Wilmer H. “Harvey” Fast, 92, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home Nov. 19, 2022, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Harvey was born on June 5, 1930, on the Fast family homestead in Lustre, Mont., to Peter and Aganetha (Ratzlaff) Fast. Harvey was the youngest of nine children (six living and three died in infancy). The older siblings had gone to choir practice and, upon returning home, their father announced they had a “new baby brother” delivered by Mrs. J.J. Baker, the local midwife. Times were hard and that made an older sibling say “we have enough work already!” This was the beginning of the terrible dust storms and drought of the 1930s. Harvey attended Star School half a mile from the homestead for one year before it closed in 1937. The closure was due to the enrollment dropping by seven children when the cousins from the Abe Fast family made the move back to Mountain Lake, Minn. He then finished his grade school years a Todd Lake School four miles from home. Harvey received Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior at a young age after attending an evangelistic meeting and was baptized in a pond close to Todd Lake. Harvey’s dad had purchased a house from the Fort Peck Dam project and had it moved to Lustre where it became the family home. One chore he had every morning before school was digging a cistern by hand in the basement of the house by filling a bucket with dirt so his mother could then pull it up with a rope. He also attended Glasgow High School which required staying with his aunt Helen Ratzlaff and later boarding at the Waitschies apartments, graduating in 1948. Harvey married Gladys Funk on Oct. 28, 1951. They were blessed with four children: oldest daughter Shirley, followed by identical twin daughters, Jean and Joan and son Warren. Harvey was a member of the Lustre MB Church. He and Gladys gave generously to missions and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html He and Gladys faithfully attended Glasgow Evangelical Church. In October of 2021, they celebrated 70 years of marriage. Preceding him in death were his wife, Gladys Fast; parents, Peter and Nettie Fast; brothers, Ervin (Ruth) Fast, Marvin (Esther) Fast and Walter Fast; sisters, Evangeline (Joe) Wiens and Edna Fast; son-in-law, Duane Nasner; and great-grandchildren, Blake Reddig, Magdalena, Delilah, Eden, Alice and Elijah Unger. Harvey is survived by his children: Shirley Nasner of Wolf Point, Mont., Jean and Ken Joiner of Bozeman, Mont., Joan and Keith Unger of Lustre, Mont., and Warren and DeeDee Fast of Lustre, Mont.; 10 grandchildren: Lynae (Nasner) and Gary Gackle, Scott and Jennifer Nasner, Andy and Joy Unger, Jennifer Unger, Chris and Jess Unger, Luke and Jennifer Unger, Rochelle Unger, Rebecca (Unger) and Randy Reddig, Tony and Amy Fast, Craig and Lindsay Fast; great-grandchildren: Hannah, Caleb and Grace Gackle, Xavier, Kate, Matthew and Myah Nasner, Isabelle, Canaan, Edwin, Jedidiah and Everly Unger, Swayze Vivrette, Ada Unger, Avery, Ryder and Ella Unger, Cameron, Harlo and Marlee Reddig, Natalie, Aleah and Maycie Fast, Addilyn Harrison, Janelle and Maxwell Fast; and many friends and family. As a family, we wish to give a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Prairie Ridge and Valley View Home for the loving care they gave both Harvey and Gladys in recent years. Their dedication is appreciated. You may stop by Bell Mortuary to pay your respects to Harvey Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Family will receive friends Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bell Mortuary. A private family burial is planned with a celebration of life planned for June 2023. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana. com. Memorials can be made in Harvey’s name to Lustre Christian High School, 4 Lustre High Cir, Lustre, MT 59225. (Paid Obituary)

Misty Dawn Iron Leggins, 46, of Poplar died Nov. 14, 2022. She was born Nov. 10, 1976, to Jsames and Clarice Iron Leggins in Poplar. Her parents died when she was really young, so her aunt and uncle Phillip and Pauline Granbois raised her. She attended Poplar Schools and graduated in 1996. She grew up with close friends she called sisters She attended Fort Peck Community College and was employed at Nancy’s Housekeeping. She married Joseph Savior Sr. on July 7, 2007. They later divorced. She is survived by her children, Gage Iron Leggins, Joseph Savior Jr., Precious Savior, Cherish Savior, Mystical iron Leggins and Stormy Medicine Elk; and three grandchildren, Adrian, Royal and Abel; brothers, Mike Longtree and Charles Longtree. She was preceded in death by her sister, Claren Longtree. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment was at St. Ann’s Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Georell Kay Red Eagle, 59, of Poplar died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at her home. She was born on Oct. 21, 1963, to Gary and Georgia Red Eagle in Madison, Wis. She carries the Indian name Dakota Win (Sioux Woman). She was Badlands Jr. Princess in 1974 and Fort Kipp Celebration Princess in 1978 where her father, uncles and brothers were members of the original Fort Peck Sioux Singers. She attended schools in Brockton and Poplar. Her daughter Dorell Leemae Blackthunder was born when she was 24, followed by another daughter Donelle Sioux Blackthunder in 1991 and, in 1992, son Doyle Travis (Boonz) Blackthunder was born. She also took on the role of a mother figure to many nieces and nephews. She worked at A& S Industries and had many roles she filled there in her time of employment. She was also employed at Poplar Hospital in housekeeping for six years and later as a live-in healthcare