Kevin Reed Small was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1956 in Poplar, MT to Norma Fourstar Small and Pete Small. To this union his brother Raleigh (Jerry) Small was born less than years later. Pete and Norma divorced when Kevin was 4 years old and he and his brother went to live with their mother when Kevin’s mother married Charles Plante from Arlee, MT.
Kevin grew up in various towns in Montana and Washington State, where his stepfather worked in the apple orchards. He enjoyed living on the Flathead Reservation for many years. Kevin’s brothers and sisters were born to Charles Plante and his mother Norma; Charles Plante, Jr., Juanita Plante, Andrea Plante, Angela Plante, Gayle Plante and Mitchell Plante.
Kevin met Thelma Gray in Billings, MT in 1979 and together they raised Eva, Tricia, Nathan and baby Thelma Gray.
In 1988 Kevin became a welder while living in Helena, MT. He became a member of the Boiler Maker’s Union in 1989. He worked at welding jobs in Colstrip, MT, Califonia, Wyoming, North Dakota and other states.
Kevin had a gentle, kind soul and loved to have his children around. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke with his brothers and friends.
He also was an avid hunter and would sometimes hunt from morning until night. He also enjoyed fishing in Arlee and Helena, MT. Kevin was an excellent mechanic and kept his vehicles running as well as his friend’s and family vehicles. He enjoyed carpentry and made furniture for his home.
He was an awesome cook and he enjoyed having barbecues with his family and friends. Some of his specialties were deer steaks, chili and Spanish rice.
Kevin came from a large family and those that preceded him in death were; his parents Pete Small, Norma Plante and Charles Plante, Sr.; grandparents Pete and Gae Matthews; siblings Charles Plante, Jr., Melvin (Moon) Firemoon, Andrea Plante, Angela Plante, Gayle Plante and Mitchell Plante; aunts Ruby Runsthrough, Ernie Jackson, Irene Runsthrough and Darlene Gray; special companion Myrna Schindler.
He is survived by sons Trevor Small and Nathan (Angie); daughters Eva (Troy), Thelma “Jr.” (Phil), Tricia (Adam); brothers Jerry (Arlene) Small; sisters Veronica “Ronnie” (Julian) Shields, Judy (Kenny) Shields and baby sister Juanita Rae and many numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephewswith arrangements.
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 30, 2014
New Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 31, 2014
New Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 30, 2014
New Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 31, 2014
New Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Karla & Ira Ricker says
My condolences to Kevin’s family. Kevin was a kind soul , always smiling at us. He always had something nice to say. God speed Kevin. God is Alive , even tho we all walk different path’s we knew each other as people, friends. God Bless You.
patti martin says
so sorry and condolences to the families kevin was like a brother to me and a grandfather to my grand children he will be missed r.i.p kevin……..
Jackie Iron Cloud says
i am sorry for your loss an you will be missed Kevin prays to the family
Jerry Rosebluff says
My condolences to family of Kevin, especially the Gray Girls & Trevor, after long thought, with all my love for you all. “When the Good Lord calls a Cowboy Indian Home, He opens wides the gate and welcomes in an honest man whose walk and talk is straight.
For those who choose the cowboy Indian way will live a life well spent, serving God & their fellow man untell they”re heaven sent.
Remembering with you the life of a good Man.”
Tanya Firemoon says
I will always remember Uncle Kevin as a kind gentle person. My thoughts and Prayers are with my family. Big Hugs all the way from Oregon
Spencer Grandchamp says
Rest in Paradise grandpa. ❤️ You’ll be forever in my heart. Ill never forget waking up to you cooking in the kitchen, looking at me and saying “heyyyyy! Howdy!” Or rubbing my ears all the time saying “Mickie’s” you were such a kind hearted person and always willing to help out a friend in need. I love you and will see you again one day. ❤️ Watch over us old man. 🙂
Marion Follette says
R.I.P. UNCLE FLY WITH THE ANGELS!
Thelma "Jr " says
Dad, it’s almost been 2 years since the last time I saw you. I am still in a denial state, I can’t bring myself to really believe your not there. I don’t want to believe it’s true. But then again I have to face reality. I miss you so much dad?. I’ll Always Always Love You. I know your safe, and we will see each other again.
Spencer Grandchamp says
Grandpa,
I still find myself thinking of all the times I’d be walking around town and run into you. I miss hearing “heyyyyy grandson what are you doing?” And seeing your face light up with joy as I’d visit you for a few minutes before heading out again. I’ll always cherish those little moments with you until my last breathe. I miss waking up and seeing you in the kitchen cooking or sitting in the living room watching your favorite shows. I’ll never forget how nice you were to everyone despite not always having that kindness returned. You were always willing to go out of your way to make sure everyone was taken care of before yourself. You were never selfish with anything and we’re always thinking of how you could help someone else. Can’t wait to see you again grandpa. You’re definitely missed and thought of all the time. I know you’re looking down smiling and proud of all that we’ve done so far in our lives. This one is for you pops. ❤️❤️