Lizabeth Ann Boxer Graham passed away at her home on Friday, April 7, 2023. Liz was born on December 4, 1961 in Poplar, MT to Lenny Boxer and Annette White Eagle Boxer.
Liz graduated from Poplar High School in 1980. Two weeks after graduating she started work in the oilfields. She held various positions on the rig but the one she was very proud of was when she made history as the first Native American female driller. She worked in the oilfield for 20= years. Her passion was to work outside but she also got her cosmetology license and used it every chance she got. Liz lived in Anchorage, AK for a while and worked as a hairdresser. Liz moved back to Ronan, MT and met Stanley Graham. They married in 1992 and from this union they had two sons Robert and Jacob. Liz’s last job was with Fort Peck Tribes TERO department before she retired.
Liz was a very friendly and loving person. She had a smile that lit a room up and her personality was very magnetic. Liz was a very beloved daughter and she was a very loving sister to her brother Rusty and sister Lisa. Liz was very close to her siblings from the time they were young until she passed. Liz was a very loving aunt and grandmother. Liz was a great friend and loved all her family very much. Liz had a very special person in her life Kori Good Bird that was always there and Liz lover her dearly. Her best and greatest role was being a mother to her son Jacob, she loved him more than anything.
Lizabeth was survived by her son Jacob Graham; beloved friend Kori Good Bird; siblings, Russell (Francine) Boxer, Lisa (Joe) Boxer, Yvette Young Bear-Chase; aunts, Janice (Woody) Johnson, Trivian Grainger, Vernita Buckles, Irene Wilkins, Leta Atkinson, Eunice Granbois; uncles, Clyde Perry and Maynard Black Dog; cousins, Dave, Dawn, Denice, Adam and Dan Grainger; nephews, Miles (Lamoiya), Lenny (Jenn), Rusty Jr., Josh, Zach, Joseph Chase, Lenny Chase, Joren Chase, Dave Jr., Gavyn, and Roger Headdress; nieces, Kristie (Nikolas), Tina, Jourdan, Mariah, and Anne White Eagle; grandchildren, Miles Jr., Easton, Weston, Sundown, Rylie, Brinley, Zeandra, Persais, Zaeyanna, Wyatt, Layla; extended families Four bears, Firsts, Black Dogs, Marotteks, Gray Hawks, Weinbergers and Perrys; also special nephews and nieces Emerson, Trent, Leroy, Anthony, Chance, Marquel, Kyla, Zitkana, Wakinyan and Spotted Bird Family. Liz had so many friends and family.
Liz is preceded in death by her son Robert; her parents, Lenny Boxer and Annette White Eagle Boxer; maternal grandparents, Roscoe and Annie White Eagle; paternal grandparents, uncles, Thurman White Eagle, Kenny White Eagle, Lawrence Black Dog, Chiefy Boxer; cousin, Robin Perry.
We are so very sorry if we missed anyone. Liz had so many friends and family that loved her.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Monday April 17, 2023
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday April 18, 2023
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana 59213
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Monday April 17, 2023
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday April 18, 2023
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana 59213
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Louise Twitchell says
Sorry for your loss. I will miss you my friend. I enjoyed visiting you and Char and pizza parties 🥳 Fly high friend
Kori says
Liz I’m going to miss you so much. My condolences to the family.
Kathleen Ventura & family says
Lisa and family
My sincerest condolences to you & your brother and extended family.
My heart goes out to you as I know the hurt & sadness of a sister who has left us.
May she forever RIP until we all meet again.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care my dear friend.
JAMES BIGHORN says
My sincere condolences to the family.
Leeann perry says
RIP MY CUZ LIZ!!!! CONDOLENCES TO RUSTY N LISA N THE REST OF THE FAMILY!!!!
Barbara Perry says
So sorry and sincere sympathy to the family of Liz. She was a very friendly person. She is with her beloved family that are waiting for her. She will be missed!
