Marva Naomi Bull Chief, 55, of Wolf Point, MT started her journey home on September 20, 2022. Marva was born May 4, 1967 to Marvin Bull Chief Sr. and Darlene Fourstar-Gray in Wolf Point.
Marva had three moms, her mother, Darlene Fourstar-Gray, her step-mom, Rose Mary Bull Chief, and adopted mom, Mary Adams. Marva grew up in Frazer, where she attended Kindergarten to 6th grade. Her Jr. High school years she attended school in Wahpeton, ND and the Mormon Placement Program in Washington. She finished her High School in Frazer where she played volleyball, basketball, and was in track and field. She also was a cheerleader and was the Bearcub mascot for the boy’s team. She was a rep in student council for her class. While in high school she worked at A&S Industries. Marva graduated in May 1986.
Shortly after high school she moved to Ft. Belknap where she met and married John Bearcub Jr. They divorced in the 1990’s and Marva moved to Wolf Point where she stayed for a while. She drove for a friend to Oklahoma and stayed for a month and a half. She came home and stayed with family and friends. Marva later met the love of her life, Steven Follette in 2006. Where they worked at Homestead as housekeeping until his passing on April 6, 2020.
Marva liked to visit her baby sister, Emmy when she would come home for visits. She liked visiting family and friends, cleaning, cooking, listening to music while cruising around.
Marva is survived by her sisters, Madonna (Don) LaRocque of Wolf Point; Emory (Mike) Gray of Billings, MT, Melanie Hotomani-Salteaux of Wolf Point, Taryn (Harlan) Jackson of Frazer; brother, Rory Hotomani of Missoula, MT; brothers-in-law, Brian Weston Sr. and Rollie White; uncle, Andrew Fourstar of Frazer; aunts, Barbara Birdsbill of Wolf Point, Geraldine Rutherford of Ft. Belknap; adopted mom, Mary Adams; cousins, Anna Gleed, and Gaydella Brunelle of Wolf Point; nieces, Renae Bull Chief of Poplar, Cee Cee Jackson of Ft. Belknap, Shandarra Douglas of Wolf Point, Andrea Jackson (Denny) of North Dakota, Ashley Brock, Twyla Hotomani, Meronica Jackson, LaTeshia Hotomani, Marya White, Valynn Jackson, Darnelle Fourstar, Elise Fourstar, Faith Fourstar and Rosina Blount all of Wolf Point, Heather Jackson, NaKiya Hotmani-Jackson, Kylie Jackson, Laryn Jackson all of Frazer; nephews, Jason Bull Chief of Poplar, Quinten Bull Chief of Poplar, Cecil Jackson of Ft. Belknap, Dylan Weston, Brent Weston, Brian Weston Jr., and Xander Weston, Trevor White, Timothy Hotomani, Corwin Fourstar Jr., Austin Fourstar, Bailyn Fourstar, and Galen Fourstar all of Wolf Point, Farren Jackson of Frazer.
Marva was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Bull Chief Sr.; step-dad, Emory Gray; mother, Darlene Fourstar-Gray; step-mom Rosemary Bull Chief; aunts, Nellie Silk; brothers, Marvin Bull Chief Jr., Steven Douglas Jr., Larron Hotomani, Valen Hotomani, and Corwin Fourstar Sr.; sisters, Twyla Bull Chief, Shirlene Bull Chief, and Myra Bull Chief; sisters-in-law, Amanda Bull Chief; nephews, Melvin Bull Chief, Deland Red Boy, and Bradley Bull Chief; nieces, LaToya Jackson, and Kyleen Bull Chief; grandparents, Andrew Fourstar, Gae Matthews, Pete Matthews, and Herbert and Nellie Bull Chief.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, September 29 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 30 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Thursday September 29, 2022
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday September 30, 2022
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Thursday September 29, 2022
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Friday September 30, 2022
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Ronette Natal says
Condolences to the family. Marva was my foster Sister. I was saddened to hear of her passing. I have a lot of good memories of us growing up 💕 I’ll miss you😢Safe journey my Sister.
Ronette 🦋
Renee Ballowe says
I only was ever in contact with my sister Marva by letters. Safe journey Marva. I will miss you.
Hope Belcher says
My friend, I will have some awesome memories . You were there for me my friend. Enjoy the reunion with all your relations .
You made a difference to alot of people. Love you and you are loved by me.
Robert S Eder says
I Still Remember going to school in Frazer This is Robert S Eder
Carmela Scott says
My condolences to the family she will be truly missed we had some good visits over the years fly high my friend until we meet again
Journey says
I will always remember you and our cruises, talks, laughter and crying sessions in the van my friend….travel well, safe, and give my dad Kipper a hug for me….rest easy Marva….going to miss seeming you around town with a big smile….until we meet again my friend….:(
Margaret Archdale says
I’m glad we got to visit the last time I was there! Gonna miss you Marva…