Philmore “Mosey” White Hawk, age 68, of Poplar, MT went to be with his parents, sister and brothers in the heavens above on Monday, November 21, 2011 at his home in Poplar.
Philmore was born October 23, 1943 in Poplar to Benedict and Agnes (Jones) White Hawk.
Moses, to all who knew him, enjoyed attending powwows and was a well known grass dancer. Alongside his dancing partner the late Ralph Jones, Jr. kept the old style grass dance going. He loved to hunt and fish with his nephews Rob and Les, and live the old way in Riverside. He enjoyed spending time with all his nephews and his grandchildren who he loved to tease and laugh with.
He is survived by an adopted daughter, Jewel Merculiff of Poplar; if long time friend, Karen Jackson of Poplar; and his sister Ramona White Hawk of Colorado. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews throughout the states of Colorado, Wyoming and Montana whom he loved very much.
He was preceded in death by long time companion, Melda Gone; adopted son, Clifford Plainbull; sister, Birdie; brothers, Mervyn, Donavon, Allen, Doren and Benedict; cousin, John Bruce Smith; and nephew, Cheyenne. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We will miss you Uncle Mose always and forever.
A Vigil Service will be held Friday, November 25 at 7 p.m. and Funeral Liturgy will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26 all at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Brockton, MT.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Kim Brown says
So sorry for your loss Jewel, sending prayers for you and your family. I will always remember “”grandpa Mosey”” and his good nature,
Kim Brown.
Carol Merculieff says
miss you grandpa. cece always talks about you.
Cylysce Merculieff says
my grandpa my did u leave us we miss u lots and lotss u and grandma
cece merculieff says
geez, grandpa i miss you and grandma so much. its been so long since i have gotten to write to you.. where ever you are, i hope you’re doing well & you’re happy. I hope you & grandma are together.. I always talked about you, you & grandma were my only grandparents that actually talked to me.. you only get a set of amazing grandparents in your life once.. i got mine & that was you and grandma.. I miss you guys so muchh, not a day goes by where i don’t think about you.. I hope you’re proud of me, i graduate this year.. Me and mom both miss you so much, but i know you guys are watching over us.. love you and grandma