Our beloved brother, dad, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend, Victor B. Grant, age 52, of Poplar, MT went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2013. Victor was born on March 11, 1961 to Paul Grant and Zelda Lester. He attended schools in Poplar, Wolf Point, and Whitefish, MT, where he lived with his foster parents, the Zundell’s. Victor returned to Poplar at the age of 17 to be with his mother, Zelda. He went firefighting in his younger years and also worked at A&S Industries for 8 years.
Victor was a kind hearted man. He was always laughing, smiling, and joking around. He loved listening to old school music, riding around, and being with family and friends. When Vic lived in Whitefish, he enjoyed waterskiing, skiing, boating, and hunting. Victor was a golden glove boxer.
Victor is survived by his son, Dorrance (Angel) Grant of Poplar; sisters, Maxine Grant and Perry Greybull of Billings, MT, Pauline Grant of Poplar, and Leah Grant of Bismarck, ND; brothers, Leonard Grant of Poplar, Malcom (Floresine) and Bobby Grant of Cannonball, ND, and Harold Lester of Glendive, MT; aunts, Darlene Youpee, Anne Lester, Pat Crawford, and Frances Iceman all of Poplar, and Sally Sood of Oakland, CA; uncles, Fritz and John Youpee of Poplar; cousins, Sadie Smith of Poplar, Lou Eagle, Kathy (Loren) Forrest of Wolf Point, Mary, Pauline, Berma, Rena, James, Henry, Allen and Lloyd Youpee all of Poplar, Leroy Youpee of Billings, Anna Eagle of Newtown, ND, Keith Olson, Lester Menz, Allen Menz, and Mony Iceman all of Poplar; nieces, Farrah Grant of Poplar, Tiffany and Ariel Grant of Billings, Tricia, Tracy, Lori and Dawn all of Bismarck, Yolanda Walking Eagle of Billings, Lisa and Sandy Eagle of Wolf Point, Tana Jones, and special niece, Crystal (Robert) Azure of Poplar; nephews, Tony Sepulveda, Barett, Floren, and Myles Grant all of Poplar, Royce Greybull of Glendive, Calvin Lester, Sr. of Poplar, Darren Long Hair of Ft. Kipp, Lindsey, Tory Grant of Bismarck, Baba Lou Eagle, Jr. of Wolf Point, and Kurtis and Jordan Forrest of Wolf Point; grandsons, Colton and Qwadence Grant of Poplar, Fred and J.R. Lester of Poplar; granddaughters, Gabrielle and Regan Grant of Miles City, MT. Vic has many more relatives too numerous to mention.
Victor was preceded in death by his father, Paul Grant; mother, Zelda Grant; grandmothers, Mary White Hawk and Helen Ironbear Brown; grandfathers, Stanley Lester and David Grant; uncles, Stanley Allen Lester, Dorrance Scott, Billy Lester, Emery Lester, Gene Davis, Evron Davis, Sr., Victor Elk, and Spencer Elk; and nephew, Travis Dale Greybull.
Our Victor will be greatly missed by us all. Rest now, brother, you’re free to go where ever you want now. No one can hurt you anymore.
A vigil will be held 7 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment will follow at the St. Ann’s Cemetery in Poplar.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.
Vangie Sioux Calf-Solis says
RIP Victor, Thank you for being there for my Lil Brother when he stayed in Poplar. Have a Great Journey.
FRANCES ICEMAN says
I didn’t know you very well but I love you like I love all my relatives especially the Leser (clan) because that’s where I come from. So R.I.P. I’ll see you again one of these days my nephew.
Love Auntie Frances.
The Elton Family says
To the Grant Family:
My wife and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Victor. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. When we read Genesis 1:28 and 31, we find that sickness and death were not a part of God’s original purpose. How thankful we are that our grand Creator plans to restore his original purpose and make it possible for all mankind (including loved ones we have lost in death) to live forever under perfect conditions. (Revelation 21:3-5; John 5:28,29) It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with the loss of Victor and contemplate the hope of seeing him again.
Farrah says
My uncle victor I love you? Your the best uncle I ever had good listen hear…and you told me to stay in school and stay out. Of trouble…I know your in a good place because you told us if we seen a eagle when you pass away you said it will be there because your in a good place.
We all seen a eagle When you got buried…love you uncle forever,ever,and ever…never will forget you..
Love your niece Farrah grant..
Floren says
My uncle victor I love you? Your the best uncle I ever had good listen hear…and you told me to stay in school and stay out. Of trouble…I know your in a good place because you told us if we seen a eagle when you pass away you said it will be there because your in a good place.
We all seen a eagle When you got buried…love you uncle forever,ever,and ever…never will forget you..
Love your niece Farrah grant..
KRIS AZURE says
MY UNCLE VIC WAS A GOOD MAN, KIND HEARTED AND STRONG..WE HAVE SOO MANY GOOD MEMORIES TOGETHER ..HE WAS MY FATHER FIGURE GROWING UP..HE ALWAYS STOOD UP FOR ME WHEN I NEEDED IT ..I MISS HIM SO MUCH..ALL I HAVE IS PICTURES AND MEMORIES..I.NO I WILL SEE MY UNCLE AGAIN..AND I NO HE’S IN A BETTER. PLACE WITH AUNTY ZELDA AND. GRAMA. AND. MOM AND HIS DAD ..I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH VIC MISS U LIKE CRAZY..TILL WE MEET AGAIN <3
regan grant says
to my grandpa victor it was a sad time because u passed away a couple weeks after my birthday and when I got the phone call u have passed away I cried for 2 days and then I went to poplar and I saw your’e burial and a couple days before u said to look up at the sky and youll see an eagle and at your burial I looked up and I was standing with my dad Dorance and we saw two eagles I miss grandpa victor I hope to see u again someday till that day ill see u soon grandpa love you love your granddaughter regan grant
regan grant says
you were the best granpa ever and i was hard cause u passed away a couple weeks after my birthday it was really sad when i was told i cried for hours and i know you”re in a better place now the lord needed a new angel in his palace i will always love you and miss you .you are never forgotten you always have a place in my heart i now i will see you agian someday and till that day love you and see you soon i love you grandpa love regan