall. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the New Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Jolene R Chopper says
My nephew, you are going to be missed by so many people. Continue to watch over your Mom and your siblings. Much love until we meet again, may you rest in God’s paradise. <3 Auntie will love you ALWAYS and FOREVER!
Nina BaezaBonilla says
Sending my condolences for my sister Tiffany RedStone/Baughman from her family from Crete Nebraska Carol McIntire & Nina BaezaBonilla
Clarence Maher says
My sincere condolences to the Beauchman, Redstone, Chopper, families.
Marvin Fast Horse says
Chinkshi, hard to believe you left. Haven’t seen you in a minute, but I’ll see you again one day. Have a good journey, Your Oyate is waiting for you up there. Have a good reunion.
Wacekiyeyo…
Hope Belcher says
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Anna Pedraza-Wetsit says
You will be missed Keenan , in time I hope everyone of your family and friends will eventually come to a realization that you are in a better place in Heaven , I pray your new adventures are happy and everything and more than you’ve ever experienced in your earthly life . God bless you always in Jesus holy name amen.
Grandpa Harold and our whole family will miss seeing you around. Stopping by just to say hi . We will miss you .
Richard White Owl III says
Fly High Nephew, creator give my sister & the family strength during this hard time. Mitakuye Oyasin 💛❤🖤💟
Winnie schafer says
Oh my God I was such a shock when I heard this my condolences to the family he was a fine boy going to really miss him may the Lord take care of the family in this time of need love winnifred
Latoya says
Rip cousin im going to miss u so much cuz I love ya
Shari says
My sincere condolences to your family.
Judith dermody says
May you rest in peace and may God be with you.
Karla says
Cousin Tiffany 🙏
🧡💙🧡💙🙌
Forever
Karla says
Psalms 56:8 🙏🙌💙🧡
K.W💕 says
Im so sorry for your loss. I went to school with him. Try to find comfort in knowing that he is at peace with God now.
Tiffany Chopper says
Morning my baby boy Son Keenan Beauchman Mama Bear knows that your with the creator. I will always love you forever my beautiful handsome man you are my angel in heaven tell Dad I said hello and I will see you two again 💕 watch over us keep us safe you are on my mind every minute 😘💕💖 rest in paradise baby boy 💖
Erika smail says
Sorry for your loss I know how hard it is. Keenan went to school with my son Johnny now they both shall rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I’m here if you ever want or need to talk Tiffany.
Becky Greybull says
Sending prayers to the family. I met Keenan while working at YCDF. Keenan was so sweet and kind I knew there was something better he had to offer. Keenan was always so proud to be spoiled by his grandparents and always kept a watchful eye on Kayla. Sending love and prayers to everyone that was blessed by just one day in Keenan’s life💙
Dee A Reddog says
My dear fren Tiffany, u have always been like a sister to me. It was great seeing u even just for a short time. My sincere condolences to u and ur family. I havent seen Keenan since he was real little. But I remember he always wore a handsome smile. Fly high Keenan. Peace♥️