Clifford “Tuffy” Limpy, Sr., Ameohtse (Walksalong), 76, passed away December 16, 2019. Clifford was born September 4, 1943, to Agnes Littlewhiteman and Henry Limpy. Clifford attended school in Busby, vocational school in California and ironworker school in Denver.
When Clifford was young, he lived with Tom Woodenlegs, where he learned to break horses. He continued to break horses and also participated in wild horse races in Sheridan.
As Clifford got older, he was a ranch hand and car mechanic. Some of the ranches he worked at included the Van Cleve Ranch in Big Timber, the Padlock Ranch in Bighorn County and the Burton Brewster Ranch in Rosebud County.
Clifford was a storyteller and often told proud stories of his children, grandchildren and his “fighting days”.
Clifford was preceded in death by his companion Maxine Wolfblack; daughter, Rikki Bigmedicine; parents Henry and Agnes, his siblings, Homer, Jimmy, Elvis, Lillian, Leitha, Sara, Doris, Edith & Wahlena, his sons Gabriel Russell & Tim ‘Bob’ Whistlingelk, his grandson Trajan Whistlingelk & his granddaughter Resa Limpy.
He is survived by his daughters Cheyenne Tallbull (Neil), Mena Limpy; sons: Clifford Limpy Jr., Merlin Limpy Sr. (Cheryl), Jonathan Limpy Sr. (Theresa), Jeremy P. Limpy (Lindsay) and Whitebird Limpy (Mary); grandsons Jarith, Jonathan Jr., John, Russell, Tony, Terrance, Merlin Jr., Tim Jr., Travis, Tanyon, Tandon, Gabriel Jr., Zander, Roan, Sundown; granddaughters April, Destiny, Bailey, Teanna, Jozette, Suzanne, Kathryn, Bonita, Tawny, Tarae, Trajanna, Talissa, Tyra, Raven, Kara, Michaela, LaShawnda & Jerilyn; brothers: Eugene and Raymond; and sister Mary Jane. He is also survived by his special friends Willy Bradley & Sixx LeBeaux. He is also survived by the Littlewhiteman, Walksalong, Limberhand, Manley, Brady Braided Hair, Flying, MedicineTop, Teeth, Whitedirt, Rising Sun, Black Wolf, Elk Shoulder families. If we missed you, please accept our sincere apologies.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nursing staff at the Laurel Health and Rehab, the staff at Stillwater Hospice, St. Labre Cafeteria, St. Labre Youth & Family Services, NC Tribal Enrollment, NCTBH Staff Maintenance (Floris Medicinebull & Charlie Spang), NC Housing, Dr. Aster Berhane and Eugene Littlecoyote.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday December 19, 2019
Christ of King Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday December 20, 2019
Christ of King Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday December 20, 2019
Limpy Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday December 19, 2019
Christ of King Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday December 20, 2019
Christ of King Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday December 20, 2019
Limpy Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CLIFFORD “TOUGHIE” LIMPY AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONG.
Talissa Marie Russell says
Rest in paradise grandpa ❤️ We had some good talks and good times. I’m hurt I didn’t make it up to see you one more time but heaven is so lucky to have you ❤️ I’m sure you are happy and rejoicing with my dad Gabriel and pain free I love you Grandpa ❤️
Poncho & Letty Hawley says
RIP CLIFFORD:) memories of when you lived in at Ft. Belknap. Were you always riding horses, the times when Poncho, you and I would go out riding in the fields around the home in old Hays and the horse I ws riding took off. I couldnt stop him & you )guys never even paid attention. Years later, you came to Mena graduation & upon seeing me, you said I bet you cant even get on a horse anymore & made us all of laugh. Poncho tells about riding with you one time you were roping & didnt notice right away that you cut your finger off and he found it after they had taken you to the hospital. It was great knowing you and we know your at peace without pain.ll
Ruth Risingsun Phillips says
My deepest condolences to the family of Clifford.
Leedom/Peppers family says
Thoughts and prayers to the Limpy family.
Earlene Teeth Clown and family says
Condolences to Clifford’s children, grandchildren and siblings.
Terry Currier says
Mena and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about your father, Clifford passing.
M G says
Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near all those calling on Him ( Psalms 145: 18 ). My condolences to the family .>>