Curtis Standing

Curtis Dean “Curt” Standing, 62, died May 28, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born on April 2, 1959, in Wolf Point, the fourth child of Arlene and Gifford Standing. In his early years, he grew up on the family homestead in Oswego. He was raised surrounded by family, usually visiting his cousins, aunts and uncles. He loved riding horses across the fields around the homestead with his siblings.

When he was 12 years old, the family moved to Frazer, where he continued to go to school, until he graduated in 1978. During his time in Frazer, he enjoyed many things, including playing sports and hanging out with his many friends, especially the Jackson boys. They would go and participate in rodeos, riding broncs and junior bulls. He played basketball for the Frazer Bearcubs, playing all four years on the varsity team.

After graduating high school, he joined the Army. After completing basic training, he decided to be a paratrooper, completing a total of 29 jumps. He would always recall many stories of his time in service. He was stationed in Europe and enjoyed the many friends he made while overseas.

After returning home from the service, he worked various jobs, from being a farmhand to working at A& S Industries. He then went to work for Fort Peck Housing as a carpenter, working there nearly 20 years.

He enjoyed many activities outside of work, such as going fishing, throwing horseshoes and spending time with family.

His real passion was rodeo. He started off riding bareback horses for a few years until being asked to ride for a wild horse race team. After that, he was hooked. In the 1980s, he rode with his brothers, the Jacksons, winning numerous times. He then rode with multiple teams in the ‘90s and early 2000s, winning all along the way. He won many buckles, jackets and trophies.

He was always an outgoing and hardworking man. He always had a story or anecdote to tell. He enjoyed life and his family. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He was always ready to help any family member or friend that needed it.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Standing; sister, Sheila Standing; and son, TelRay Standing.

He is survived by his sons, Brockie Standing of Frazer and Chans Standing of Oswego; daughter, Cyrenna Standing of Wolf Point; three grandchildren; and brother, Lowell Standing.

His funeral was held Monday, June 14, at the Oswego Community Hall. Interment was at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.