Nancy “Nana” Lenore Martin Bauer, age 49, of Wolf Point, MT went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home in Wolf Point.
Nancy was born December 21, 1962 in Poplar, to proud parents Victoria (Tomahawk) Martin and Leonard (Old Rock) Martin.
Nancy attended Brockton Schools and graduated from United Tribes College in Bismarck, ND with her A.A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice in 2006. Nancy married Thomas Bauer in 1984 at Riverton, WY. They had three children, Victoria, Thomas Jr. “Big Boy”, and Tyson Bauer.
Nancy loved to be with her family and friends. She especially cherished her 8 grandchildren; Heaven, Hudson, Jaycen, Joclynn, Ryelei, Treydyn, Trinity, and Tamryn.
She liked to take drives and eat ice cream. Nancy enjoyed renting movies and watching them with her family. She made sure she was present in all major activities and events in her children and grandchildren’s lives.
Nancy is survived by her children, Victoria (Shane) Halverson of Poplar, MT, Thomas (Darla) Bauer, Jr. of Wolf Point, and Tyson (Jana) Bauer of Brockton, MT; sisters, Lorna Martin and children of Poplar and Carmen Old Rock of Fort Totten, ND; brothers, Leonard Old Rock, Jr. and children, Lester Fast Horse, Sr. and children, all of Poplar, Robert Old Rock and family of Fort Totten and Edwin “Eddy” Fast Horse, Sr. and children of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren, Heaven and Hudson of Poplar, Jaycen, Joclynn, and Ryelei of Wolf Point, and Treydyn, Trinity, and Tamyrn of Brockton; significant other, Joe “Papa” Low Dog, Sr. of Wolf Point; aunts, Jermaine Brady of New Town, ND, Delilah Johnson of Connel, WA, and Gladys First of Wolf Point; uncle, Casper DeMarrias of Fort Totten, ND; and adopted brother, Marvin “Muff” Magnan of Ethete, WY.
She is preceded in death by her husband, TJ Bauer, Sr.; father, Leonard Martin Old Rock, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Robert “Bob” Old Rock; paternal grandmother, Rose Johnson; mother, Victoria Tomahawk Martin; maternal grandfather, Thomas Tomahawk; maternal grandmother, Winona Count; aunts, Corretta Louise Yankton, Roberta Old Rock and Lottie Brown; uncles, Ronnie Old Rock Martin and Aaron Old Rock Martin; sisters, Wilma Old Rock, Mickie Diserly, and Elaine Fast Horse; brother, John Eagleman; and niece, Tahnee Old Rock.
A wake will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Cultural Center in Poplar. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 18 also at the Cultural Center in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery in Fort Kipp.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.claytonstevensonchapel.com.
Kari Dillon says
Vicky,Tyson,Big Boy
Sorry for ur loss. Ur famliy will be in my prayers.
Lee Abbott says
I am so sorry Vicki, Big boy & Tyson. Your mom was an amazing person I looked up to. I’m keeping you all in my prayers.
Troy Black Dog says
I grew up with Vikki, Tyson, and Big Boy. I remember always being with them and at their house in AP. The times I would go over and visit, Nancy was always a joy to be around, she made it seem easy to be a mother. I like being around her because she was the nicest, kindest, and most loving person, and it showed through her generosity and kindness to others. When I heard of Nancys passing, I was able to get ahold of my childhood best friend, her daughter, Vikki. It felt amazing to get back in touch, our childhood memories flooded my mind, and I began to cry. I cried because when I thought of Vikki, I thought of Nancy, and trying to image the heartbreak that my friends are going through. makes me hurt with them. It truly was a priviledge to me to grow up with the family and getting to know Nancy… I miss those fun times growing up together. I know that some time has passed and hope that Vikki, Tyson, and Big Boy are staying strong, miss you guys. Remembering and missing Nancy today, God Bless.