Lillian Beatrice Bruguier Christian passed away on March 10, 2023 in Wolf Point, Montana. She was born September 17, 1932 in Wolf Point, Montana to Elsie Miller and Leo Charles. Lillian grew up in Wolf Point as the fourth child of six children. She attended schools in Wolf Point and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1950.
After high school, she got married and started her family. During the course of raising her family, she started her 10-year career in the healthcare field as a nurses aid at Faith Lutheran Home and Trinity Hospital. After working in healthcare, she embarked on a 48-year career with the Fort Peck Tribes. Her first job was with the head-start program as the Health and Nutrient Coordinator for 9 years. She then transferred to the planning department to work as the planning coordinator for 3 years.
Lillian then started work with the Tribal Maintenance Department as a secretary. She eventually worked her way up to the Director of Maintenance and retired after 20 plus years of work here.
Retirement, however, wasn’t a good fit for her. She soon went back to work again. This time, she started her career with the Fort Peck Tribes in the CHR Department as a driver and eventually worked her way up to being the program supervisor. After 8 years with the CHR Department, she decided it was time for her to have her final retirement at the age of 85 years old.
Lillian is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Matilda, Emily and Joyce; brother, William; sons, Desmond and Forrest; and grand-daughter, Jessee.
She is survived by her brother, Forrest Bruguier; her son, William Eder, Jr., Eric Bruguier, Neil Tayler, and adopted son, Will Morey; numerous grand-children and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 15th from 3-8 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Cremation will follow services.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Viewing
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 15, 2023
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday March 16, 2023
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Viewing
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 15, 2023
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday March 16, 2023
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Pauline azure feuvray says
Our beloved mother sister niece aunt grandma died Friday 3.10
2023
With family
.
By
Her side
She spoke Assiniboine to
Her spirit guide. We love 😘😘💕 you
Forever.
Pauline azure feuvray says
Lillian died Friday night 3.10.2023 speaking Assiniboine to her spirit guide. We
Love you 💕
Mother sister niece aunt grandma
Julie bemer says
Condolences to the family
Tomina says
Condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with her.
Steve Moosman says
Bless her in this next walk. May she touch as many as she touched here. Her spirit couldn’t be settled while so it probably will be just as busy there! Hopefully she will take some time to rest in peace!
Karen McNabb says
I knew Lillian my whole life. Lillian and her family lived down the street from us and we all grew up together (Eric and Neil). It is very sad to be losing all our beloved elders, that is the circle of life. I send my prayers and consolations to all of Lillians family. May God comfort and Bless you all. And may Lillian rest in peace.
Georgianna Old Elk says
So sorry for your loss Eric -Condolences to the family- sending prayers for strength💔🙏🏽
Patricia Bushman says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Lillian was a beautiful soul. Enjoyed my visits with her.
Punkie Jackson says
My Sincerest Condolences To Lillians Family. Loved Listening To Her Stories When We Worked At CHR.
Janet Johnson-Singh says
We are very honored and blessed to get to know Lilian. She is a source of my strength and inspiration as well as for AmyJo and Deric. We will always cherish our memories with her, and are sadden with heavy hearts. Thoughts & prayers are with the family always.
Janet, Amyjo, and Deric
Deriic Johnson says
Grandma Lillian,
I am very sad today. I will miss you. Your Assiniboine Language is carried on by your son, Neil. He speaks it well, and I am learning it too, but it’s on my own. A’laah (Paternal Grandma in Nez Perce), I love you always. My prayers are with you & family forever. Love Takanaska
Jonny BearCub says
Auntie Lillian always had her hair styled, her makeup on perfect and a beautiful smile. I’ll miss her wit. She was a smart and funny character. Forever in our hearts, travel in joy as you go along that Star Road home being welcomed by family and friends meeting you to escort you to the camp where a feast and celebration await you. Memories of you will be cherished.
Georgianna & Clayton Old Elk says
Eric know you are in our thoughts & prayers – prayers to family for strength🙏🏽❤️
Gabriel Beauchman says
Condolences to the family Lillian was a wonderful woman rip my friend
Debbie Balch Ricker says
Condolences to the Family….Neil So Sorry for Your Loss….You are All in Our Prayers….Debbie & Dwain Balch
Pauline azure feuvray says
Rest in peace aunt and tell the family hello. We love 😘💕 you.
Connie MacDonald
Family
Pauline azure feuvray says
We love you 💘💜. Donna Taylor family
Pauline azure feuvray says
Tell everyone hello 😁. Love you 😘 💕 to the moon and back
Sharon and gini Katherine and
Samuel
Lucy Redekopp says
She was one great lady with awsome work ethics. My sincere condolences to the family.
Bertrand Alain Feuvray says
I knew Lillian when I first visited Wolf Point, MT and when we lived there for two years. I was told that Pauline lived with her so that she could take care of Lillian’s children when she was at work and when they were very young.
I know she is now in a better place with loved ones who passed on before her.
Love,
Bertrand Feuvray (Bert)
vernie madison says
God bless you all, prayers for all. God’s Peace 🙏
Hope Belcher says
You will be missed
Thank you my relative.
Dale M Buckles says
Rest In Peace Lillian. My condolences to the entire family. Blessings to all. 🙏🌹🙏
Donald Lee Boyd says
Sending Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Family 👪 And R.i.p My Elderly Friend And Former Boss Of Tribal Maintenance You Were A Great Boss..
marquita redwood says
ill always remember you lillawill for being my gma elsies best friend when i was growimg up. rest easy