Robert “Bobby” BlackDog, age 58, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home in Poplar, Montana.
Bobby was born on November 9, 1963, in Poplar, Montana, the son of Lawrence and Martha BlackDog. He lived in Fort Kipp and Poplar, Montana. He attended Brockton school and graduated in 1982. Bobby enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren, he enjoyed listening to Indian music and watching movies. He loved his siblings, nieces, cousins, family, and friends.
He worked at the BIA fire hall as a fire fighter for many years and worked for Brockton school for many years. When he was younger, he danced fancy ‘til he was a teen. He also sang with the Fort Kipp Juniors when he was young. Bobby met Thaila Buck Elk (deceased) in 1980 and to this union, a son, Adam BlackDog (deceased) was born and him and Thaila remained friends. He then met Jeanine Renz in 1985 and to this union, three sons, Eric, Evan, and Sean, and two daughters, Mary Lynn, and Courtney (deceased) were born, they also remained friends.
Bobby is survived by his children, Eric, Evan, Sean, and Mary Lynn; grandchildren, Geoffrey BlackDog, Adam BlackDog, Winter BlackDog, Martha BlackDog, Aidyn BlackDog, Rylan BlackDog, Kingston Eder, Serenity BlackDog, Willow Ollinger, Brooke Parker, Jazmine BlackDog, Justin, Marshall, Hero, and Raina; siblings, Willie “Mary”, LaVonne, and LaDonna; nieces, Amanda, Emily, Chas, Nancy, and Tracy; nephews, Quentin Sailing, and Isaac Sailing; uncles, Maynard BlackDog, Adian “Peggy”, Clyde Perry, Vernon Koffman, Sly Martin, Victor Martin, Archie Bear Cub, Charlie Gree, Bugs Rusty, Allie, and Kermit Walking Eagle; adopted brother, Buddy Adams; aunties, Della Thomas, Lydia, Ceya Long Hair, Dani Green, Shannon Loans Arrow, Connie, Roberta Bird, Bernice Martin, Janice Johnson, Trivian Grainger, Irene Wilkens, Vernita Buckles, Leta Atkins, Arletta BlackDog, Doris Walking Eagle, Lois Long Tree, Ethelene White Hawk, Juanita Youngman, Iome Young, and Rosa Boyd; grandpa, Arlie Diserly; cousins, Leslie Long Hair, Cenee Big Horn, Jage Keeler, Alice, Lynetta Long Hair, Lucy, Annie Cantrell, Jalen, Zack Atkins, Dave, Dawn, Densi Grainger, Allen, Donella Buckles, Rusty, Liz, Lisa Boxer, Annie Perry, Bill, Ceejay, Jim BlackDog, Myra Walking Eagle, Stacye Eugene Crowe, Tery Lenny, Franci, Bug, Dude Rattling Thunder, Sherri DeMarrias, and Arnon BlackDog. If we left anyone out, we apologize, we have a lot of cousins. Also surviving are the Long Hair family, Jones family, White Hawk family, Walking Eagle family, Bird family, Fast Horse family, Lone Bear family, Boxer family, White Eagle family, Young family, Lewis family, Perry family, Weeks family, Little Head family, Archdale family, Smoker family, Jackson family, Rattling Thunder family, Four Bear family, First family, and the Diserly family. If we left anyone out we apologize, we have a big family and he had many friends.
Bobby is preceded in death by his two children, Adam and Courtney BlackDog; both his parents and grandparents; nephew, Christopher BlackDog; and grandson, Carmon BlackDog.
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp, Montana. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp, Montana. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 9, 2022
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana 59213
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday February 10, 2022
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana 59213
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 9, 2022
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana 59213
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday February 10, 2022
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana 59213
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Neva Spotted Wolf says
My condolences to his family. Bobby was a dear friend, the mayor of Ft. Kipp. I will keep you all in my prayers.
JAMES A BIGHORN says
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Barbara Perry says
Rest in peace Bobby. You are now with Courtney, your daughter and my granddaughter. I will miss you both the rest of my life. Sincere sympathy for my BlackDog grandkids , his brother Willie, and two sisters Lavonne and LaDonna, plus all other relatives.
David & Chong Ae Boyd says
Nephew i will miss you and all the times we had together in HIgh School and in the Guards. In High School I gave you nickname Slug, you would also ask me why I called your that. God Speed Nephew and prayers for your family.
Uncle David
Marvin FastHorse says
I’ll see you again Tosh’sha somewhere down the Road, condolences to his kids and His Brother Willy.
We all had some good times growing up together, and Graduating High School as Brockton Warriors class of ‘82
Marvin Fast Horse says
Rest In Peace Tosh’ska. We all grew up together in Funkytown, We’re all the best Ball players come from. BHS Class of 82
I’ll see you down the road ..
Condolences to Willy and Bobby’s Family
Joel and Marcella Greybull says
Our Sincere Condolences to Bobby Jo’s family..he was a great friend. He would always be glad to see us n have a good visit. We’ll sure miss you..may Jesus comfort your family as you make your spiritual journey 🙏
Lori Canyon says
Condolences 💐 to the kids..and to the brother and sisters..gonna miss seeing his smile and his hellos..may you RIP Bobby..tell Tom I love and miss him 🙏🖤🥀.. you were always around with him in FtKipp, and your daughter Courtney, miss her 😢🥀🖤💐
Kent S Moran says
RIP Bobby we were warriors of the “hall”. Say hello to Ruth
Jolene Chopper and family says
Our deepest condolences to Bobby’s family. Whenever and wherever we seen him, he always had a big smile. May he rest in peace. ♥️
Linda Melbourne says
Bobby lease. I will miss your hi auntie an u always had a smile on your face. Always joking an laughing. Have a beautiful journey you were a kind hearted man. An aunt Martha will be ha happy to see you. Linda
Sharon yellowowl says
My condolences to the family
Alfred B. Azure, Sr says
I went on many fires with Bobby. He was a good natured gut, always quick to laugh. I’m very sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers and condolences to his family.
Vermae Taylor says
Condolences to Bobby’s family. I loved his laugh. His smile was contagious. He will be missed. Far too young to leave 😥🙏😥❤😥🙏😥
Eugene/Leah seattle says
Our deepest condolences and prayers to boddy family.to willy and rest of family sorry for your loss prayers for your family. See you later