Linda Melbourne, our beloved mother, aunt, sister and grandma from Brockton, Montana made her journey to the spirit world at the age of 66 on July 29, 2022 at Poplar Community Hospital, due to natural causes. If you knew Linda, you knew she was a private person and respect was something she held to a high standard.
Linda was born on May 8, 1956, at the Poplar Community Hospital to Susan Beverly Melbourne and Clifton Ray Cheek, Sr. As the oldest Linda would later welcome her sisters Charlene Cheek and Donna (Errol) Yellow Hammer, and her brother Clifton Ray (Angela) Cheek, Jr.
Linda attended elementary and high school in Brockton, MT, graduating in 1974. Linda found her calling in the profession of nursing, she attended college at Eastern Montana College in Billings and Williston State College, in Williston, North Dakota. After working in the Nursing and medical field for several years, Linda later worked for various tribal programs and spent the last few years of her life working for the Tribal Veteran’s Program in Poplar, Montana.
Throughout her entire life Linda devoted her time to helping and visiting her many relatives across the reservation. Whether it was lobbying for her relatives or a friend in need at the Fort Peck Tribal Board or another community agency, Linda was always there willing to help anyone who asked, Linda was the kind of person who thought of others, instead of herself.
Linda married Todd McClammy at the age of 29. Throughout their 36 years together, they loved and cherished their six beautiful children. Thomas “Greeny” Jerome, Michael (Afrelle) Failing, Martha (Jason) Failing-Kearns, Marlene Failing, Johnnie McClammy, William “Tolly” (Alyssa) McClammy.
Linda loved all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was the matriarch of her family and tried to keep all her relatives close and taught them to be supportive of each other, especially in times of need. Linda made many friends throughout her lifetime and valued their friendship.
Linda is survived by her children, Mike, Marlene, Martha, William “Tolly”. Her sister Charlene Cheek. Her immediate grandchildren; Raycine and Kyle First; Michael and Thomas Jerome; David Jr. and Gavin Grainger; Michael, Memphis, and Mahayla Kearns; Em’brielle McClammy; and Marielle Failing. Adopted sister Verbena Savior, nephews Eric and Andrew Sherman, Alexis and Jahn Charboneau, Cameron and Casey Cheek, and Myron Yellow Hammer, nieces Angeline and Laurel Cheek, Misty and Traci Yellow Hammer.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years Todd McClammy, her parents Ray and Susie Cheek, brother Clifton Jr., sister Donna Yellow Hammer, daughter Johnnie McClammy, son Thomas “Greenie” Jerome, nephew Bronson Charboneau and several of her relatives from the Jones, Melbourne, Longee, Martin, Red Boy and Fast Horse families too numerous to mention. We know that Linda was dearly loved by all her relatives and friends, if we forgot anyone, we are terribly sorry.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p,m.
Wednesday August 3, 2022
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday August 4, 2022
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p,m.
Wednesday August 3, 2022
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday August 4, 2022
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
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Blossom Longee says
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My sincere condolescence to the family. She was an amazing, kind, caring and beautiful lady. I know she will be missed by many. R.I.P Cuz. God must of needed another beautiful amazing Angel. I look forward to the day I see you again.
Wesley Headdress says
Rest now Linda. We can share a White Russian when my time comes. Gonna miss you.
Donald Boyd says
R.I.P. Elder Linda Melbourne
Sending Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead…
sherry longtree says
She was a very, very good friend I knew her well will miss her 😢
Donna Black Dog says
My sincere condolescences to Linda’s children and family. Linda was my classmate and a really good friend. She always greeted with a smile, and “how you doing, classmate.” She will be missed by all her knew her. Her beautiful friendly smile, friendly greetings, and beautiful spirit. My heart hurts, cause I’m not going to see her again. She will always be in my heart. Prayers for comfort, and healing in the loss of your mom, sister, auntie, grandma, great-grandma, and a wonderful friend. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Gay Pennington says
You have my Condolence to the family and friends 😢.. Linda was a great friend.. I always enjoy visiting with her 💕. She always had a smile on her face..RIP MY FRIEND!! God bless you all..Fly high and be our newest Angel 😇✨🙏❤
Melissa Horn says
Linda was such a nice person and I’m glad I got to know her every time I seen her; I was met with the best hugs I’ll miss u mama Linda until we meet again on the other side
Jlanie moran says
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel 🙏 condolences to her kids grand kids and all of her loved ones god plz wrap your arms around them give them strength ❤
Lois Black says
Linda I sure enjoyed working with you at Tribal Health for 15 years then tragedy struck my family and had to quit and I remember those encouraging words you gave me. RIP my friend.
Love Lois Black
Renee eggebrecht says
Linda and I became friends when I was working at the courthouse. We both lost children within weeks of each other
We talked a lot about that and helping each other thru it. I will miss Linda. She was very special to me
Gina E. Bearfighter says
I am shocked at my Aunt Linda’s passing. My prayers are with her loved ones and friends.
Colleen says
It seemed like when I traveled outta town I would always run into Linda. It was either at a store or we always stayed in the same Hotel/Motel. We had some good visits about our families & her mother Suzie. Rest in peace my friend we will visit again on the side.
Cheryl Nygaard says
Heaven gained a beautiful Angel. She was so Kind and Loving. She has been my life long friend. I’m sure going to miss her. RIP my friend❤️
Stacey Summers says
Rest In Peace Linda. Thank you for all your encouragement & being a good friend throughout the years. I will miss you! Many prayers for her family, & friends.
Roxann Smith says
Sending prayers for all of Linda’s families.
Rita Weeks says
My condolences and prayers for all of Linda’s family. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that Linda had many friends it was always nice to visit her.
Carla Lovan says
Prayers of Comfort to Marlene, Martha, Michael and Tolley. Linda was such a very kind and caring person. Always there to help anyone she can. We had many good times together she surely will be missed.
Susie Anderson ark says
Sorry for your loss.. Rest in peace Linda.
Susie Anderson Clark says
Sorry for your loss
REST in Peace Linda
Jonny BearCub says
Prayers and thoughts of comfort to the family. Linda always had a smile, could tease easily with kindness, and made you happy. I will miss her. Memories are a blessing – hold them tight in the days ahead.
Raycine First says
I love you grandma; I know you’re heart is fulfilled again, please watch over us until we meet again, -your grandson Raycine