Clarence Robert "CR" Stewart was born in Crow Agency on Aug. 8th 1975 to Robert Stewart and Jean SpottedWolf Emmons. CR died at his home unexpectedly in his sleep on June 20th 2010.
CR grew up in Ashland, attended Ashland Public School and graduated from St. Labre Catholic School in 1994. Before he could graduated from Rocky Mountain College he came back to Ashland to help his grandparents Chief Clarence "Bisco" and Adeline SpottedWolf at the family ranch. In 1999, he married Danea Dahlquist but later divorced. In 2005, CR moved back to Billings where he worked with children and teens with developmentaldisabilities. He also worked as a Client Advisor at Alternatives Inc. His greatest passion was being a firefighter. Before he moved to Billings he attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg MD in June 2004. He was an active volunteer firefighter for the Ashland Fire Department up to the time of his death.On Dec. 23rd 2008, CR married the love of his life, Michelle Knapp.
After living in Billings, the couple decided to move back to Ashland in April of 2010 to start a new chapter in their life together. While in Ashland, other then being a firefighter CR was helping his brother in law Michael remodeling his house. CR was a very passionate person and would try his very best to help those in need wherever he could. He loved and cherished all his nieces and nephews.
Grandparents Donald and Olive Stewart, grandmother Adeline SpottedWolf and close friend Josh Burns proceeded CR in death.
CR is survived by his wife Michelle, parents Robert(Tina)Stewart, Jean SpottedWolf(Larry) Emmons, Grandfather Chief Clarence "Bisco" SpottedWolf, bothers Jorell and Marlin Stewart, sisters Candy SpottedWolf(Lex), Marlyss Gordan and Remy Stewart.Several nieces and nephews. Close friends, Gary Compher Jr, Michael Knapp and Stacy Whitewoman. Cremation has been taken place like CR wanted. Family would like to thank the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department, Busby Fire Department, Lame Deer Fire Department and Stevenson & Sons.
And please forgive us if we had left any one out
Melissa Carter says
Miss you my friend… One of the most compassionate, loving, and loyal Human Being I have ever met!!! I will miss you for Ever!!! Love you as well Michelle
candy Spotted Wolf says
u know wish u were still here to help through the nasty shit lexs has done to me and the babies. if the last day i saw u i know it would have been my last. i would asked u to stay. some days bring me down knowing that me and the kids would never see u again. the kids always ask about u and grandma. but i will always love u big brother
Michelle Stewart says
This was posted on one of our friend’s Facebook page I thought I would share it.
Theodore Blindwoman
Wednesday Aug 8.12
“Every time I see or smell smoke in the air I think of the time in Ashland montana fighting fire. There was no better feeling than lacing up them boots and jumping on a truck to fight. I was truly blessed to fight fire with an awesome person. Seeing his big ass smile wearing a helmet was the best. CR Clarence Stewart you are missed. Happy birthday bro”