Dalton Jay Williams “Dagu Kokipabis” (Not Afraid) passed away on February 8, 2023 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 31, 1999, to Ada Talks Different and Henry Williams. He attended Kindergarten in Frazer, Montana, and later moved to Wolf Point with his mother and brothers, William and Taylor.
Dalton was born with the condition, Pierre Robin Sequence, which affected his airway. It consists of an underdeveloped jaw, a cleft palate and the tongue being placed further back toward the throat. He went through many surgeries to correct this condition.
In grade school he was diagnosed with Asperger’s. He had difficulty communicating but eventually made many friends. During his years in school he taught himself how to make Toy Story figurines and cowboy hats that he would gift to people he loved and cherished from his classmates to the teaching staff. Dalton was a talented artist, a skilled crafter and loved all things Toy Story. He is a 2018 graduate of Wolf Point High School.
After he graduated from high school, Dalton attended Fort Peck Community College for a time and he would continue making gifts for everyone. In his beading class at the college he learned how to bead medallions and made himself a pair of moccasins. Dalton would bead medallions for his friends and family to wear to Frazer’s basketball games. He was a loyal Bearcub Fan. Later on when his cousin, Kelby Bauer, transferred to Wolf Point he did the same for his friends and family there. It was then that he finally became a fan of the Wolf Point Wolves.
Dalton loved that he was an uncle. He loved his nephew, Ezarius, so much that he would talk about him daily, calling him “the little nephew”. What was even more special was that his little nephew shared his love for everything Toy Story.
Dalton loved his Auntie Melanie and Uncle Mike Cole. He always made sure to find them at any event they attended and would visit them.
He loved “family time” and was always looked forward to potlucks in Frazer. He loved all of his aunts and cousins and enjoyed teasing and just having fun with everyone especially at the fire pit at Grandma Rita’s.
Dalton had a special place in his heart for his maternal grandfather, Mike Talks Different. When Dalton was hospitalized after birth, his Grandpa Mike and Grandma Mari, would visit him and speak to him in the Assiniboine language. When he was older he took the Assiniboine language class in high school and then in college. He wanted to be fluent in the language and would send greetings to his Grandpa Mike and his Grandma Becky Standing Bear. I’m sure there were others. He also loved to sing traditional songs and was gifted a few hand drums from his Grandpa Mike and Grandma Mari. He loved singing and practiced every day. He mentioned his Uncle Ron Doney many times and often said he wanted to sing like him and his Grandpa Mike. He was just getting to know his Uncle Bill Runs Above and wanted to sing songs that Bill sang. He had a few songs that he liked and learned to sing from an Eagle Whistles CD that he was gifted.
Dalton was a respectful young man and loved all of his grandma’s and grandpa’s. He made sure to check on his Grandma Thelma Blount when they’d visit in Frazer.
Dalton is survived by his mother, Ada; his brothers, William and Taylor; Grandfather Mike Talks Different of Harlem, Grandmother Shirley Flynn of Frazer, Grandmother Marietta Fourbear of Brockton, Grandmother Becky (Ted) Standing Bear, Grandma Agnes Johnston; Aunt, Dori, Tisha, Shelly (Monte), Carrie of Frazer, Elisha of Wolf Point, Valerie (Bill) and family, Kelly (Andy) and family, Mariel and family, of Fort Belknap, Marlene Beston (Yancey) and family of Frazer, Ona Windchief (Chris), Sarelle Escarcega (Tom) and family, Loni Blount Jones and family, Delane Blount and family, Carol Wallette (Karl) and family, Vicki Dahl (Tom) and family, Melanie Blount-Cole (Mike) and family, Nadine Decoteau and family, Sandra White Eagle and family, Denise Garfield and family, Jobeth Johnston and family, Crissy Hamilton and family, Danna Runs Above and family, Uncles Torrey Flynn and family, George Blount III (Candy) and family, Robin Blount Sr., Tom Blount, Novy (Michelle) Blount and family, Joe and Cicely Raining Bird; his nephew Ezarius of Great Falls; his cousins, Secret of Portland, Oregon, Tessa (Jaron), Michael, Kourtney (Shilo) of Miles City, Shelby (Jason), Steve, Juellz, Sydney, Kelby, Shaedel; nephews and nieces, Jaedyn, AnaLayna, Keilyn, Brianna, Colten, Jaron, Jacoby, Jasper, Reese, Preston, Gemma, Michael Jr., Aubree, Shyla, Hannah and Asher, Liam, Paxton and the Williams, Flynn, Adams and Archdale families. If we left anyone out it was not intentional.
Dalton is preceded in death by his father, Henry Williams; cousin, Layne Williams; Grandmother Rita Blount Talks Different, Aunt Luanna Talks Different, maternal Great Grandparents George Sr. and Clara Blount, maternal Great grandparents Charles “Lindy” and Irene Doney. Grandpa Dean and Grandma Sadie Blount, Grandma Lucille Raining Bird, Grandma Arlene Standing and Sheila, Bernard and Curt.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 15, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday February 16, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Reception
12:30 p.m.
Thursday February 16, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 15, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday February 16, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Reception
12:30 p.m.
Thursday February 16, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Karlene Cochran says
My condolences to Dalton’s family. He will be missed. Jesus has him close to himself now.
Punkie Jo Jackson says
My Sincerest Condolences To Your Whole Family, Dalton Was Loved By Many. Im Gonna Miss Them Hugs And High Fives, Love You Dalton 💖 Love Your Auntie Punkie
David & Chong Ae Boyd says
Ada prayers for all the family members. Dalton is where he is taken care of now, no more pain, tears or suffering.
As much as we love our children, we can never provide the care the Lord has for him.
Donna Leibrand Reum says
Uncle Dalton you will be missed. I love you and miss you already. We shared a love of Toy Story and you were so kind and generous with me. Love Nephew Ezarius. Also from Ezarius’ family in Great Falls. We love you to infinity and beyond.
Erika says
Ada I’m so sorry for your loss and I feel your pain … Im here to lend an ear if you ever need to talk. I remember Dalton attending Johnnys services and I was greatly appreciate of that. Now they are together on the otherside with no pain. I send my prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Raymond Standing Bear says
All our heartfelt condolences, love and prayers are with all of you. We miss him so much. God bless and comfort each one of you. Love from Gramma and Grampa Standing Bear and family.
Kim Matthews says
I’m so sorry Ada. My the good Lord comfort you during this very difficult time. Hugs , thoughts and prayers 🙏❤️
Karla McGill says
One of my sweetest friends/students ever! I met Dalton at Summer Fun Club when he was about 6 and our Facebook friendship continued until his passing. He loved Toy Story so we made him a glass case at junior high to showcase his talents. His work continued to be showcased in our high school years later. Dalton’s big heart will not be forgotten! God bless Taylor and the rest of his family. Ms McGill
Shari Daniels says
My condolences to the families
Sonia Hawk says
Dalton will be missed greatly by me cause it was he who would tap me at the powwow an say hi, or spot me in the store, or at any event going on that we both would be attending an give me a hug n high five me. He would comment how long it’s been since we last saw each other. Well Dalton, until we see each other again, you will definitely be very missed!
Orlonda Gray Hawk says
I’m so sorry for your families loss, prayers in the days and months ahead.
Laura Bowker says
Dalton was a peer in my beading class. He worked hard on his many projects and shared his work with us. He even laughed with us and shared an amusing comment from time to time. He was a special young man. So sorry for his passing. God speed dear Dalton! I will cherish my handmade cowboy hat! ❤️🩹