Robin “Bobbie” Irene Perry Martell or Chanku Luta Omani Wi (Walks the Red Road Woman) passed away on March 12, 2019 at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. Robin was born on March 15, 1983 to Adrian Perry and Jackie (Christian) Perry in Poplar Montana.
Robin attended Brockton High School and graduated in the graduating class of 2001. After graduation, she went on to study Elementary Education at Montana State University from 2001 to 2005. Upon graduating from MSU, Robin became a first grade teacher, teaching until 2011. During this time, Robin met Eric Martell and they married on March 4, 2010. In 2011, Robin became the Wrap around facilitator at HPDP and continued work here until 2013. Then on October 6, 2017, she became the Circles of Care Coordinator at SBRRC where she worked until her passing.
Robin is survived by her parents, Adrian and Jackie Perry; her sisters, Freda (Joey) Christian, Joni (Kidd) Perry, Adrianne (Duta) Perry, Lynette Crasco, Dahnis Duquette, Jackie (Roger) Christian, and Carrie (Hunter) Christian; her brothers, James Christian, Cal Christian, Richard Terbasket, and Ben Wind; her husband, Eric Martell; her children, Pudge and Spanky, Darnell Martell, and Christian Martell; her aunts Claire (Art) Meyers, Leta Atkinson and family, Irene Wilkins, Vernita Buckles, Madeline Moran, Peggy Ricker, Barbara Fast Horse, Donna Ricker, Laurie Japp, Cindy Christian, Calinda Duquette, Trivian Grainger, Julie Christian, Carrie (Buddy) Adams, Roxanne (Robert) Smith, Allie Burshia, Trivian Nault, Marva Youngbear, Lynette Boyd, Carrol Bemer, and Janice White Eagle; her uncles, Tommy Christian, Jiggs Ricker, Clyde (Clarice) Perry, and Howard (Billie Gayle) Bemer; her nieces, LaVael, Lacy, Avery, Liessa, Patience and Avalon; and her nephews. Kobe, Yamni, AJ, James, Ceaser, and Ace.
Robin in preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clarence Christian and Helen LeCaine; her paternal grandparents, Frank and Lavina Perry; her sister, Andrea Perry; her niece, Laila Christian; her aunts, Annette Boxer and Shirley Perry; and her uncles Victor Perry, Bonzie Christian, Lucky Christian, Therman White Eagle, Kenny White Eagle, and Kermit Perry.
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp, Montana. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 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 the arrangements and condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Roxanne Gourneau says
My condolences to the family of Bobbi, she was an amazing woman that brought joy and laughter to all that had the privilege of making her acquaintance. Prayers for the family and children in their time of great loss
Trivian Nault says
Sending love and prayers to my Cousin Adrian, Sister in law Jackie, my nieces Freda and Jonni, and my grandsons Pudge & Spanky. May the Creator hold you close during this time of tragic loss. She was a beautiful and special person inside and out; and, what a sense of humor. She will be loved, remembered and missed by all who knew her intimately, her family and those she considered family, and her dear friends. Our loss is heaven’s gain. When we interacted in person or on FB, I always told her “I love you”, and her response was always “I love you to Auntie”. I hope she knew those weren’t just words. I love you Bobs, doksha! Auntie Triv & family.
Patt Iron Cloud says
I’m still in utter shock. I am praying for our beautiful Bobbie as she moves forward in her eternal life. She was quite busy here helping our communities and loving all of us. I know she will be super busy in Heaven. Always helping people. Now the Tiwahe and the oyate will feel of her precious spirit and gaze upon her pure beauty. God bless and comfort the family. Hugs to all. Prayers going up. I love you Bobbie. Auntie Patt
Barbara Perry says
Rest in Peace, Bobbie. You are now with your loved ones in heaven. They must have been so happy to see you. Take comfort, Adrian and Jackie, for you know she is with our creator. Grief is such a hard thing to go through, but you have loved ones here that need you both.
Carol Bemer says
Carol White Bear Bemer says
My prayers are with the family and loved ones of Robin Irene. In her passing it is a great loss to family, friends and a tribe. She loved us all and had a smile for everyone she met. Our tribute to this beautiful, kind and compassionate dakota woman would be to carry on her loving and kind ways. I consider myself privileged to have been her “Auntie”
Robin always called me “Auntie” never by my name. May God Bless and Keep You Today, Tomorrow, and Always until we all meet again. Auntie Carol
Petra Martin-Rauch says
I am so shocked and sorry to hear of this great loss. My prayers are with each of you that are hurting, especially her sons. God bless you all with peace and comfort.
Nanette StrangeOwl says
My condolences to her beautiful family. Hugs to her little blessings as I heard her refer to them once. My dear friend Freda I’m so sorry. Love and prayers
Ty Smith says
Bobbie,
It was a pleasure getting to know you over the past year and a half through the Circles of Care project. I truly enjoyed our time and laughs together; especially your crazy rez sense of humor. Your welcoming presence was always appreciated. As your relatives have already stated, you will be truly missed. May your journey home be blessed, and may your reunion with your loved ones on the other side be filled with love and happiness. Love and prayers for your relatives who will have to wait to see you again. Toksa aka…
Jay Ferguson ( Loves War ) says
Mitakuyepi – My Relative, have a Good Journey home, Our Ancestors Await for you, with Open Arms and Open Hearts, you will be Missed Dearly here on Mother Earth, but I know You and Our Ancestors will always be around us, protecting us.
Jay Ferguson says
Mitakuyepi – My Relative, Have Good Journey Home, Our Ancestors Await for You, with Open Arms and Open Hearts, I Know You will be Greatly Missed here on Maka Ina – Mother Earth, But I know You and are Ancestors will always be around Us, Protecting Us.
Bobbi was a member of the Direct Descendants of Wi Sapa Itanca – Chief Black Moon ( aka Zuya Tehila – Loves War ) & Tanka Win – Big Woman ( aka Red Cloud Woman, aka Rattling Stone Woman, aka One Horse Woman ) Family Group.
B. J. Hylton says
So very sorry reading about the death of Bobbie. It’s so hard losing a loved one so young and I want to share a scripture of comfort with your family. It is found at Isaiah 41:10, 13 where it says, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness. Verse 13 continues, “For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, The One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I will help you.” We are assured of God’s help during such difficult times as this.
A. Melbourne says
Prayers and good thoughts go out to Bobbie’s family. Her upbeat attitude and sense of humor was the best! I was in grade school when she was in high school and always wanted to be around her and her classmates. Positive role model for all. She will be missed greatly. ♥️
Kaylynn says
We all miss you so much Bobbie we think about it you all the time please just come back to us the family you love 😫❤️💙💛💜💚🖤💕💗
Kathy Birdsbill says
Jackie, I’m so sorry to hear about the huge loss of your kind, educated and very beautiful daughter Bobbi. I’m sorry my friend, God bless you and all of the people that she loves and those that are missing her. Kathy Birdsbill