Brenda Bauer says
My sincere condolences to the family of Liz
Connie Bird says
Sending Prayers To Liz’s Family She Was Wonderful Person Going To Miss You My Friend
gay pennington says
Sorry for your loss of Liz…She was a great friend and always had a smile..My Condolence to her family and relatives..Fly high my friend!! 🙏🙏🙏🪶🪶🦅🦅🦅🦅🕊🕊
Frank DeMarrias says
RIP LIZ MY CONDOLENCES TO RUSTY AND LISA
Carlos J Buck Elk | Ft Kipp says
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Darlyn Grainger says
So sorry for the loss of your Mom,sister, friend, Auntie, cousin. You are n my thoughts n prayers during this most difficult time
Gina says
Whenever I think about my brother Chiefy Ryan I also think about Liz and the rest of her siblings, Rusty and Lisa. Good people. Liz was always there for me to talk to if I ever need to. My prayers are with all of you, her family and friends.
Marcella Joyce Grey Bull says
Fly high with the Angels my dear ol friend n classmate from PHS..it was always a pleasure to catch up with you n remember our school days..my sincere Condolences to all of your family n friends..you certainly will be missed by many..RIP dear Liz..
Russell & Francine Boxer says
My dear sister, you will be greatly missed.. We will miss all the late night crazy conversations we had. Please tell Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa hi and we are all doing good. Don’t worry about Jake he’s in good hands. Sister you are no longer suffering, you are good now RIP we love and miss you.. love you Sister (Liz)♥️🥲
Love,
Your lil Brother Rusty & Francine🤗❤️
Grandma Patt Iron Cloud says
Liz. I’m going to miss you dear beautiful niece. I love our talks. I’m just so sad about you leaving us. God bless your journey to the land of our ancestors, love and more love to the Tiwahe. Love to you dear Kori.😭💔🥺 we will see her face again. Tunwin Patt ❤️❤️💙💙🥺🥺🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅😭😭💔💔
Trivian Young Bear Nault says
Prayers and Sincere Condolences to the family, especially Jacob, Rusty and Lisa. Liz will be missed by many. As kids growing up in Ft. Kipp, we spent a lot of time playing softball together. Liz was one of our team’s heavy hitters and she had a great throwing arm. We won many games throughout our team’s time together because of her athletic abilities; playing against teams across the reservation in Brockton, Poplar and Frazer. It was a great time growing up together. Thank you for the fun and memorable times Liz. Wishing you a safe and speedy journey home my dear relative and friend. Toksta Akhe Wanchiyankin kte.
John Dighans says
I am going to miss you my friend. My heart hurts I am sorry that we must say goodbye for now. Jake, Rusty, Miles, Lenny and the rest of the family I send my deepest condolences. Liz was one of my closest and dearest friends. I’m glad to have had the chance to have known her.
Andi Gray says
My dear sis. When you asked me to be your sister, I was very honored. I enjoyed our texting and I know you enjoyed my Juneberry jam. Wished I send fry bread with it. I love you. Sending condolences to Lisa and Rusty. RIP my dear sis. Sending prayers and condolences to get son.
Cissy Eagleman says
Liz, it shocked me to find out just now that you passed. I know you’re smiling in heaven with all that went before you. Please give your Mom & Dad biiiigs hugs for me. I sure do miss them. Well Lady, you’re FREE, you’re HEALED and you’re able to do whatever it is that you could not do here on earth, NOW you can do up in heaven. For THAT I am happy for you. My prayers, thoughts and heart go out to your families and Jake…He’s a good young man Liz.
Journey Well my Dear, I love you. Game of scrabble when we meet again ok?
Roxanne T Gourneau says
We extend our condolences to the family of our dear friend Liz. We grew up together and have many memories of the beautiful person she was and her amazing laughter. Rest In Peace Liz, 🙏
PK Bushman says
My condolences to the family
Cheryl Cantrell says
Liz was my classmate, she was always nice n had a smile for everyone she met. She will be missed. My Condolences to the family.