Roger D. White Sr. passed away on November 20, 2021 at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point, Montana. Surrounded by his family. Roger was born in Poplar, Montana on February 1, 1955 at 8:35a.m. at the Fort Peck Agency to Faye White (the late) and Daniel Medicine Horse (the late).
He had multiple families growing up, he was first raised by his mother Faye until her passing… then Grandma Nellie and Grandpa Herbert Bull Chief along with Marvin Bull Chief and family raised him. He then moved in with Harry and Midge Follet and family, and finally with Sadie and Dean Blount and family,
Roger grew up in Frazer, Montana all his life and attended Frazer schools, graduating in 1974. Roger received many awards for his excellence in sports. He participated in Cross Country, Track, and Basketball. Roger excelled in academics and athletics in High School. He held numerous records in basketball and one of his games, he scored 53 points (with no 3-point lines back then). Nobody knows how proud we were. Roger made many friends in high school that he is still very close with to this day. Roger loved to hunt with all of his friends and enjoyed many backyard basketball games.
After high school, Roger married his high school sweetheart, Judy Bauer and to this union, 4 children were born, Roger Jr., Amanda Faye, Jacob Allen, and Kayla Rae. He loved to spend time with all his kids and enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren.
Roger had his pick of colleges and universities after high school with full ride scholarships offered to him. Dillon was one of his first picks but he chose Northern Montana for a couple semesters. He was a cop for a spell and moved on to labor and carpentry throughout his life. He worked for the tribal hip and housing program, tribal fencing, tribal ranch, and the Flynn ranch. He fought fire during the big Yellowstone fire and he was a crew boss for the Fort Peck Tribes Fire Department. Recently, he worked at the Community College in maintenance. Throughout his life he maintained work wherever he went. He lived all over the country. He lived and worked in White Center, Washington. He worked and lived in Fort Belknap, doing maintenance at Fort Belknap College. He loved to play men’s slow pitch soft ball, he won many tournaments in this past time. He also loved to play horse shoes as a pastime. He was passionate about hunting and fishing.
Roger made a lot of friends wherever he went. He was a lovable and kind hearted man. He loved his children and grandchildren and was always proud of his kids and grandbabies. Even after high school, he traveled all over to many basketball tournaments and made many friends along the way.
Roger always looked out for his family and called them daily. He always did so much for his mom and dad (who he called Mommy-O and Daddy-O). He did everything he could to protect his brothers and sisters.
Roger is survived by his son, Roger (Jackie) White, his children, Lacey White and grandbaby Jorain White, Avery White and grandbabies Arielyn and Oakley Moran, Sacred White, Miyona White, and Axl White; his daughter Amanda White (Amos Bridges) and her children, Makiya (Dawndra) Greywater, Jayce Wells, Hamilee Wells, and Amiyah Wells; his son Jacob White, and his children, Rael White, Gahge White, Jaycee White, Jacob White Jr., and Aaliyah White; and grandchildren for his late daughter, Kayla White, Nateesta White, Kayson Cantrell, and Sophie White; his adopted sons, Roberto and Fernando BearHill with his companion Denise BearHill; his sister, Tammy Dawn Olsen; his brothers, Tyrus (Fern) Follet and family, Rollie White and family, Chad Nelligan and family, Waylan (Michelle) Blount and family, and Thomas Blount; sisters, Carol (Karl) Wallette and family, Melanie (Mike) Cole and family, and Vicki (Tom) Dahl and family.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents; adopted parents; daughter, Kayla White; and brothers, Richard Blount and Russell White.
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Frazer Community Hall. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021 in the Frazer School gym. Interment will follow at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
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Ethelyn Moccasin says
My sincerest condolences to Rogers Family..
RIP nephew you will be tremendously.. 🙏🙏
DAVID ALLEN says
Im thinking of you good friend at this time. I think of the old Vida Vikings vs the Frazer Bearcubs epic battles we had which led to our friendship. Rest in peace and I will pray for you and your loved ones at this difficult time. Sincerely, Dave Allen
Roy Daniels says
RIP my brother…..you’ll be missed by many
Roy Daniels says
RIP my brother……
Christine Wright says
RIP Uncle Roger. You always had a hug an kiss to the forehead when you saw me. I have a lot of great memories of you growing up. Love you Uncle. Prayers for my cousins Roger, Amanda and Jake and to Uncles siblings and family.
Meryle Montclair says
Sincere condolences to his family.
Darryl & Ramey Growing Thunder & Family says
Fly High Neksi Muck, going to miss you around. Thanks for always being good to all of us! We Love You!
Patti martin says
Aww condolences seen him last time we went down to wolf point for bingo will miss seeing you there.condolences to his family.Patti andtiny martin of hays mt.
Emoree says
Rest in peace my dearly departed Brother Roger, I will miss you so. Give our Dad and loved one’s hugs for me. My prayers and condolences to Roger J.r. Amanda, and Jake, and Grandchildren. Fly high Brother. 🙏💙💔
Chris Bauer says
RIP Unc You will be missed and forever loved by Many!! My Deepest Condolences to the family, prayers for healing 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to his families.
Evetta Two Bulls says
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Prayers for comfort 🙏 and strength during this sad and difficult time. He will be missed dearly.
Vivian Herschel says
RIP Brother in law you will. Be missed. Love all our times spent together. Prayers and blessings for the familu
Jonny BearCub says
I know you will sing that song of joy as you cross the Star Road heading home to the camp on the other side. Enjoy seeing all our relatives and visiting with them – feast and be joyful Cuz. I will miss seeing you at the casinos and visiting with you – but happy for you. Sending prayers of comfort and strength to the families as they prepare to celebrate your Life.
Sioux Dawn says
Rest Easy Uncle Rog
Condolences to the family
Mike&Pearl Stump says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to the family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Steve Berge says
Years ago, when Herbert and Roger would come into Berge’s Pay N Save, we knew that Roger was a very special person. He always had a smile on his face and had a good sense of humor. As he grew older, he would always ask about the members of my family.
Frazer lost a favorite son. I know he was one of mine. RIP Roger.
EJ Lambert says
Because of sports we crossed paths and became friends from HS and beyond. Knowing your flying high on a good journey you will be with your family and have a great reunion makes me smile and feel good. My sincere condolences to the families. I will see you again bro !
Wayne Wischmann says
Rest In Peace Roger!
Joan Johnson says
To the family of Roger White, Sr. Roger was a good friend, he sang at our family Sundance at Fort Belknap. He adopted my brother Gene TD Indian Way as his brother. He taught us many songs. we will treasure the memories of Roger. Deepest condolences. we did not know of his passing. God Bless.