Nola Culbertson, age 68, of Wolf Point, MT went to the arms of the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point.
Nola was born in Poplar, MT on March 30, 1944 to Evelyn and Carson Walking Eagle. Due to her mother’s passing, she spent the majority of her childhood being raised in Riverside, MT by her grandparents.
In 1961, she met the love of her life, Eugene Culbertson, who also loved her dearly. They married and they had 4 daughters, Evelyn, Carla, Genette, and Cheryl, whom they raised in Poplar. Once her children were grown and on their own, she decided that she would follow her life’s dream of earning her Bachelor’s degree. She then attended Naes College in Poplar and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. She worked for Spotted Bull Treatment center for 10 years, and then went to work at the B.I.A. where she retired in 2010.
Together, Nola and Gene loved planting a garden every spring. She loved to work out side in her yard and gardening. She also loved animals, which led her to raising collies. Her two favorites were Sam and Sammy. She loved to go camping, fishing, hunting, traveling, and shopping with her family.
Nola is survived by her daughters, Evelyn (Peter) Arosemena, Carla (Ken) Damon both of Poplar, and Cheryl (Ray) Nygaard of Wolf Point; grandchildren, Munch (Angela) Culbertson, James Rowe both of Poplar, Ben (Kylee) Lovan of Wolf Point, Michael (Britt) Kelsey, Mitch (Abri) Lovan, Yvette (Mikkel) Shields all of Poplar, Clay, Tyler, Lainey, and Bree Nygaard all of Wolf Point; great grandchildren, Sahnose, Kenidi, Carmen, Brodi, Laila, and Dayton; sisters, Nancy (Larry) Burshia and Doreen Red Eagle both of Poplar, Eleanore Goodbird of New Town , ND; brothers, Carson Walking Eagle, Jr. and Pedro Carrillo both of Billings, MT.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Culbertson; daughter, Genette Culbertson; father, Carson Walking Eagle; mother, Evelyn Walking Eagle; sister, Carlene Lester; brother, John Mail; grandparents, Lucien and Adele Walking Eagle.
Nola was a very kind and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who always had a smile for everyone, she devoted her life to her family.
A vigil service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 8 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery in Poplar.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 P.M.
Thursday March 7, 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 A.M.
Friday March 8, 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 P.M.
Thursday March 7, 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 A.M.
Friday March 8, 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, MT 59255
Carlos jBuckElk Dallas, tx says
My thoughts & prayers to the entire family.
Rick & Teri Wallace says
In loving memory of my sister inlaw Nola. May God bless and keep you in his ever lasting love.
Rick & Teri Wallace
Marcella & Joel Grey Bull says
Prayers, hugs, and Kisses to Evelyn, Carla, Cheryl, and their families for the loss of your mother. I didn’t know she passed away…Take comfort in knowing she’s now with the Lord and Uncle Gene..It’s hard to lose your mother, we know exactly how you feel…take care from all of our families to yours.
Bruce Loudermilk says
So very sorry to hear that Nola has passed away. There is solace in knowing that there will be no more pain and suffering and that she is in a better place with all our relatives that have gone before us…
isabelle says
To Evelyn, Carla, Cheryl, and their families . Nola was a very special friend alway stop to visit with that soft voice, a beautiful smile and lot of wisdom. I will miss her alot. Prays are with the family. Your mom is free and with the love of her life.
Mae Belle Archambeau says
Sorry for your loss, just know that she is pain free and with your loved ones that passed on and you will meet again one day. R.I.P. Nola , prayers are sent to the family.
Mary Schoppert and Michael Boyd says
We both had the wonderful and happy privilege of knowing and working with Miss Nola when we served together at the BIA. She was one of the kindest and gentlest persons we have ever known and we count our shared friendship as one of the true blessings of our lives. We could always count on Nola and Gene to bring a smile to our faces and joy to our hearts! May God be with her children, grandchildren and family members. Blessed is her memory among us while she is united with her loved ones and Our Lord Jesus Christ!
Traci LeVay-Holt says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Nola was a very kind lady. She always had a wonderful smile and great sense of humor which she has passed on to her family. My prayers are with family and friends.