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Philip McArthur “Papoose” Rattler Jr.

Birth	:	27 Aug 1942 Browning, Glacier County, Montana, USA
Death	:	5 Oct 2015 Browning, Glacier County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Rattler Family Cemetery, Browning, Glacier County, USA
Description	:	Philip M. "Papoose" Rattler Jr. Browning —Philip M. "Papoose" Rattler Jr., 73, of Browning passed away on Monday October 5, 2015 at Browning Indian Health Service Hospital of natural causes. Papoose was born on August 27, 1942 in Browning, MT to Phillip Rattler Sr, and Helen Big Beaver. Papoose was raised by his grandmother Rosie Big Beaver on the Two Medicine River. He attended Browning High School and graduated in 1963. Papoose had numerous jobs throughout his lifetime: He worked on the Pipeline in Minnesota & North Dakota, CAP-Blackfeet Community Action Program, Glacier National Park Service as a Plumber, Health Liaison... Read More	Philip M. "Papoose" Rattler Jr. Browning —Philip M. "Papoose" Rattler Jr., 73, of Browning passed away on Monday October 5, 2015 at Browning Indian Health Service Hospital of natural causes. Papoose was born on August 27, 1942 in Browning, MT to Phillip Rattler Sr, and Helen Big Beaver. Papoose was raised by his grandmother Rosie Big Beaver on the Two Medicine River. He attended Browning High School and graduated in 1963. Papoose had numerous jobs throughout his lifetime: He worked on the Pipeline in Minnesota & North Dakota, CAP-Blackfeet Community Action Program, Glacier National Park Service as a Plumber, Health Liaison between Benefis Hospital and Blackfeet Tribe. Papoose also served on the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council and Blackfeet Honorary Council. He also bought and sold horses in his spare time. Papoose was very passionate about spectating in the grandstands in Rodeo, Horse Racing, and Indian Relay. He very much enjoyed attending and watching his grandchildren's sports events. Papoose is survived by his wife of 45 years Myrna (Blackman) Rattler and his daughter Sherri "Oodie" (Steve) Spelcher. Together, Papoose & Myrna raised numerous children: Emerald "Beep" (Thedis) Grant, Terry (Stephanie) Blackman, Kevin Heavyrunner, William "Bill" (Linda) Heavyrunner, Jodi (Donnie) Gallagher, Joy (Gene) Gallagher-Horn, Terrena (Jon) Blackman, Darrell (Chantae) Weatherwax, and Jozlynn Whitford. 30 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Brothers: Darryle (Cindy) Rattler, Leon Rattler, Glen "Six" Rattler. Papoose was preceded in death by Grandmother Rosie Bigbeaver, Father Philip Rattler Sr, Mother Helen Bigbeaver-Rattler, Daughter Krissy Rattler. Sister: Annalee Monroe. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday October 7, 2015 at Glacier Homes Community Center. Rosary Service at 7pm on October 8, 2015 at Stick game arbor. Funeral Services are held at Little Flower Parish on October 9, 2015 at 2pm. Final resting place, Papoose's home in Two Medicine, MT. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greatfallstribune/obituary.aspx?pid=176044447#sthash.NamHstbU.dpuf

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Where is Philip McArthur “Papoose” Rattler Jr.'s memorial?
Philip McArthur “Papoose” Rattler Jr.'s memorial is located at: Rattler Family Cemetery, Browning, Glacier County, USA.
When did Philip McArthur “Papoose” Rattler Jr. death?
Philip McArthur “Papoose” Rattler Jr. death on 5 Oct 2015 in Browning, Glacier County, Montana, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Phillip Joseph Rattler Sr.

(1910 - 1998)

Helen Theresa Big Beaver Rattler

(1921 - 1951)

Siblings

Anna Lee Rattler Monroe

(1937 - 2014)

Flowers:

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