Colton Lee Michel, Vekeseheveho “Bird Chief” age 25 of Busby MT, was called home early Sunday morning September 24, 2023.
Colton was born to Sunny Jean TwoMoons and the late Mathias Bigback Michel on June 23, 1998, blessing this world with that unforgettable smile.
He was raised by his great grandparents Ernestine and Beaver TwoMoons. Growing up life threw it’s share of “monkey wrenches” his way but Colt Lee always came through the other side smiling and styling.
As the eldest of five siblings, he did his best to set a good example, hoping to show his siblings that in life anything is possible.
In 2015 he met the love of his life Jayna Lei. Shortly after they welcomed their son Matthias Lee in 2016, then on November 2, 2019, they made it official marrying in Clark Wyoming.
He was currently employed with the Northern Cheyenne Investigation Unit as a telecommunications officer. He also worked as a cashier at the Busby Station. He was a very hardworking man and made sure he provided for his family.
He is survived by his wife, Jayna Lei Michel, son Matthias Lee Michel. Mother Sunny Jean TwoMoons, mother-in-law Misty Friday, Grandpa Mathew “Beaver” TwoMoons Sr., Grandmother’s Geneva Glenmore, Sharlene Evans and Farrell Evans. Aunties, Marty TwoMoons, Billie Beth TwoMoons, Talitha TwoMoons, Roberta Bigback, Gail Bigback, Ronnette Glenmore, Kariston TwoMoons, Lucinda Michel. Uncles, Macklyn TwoMoons of Spokane, Morgan, Matt Jr., Wayland and Ernest TwoMoons, Sage Oldcrow. Brothers, Karl TwoMoons, Buddy Jawort, Carlton TwoMoons, Sisters, Savana TwoMoons, Janesha Weaslebear, Josha TwoMoons (Town), Texiera “Bear” Two Moons Pine and Shiloh Two Moons Pine. Special cousin, Corbin TwoMoons. Special friends, George Hodges, Johnny Morgan, Donald Bishop, Wes Homewood, Leonard and William Littlewhiteman and all of his welding school buddies, Ben Littlesun. Brother-in-laws, Cassius Swank, Douglas Swank Jr., Tyler Medicine Horse III, Dre Marsh, Little sister-in-laws/daughters, Maryjane and Renita “lala”Ogle. Tamia (Dewey) Swank.
He is prececed in death by his father Mathias Lee Michel III, grandmothers Marvena TwoMoons Christine “Tina” Bigback, grandfather Mathias Michel II, Clifford rideshorse, great grandmother Ernestine TwoMoons. Josh TwoMoons, John Glenmore, Brian TwoMoons, Laureen Rockroads, Lara Bigback.
Relatives include: TwoMoons, Seminole, Hisbadhorse, Evans, YellowRobe, Rockroads, American Horse, Wolfnames. Our family is large, sorry if we forgot anyone.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following The Funeral Service
Tuesday October 3, 2023
Two Moons Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Interment
Following The Funeral Service
Tuesday October 3, 2023
Two Moons Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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Evans Emily says
Love you grandson 💔😭
Sheri Bigback Bement says
Nėstaévȧhósevóomȧtse Nephew! I’m so proud of you and all your accomplishments in life! I’m going to miss seeing you around. I’m glad you are with auntie Teeny auntie Ernestine and your dad Robbie and the rest of the family! Prayers always for your son and family.
Kimberly Spang says
We are extremely sorry for your loss Jayna. Prayers and hugs to you and your little son. God Bless you both!!
Kyle says
Travel will nephew. I’ll always remember the last time we talked. I stopped by the station on my way home.
Misty Dawn Friday-Littlesun says
Colton Lee Michel your like a son to me. We all miss you at home, things are definitely going to be hard please watch over your son and wife, they miss u so much. I love you and I pray for you as you continue your journey.
Mattie mae says
Aloha grandson…i am going to miss you..we might not have talked or visited like we should have but you know that i loved you…til we meet again…
Lucinda Michel says
I am sorry I wasn’t able to make it for the funeral. I will miss his endless questions about our family, his grandpa, & great grandpa. I am happy he made it to visit us & stay a few days.
Thinking of you Jayna & Mathias. You will always have family here.
Rick/Janet (Spud) Wolfname says
Se’e’onme’o
Renita ogle says
I will miss you forever and love you it didn’t Colton you were the best person and forever will be
Renita ogle says
It doesn’t feel right without you having you here was a blessing why did you have to go I will miss u
Maryjane ogle says
I miss and love you Colton. I wanna update you on my life. I’ve made varsity teams on basketball. I am now 13 turning 14 on may 16th. I’m also promoting from 8th grade at Hardin. I am also going to sign up for an acting roll or modeling roll. I wish you were still here with us, watch over my sister and nephew. We all miss and love you so much. Rest in piece Colton🕊️🕊️🕊️🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