worker. Later in life, she took on the best job ever and that was caring for her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to bingo, cruising with her forever companion Terry and her grandchildren. She also enjoyed just being around family and friends, reminiscing about old times. She had an amazing memory of friends and families’ birthdays. She is survived by her adopted mother, Janice Hamilton, and adopted father, Rusty Denny, both of Poplar; companion of many years, Terry Eagle Boy of Poplar; brother, Gerred Red Eagle of Poplar; children, Dorell, Donelle and Doyle Blackthunder all of Poplar; adopted daughter, Terrace Little Chief of Canada; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; adopted sisters, Maureen Dionne, Connie Jones, Mary Plante, Chrystal Lambert, Lelanda Roberts, Ophie Crazybull, Dreamis EagleBoy of Poplar, Thomasine Hamilton of Taos, N.M.; and adopted brother, Brian Jones of Poplar. She was preceded in death by brothers, Gary Red Eagle, Geoffrey Red Eagle, Harold Red Eagle and George Red Eagle; sister, Genine Red Eagle; and grandson, Cameron Black Dog. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at Box Elder Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Clifford T. Gangstad, 100, of Billings died Nov. 6, 2022. He was born Aug 31, 1922, on the family homestead near Froid. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lila Gangstad (Peterson); and his wife, Amelia Gangstad (Dorsey). He is survived by his children, Perry Gangstad, Susan Gangstad and Terry Gangstad; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Atonement Lutheran Church in Billings on Nov. 12. Internment was at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery in Billings.

James “Jim D” Wilbur Dillon, 67, of Brockton died Nov. 8, 2022. He was born in Boulder, Colo., Jan. 22, 1955, to Charles and Jean Dillon. He spent his childhood in Victor. He moved to Concrete, Wash., in high school and graduated there. He attended Eastern Washington University and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. Later in life, he continued his education at University of Montana in Missoula and received his master’s degree. In 1978, he married Marty. In 1980, they had a son, Chaz. Soon after, they moved to Brockton and had two daughters Kari and Caitlin. He began teaching at Brockton Schools in 1980 and spent the rest of his teaching career there until retiring in 2006. He took on various roles such as assistant administrator, junior high science, high school art and supervisor for student council. He was very interactive with his students and was always known for hanging out in the hallway at lunch taking the time to get to know each of his students. He loved rewarding his students for their accomplishments. He also had a deep love for high school sports. He could be seen doing everything from announcing the starting lineup, taking stats and even sweeping the floors. He loved chaperoning the high school basketball tournaments. Later in life, he enjoyed visiting with friends, attending auctions and hanging out with and spoiling his grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marty; sister, Colleen; and adopted son, Sean Bighorn. He is survived by his son, Chaz; daughters, Kari and Caitlin; five grandsons; sister, Shannon; and adopted sons, Joseph Chase Sr. and Adrien Spotted Bird Jr. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 12, at Brockton High School. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Reese Duane Reddoor, 52, of Poplar died Nov. 4, 2022. He was born in Poplar on Nov. 16, 1969. to Adelle Rose Uherka and Edwin “E.J.” John Reddoor Jr. He was his mother’s big boy … called “The Biggest.” He started out in a crib and, in short order, decided he didn’t like it so he literally shook it apart. When she went to get him up for the day, he was sitting in the middle of a pile of crib pieces. From that moment, he just got bigger and stronger. He was a good athlete, excelling in basketball and was a natural as a football quarterback. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan. In his younger years, he loved fast cars and the loud music of Aerosmith and KISS. He was DIY renovating his home and, if he didn’t know how to do it, he figured it out. His soft voice and gentle demeanor belied his absolute zest for living life for and with his children. He is an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Tribes. He graduated from Poplar High School, attended Haskell Indian University, Fort Peck Community College and received a bachelor of science degree in environmental management from Columbia Southern University. He worked at THE WAVE in Billings. He was a JDC officer, game warden, board of Commission for Fish & Game and currently he worked for the IHS OEP office as the construction control inspector. He also owned and operated Reddoor Consulting. He met Marlene Williams and they had a son, Layne Williams. He and Anne Burshia had two daughters, Adrienne and Shani Renee. After their relationship ended, he met and married Leilani Reddog. Together, they had two sons, Justin Wade and Jude Anthony. The marriage ended but successfully co-parented. He was preceded in death by brothers, Big John and Dan Lodmell; sister, Anne McClammy; and son, Lane Williams. He is survived by sons, Justin and Jude Reddoor; daughters, Adrienne and Shani Reddoor; a granddaughter; and brothers, Willis, Patrick, Robert McClammy, Allan, Steve and Gary Lodmell; sisters, Faith O’Connor, Haven Gourneau, Delrae Reddoor, Gaynell McClammy and Velvet Schneider. The funeral was held Friday, Nov. 11, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at the Chelsea Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.