Our beloved mother Louise Ell went to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ in the early morning Sunday February 5th, 2023. Louise was born to her father and mother Thomas and Mary (Wakan) Buckles on March 13, 1940 in Poplar Montana.
Growing up she attended Poplar school. She met and later married Richard “Dicky” Sutherland Sr., out of this marrage they had five children together. She lived in Glasgow for several years and worked as a housekeeper at the militay apartments as she worked she had recieved her GED. She later on married Leon Ell and moved to California, but it was brief. After her divorce she moved back to Poplar where she met and married her best friend and partner Leonard Youngman where they lived on Red Thunder Road together raising their grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked as a Clinical Health Represenative (CHR) driver starting in 1979 until 2004. That same year she went to the Diabetic outreach program as a worker there for over a year. She finally retired after working for the Fort Peck Tribes for over twenty six years.
She always had one of her grandchildren with her when she would travel. Most of her traveling were to Rockyboy Montana where half of her children, grand children, great grandchildren and great great grandchild resides. Other than visiting family she would attend Church revivals throughout Indian country. She would attend the local powwow celebrations watching her grandchildren dance. Louise was known for her laughter always smiling and bring joy to those around her. Her life motto to her relatives was, “No matter whats going on pray, just pray!” She spent her life attending church and believing in the good book. She spoke fluent Dakota and often give her grandchildren nicknames most of the girls were known as wacicina (girl). She baked pies, dried meat, create beautiful starquilts and starquilt pillow tops. She was one of the first fancy shawl dancers here on the Fort Peck reservation. She lived a long and amazing life here on Earth. She has seen and met some amazing people. No matter where she went she was greeted warmly.
She is survived by her sister Gloria Chopper, her adopted sister Janis White Eagle and Iola Scott. Her children Connie (Brian) Jones, Cheryl Sutherland, Harold “Mr. Dean” Sutherland and Sandra Sutherland. Her grandchildren Terrell (Heather) Sutherland, Seneca Sutherland, Cale (Klarissa) Martell Sr., Brandon Martell, Britney (Joseph) Cloud, Marlene Youpee, Zachary Brown, Dustynn (Arielle) Sutherland, Jesse Sutherland, Thomas Sutherland Sr., Charles (Celestine) Plante Jr., Travis (Carrie) Pribbernow, Charles “Chaz” (Jessica) Pribbernow, Chelsea Pribbernow, Desiree “Shy” Sutherland, Noah Sutherland, Mike Sangrey, Rylee Sutherland, Heather and Kandas “Kandi” Sutherland. Great grandchildren Janaeya Sutherland, Quinn Sutherland, Colter Beauchamp, Tyson Sutherland, Shanel Red Thunder, Oakley Sutherland, Paxton Sutherland, Timothy Sutherland, Tennielle Sutherland, Jake Sutherland, Isaiah Martell, Cale Martell Jr., Valencia Martell, Logan Cloud, Vincent Youpee, Joedaus Small, Kilijah Good Soldier Jr., Benjamin Brown, Ceyara Henderson, Charles “Gabe” Plante III, Caleb Plante, Caden Plante, Charlize Plante, Chase Plante, Chance Plante, Tyler Pribbernew, Travis Pribbernew, Anna Louise Pribbernew, Iesha, Whitley, Chance Pribbernew, Chasen Pribbernew, Channing Pribbernew, Bryson Beauchamp, Andrew Beauchamp, Payton Beauchamp, Ivery Garfield, Alexis Sutherland, Ashton “AJ” Sutherland, Aysia Sutherland, Aspen Sutherland, Kamryn Sutherland, Karsen Sutherland, Manayah Sutherland, Mariloni, Thomas Sutherland Jr., Marshal Sutherland, Jayda Sutherland, Illannia Sutherland, Emma Sutherland, Blake Sutherland, Jeston Sutherland, Kennedy, Cain Covert, Three Covert and Great great grandchildren Ravonnie Harris, Colter Henderson, Trysten Henderson, Gabriel Plante and baby boy Kailoe Red Thunder. Her cousins The Eagle girls, Rose, Vanetta, Vanessa Aunty Gloria Buckles, Youngmans, White Hawks, Grey Hawks, Plants, Red Eagles, Draszt and so many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren too numerous to mention.
She is rejoicing in heaven with her mother and father Thomas, Mary (Wakan) Buckles. Siblings Lorraine Red Dog, Raymond Buckles, Arthur Buckles and Pearl Hopkins. Son Richard Sutherland Jr., Grandchildren Richard “DickyBob” Brown, Andre Good Soldier, Richard “Richey” Sutherland, Zachary Sutherland, Quinn Bighorn, Sean Bighorn and Trevor Harrison. And her husband Leonard Youngman.
Louise has so many relatives throughout the world from Oklahoma, Texas, Doha Qatar and Belgium Europe. She knew you all by heart she loved you all.
