13 November 2019

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Jimmy White

Jimmy White


Jimmy Ray Douglas White, 46, died in Klinikum Nord in Nuremburg, Germany. He was born March 3, 1973, to parents Randy L. White and Margaret Wagner White. Jimmy was raised by his mother in Furth, Germany. He attended school in Furth and, when he was 21, he traveled to the United States to meet his father, Randy; brother, Tom; and sister, Rindi, all of whom lived in Wolf Point. He stayed on the ranch with his father and stepmother, Joy, for a few months and then moved in to Wolf Point to work and live. He had several new experiences while there: ranching, working construction, tending bar, hunting and getting his driver’s license. He then traveled to California before returning to Germany. He married Anne Kirschdoerfer and they had a son, Andrew Tayrome White, born in 1997. Later, he and Anne divorced. He met Jasmin Bauer and they married in June 2008. They raised Andrew from 2006 onward and were instrumental in encouraging Andrew to earn good grades and get excellent reports in school. He had many interests, including bowling and kickboxing. He loved sports and was an enthusiastic fan of the Chicago Bulls and Formula One Racing. Over the years, he worked as a lifeguard, tile installer, carpenter, janitor and cook’s helper. He was an idea man, always planning some project or way to create something. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Jasmin; son, Andrew; father and stepmother, Randy and Joy; sisters, Mickey Heiler, Carmen Guckenberger, Daniela Winter and Rindi White; foster sister, Deanna Youpee; and brothers, Harald Heck, Jonny Wagner, Enrico Florian and Tom J. White. His funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Furth, Germany.

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Johanna Young

Johanna Young


Johanna Young, Ho’neheevahoote’e, “Howling Wolf Woman,” 38, of Wolf Point died Nov. 1, 2019. She was born to John Young and Joan Brown on June 3, 1981. She is survived by her three children, Angelei Young, Gerald Gray and Xandra Gray. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 9, at Morning Star Baptist Church in Lame Deer. Locally, a prayer service and memorial feed will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the new Wolf Point Community Hall.
06 November 2019

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Jonathan May

Jonathan May


Jonathan Sylvester May, 71, of Mohall, N.D., died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at a Bismarck, N.D., hospital. He was born May 14, 1948, in Minot, N.D., to Bascom and Viola (Keith) May. He was raised in Mohall and graduated from Mohall High School in 1966. He attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, N.D., and earned a degree in auto mechanics, and graduated from Williston State College with a degree in diesel mechanics. He worked for Berentson Ford in Mohall. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy Seabees and served from September 1968 to October 1970. After his time in the service, he returned to Berentson Ford. He worked for various companies including Clairmont Construction and Continental Grain in Culbertson. He was once married to Marley Jenson. He married Nancy McCrory Nov. 8, 1997. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Mohall; the George T. Taylor American Legion Post #52, Mohall; and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed woodworking and small engine repair, lefse making, collecting guns and worked as a funeral assistant. His is survived by his wife, Nancy May of Mohall; children, Sherry Buchholz of Fargo, N.D., Shane May of Mohall and Jon May of Logan, Utah; stepchildren, Leo Isakson of Jamestown, N.D., George Isakson of Minot, N.D., Tamra Sivertson of Minot, N.D., and Angela Halland of Lengby, Minn.; special child, Paola Freitas of Goiania, Brazil; 30 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two more on the way; brothers, Gerald May of Dodge City, Kan., Tim May of Mohall; and sister, Dorathea Mayfield of St. Marys, W.V. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lonnie. His funeral was held Monday, Nov. 4, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mohall. Burial was at Mohall Community Cemetery.

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Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson


Joshua Joseph Jackson Sr., (Wasu to) “Blue Hail Stone”, 47, died Oct. 25, 2019, in Wolf Point. He was born in Wolf Point Sept. 16, 1972, to Lola Wetsit and Gerald Bootsie Jackson Sr. His childhood was spent growing up in Wolf Point and in the summer with his Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Pete, traveling to Canada to powwows and visiting relatives. On Sundays, he always made it to church and to Sherman after to eat with his grandma Laura. He attended schools in Wolf Point, Wahpeton, N.D., Chemawa in Salem, Ore., and eventually receiving his GED. In August 2017, he achieved getting his commercial driver’s license. He spent a few summers firefighting, bonding with his friends, traveling and making money. In the fall of 1994, he met Kim and together they had five children. His oldest son was from a previous relationship, Christian “CJ” Hustad. He was proud of his children, loved attending their sporting events and was there for them no matter what they did. “Big Josh,” as known to most, was the nicest guy with a big heart. He was friends with everyone. If you happen to be one of the receivers of his knock-out punches, he would still have shaken your hand or hugged you after. He could never stay mad for very long. One of his many courageous achievements was in April 2004 when he happened to be by the Amtrak station in Wolf Point and noticed a lady on the tracks. As the train approached, he ran over and pulled her from the oncoming path of the train, risking his life. He received the Montana Medal of Valor awarded to him by Gov. Brian Schwitzer on Feb, 13, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Kim; children, Ryan, Amanda, Jayda, Kayden and Joshua Jr., all of Wolf Point, and “CJ” Christian Hustad who is attending MSU in Bozeman; father, Gerald “Bootsie” (Shirley) Jackson of Poplar; sisters, Ruth Williams of Wolf Point, Leighann Cochran of Helena, Leilani Reddoor of Poplar and Autumn Falcon of North Dakota; brothers, Victor Romero Sr., Gerald Jackson of Wolf Point and Ivan Whitford of Havre. He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Romero; and brother, Wade White Eagle. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 1, at the new Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment followed at Chelsea Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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Jonathan Boyd

Jonathan Boyd


Jonathan Earl Boyd, 77, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. He was born May 28, 1942, in Poplar to Loatie Denny and Leo Walking Eagle. He was later adopted by Lewis Boyd. He attended school in Brockton, graduating on May 23, 1960. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force. He proudly served his country as a B-52 bomber mechanic. He returned home after being discharged under honorable conditions. He attended Billings Business College after returning home. He relocated to San Jose, Calif., and worked for the postal service. He returned to Montana and attended Great Falls College, obtaining a degree in accounting and business management. He worked various positions for the Fort Peck Tribes. He retired from housing in 2007. Throughout his life, he enjoyed horseback riding, joking and teasing, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Winona; daughters, Johanne and Valerie; son, Angelo; stepchildren, Angela Beston and Dion Hapa; brothers, Mike, Llewellyn and David Boyd; and sister, Debbie Colgan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol; son, Jonathan Jr.; and brothers, Myron, Robbie, Vernon “Judge” and Lowell “Buddy.” Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 5. Interment with military honors followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.