Michael Dale WiseSpirit or Johnny Boy as everyone affectionately known him as, was born March 26, 1961 and passed away on July 3, 2020 at the Billings Clinic.
He was born to Genevieve Bear and Owen WiseSpirit in Poplar. Johnny Boy graduated from Poplar High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Army. After 4 ½ years of service, he was honorably discharged. He came back to Poplar where he resided until his passing. He made many lifelong friendships with his love of teasing and making others laugh. He was a cowboy, who loved his country jams.
Johnny Boy is survived by his brother, Anthony “Tony” (Jessica) WiseSpirit of Poplar; sisters, Beth (Jake) Whitebull of Poplar, Mary Lou Azure and Madonna Azure of White Shield, ND; aunts, Artie Boxer of Bismark, ND and Pauline Boxer of Poplar; uncles, Tony Boxer and Sherman Boxer of Denver, CO; nephews, Jason (Mabel) WiseSpirit, Joseph (Sophie) WiseSpirit, and Benji WiseSpirit of Arlee, MT; special friends, Tana Longtree, Clarena Longtree Sr., Mike YellowOwl, Doreen Crowghost, Allen “Lips” Youpee, Melvin Good Soldier, Jake Whitebull. He also leaves behind his grandchildren and extended family, Boxers, Fergusons, Rickers, Azures, and WhiteBulls.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Montana. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday July 10, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday July 11, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday July 10, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday July 11, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Kathleen & family says
My sincerest condolences to Johnny Boy’s family. Although we have some sadness for him we also are joyful knowing he is in his mansion and face to face with our Savior.
He would always be dancing in church but now he is freely dancing before the Lord.
Rest in perfect peace my friend Johnny Boy.
We will see you again. 😇😇
David E. Boyd Sr. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Johnny Boy miss our visits and we will miss your singing. Prayer for the family.
Linda says
Johnny Boy. You fought and won some mighty battles in your time. I’ll miss you, my friend.
Barry says
Sorry to hear this news but thankful to have been a friend. Rest In Peace Johnny Boy. God’s word tells us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8).
Lucinda Standing Bear says
My condolences to the family!
Wanda Smith says
Condolences to family will miss teasing around with you and morning visits
Cissy Eagleman says
Johnny Boy…you are missed and always will be. I know you’re in heaven now, no more pain…you can now do what you could not do on earth and that is my consolation. You are FREE my friend!
Praise the Lord!
Condolences to his family and friends, you all are in my prayers.
You’re free my Friend and free to walk and run around the streets of heaven….Wooooo!! What a sight that must be. Praise the Lord.
Monita and children says
RIP brother, I will sure miss you every morning when you come to wake me up for coffee, but I know you are happy now brother! Love and miss you always brother!
Rose Atkinson says
Rest in peace classmate. As you always said our class had the first honoring of having the Tatonka Oyate sing at our graduation. We mill miss you.
Margaret Nation says
I’m SAD, I JUST SAW NOTICE. I LOVED You cousin. I enjoyed your letters an spending time with you when I could make it Home. R.I.P. I will miss you.
Charlie Headdress says
Rest in Peace my friend, I will always cherish the times you came to visit at my office and the hilarious stories you would tell. You are a deep thinker and full of untapped knowledge. I know you are dancing in heaven and free from pain. Float on the breeze and whisper through the trees my friend.
Kristen Lowdog says
Take care johnny boy. Thanks for the memories. Yes, rejoice on the other side. Krissy
Gina Bearfighter says
I will miss you ol friend.
Thank you for being a friend.
Rest in Peace Johnny Boy.
Prayers of comfort and blessings for your family left behind. Fly high!