A wake will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12th at 7:00 p.m at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 13th at 11:00 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Box Elder Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Donald Boyd says
R.I.P. Elder Grandma Louise Ell
Sending Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead
Kathleen Ventura and family says
It is always sad when there’s a death in a family or a friend.
Except knowing with confidence Louise is basking in the very presence of the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the great I AM.
Louise was a wonderful blessed friend. After church she would always stop & visit for a bit.
When her last breath was taken it was a Holy time as the angels filled her room and escorted her to the throne room of heaven.
Jesus alerted family & friends she was coming home.
Her loved ones were waiting and met her at heavens gate.
Jesus held her and said welcome my good & faithful servant as she entered heaven.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of his saint’s”
My sincerest condolences to Louise’s family.
May she rest in perfect peace until we all meet again.
Robert Eder and Sherry Longtree says
I will miss her friendy smile go with God now miss you 😔
Steven Smith says
Such a sweet spirited and kind friend. Bless you sister. See you in eternity. Praying for all the family.
Jacqueline Follette says
Aww sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I always loved running into her and visiting with her. I will miss her so much. Rip Louise I will miss you.
David & Chong Ae Boyd says
Rest in peace my friend. No more pain and suffering.
Daniels family says
My sincere condolences to the families.
Grandma Patt says
Hugs dear Tiwahe. I love you Dear beautiful Louise. You will certainly be missed Weezie. God bless dear Gloria and your dear son Terrell and Heather. God bless your children. God bless your Takojapi. Grandma Patt 😭😭😭💔💔💔🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Growing Thunder Family says
Rest in peace Elouise. Prayers for your family. 🙏🏽
ronnie_harris@hotmail.com says
Old souls,
I grew up with louise and leonards grandsons. He was an extremely rude arrogant and probably a bully, but he was and still is one of my my best friends in life. Terrell sutherland, we grew up together and lived life together. They raised him along with probably a dozen others, even me lol. Louise cussed us daily for misbehaving or not acting right, but also loved us, unbeknownst to us, we always had somewhere to go or something to eat. We were wild aholes. Still loved fed and angrily gave us daily life advice. Leonard never was that outspoken, he would take us hunting anytime we ever wanted to, even though terrell would miss boxes and boxes of ammo. Also, we always ended up starving because we were never smart enough to bring food. But, she always had something cooked when we came home starving. Louise and leonard passed unexpectedly, but know now the teachings, i know they were both developed souls, loving, caring, and helping others. The teachings say our only purpose as human beings is for our souls to keep growing learning and helping others. They and she certainly did that. Im grateful thankful to have know her. Sorry to the family, prayers.
Ronnie Harris
Teresa LaFromboise says
Rest in Paradise Louise
Lucy Redekopp says
My sincere condolences to aunties relatives.
She will be dearly missed.
Tara says
Rest in Peace, my friend! I loved it when you talked Dakota! See you again!
Roxanne Denny says
You will be truly missed you was a wonderful blessed mother auntie you was always there for us traveling all the way to Rocky Boy to be with us in our hard times I’ll be there in my prayers for the family you had a special place in my heart
The Grey Bear Family says
Doka Sa Aka Mi Ta Koda until we meet again have a safe journey home.
Fred A. Buckles, Jr. says
My condolences and prayers to the family, loved ones, and friends of my Aunt Louise, and sincere condolences to my Aunt Gloria.
Growing up, I came to know and relate to all my Dad’s sisters and brothers. They all were very kind and caring people. I’d like to share with you how Aunt Louise and I established a very close and personal bonding. Our family lived north of Poplar on a farm. When I was around 10-11 years old, I came home on the school bus, and when I entered the house, sitting at the kitchen table was my Dad, his sister Louise, and my Mom. I thought Aunt Louise had come by to visit, but Dad informed me that he and mom had to take care of some personal business, and that Aunt Louise would be spending the weekend taking care of me and my younger brothers. That weekend turned out for me and Aunt Louise to be a time of really getting to know each other and enjoy our time together. Her friendly smile and relaxed personality was very comforting and relaxing. We had a lot of fun, shooting basketball, hitting softball, playing horseshoes and playing board and card games. We also had fun cooking up meals and other treats. From that experience, Aunt Louise and I became closer in spirit. Although she was my Aunt, I now felt close to her as my big sister. After that, each time we happened to meet, she would give me a big smile, a hug and we would just share with each other and her laughter and teasing would always renew my spirit.
Now with her passing, that leaves me with just one of Dad’s sisters, Aunt Gloria.
Aunt Louise, I will surely miss you, but it was a blessing to be your nephew and having you in my life.
May you truly join your departed loved ones with a smile and friendly spirit.
Joel n Marcella GB says
Fly high with the Angels dear Louise..you were a blessing to many ..gonna miss your big smile n friendly conversation. Our sincere Condolences to all your family..rest in God’s love..
Robert/Terry McAnally says
We send our condolences to Louise’s family and friends, with acknowledgement that she made a positive difference in so many others lives.