Tioga departed from us on March 28, 2004, and will be greatly missed bythose that knew and loved him.
He was born on August 15th 1966 at St. Peters Hospital in Helena Montana. He attended Jefferson Elementary school and Helena Junior High before graduating from Helena High in 1984. He also attended the University of Montana and Carroll College.
Through out his youth he enjoyed playing baseball and played for the Helena Senators at the shortstop position. He was quiet and easy going and was a good friend to those that got to know him.
He was preceded in death by his birth mother Christine LittleMouth of Ashland Montana, his adopted father Paul Britz of Helena.
He is survived by his adopted mother, A. Jean Carlson of Helena, brothers Michael Britz of Renton Washington, Tim Britz of Maplewood Minnesota, and sister Mary Anderson of East Helena. Also survived by his birth sister Melissa Tall White Man of Lame Deer and birth brother Everett Tall White Man living in Canada. Also by his special friend Annie Potts and beloved daughter Nadia of Helena.
Holly R. Bixby says
Been a long time Chris. I could not come back to Helena since your death, but now I am here and the memories have come flooding back and I miss you all over again. The first time I walked by The Windbag your absence and memories of when we would go there to eat or drink hit me so hard that I could not breath and tried to not cry. I miss you my friend and cousin and will always remember the beautiful soul that you were underneath it all.
Brett Dearing says
Chris, I am now 13 years away from your death. I Wish I could go back and be a better friend to you. In these last few months and the loss of my mother I have had you on my mind stronger than previous years. I feel a connection to you and our friendship that I have not had for a long time and I am thankful for that. I wish we could have celebrated our 50th birthday together and have a beer. I have lots of good memories, you were a good friend to me. I miss you brother.