Thomas Edward Firemoon, age 58, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021 in Billings, MT after almost a month-long fight in the hospital. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Our Dad was born on July 18, 1962 in Poplar, MT to Lyle Firemoon and Leta Fourstar Firemoon, the youngest boy of all the siblings. Throughout his childhood, his family lived in many places but eventually settled on the Fort Peck Reservation. During his school years, Dad enjoyed playing basketball and had lots of great stories to tell about when he played. He graduated from Lustre Christian High School in 1980 and was always rooting for the Lustre Lions. He worked at the A&S Industries, amongst other places, before going into the Military. In 1986, he entered the United States Navy, stationed in San Diego, CA serving on the USS Constellation CV 64 (“The Connie”). While aboard the aircraft carrier, he ran the ship’s store, did some cooking, and would run twice a day to train for the Olympics. He did not talk much about his service because he took the Military Oath to heart and now has taken it to his grave. One thing he did tell us was about one of the infamous fires on the aircraft carrier that happened in August 1988 that he fought alongside his shipmates. He spent 3 years in active duty before being honorably discharged and moved to Navy Reserve. Being a Navy veteran was one of his proudest accomplishments.
In 1992, he married Marva Chapman. With this union, Buddy and Sunee were put in his life and he welcomed and raised them as his own. They went on to have Sirr, Justiss, and Presley. Dad’s kids were his pride and joy. He always believed in Buddy, proud of Sunee’s college and military accomplishments, spending all his free time traveling or hanging out with Sirr, supporting all of Justiss’s shenanigans, and doing anything for his favorite (we all knew it) and youngest kid, Presley. Throughout the years together, Dad moved us to many different cities for his jobs. This included Billings, Missoula, San Diego, and Williston. Together our parents were the best team and raised us kids to adults and later divorced. Dad was blessed with four grandkids, Kessee, Keilen, Jacob, and Tristin who he loved as much, if not more, as his kids. He was always willing to help his kids and grandkids and you knew you could count on him when you needed anything. He was so very caring, had the best sense of humor, full of love, and could brighten anyone’s day.
Dad graduated with a 4-year Business Administration degree from University of Montana and was currently in the Master’s Program at UofM for Business Administration at the time of his passing. He was proud of his college experience and wished to eventually get his Doctorate. With his 4-year degree it opened a lot of doors for him but even before his degree he was driven to work. He worked in management and higher-level jobs at many places throughout his life such as Trader’s State Bank in Poplar, Flying J in Billings, a Temp Agency in San Diego, Bookkeeping for School District Offices in San Diego, Williston, and Poplar, Assistant Manager at Walmart in Williston and Miles City, Counselor at Spotted Bull, and other programs of the Fort Peck Tribes.
Some of his enjoyments included drinking tea and coffee, playing cards especially Rummy, or playing board games, his favorite was Scrabble. He loved reading, spending time with his family, tuning into online church services every chance he got, and watching the Lakers games with his son, Sirr. As much as Dad loved watching basketball, he enjoyed coaching as well. He coached teams from ages elementary to college during his life, with the Buffalo Chasers being the last team he coached. There’s not nearly enough room on this page to go on about how great of a Dad, Papa, brother, uncle, son, and person he was. We miss our Dad so much but are happy he is in a better place and take comfort that he is a firm believer in God’s Plan so we must be too. He will forever live in our hearts.
Thomas is survived by his kids, Buddy Smith, Sunee (Keith) Erickson, Sirr Firemoon, Justiss (Talor) Toavs, and Presley (Michael) Sears. His grandkids, Kessee, Keilen, Jacob, and Tristin Thomas. His sisters, Velda (Mike) Stewart, Ingrid (Bruce Bauer) Firemoon, Lyla (Bill) Law, and Joy (Chadd) Reddig. He has many nieces, nephews, and their families that he thought the world of. He loved and was loved by so many here on earth, too numerous to mention.
Amongst the many loved ones welcoming Thomas on the other side will be his parents, Lyle and Leta, his older brothers, Jr, Vincent, and Dawson, his older sister, Melda, and his grandparents.
