Oliver William Davis Sr., “Kuda Mani (Shoots Walking)” was born on March 9, 1959 in Lewistown, Montana, to Bernadine Clark and Oliver Simon Davis. After our Mom’s marriage ended, our Mom went to nursing school in Helena, Montana. She met and married Laramie Wallace Sr. and they made their home on a ranch, south of Helena, where Oliver and his siblings were raised. Oliver attended elementary school at Montana City. Oliver graduated from Helena High School in 1978. Throughout these early years, Oliver and his brother, Randy, went back forth from Helena and Frazer, between the ranch and Grandpa Walter and Grandma Nellie Clark’s house in Frazer.
While living on the ranch, Oliver had a passion to learn about fixing cars, welding, ranching, doing handy man jobs. His first job was a postal job at the State Capitol in Helena. Oliver and a friend did some traveling and sightseeing, eventually moving to Phoenix, Arizona. In 1988, Oliver became a firefighter and went on a fire at Yellowstone National Park, to which he was very proud that he was one of the firefighters of that fire, which later was name “The fire of 88”
Oliver had a role in the movie “Gray Eagle” where he played a Shoshone warrior which was filmed on location in Helena, Montana.
Oliver moved to Frazer one summer to stay with Grandma and decided to attend Fort Peck Community College where he finished with a degree in Auto Body.
Oliver started working for The Body Shop in Poplar and worked there for years. He decided to take a break from that work, and became a Fish and Game Warden, working on the Swift Fox project. Oliver enjoyed the outdoors and took pride in this work, always looking forward to going out and observing the wildlife. Oliver also worked for various other auto body shops. At the time of his death, Oliver was a CHR for the Fort Peck Tribes.
Oliver met Karla Dubois in 1982 and their son, Oliver Jr. (Obbie) was born in 1988.
In 1991, Oliver met Ione Headdress and their son, Aaron (99%) was born in 1994. Along with this relationship, he helped raise Ione’s children, Amber and Alex. He later became “Grandpa” to Amber’s children, Halle, Austin, Noah, Sherman and Ronyn.
Oliver loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed watching movies every Sunday with Obbie. He enjoyed visiting with his nephews and nieces. He was a very devoted uncle to his niece, Winona, always obeying her orders and requests. They shared a special bond. Walter was his favorite nephew because they shared the same birthday.
Oliver was a champion Dart player. In 2011, his dart team won State. In 2012, Oliver, Duane Hamilton, Chris Curless, and late Larry Leddige. placed 9th out of 168 teams at the International Dart Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Preceding Oliver: his parents, Laramie and Bernadine (Clark) Wallace. Grandparents, Walter and Nellie Clark. Sisters, Clara Grace Davis and Lynelle Alane Wallace. Brother, Laramie Wallace Jr. Brother in law, Bill Runsabove.
Oliver is survived by his sons, Oliver Jr. of Wolf Point and his mother, Karla Dubois; Aaron, of Brighton, Illinois and his mother Ione Headdress; Sisters, Danna Runsabove of Frazer, Elaine Brave Bull McLaughlin of Cannonball, ND;. Brothers, Randy Davis of Laurel, Lew (Patty) Wallace of Helena, Montana. Nephews: Walter (Kassie) Runsabove of Billings, Michael Wallace of Billings. Nieces: Winona Rose (Wes Kill Eagle) of Frazer, Andrea Guitteriz of Billings, Kayla (Brenden) Wallace of Billings. Jonna (Kendall) Chavez of Crow Agency. Numerous cousins, uncles, aunts, etc. Oliver believed in the “Indian Way”, so with that, also surviving are his other wives (Special Friends), Karen Dubois and Izzy Youngman, both of Wolf Point.
Oliver was a quiet person but he always had a smile for everyone. He never wanted to impose but he was very generous and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the New Community hall in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Clark family cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday February 21, 2020
New Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday February 21, 2020
New Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Danna and siblings- We are sorry to hear of Oliver’s passing to the spirit world. Know that he was probably met by one or more of his relatives to lead him home. May your family be comforted knowing that he is with loved ones in heaven. God bless the family.
Jennifer says
Beloved family: Our deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful, thoughtful & devoted man. His spirit, compassion, easy going nature and smile will be forever missed by those that knew him & loved him.
