Lawrence Black Dog, 78, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Culbertson, MT.
Lawrence was born November 14, 1938 in Poplar, the son of the Late James and Mary Black Dog. He lived his life in Fort Kipp and Brockton. He attended Brockton School; graduated and attended Haskell and later on he attended Billings Technical School. In the 70’s he worked for the tribes. He worked for Bernard Moran Construction. Later on he went to work for Brockton School as a bus driver for many years and he also was on the Brockton School Board for a couple of years. He liked to attend sporting events to watch his grandchildren, the Pow Wow and loved to travel. Lawrence was a Brockton Warrior Fan, he was known by everyone as “Chief”.
Dad met the love of his life, Martha Black Dog, in the 1960’s and to this union cam two sons and two daughters; Bobby, LaVonne, LaDonna and Willie.
He is survived by his children Bobby, LaVonne, LaDonna and Willie (Mary); grandchildren Amanda, Chasity, Eric, Mary, Lynn, Evan, Sean, Courtney, Emily, Nancy, and Tracy; great-grandchildren Brooke, Jazmine, Aidyn, Geoff, Adam, Justin, Winter, Marshall, Kingston, and Hiro; brother Maynard of Poplar; his Aunt Loretta of Ft. Kipp; adopted sister, Ethelene White Hawk of Brockton; adopted brother, Adrian (Peggy) Ireland of Williston, ND; his grandchildren, Madeline Raab of Culbertson and Casey Weston of Wolf Point; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and surviving are families of White Eagle, Four Bears, First, Bearcubs, Long Hairs, Perry, Weeks, Little Heads, Jackson, Archdale, Smoker and if we left any one out we apologize, we have a big family and his many friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; both parents, his grandchildren, Adam and Christopher; and great-grandchild, Carmoon Black Dog.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service & Wake
7:00 p.m.
Friday February 24, 2017
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday February 25, 2017
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Service Schedule
Prayer Service & Wake
7:00 p.m.
Friday February 24, 2017
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday February 25, 2017
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Shari Daniels says
My prayers n sincere condolences to your family.
Donald Lee Boyd says
Praying For Your Family William Black Dog And And Lavonne Black Dog And Rest Of The Black Dog Family…
Pat and Robyn Baker says
So very sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing. He always had a smile for everyone. He was a good man and well-liked by many. He will be missed. Sending prayers and hugs to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his extended family.
Pat & Robyn Baker and Family
South Dakota
Delphine says
My Deepest Condolences to the family of Lawrence BlackDog
John & Stacey Summers says
Condolences to his children, Bobby, Willy, Ladonna, & Lavonne & family. Thinking of you & prayers in the days ahead. ??❤
Raine says
Raine Adams & Family
My heart goes out to the black Dog family. They have lost a very spiritual man with lots of wisdom from the life he lived. My condolences to all family relatives and friends.
Geoff Hagadone says
Prayers for all of Lawrence’s family and friends. We have lost a great man. He was always worried about how people were doing but was never concerned about himself, even at the end. I learned many lessons and met many people because of him. There will never be another like him. Journey safe, I’m gonna miss you Chief.
Cookie Bighorn, Cissy Eagleman and Grandchildren says
Our prayers of comfort, strength and much love to the families of Lawrence.
May the Lord be with you all now and the days to come.
Rose Morsette says
Comdolences to Lawernces family.I have good memories of him.a good man.always a smile for everyone.he’s with his wife now and all the family on the other side.God please comfort his.family. Rose & John
Susan Twichel says
Papa, you were a great man–a friend to all! Thank-you for caring so much for everyone you met and you unconditional love. My thoughts, love, prayers, and hugs to all of the BlackDog family.
Brad and Jeanette Raab says
Our thoughts and Prayers goes out to the Willie and LaVonne Blackdog and the entire Black Dog Family, Chief is surely going to be missed and we have enjoyed his company and laughs. He’s a truly an inspiration to our family. I know he has touch so many hearts and is a very caring man. Take Care and God Bless to you all!!!
Sammy Nygard says
RIP my freind I’ll always rember you
Melissa LaBelle says
Thoughts and prayers for all of the Lawrence Black Dog family. Lawrence was loved by many. He was a good, kind man. I will always remember the smile on his face. My condolences and Ill be praying for you all for the days ahead.
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the family.
Evetta Two Bulls says
Our heartfelt condolences to the Black Dog family. Praying for comfort and strength during this sad and difficult time.
Wayne and Evetta Two Bulls
Al Bets His Medicine says
My prayers go out to you Bobby, LaDonna, LaVonne and Willie. I had a lot of respect for your Dad and your Mom. Every time I seen your Dad he always had a big smile on his face and would always shake your hand when he seen you. The world lost a good man. They don’t make em like that anymore. Rest in peace Lawrence.
Ron Oelkers says
We will miss our visits with Lawrence. He has always been an enjoyable, honorable man to deal with as he came into our business over the years.
Jd Anderson says
Lawrence was a nice man always good to visit with condolences to the family
Traci Kjelshus says
Prayers to the Black Dog family. Chief was a very special man and will be missed by all. I always enjoyed visiting with him and was so blessed to be able to work with him and Martha during my time in Brockton.
Patrice Ironbear says
Prayers to Bobby,Willie, LaDonna, and Lavonne
Chief was my bus driver all 4 years @ BHS ?
Knew you all my whole life and my sincere condolences
For The Whole Family
Patrice and Tony Ironbear & Marcy and Matt
Patt Iron Cloud says
I’m so sorry Bobby, Willie, LaDonna and LaVonne… it a hard thing to let go of someone so precious like your Daddy. I would of been with you if I had known. Hugs and kisses to all of you. My heart is breaking today as I read your Daddy’s obituary. When your beautiful Momma Martha left, it broke your Daddy’s heart to let her go. Now trust they are together once again. We will all see them before long. Jesus is returning soon. Pray for that day to come quickly.
To each of you babies who are left alone now, and your own children, always remember that the Spirits Do Reside on Mother Earth and they see everything…invite them to your birthday dinners, weddings, Christmas Dinners.. they are in a Spiritual Realm and they will come and visit at Sacred Moments. Martha touched me the day we were laying her down, just before I started speaking. Such a lovely couple. I love all you Babies… hugs and Love …Patt Iron Cloud
Judy johnson says
Every time I seen Lawrence he would he was lonesome and wanted to be with Martha now he’s with Martha at peace I know your happy God bless the family