Marvin Clyde Bullchief, Jr., “Charging Raven” (Kaģinadá), our beloved father, husband, uncle, papa, cousin was called home on October 18, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with all his loved ones by his side.
Marvin was born on March 17, 1966 in Wolf Point, MT. He is the son of Darlene Fourstar (Gray) and Marvin Bullchief, Sr. He grew up in Frazer, MT and graduated from Frazer.
Later on, in Marvin’s years 2 families were combined. He met the love of his life, Amanda LaDean Red Eagle on July 9, 1997 and married her February 7, 1998. Out of that they had 8 children, Renae, Jason (Julia), Kyleen (AJ), Bradley, Quentin (Sam), Miranda, Kyle and Darris (DeeDee).
Marvin worked for the Fort Peck Transportation for 15 years and really enjoyed the company of his passengers. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family and all his grandchildren and friends. He loved singing at powwows in his early years with all his friends and was a champion Fort Peck Sioux Singer. Marvin loved to draw, do art, crafts and teach all his grandchildren different things. Marvin loved all his grandchildren the same. His baby girls whom he raised are Jacora Youngman (Ben Daniels) and Daralyn Bullchief, his baby boy Jathan RedEagle who he also raised. He was also raising Ashlyn, Kay, Jameryn, Sean, Dreyton, Jacoven, Pearl, Jayden, Jocelyn, My’Aunna, Blithe, Anissa, CeCee, Cecil, Deland and Jacobey Blackthunder and Betty Bear whom he also loved.
He is survived by his brothers, Steven Douglas, Jr., Brian Jones, Rory Hotomanie and Gerrad RedEagle; his sisters, Emmy Lou, Marva, Myra (Brian), Carole, Mary (Greg), DeeDee (Pee Wee), Kathy (CP), Glenna (Danny), LeAnne (Louie), Maurine (Rick), Lynette, Tara (Robert), Melanie (Rollie), Taryn (Harlin); adopted sisters Ann Denny and Denise Bear Hill; adopted daughter Jennifer RedThunder; his auntie, Arlene Jackson and uncle Andy Fourstar; his loving wife, children and 27 grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his mother Darlene Fourstar (Gray); father Marvin Bullchief, Sr.; brothers, Valen Hotomanie, Sr. and Larron Hotomanie; sisters, Shirlene Bullchief and Twyla Bullchief; uncle Clair Fourstar, Sr., Dallas Fourstar; cousin, Corwin Fourstar.
Marvin Jr., it broke our hearts to lose you so soon. For you did not go alone a part of “us” went with you. God called you home. A loving husband, dad, papa, and friend. You will be truly missed. We love you, until we meet again.
If we missed anyone, we’re truly sorry he loved you all.
Blossom Longee says
Amanda I’m so sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing
Sending prayers to you and the family ☹🙏.
Clarence Maher says
My sincere condolences to Amanda and family and to all extended families
Cathy Wetsit says
RIP my friend Marvin. You stepped up to the plate and were always a good dad to your family.
Condolences to Amanda and all of Marvin’s family.
Cathy Wetsit
Rhea Starr says
I’m sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and all Marvin’s family.
Frederick Dean Silk Jr. says
Sorry for your lose my prayers are with the family miss you grandpa SHEEP….may you rest in peace
Althea Desetly says
Oh my cousin Amanda, I am so sorry for your loss of Marvin. My most sincere condolences to you n yours. I love you cuz!
Carmela Scott says
Condolence to the family
Shari Daniels says
My sincere n heartfelt condolences to all of his families. May creator god comfort you during these days n years ahead.
Leta Atkinson says
I’m so sorry for Marvin’s passing. He was truly a great friend of mine i will miss him dearly . God bless you and your family.
Leah Trinder-Weasel says
My condolences to Amanda, kids, Grandchildren and family! I know how much Marvin ment to all of you!
I am glad I got to meet Marvin he was a good man and brother!
I will keep you all in my prayers!
Ashlyn says
oh how i miss you so much papa i just wish i could hold you one last time and say ”i love you papa” and you saying ”i love you too my baby” im gonna miss seeing you and grandma in the mornings drinking coffee at the table and always smiling just big. i gonna miss going on trips with you. im gonna miss going turnup digging with you, remember that time when we all saw a cow up close with its calf and we all thought it was gonna chase us. that was funny. who am i supposed to go fishing with now. papa cant i just have you back home please papa!! i miss you so much. im gonna miss going fishing with you papa late in the evenings and we would all set our chairs up and sit down and wait for our pole to tug and im also gonna miss you telling us kids your stories from long time ago back into your time remember? dont you remember when we all saw that beaver on the other side of that river? im goona miss you watching me playing ball and saying ” go ash go ash” geez papa why did you leave all of us i want you back papa. im gonna miss us jamming out to music. remember when grandma would always get mad and say ”turn that down!!” that would always crack me up!! remember that time when you were showing me your powwoww music and grandma would get mad because she wanted to watch a movie instead!!>> i love you so much papa and miss you see you until we meet again my handsom papa!.
Ashlyn says
i have many more memories with you but my fingers are starting to hurt lol
Evetta Two Bulls says
Amanda and family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences. Prayers for comfort and strength during this sad 😥 and difficult 🙏 time.
daralyn says says
papa i miss you so much i just what to scream and begen you to come back to us its hard not seeing you at the table with grandma both of you just smiling at each other and us kid wouled wake up and give you and grandma a hugs a a kiss and say good moring and papa i miss you saying good job baby you are a good dancer and you coming to my basck ball games i just miss you papa .