Dad made sure we knew of everyone important in his life. If we could name and include all his relatives and friends, we certainly would. He loved you all.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April, 12, 2021 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Sunday April 11, 2021
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 12, 2021
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Interment
Monday April 12, 2021
Greenwood Cemetery
Lustrud Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Sunday April 11, 2021
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday April 12, 2021
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Interment
Monday April 12, 2021
Greenwood Cemetery
Lustrud Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Waycen Owens says
My condolences to the family and friends, you will be missed deeply, thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me what you did as my first real boss, I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor/friend, I’ll remember the things you told and taught me and the laughs we shared, breaks my heart to hear this news, because there’s so much more I wanted to learn and talk about, I know how much you love your family and friends but I know we’ll see you in the next one. Have fun playing Basketball (with Kobe) and sailing in the sky. Until the next, Waycen
Florence Fourstar says
Rest In Peace my nephew. May our Heavenly Father keep wrap his arms around your precious daughters and son. You will be missed, and May your journey to the other side be blessed and beautiful. RIP Tom
Robert Smith says
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
JAMES BIGHORN says
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Jacqueline Kk Follette says
Rip uncle, I will truely miss running into you and visiting. Prayers to the cousins as they lay you to rest. Love you Uncle.
Judy Ball says
Prayers and strength to my Firemoon family, I love you all. Rest In Peace Uncle Tom.
Donna Joyce Youngman says
My sincere condole scene to the Fire Moon family. I enjoyed working with Tom. He was friendly, easy to talk with. He will be missed by his children and friends. Go Rest High on that Mountain my friend. Prayers to the family for strength and comfort at this sad time.
Patricia Runs Through says
God bless you dear Thomas as you travel to the land of our ancestors. You are sorely missed. My condolences to the family.
Tara Longtree says
I going to miss you, my friend, had some good laughs, visits! You served your country well & Proud! I will see you, again! I know your resting in Paradise!
Pam Clark says
My sincere condolences to all of Tom’s family. I worked w him at Alco and he was always very kind, prayers for the days ahead
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to your family.
Hank Buckles says
I was remembering early years with Tom when Dawson would tease us about his wearing Sailor caps and I would have engineer caps. Then he would also remind us how Tom and I would quarrel over Star Trek and who got to be Captain Kirk☺️ Some memories that I thought I would share. RIP cousin Tom. Condolences to his family.
Gaypennington says
So sorry to hear of Thomas passing. I enjoy knowing him. We would always visit and laugh. Thomas was a very hard worker. I will miss his smiles.Tell your family hi from me Thomas. There’s no more suffering and God saw you where getting tired and call you home to heaven. My condolences to the family and relatives. Rest in peace. Love a friend Gay(Stephanie)Pennington.
Noreen Hohman says
My condolences to all of Toms family he will be missed.
Margaret Horn-Sampson says
My thoughts and prayers to my Firemoon relatives. I sure enjoyed my times spent with you guys down below. He is no longer in pain and is in heaven with his loved ones. Prayers of strength for the family. 🙏🏽
Rev. Steven Smith says
I’m not sure which of his family wrote Tom’s eulogy but it is one of the most kind and honoring eulogy’s I’ve heard or read in over 36 years of pastoral ministries. Tom also work for FPHA and was manager at Alco in Wolf Point. He always took time for people and made them feel important and special because to him they were. So stunned at his passing but his eulogy is correct in that no doubt Tom went on to his eternal reward with Christ his Savior and Lord. To his girls that grew up with my girls. Blessings to you and the rest of your family. See you through the vail in eternity Thomas.
Dreamis Eagleboy says
Our Deepest Condolences to the Family of Thomas…
Mary Firemoon-Williams says
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Love you Uncle Tom, you’re in the Kingdom of Heaven restored & reunited with family members before you. Prayers for healing to all. Love,
Pebbles
Linette Traeholt Uchtman says
I am so blessed to have been able to call you my friend Tom-Tom!!! You always had a smile to share!! I love you and will see you in heaven my friend!!
