Matthew (Matt) Paul Black Eagle made his journey home in the evening of October 10, 2021, with his brother Tom by his bedside, at the Wolf Point Trinity Hospital due to health conditions that he had been battling.
Matt was born on September 12, 1963, to Donna (Hopkins) and Thomas Black Eagle in Glasgow, MT. He grew up in the Nashua – Wolf Point area, he attended Nashua elementary and high school. Matt was a member of the Red Bottom Clan and enrolled member of the Fort Belknap Reservation.
Matt was a kindhearted, loving man, a one-of-a-kind soul, with many miles under his feet. He was a man with many talents; from fishing, hunting, construction work, powwow trails, singing with drum groups, sharing his stories and being a helping hand for his people – to name a few. He’s held many jobs throughout the years, in the 80’s early 90’s he fought many fires, then in 93’ for a while he worked in Alaska on processing boats, and even for a short period of time he owned his own business he named “Black Eagle Construction”.
On October 08, 1988 Matt was united in marriage with Alison Mann, they resided in Wolf Point, MT and together they were blessed with four beautiful babies, Jory, Tal’on, Coy, and Mattia. A few years down the road he met Sophie Andersin and they welcomed four beautiful babies to the world, Thunder, Theaira, Acacia, and Samantha.
One of the most memorable things about him is he always had a story to tell you, no matter who you were, he had one just for you. You never knew what you’d get at the end of it, either an Indian name or wonder why you’re giving him a couple bucks. He also had a love for rocks and to him it meant the world to gift a specific rock he picked out for each and every one of the kids. Those gifts will be greatly missed on the special days.
Our dad will always be remembered as a great man with such a humorous personality, and we are very thankful for the time we’ve had to spend with him. We will all love and miss you and thank you for everything you have taught us. Until next time, Ol’ Skinner.
Matt will be remembered and missed by many. Grateful to have shared his life with his children Jory, Tal’on, Coy, and Mattia Black Eagle of Wolf Point, MT, Brittany Black Eagle of Sioux Falls, SD, and Thunder, Theaira, Acacia, and Samantha Black Eagle of Poplar, MT; Grandchildren, JoriLynn, Kingston, Ax’ton and Rory Black Eagle of Wolf Point, MT; Brothers, Tom Black Eagle of Wolf Point, MT and Mark Black Eagle of Billings, MT; Sister, Kimberly Black Eagle of Wolf Point, MT; as well as numerous uncles, auntie, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Donna (Hopkins) Black Eagle; Son, Jory Black Eagle; Granddaughter, Neveah Black Eagle; Brothers, Gary and Cordell Black Eagle; Sisters, Brenda Hopkins and Maralene Clancy; and many other extended family members. If we forgot to mention anyone we apologize, he loved you all.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Noralie Jackson says
Fly with the the Thunderbirds my friend
Ron Jenkins says
Rest In peace cuz..you’re one of the greatest cousins/friends a guy could ask for…always had a awesome sense of humor and a helping hand…you will be missed
Holly Dennison says
RIP Matt
You were a good friend.
Greg & Sioux Dawn Azure says
Rest Easy Matt
Will miss your crazy caring ass friend
Condolences to the kids and family
Cheryl Stracener says
Prayers to the family, Matt was a very caring man!
Michelle & Beto Aguilar says
My condolences to Coy, Miki, and to Charles, Kingston, and Rory. Matt was always a great Papa to the little ones and a wonderful father-in-law to Miki as well as a good dad to Coy. He loved coming by your house to visit and have dinner, where he would tell you guys some crazy stories that always had ya’ll laughing. I know he’s going to be greatly missed in your home. He made quite an impact on his children and grandchildren and he lived his life to the fullest. My condolences to the rest of the family as well. Rest In Paradise Matt.
Pam Clark says
My sincere condolences to the family, Matt was quite the story teller , he either he made you laugh 😂 or he was laughing at you. Prayers for all
Aguilar Family says
My condolences to Coy, Miki, and to Charles, Kingston, and Rory. Matt was always a great Papa to these little ones and a wonderful father-in-law to Miki as well as a good dad to Coy. His presence will be missed in your house. RIP Matt
Christine and Greg holler-Dinsmore says
Deepest condolences to family and friends of Matthew. May the love and care of family and friends give comfort and healing. May the the knowledge that he is with the Creator and those who have passed on also give you peace, hope and healing. Lifting you up in our prayers.
Hank Buckles says
Condolences to the family and to his children. RIP Matt, sorry to hear Tom Mark and Kim. Your cousin Hank Buckles
Brenda Canen-Peacher says
I’m so sorry about the loss of Matt. My memories of him are from Church when we were kids. Your mother would bring you to Glasgow every Sunday and the whole family would take up an entire pew, with a little spillover and I felt lucky to have permission to sit with the spillover. I wish we would have stayed in touch when we got older. RIP Matthew
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers always.
Jackie Rittel says
A wolf in New Mexico made me think about moving to Kentucky. I found Matt Black eagle you taught me the beauty of the Native American Indians and the suffering. He brought knowledge and he showed courage and spirit. I will never forget him
Your daughter: Acacia Blackeagle says
i miss you everyday dad, the mourning never ends and the pain of losing you is still the same as the day you left to the happy hunting grounds. You taught me so much in my 16 years of living,you were the best and i could not ask for a greater person to call my dad, See you on the other side because its just another day in paradise.