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Wilbert Donald “Donnie” Yellow Owl Sr.

Birth	:	21 May 1947 Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, Montana, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 2019 Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Willow Creek Cemetery, Browning, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5421982, -113.0211029
Description	:	Wilbert "Donny" YellowOwl, 81, passed away June 12th at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Wake at Old Eagle Shields in Browning. Funeral services at 2 pm Tuesday at Old Eagle Shields. Burial at Willow Creek Cemetery with Military Honors. Published in Great Falls Tribune on June 18, 2019 Wilbert Donald Yellow Owl Sr., age 72 years old, of the Blackfeet Nation, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2019 at the Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. He lived in Browning most of his life. Donnie as he was affectionately known, was born May 21,... Read More	Wilbert "Donny" YellowOwl, 81, passed away June 12th at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Wake at Old Eagle Shields in Browning. Funeral services at 2 pm Tuesday at Old Eagle Shields. Burial at Willow Creek Cemetery with Military Honors. Published in Great Falls Tribune on June 18, 2019 Wilbert Donald Yellow Owl Sr., age 72 years old, of the Blackfeet Nation, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2019 at the Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. He lived in Browning most of his life. Donnie as he was affectionately known, was born May 21, 1947 in Anaconda to Dominic and Jenny Wells Yellow Owl. He grew up and received his education in Browning and enlisted in the military. Donnie married Charlene Barrios in 1966 and they later divorced. He could accomplish anything he set his mind to. Donnie was a gifted musician who skillfully played the guitar and enjoyed ministering throughout Indian country. He loved Jesus Christ with all of his heart. He was an outdoorsman, and loved all outdoor activities. Donnie guided his sons Jeff, Little Donnie and Ben on numerous hunting, fishing, hiking, hunting and trapping excursions. They loved these times with their Dad. He was a hard worker who provided for his family as an expert finish carpenter, a physically demanding but rewarding job that he loved. He always took time to visit with his customers to make sure they were pleased with the results. He married Sandra Still Smoking in 1991. After 23 years together, his wife Sandra passed in 2014. He will always be remembered as a fiercely independent, generous, strong and wise man who loved being lighthearted and at times comical. He taught his kids to work hard, persevere through the hard times, pray for and help others and find the good in every situation. He leaves behind his sons: Jeff (Prudence) Yellow Owl and their children and grandchildren; Wilbert Jr. “Little Donnie” Yellow Owl and his daughters; and Benjamin Yellow Owl and his children; his daughters Renee (Mike) Yellow Owl and their children and grandchildren; and Dawn (Joe) Yeager and their children and grandchild; Sandra’s daughters that he loved as his own: Sharon (Joe) Ross and children and Sherry (Bob) Wild Gun; His sisters: Carmelita Cree Medicine, Melba Wells, Helen BanMeter, Penny Jackson Razo, Mayola Jackson, and Lorraine Stasso; His brothers: Wallace Red Fox, Robert Yellow Owl, Alvin Yellow Owl, Gilbert Spotted Bear and James Red Fox. He also leaves numerous relatives, nephews, nieces, and cousins. He joins his beloved wife Sandra, his grandson, his parents, and many other loved ones that passed on. His children Dawn and Benjamin could not be here but they send their love and remembrances of their dad. Their messages will be shared during the funeral. The family sends a special thank you to those who visited Dad and encouraged him during the last few years. Our family is large, if we have missed acknowledging you, please accept our apologies in our time of grief. Wake services will begin at 1:00pm Sunday June 16th at Old Eagle Shield. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2:00pm at Old Eagle Shield. His son Jeff will officiate the service. Dad will be laid to rest with military honors at the Willow Creek cemetery in Browning. We love and miss you, Dad.

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Where is Wilbert Donald “Donnie” Yellow Owl Sr.'s memorial?
Wilbert Donald “Donnie” Yellow Owl Sr.'s memorial is located at: Willow Creek Cemetery, Browning, Glacier County, USA.
When did Wilbert Donald “Donnie” Yellow Owl Sr. death?
Wilbert Donald “Donnie” Yellow Owl Sr. death on 12 Jun 2019 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilbert Donald “Donnie” Yellow Owl Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 48.5421982
Longitude: -113.0211029

Family Members:

Parent

Dominic Yellow Owl

(1917 - 1994)

Jennie Wells

(1916 - 1996)

Spouse

Charlene Mae Barrios Yellow Owl

(1938 - 2009)

Sandra Lee Still Smoking Ross

(1950 - 2014)

Siblings

Rose Ethel Red Fox Comes At Night

(1940 - 2007)

Linda Marie Yellow Owl

(1951 - 1994)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Browning, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5421982, -113.0211029

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Coordinate: 48.5521540, -113.0214330

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Coordinate: 48.5821991, -113.1232986

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6. Nightshoot Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.6530000, -112.9402000

7. East Glacier Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4606018, -113.2277985

8. Schildt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5771869, -113.2614731

9. Dog Gun Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.3642760, -113.1278680

10. Holy Family Mission Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4823000, -112.7372000

11. Schultz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5018100, -112.7259400

12. Denzel Ray Brown Ranch Cemetery
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7200102, -113.1930311

13. Boggs Ranch Cemetery
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3193300, -112.8914300

14. Four Horns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4124985, -112.7067032

15. Bar NZ Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4859116, -112.6231800

16. Hidden Lake Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5984000, -112.6065000

17. Saint Anns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.2827000, -112.8378000

18. Seville Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.7021000, -112.5943000

19. Crown Butte/Connolly Family Cemetery
Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8229991, -112.7427882

20. Black Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.7436670, -113.4301670

21. Williamson Cemetery
Cut Bank, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5791700, -112.4505600

22. Robere Cemetery
Pondera County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3144200, -112.5546000

23. Babb Cemetery
Babb, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8630000, -113.4438000

24. Sheep Creek Ranch Cemetery
Dupuyer, Pondera County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1518840, -112.7675816