He was the glue that held our dart team together and his jokes will be forever missed. The dart teams feel his missing presence.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this much difficult time.
Fly high sweet Oliver. Your missed beyond wha words can describe. May you find comfort in the arms of the creator.
Donna Archdale says
I am so very sad about your passing. I will miss your smile and your joking. I am very thankful that we became friends and I was always happy to see you. It’s hard to believe we were laughing and joking just a week ago and now you’re gone. My condolences to Aaron, Obbie, Danna, Winona, Walter and all your loved ones.
Benson Follette-Montgomery says
Danna I’m sorry for your loss. I remember laughter when I think of Oliver. BJ Follette-Montgomery
Keeta Clemens says
My sincere sympathies to the family. Oliver was a good friend of Gaylon’s and was always ready to help with a smile.
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condoleneces to your family. Dart it up!
Lois says
You are right Kathy when we played against Oliver I was scared he was good. He looked at me and said what’s wrong, your to good you make me nervous that’s smile did it he had a heart of gold. RIP my friend. My condolences to my cuz Karla and family, Ione and family. And his siblings.
Gerald Jackson says
Prayers to Oliver remaining children and his sister Dana and niece Winona and the rest of the family. I was quite shocked to hear of his passing going to miss our chats at the Body Shop . May he Rest In Peace .
Shannon Headdress Gonzalez says
Brother-in-law i will miss seeing you at the clinic. I still can’t believe your gone. Thank you for being such a wonderful grandpa to Ambers kids. My heart hurts for your children and grandchildren and family. God bless you till me meet again.
Florence Garcia says
Sorry for your loss Danna. Prayers to you and all family members.
Ione Headdress says
I will forever miss you my best friend. I cry alot for you but its happy tears. I will miss our laughter, jokes and how we constantly scored on each other.🤣🤣 No more pain. This is not good bye but see you again.
Kelly Baraby says
Oliver, a spirit from the past. Glad you have had a full life, your family is big and are lifting you up. Such a familiar smile, I am sure we all remember this about you. I pray that your family will flourish knowing you.
Tim Borsberry says
Oliver was a great friend of mine in High School. He was genuine and kind, a happy soul with a smile that could fill a room. He was very smart and a deep thinker. Also. We had a lot of fun driving around chasing girls in that Barracuda of his. I’m very sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace, my friend…. See you on the far piece
Janet Brown Mathis says
I knew Oliver in High Schoo and am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a sweet and kind man with a smile that lit up the room. Prayers and blessings for his family and friends.
Janice Perea says
Janice Perea says
My husband (Kerry) and our children, Christy, Lizabeth, Sharon, Shelley and Kerry Albert were friends of Oliver and his siblings and mother Bernadine and her husband Laramie Wallace. We are saddened to hear of Oliver’s death and our sympathies to his remaining family.
Jay Tintinger says
We went to the 2 room school at Montana City. Oliver always had a quick wit a huge smile and a soft voice. His image has always been with me. He would eat bugs on the playground to gross the girls out. We would laugh our buts off. He was a funny and kind guy.
Mark Michaelsen says
My friend, just heard the news of your passing. I know I will see you again down the road, it will probably be a dirt road and dusty as that was mostly what we traveled together. Fishing on the Milk and Missouri together will never leave my memory. Our hunting adventures all over eastern Montana and the ranch are in a special place I will always remember. So many sights and places in Montana and Wyoming we experienced together. Rest in peace my friend, your spirit will always be alive with me. I will never forget!
Mark Mixhaelsen says
Oliver, last time I messaged, it was toooooo damn long. I will try to make it shorter. My brother, my partner over the miles we traveled. Will always remember! Will see you down the road. Not many can live what we did. Will always have you in my spirit.
Mark Michaelsen says
Oliver, damn it, I have been gone from Montana for 20 years. I will always love it! I will never loose the memory of you, Janelle and Laramie. Thankfully my life was twisted with you and yours. Always buddy, how could I forget!
Mark Michaelsen says
Ok oliver…..I will be going fishing soon….you will be with me…….damn i miss you and your presents!!.
Michael walsh says
Was searching for my old friend from Phoenix. We were like brothers. So sorry to his family, this makes me sad.