Peggy says
Tom-Tom was a Senior at LCHS when I was a lowly Freshman. We were dorm kids together and I remember his easy way, fun personality, and kind spirit. Lyle gave me the nick name, “Bam-Bam.” I pray for peace during the journey of grief. Most sincerely…Peggy (Smith) Ritter LCHS Class of 1983
Lucy says
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Lucy and Lee Redekopp
Pr. Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
Deepest Condolences on the death of Thomas. May the love and care of loved ones and friends bring comfort and ease the pain. May the love of the Creator bring comfort and hope that Thomas is still with us only changed. Uplifting all in prayer. Pr.s Chris and Greg Holler-Dinsmore
Mark D. Erickson says
I can’t believe Tom is gone. We had Buddy and Sunee at the Dorm at Lustre Christian High School. I Pray they are doing well. I smiled when Sunee married an Erickson. I liked Thomas and Marva. I also met Sir when he was little, maybe 8 years old or so. Too many have Gone!! Dawson, Enright Bighorn, even Jay Hawk since I’ve been gone. I Worked at the Wolf Point Funeral Home from 1996 – 2007. Life is precious but very fragile. It can change in a hurry. Love God, Love eachother. God Bless you all in Jesus Name. Mark D. and Melanie Erickson and family.
Donald Lee Boyd says
R.I.P. You Were A Great Friend Prayers And Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead..
Russell Wiens says
Tom was one of my best friends in high school. We had two Toms in our class so Tom Leland was Tom and Tom Forenoon was Tom Tom. I remember the night he broke his knee during a basketball game with the alumni team I was right behind him when it happened. Rest in peace old friend I will see you on the other side!
Mary Follette says
Thomas, was kind and always willing to contribute to helping out youth, elders, and local churches I have as nice when you would stop by and visit. Condolences to the family.
David E. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Prayers
Traci LeVay-Holt says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ingrid Firemoon says
My beloved baby brother. You were the best of us. I will miss you forever. I pray you journey well and I am looking forward to seeing you again. You are now safe with Mom, Dad and our brothers and sister. We love you always.
Ingrid Firemoon and Families
Greg Hirst says
Justiss and Presley, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. May God be with you both, as well as your extended families. I pray for your strength in the days ahead.
Debra Mason says
Tom was a very nice man may he RIP Condolences to the Firemoon family
Carlos J Buck Elk | Dallas TX says
I remember being with my grandparents Henry & Nancy Buck Elk visiting with Lyle & Leta and all the kids were there, this was in the early 70s mid 70s Lots of good memories of the Firemoon family. Condolences being sent across the many miles. ❤️
Linda Atchico says
May you Rest In Peace Tom. You were such a nice man. So sorry to hear of your passing. Condolences to his family.
Lyla Law says
Thomas, you are my older brother and for that I will be eternally grateful.
As kids, we lived together, we fought, we laughed, we cried.
We shared our dreams and plans,
and some secrets too.
All the memories we share, is what bonds me now to you.
You are my older brother not by choice, but by the nature of our birth and I could not have chosen a better brother, you were the best on earth.
Bye for now and until we laugh together and hug each other again, know that we have the watch!
Rest In Peace Brother. #neverforgotten
We love you and we will miss you. ~The Law tribe: Bill, Lyla, Heather & Harper, Thomas & Megan, and Heath & Talena.
Thomas’s Kids says
Dad, we miss you already and will love you forever. Thank you for being the best Dad anyone could ask for.
We’d also like to thank everyone who attended our Dad’s services, offered their condolences, and have sent cards/gifts. We really appreciate all of you who have been here for us during this hard time. Lastly, Thank you to Clayton Stevenson employees for taking great care of our Dad.
Jean Archdale says
We are so very sorry for your loss of your dad, brother, grandpa, husband. There are just no words that help when we lose a loved one. We will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers
Lucinda Standing Bear says
My condolences to the family🙏lu