Nate left us to be with the lord on October 26,2020 at the Advanced Care Hospital in Billings, MT. He was born on May 25, 1962 at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson, MT to Nathaniel “Cowboy” and Iris (Red Bear) Long Hair. He attended school in Brockton and Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson in May 1980. After high school he attended the Billings Vo-Tech College and received his accounting degree.
In 1980, he married Deborah (McDaniel) Long Hair in Fort Kipp, MT, after their daughter Nathelle was born. They moved to Billings, MT while he attended school. In 1982 they moved back home to Fort Kipp and then to Poplar. Their family expanded with Michael, Maureen, Vincent, & Jennifer, before they separated. He then later met Jacqueline Follette and had Stephanie & Natron but separated years later.
He was employed by A&S Industries, Poplar Schools, Fort Peck Tribal Courts, and the Assiniboine & Sioux Rural Water. He enjoyed working for the school because he liked the youth.
Nate loved sports, especially basketball, softball, & baseball. He earned the nickname “Nate The Great” by Donette White Bear from his softball days. He would always tell his kids the memories of his sports playing days. He loved to attend and support his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. You would always know when he was there, you could hear him yelling or laughing. He loved to tease people and he would always make friends since he wasn’t shy and would talk to anyone. He enjoyed coaching basketball and would put teams into tournaments, every chance he got, especially the Poplar Youth Tournament. He had a very large basketball family and was proud of all of his players.
He is survived by his children: Nathelle (Jason) Frederick, Michael (Nancy) Long Hair, Maureen (Bruce) Nordwick, Vincent Long Hair, Jennifer Shields, Stephanie (Aaron) Murdock, and Natron (Faithy) Long Hair; Indian custom daughters: Sophia Stiles and Traci Sadler; Sisters: Alice Long Hair and Lynnette Long Hair; Indian custom brothers: Troy Shepard, Tuffy First, Willie Black Dog, & Dennis Four Bear; Grandchildren: Mia (Jesse) Frederick, Jase (Alyssa) Frederick, Kaiden, Mika, Rikki, & Pauline Long Hair, Morgen, Braelyn, & Greyson Nordwick, Bentley & Bailey Shields, Katara Long Hair, Aaliyah Longtree, Sonny Boy & Keira Iris Fast Horse, Stacie Smith Four Star, and two more on the way; Nephews: Derrick Long Hair, Darren (DreAn) Long Hair, Darwin (Larissa) Longtree, Brennan BetsHisMedicine, Dominique Buckles, Cory Stump, Hayden Long Hair, Nashon, Wesley, & Nat Lee Bighorn; Nieces: Clarice Longtree, Thea (Russell) McCloud, Ashten (Blaine) Youpee, Ellyn Plainbull, Madison Big Horn, Agnes, Raquel, Kendra, Rayness BetsHisMedicine, Samantha Stump, Sarelle Escarcega & Ona Vee Windchief; Grandmother: Loretta Bear Cub, Aunts: Kristie (Elmer) DeCoteau, Della Thomas, Lydia & Ceya Long Hair, Arletta Blackdog, Patricia Ryerson, Dani Red Bull & Family, Shannon Loans Arrow & Family; Uncles: Rev. Enright (Cindi) Big Horn & Family, Maynard Blackdog, Archie Bear Cub & Family, and Duane Green & Family; Cousins: Thelma Blount & Family, Verna (Patrick) Shilow, Cory (Tim) Lingle, Jeremiah DeCoteau, Joaquin & Zebe Andrews, Vernon “Tuffy” First, Debbie (Myron) Uses Arrow, John Turning Heart, Leslie Long Hair, Jage Keeler, Allison (Loren) Big Horn, Bobby Blackdog Family, William (Mary) Blackdog & Family, Ladonna & Lavonne Blackdog & Families, Robert Jr, Duane (Valerie) Blackdog, Cynthia (Leonard) Follette, Lenny, Matthew, Francis, Harlan, & Terry (Melissa) Rattling Thunder, & Arnon Blackdog. Relatives from the Dakota First Nations White Cap Reserve, Chief Darcy Bear, Willis Royal, Loren Bear, Lois Bear, Iona Starr, Vivian Anderson, and many more relatives that he kept in touch with through
facebook.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Vernon Johnson Long Hair, nephew Brandon Long Hair, maternal grandparents Thomas & Kate (Foote) Red Bear, Alice Foote (who helped raise him), Mabel (Jake) Big Horn, paternal grandparents Johnson & Ursula (Blackdog) Long Hair, Indian custom mother: Pearl Four Bear; grandparents: Vincent Blackdog, James Blackdog, Matthew (Delma) Blackdog, & Rozelda (Frank) Loans Arrow; Uncles & Aunts: Robert Blackdog, Corrine Turning Heart, Velma (George) Broken Leg, Lawrence (Martha) Blackdog, & Linda Rattling Thunder; cousins: Billy, Charlie, Issac Blackdog, Myron & Ivan Broken Leg, Darla (Broken Leg) Crow, Valerie Youpee, Wesley & Natalie Long Hair, & Jeff Stump.
