Ida Mae Black Dog-Bear, 60, passed away on Christmas Day, 2016 in Culbertson, Montana at Roosevelt Medical Center.
Ida was born August 7, 1956 in Garrison, North Dakota to the late Rozelda Black Dog and Duane Bear. She attended school in Brockton, Montana and later went on to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she graduated high school at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Ida worked various jobs: including working for the Fort Peck Tribes to seismic graphing with two of her brothers.
Ida was known to be a friendly, outgoing, free spirited lady and very generous person, who was always there for others. She made friends everywhere she went.
Ida enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, gardening, and spending time with her five grandchildren.
Ida is survived by three children, Thena Epps of Froid, Montana, Reannon (Taylor) Black Dog of Fort Kipp, Montana and Roger Running Bear Jr. of Fort Kipp, Montana; her wonderful grandchildren that she loved dearly, Gabriel Harlan, Breanna & Matiah Epps, Laney Engelke, Devyn, Daija & Demya Lizotte, Rosslyn, Royal & Roman Russell, Keenan & Draven Green and many others; two brothers, Duane (Margaret) Green and family of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Brian Black Dog of Fargo, North Dakota; two sisters, Dani Green of Fort Kipp, Montana and Shannin Loans Arrow of Bismarck, North Dakota; an aunt, Loretta Bearcub; and many more aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ida was preceded in death by her parents; 26 year companion, Roger L. Running Bear Sr.; a young son, Cameron Black Dog; a brother, Albert F. Loans Arrow Jr. and many others.
A Visitation for Ida will be held at her house in Fort Kipp (5833 3rd St.) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5th, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6th, 2016, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Bell Mortuary of Glasgow is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted online at www.bellmortuarymontana.com
Stacey Summers says
Condolences to the family. RIP Ida.??
Carlos J Buck Elk | Dallas TX USA ?? says
So sorry to hear of Ida’s passing. My condolences to her entire family.
Doreen Granbois says
R.i.p. my friend you are at peace now with all your family and friends that went before you, I’m glad to have known you.
E.J. Lambert says
My sincere condolences to all the families and friends of Ida, you will surely be missed. RIP my friend …
Denver Carmona says
My blessing go out to ida and her family, you are in a better place now. R.I.P
Marcella Grey Bull says
To Dani n families,
Our most sincere condolences to u all for dear friend Ida, we will miss her too! I know what it’s like to lose your sister… Hugs n prayers to u all. Ida has her dear Angel’s wings n rejoicing in our Lord’s Mansion.
Terry McAnally says
My condolences to all of Ida’s family and friends. Whenever I would see her she would greet me with a smile and a hello. May the Creator continue to be with all during this time of grieving and loss and give you all strength to live as Ida would have wanted you to. She did have a sweet spirit about her. I will miss her.
David E. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Our prayers are with all of you.
Bryan Rogers says
Condolence and prayers for the whole family especially the kids and grandchildren God knew when to take her home, when we feel like it’s not enough time here with us!
Jonny BearCub Stiffarm says
So sad to hear of Ida’s passing and missing the celebration of her life. We had lots of fun as kids and I will miss her but remembering the fun memories will keep her forever young in my heart. Travel in joy to the other side Cousin!