Windy Marie Gray Hawk left this world February 9, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at the Poplar Hospital. Windy carried two Indian Names: Puppy Heart Woman after her Grandpa Windy Walker and Four Cloud Woman after her Grandma Zelma Eagle.
Windy was born February 18, 1988 in Billings, MT to Brad and Maureen Gray Hawk. She was named after her Grandpa Windy Walker and her aunt Marie Draszt. She was the apple of her grandma Mercelline’s eye and could do no wrong.
Windy went to school in Poplar and graduated high school in 2007. Throughout school she worked in the cafeteria. After graduation she continued to work at the cafeteria. Later she worked for the Fort Peck Tribes in the Youth Corrections Center, first as a cook and later on as a Corrections Officer. She went to the Police Academy in Artesia, New Mexico. She was also worked for Cultural Resources and housekeeping at the Dialysis Unit in Poplar.
Windy loved watching her beloved Dallas Cowboys, hunting, camping, cruising her vehicles, mudding, cutting wood with her family and laughing with all her many friends and family. She was always taking selfies, including numerous selfies with her baby Chucky. She enjoyed her gummy worms and ice cold Pepsi. More recently, she loved sitting in the living room and watching Hallmark movies with her family. She was always thoughtful of everyone. She had a way of making everyone feel comfortable around her.
Windy is survived by her parents, Maureen and Brad, Brothers Bradley and Jared, Sisters Elisha (Matt) and Tracey. Niece/baby Charlotte, Nephews Gideon, Mason and Tobias. Her Aunts, Marie who she always called her auntie mom, Mavis (Leslie) Draszt, Mary Ellen Frislie, Jolene, Melda Sioux, and Myra Gray Hawk, Joyce Growing Thunder, Terrie Lee Green, Sugar (Andy) Rauch, Ronalee Carpentier, Carla (Kenny) Damon, Diane (Bob) Taypayosatum, Charlene Drum, Rosa (Kermit) Boyd, Francis Nation, Juanita (Doug) Youngman, Claudia (Richard) Brien, Liz Four Star, Janet (Jerry) Mudgett, April Nation and Carmen Cantrell. Uncles Jr Draszt, Jack (Elise) Dupree, Tote (Willa), Terry, Lenny, Ben (Julia), Justin (Orlonda), and Jason Gray Hawk, Geoff Hagadone, Peter Dupree, Brad, Errol, Ronald Yellow Hammer, Billy (Danna) Runs Above, Eddie Red Wolf, Rusty Denny, Chuck Spotted Bird, John (Myra) Daniels, Roy Azure, Vance (Linda) Christiansen, Shantre Escarcega, James Wilson. Grandparents Arlie and Gloria Diserly, Leland and Doris Spotted Bird, John and Rose Morsette, Stephen Gray Hawk Sr., Diane Martin, and Sandra Birthmark. Her cousins, who in her belief were all her brothers and sisters, JoBeth, Emily, Nancy, Tracy, Elliot, Russell, Mahto, Unity, Felicia, Leonard, Melissa, Allison, Patience, Derek, Virginia, Louie, Henry, Parker, Tommy, Shealee, Sarah, Audrey, Mikel Rae, Jacob, Mercilline, Lakota, Colter, Chris, Sierra Rose, Amanda, Megan, Zach, Rachael, Jessica, Emma, Justin Jr, Ashlynn, Benjamin, Henry, Alex, Lawrence, Carter, Julianne, Shelly, Lacie, Paige, Tommy, Cordell, Jim Dalton. Adopted Dad Herman Red Elk. Adopted sisters LaMoiya Garfield, Char Red Elk, Angeline Cheek, Elsie and Jenn Longee. Adopted Brother, Spud Loves Him. Adopted Aunt Diane Laroche, Julia Young. Extended family Walking Eagles, Grey Bulls, Left Hands, Spotted Birds, Rickers, Foote, Blanket, Grays, Kidders, Iron Bears, Growing Thunders, Red Eagles, Drums and Stormy’s.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Maurice and Mercelline Draszt, Windy Walker, Ben and Violet Gray Hawk, Rose Ann Boyd, Catherine Spotted Bird. Her Cousins Erin Marie Catherine Draszt, Duran Jackson and Uncles Aaron Wayne Anderson, Henry Gray Hawk, Lowell “Stinker” Nation.
We apologize if we left anyone out.
Funeral services are pending at this time and will be updated when arrangements are complete. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 17, 2018
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 17, 2018
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Georgette L. Boyer says
Dear Brad, Maurine and family, we are so sad to hear of Windy, please know we will continue to keep you in our daily prayer’s and we are with you in spirit. May the Good Lord bless and give you strength and comfort for this most difficult time. With you always.