A viewing will be held from 5 p.m. until the prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 1 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, November 2 at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 guidelines we are asked to keep attendance at the services limited to 30 individuals. Masks are required for all public services. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday November 1, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Sunday November 1, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Monday November 2, 2020
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday November 1, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Sunday November 1, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Monday November 2, 2020
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Penny Kaleva says
Thoughts and Prayers for your family. 🙏🙏.
Nate will always be remembered in your hearts
God Bless.
David E. Boyd Sr. & Chong Ae Boyd says
At rest nephew
James BogHorn says
Condolences to the family.
Megan & Eddie Black says
Condolences to the family.
Sherry and Seuss says
We been friends along time with rodd Todd rest in peace my brother
Alan Aspenlieder says
Lot of great memories in high school on the basketball court ribbing each other was blessed to receive a star quilt as a sophomore and still cherish it today. After school we played softball at Ft. Kipp what a blast condolences and prayers to a great family God Bless RIP my friend ♥️💙💜❤️🏀🏀🏀🏀 Alan Aspenlieder
Rose Morsette says
Condolences to the family
Gay Pennington says
Sorry to see that Nate past away. You have my deepest Condolence and my prayers. I’ve always like visiting with your dad. He was always on a go doing something. Keep your dad memories in your heart. May your dad rest in peace and no more suffering. God be with you all. From Gay(Stephanie Paulson) Pennington
Jackie Hippe says
Nathelle and Family so sorry for your loss. I know no words can ease your pain, but know that you have friends that will hold you up in prayer. Hugs my friend.
Jonny BearCub Stiffarm says
Nate – May your journey home on that Spirit Road made of Stars, be one of joy. Sending prayers and thoughts of comfort to the family as you prepare to say farewell. May the memories be a balm to your sadness.
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to all of Nate’s children, grandchildren, siblings. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All
Charlie Headdress says
Nate my friend, I will miss you coming into my office and making me laugh til I dang near cried. It was and is an honor to have known you. May God comfort your family
Marissa DeMarrias says
Condolences to the family
Robin Lemieux says
My prayers to family for the loss of your husband, father, brother. I always enjoyed Nates sense of humor and constant smile when we were in high school. He was a real asset to our basketball team. I wish I had reconnected with him sooner. My memories of him will always be positive.
Sharon Yellowowl says
My condolences to the families. 🙏🦅 prayers to the families
The Grey Bear Family says
Rest In Peace our Relative (Toka Sa Aka)
Ray Bets His Medicine says
Our condolences for Nathelle and family. Prayers said.
Diane Boley says
Losing a parent is difficult. I am thinking and praying for you at this sad time. “God gave us memories so we could have roses in December.”
Escarcega's says
Love and prayers from Escarcega’s of Riverside
Cheryl Bighorn-Savior says
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. Sending my families condolences and prayers for comfort
Shari Daniels family says
Sending prayers and condolences
Greg Bushman says
My condolences to the family. RIP Nate.
susan Anderson clark says
Sorry to hear of the passing of Nate. He was good basketball player in high school and good athlete in other sports as well. Rest in Peace Nate in the Great Happy Hunting Grounds.
God bless the family and I prayer for healing of the loss and comfort for the sorrow that you all are experiencing.
Don Redbear says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our family, May Wanka Tanka watch over all of us and keep us safe during these new times.
Sallie Reitzel says
So sorry to hear about Nate’s passing. Prayers to family and friends.
Mike Watson says
Will miss Nate and wish his family well. He was clearly close to his children, grandchildren, and many friends. He will be missed here.