Love n prayer’s, Francis n Georgette Boyer
Chong Ae & David E. Boyd Sr. says
Brad, Maureen and family sorry for your loss. Our prayers are will you.
Russell & Francine Boxer says
Maureen , Brad, and family
We are so saddened to here about Windy’s passing May God be with you at this time. Your family is in our prayers. If there is anything we can do to help please call upon us.
With lots of love and prayers,
Russell & Francine Boxer
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences cousin Brad, Maureen n family.
Joel & Marcella Grey Bull says
Brad, Maureen & family,
We send our sincere condolences to you at this time of losing your precious daughter…we certainly know how you feel! May our Creator embrace you all and bring you strength and comfort in the Loving memories of Windy..She is with her relatives in the Spirit world..you will see her again..Take Peace in your hearts..our thoughts and prayers..Sweetpea & Marcella GB??
Cissy Eagleman & Grandchildren says
Brad, Maureen & families,
Our hearts go out to you, our prayers of comfort are with you.
No more sickness, no more pain…Windy, you shall be missed dearly and always but you are free now.
You now rest in the arms of our Loving Father in Heaven.
Heaven gained another beautiful angel.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
We send Our deepest condolences to the Brad n Maureen Gray Hawk Family… So Sorry for the loss of your Daughter Windy Marie. Your Family is in our Prayers. God Bless.
April Nation says
Brad, Maureen and Family,
so very sad and sorry at Windy’s passing over to the spirit world to be with the creator and loved ones before her. our prayers have always been with you and family and may the creator continue to bless you. Love you all.
Twilia Bear Cub says
I am in shock still…I’m so sorry for the loss of such a great person. I had the honor of spending her 7/8 grade years with her. I will never forget my Wind-less.
Emoree Gray says
My Beautiful cousin Windy Marie I am going to miss you one of a kind face, please give my folks a hug and kiss for me! Along with all of our relations. Doksha I will see you again! I love you cousin! <3
Andrea Gray says
Maureen and Brad. So very sorry for your loss. My family and I send our deepest sympathies. I pray you continue to celebrate Windys life and not her passing, as she would of wanted you not to be sad. I wish I can hug you all. May creator keep you in his hands. From all us Grays, love you all.
Joyce says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many. I will never for get the good times we had hanging out windy Whitney Char moyia
Jena n Gary Lonebear says
My sincere condolences to the family from mine. Continued prayers for everyone. She’s with daddy Benji now. May she rest in peace. Love y’all..God Bless
Carla Payne says
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Donna Dethman says
I am saddened to hear about Windy. I will never forget all the FCCLA trips she went on with me. It hurts to lose those we love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pastor Roger Hunt says
We are praying for family and friends!
Pastor & Francis Hunt
Verlynn says
Brad& Maureen sending our condolences. I still can’t believe she’s gone. RIP Windy marie, your home in heaven where there’s no more pain or sorrows. You will be greatly missed by all.
Lynett Yellow Owl & Texas family says
Sorry for the loss of Windy. Losing a child is hard. Prayers for Windy’s family.
We love you all.
Kay Keith Lilly Willie Rylee
Roxanne Gourneau says
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your beloved daughter. Praying for all in this time of deep despair and grief
Penny Kaleva says
My prayers for Windys family! She will be missed! God Bless.
Richard White Owl III says
My sincere & deepest condolences to the GrayHawk family. Wendy was a beautiful soul and will be missed by all who knew her.
Karla Ricker says
God be with Windy’s family at this time ?
Sharon Granbois and family says
Brad, Maureen and family,
Please accept my condolences, I was shocked to hear that your beautiful Windy had past…I will keep Windy and your family in my prayers…may god bless you and help you though this difficult time.
Gwen Gourneau says
Brad Maureen and Family, I’m sending prayers to you and your family as you go threw this difficult time.
Amber yellow owl says
Prayers and condolences to the grayhawk family I’m so sorry for your loss windy was a good person and she always made my kids smile and laugh we had our fun times fishing and swimming but most of all she will be missed truly
mary anne thornton says
Brad and Maureen,You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dolly Stark & Katie Thunderchild says
Mr. & Mrs. Brad (Maureen) Gray Hawk & Family. Sorry for your Loss. Sending our Condolences. Your Family is in our Prayers.
Maryann wetsit says
Our thoughts and prayers to the family.. RIP Windy✝️ Maryann Wetsit and Dolly Stark
Gay & Brian Pennington says
I’m so sorry to see that Windy past away. She was a sweetheart. You too where great parents and its hard too lose a love one. You too are great parents. My deepest sympathy too you and your families. Miss you all back home