Count W. Robinson, “Vostas-Enestoohe” ( White Buffalo Howling) passed away January 17, 2015 at the age of 54 in Billings, Montana. Count was born in Crow Agency on November 9, 1960 to Buell and Priscilla Harris Robinson. He was raised on Muddy Creek on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation along with his five siblings, as well as many cousins and friends.
Count attended St. Labre High School, graduating in 1979. Count was very active as a Brave, participating in wrestling, football, and high school rodeo. Count was a talented bull rider and team roper. He and his brother, Tommy, made it to the High School State Rodeo in team roping in 1978. In football, he was awarded All-Conference his senior year. After high school, Count continued to travel throughout the country to ride bulls. He was proud to be a Muddy Creek Bronc, along with his brothers, Timmy and Tommy, and his favorite cousins Monty Rowland and Jeff Robinson.
In 1989, this cowboy met a nice looking Mexican girl named Linda Bixby at a dance at the Kirby Saloon and they were together for 25 years after that. Count took Linda’s two kids, Misty and Ryan, as his own and in 1991 they had a wonderful son, CJ Robinson. Count and Linda endured many hardships together but their love for each other helped them through these times.
Count was known for his sense of humor and loved to tease his many friends and relatives. He always had a good story to tell about someone. Even during his long stay in the hospital, he kept everyone laughing with his wild stories.
Count grew up helping his father ranch and he continued ranching with his mother after his father died. He later worked for Robinson Construction until the time of his illness.
Count was preceded in death by his father, Buell, grandparents; Major and Nellie Robinson, Alice and Joe Whitewolf, and Raymond and Bertha Harris; uncles Michael and Raymond Harris Jr., Clifford Foote, Dave, Bee and James Robinson, aunts; Eloise “Dolly” Beartusk, Eleanore Anderson and Celesta Spang.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; children, CJ, Misty and Ryan; mother, Priscilla, sisters; Patti (David) Means, Pammy Robinson (Prunie Wilson) of Lame Deer, and Tana Robinson (John Snell) of Dunmore, brothers; Tommy (Lana) Robinson of Lame Deer and Timmy (Sara) Robinson of Ft. Washakie, Wyoming; grandchildren; Dyani, Kaison, and Marley, in-laws; David and Dominga Bixby, aunts; Juanita Lonebear, Joy Foote, Arvelous, Letha, Eloise, and Justine Whitewolf, Patricia Rowland, Laura (Leon) Sioux, Maria (Earl) Charette, Annie (Charlie) Messer, Dee Dee (Hymn) Alexander, and Alberta Twenty Stands; uncles Isadore and Joseph Whitewolf, Clinton and Matthew Harris, and Richard Foote; special nieces and nephews, Brandi, Corey, Kara, Tom, Victor, Nicole, Wally, Kaylor, Kemlee, and Tassey (who shares the same birthday with Count). Count’s extended family include the: Robinson, Whitewolf, Beartusk, Spang, and Harris families. We apologize if we missed anyone, as our family is large and too numerous to mention.
Services will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation in Lame Deer. Burial will be at the Robinson Family Cemetery on Muddy Creek.
We will miss you husband, father, son and brother. “I will love you Count always and forever.” Linda.
The family would like to thank Darla at the Riverstone Health Hospice Center for her compassionate care of Count and her kindness and comfort she extended towards his family at the time of his passing.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:30AM
Wednesday January 21, 2015
Northern Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club
100 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
12:00 noon
Wednesday January 21, 2015
Robinson Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek
Lame Deer, MT 59043
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John & Lisa Just says
God bless your journey home and give your family peace, when they miss you.
Samantha Killsnight says
Prayers to the family
Linda Merchant says
Prayer’s to the family.R.I.P. my friend.
William E Rowland says
So many memories growing up Muddy Creek and Count is in many of them. We all know that you are no longer in pain…We will carry the best we know how on earth…until we meet again my friend….REST IN PEACE!
Amanda Malley says
Misty and family, keep those memories close at heart. They will help you through the heartache. Love you misty!
Jack and Kim Knbloch says
Linda and family
Sorry to hear about Count our prayers are with you all.
Twilla Speelman says
Sorry for your Loss. My PRAYERS are with the FAMILY.
Dawn Rowland Benjamin Hernandez says
Condolences to the family of Count, sorry for your loss!
Esther Littlewolf says
I met and got acquainted with Count a few years ago. He was friendly and respectful! He loved his family! My sincere condolences to his loved ones and pray Ma’heo give you comfort and strength.
Ambrose.Sr & Clementine Seminole says
rip Count,we are sending our prayers to the families and friends .may Maheo be with you all at this time of need and may your sadness being to fade and laughter be put back into your life’s because count is in a good place where there is no more pain and he’ll always be here in spirit and always in your memories Maheo is with you all and knows your pain he is there giving you comfort at this time.
Audrey & Shane Snodgrass says
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Count. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless…
JOHN & JULIE MALDONADO AND FAMILY says
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Michael Speelman says
Saddened to hear of the loss of a funny Cowboy. As I read this it brings back so many stories with Count in them as well. We call them stories but they are actual events. Count will be missed greatly by all that knew him.
I will keep our Large Family in our prayers.
“Dos A Wa ome my friend”
misty rae rath says
Rip dad . Prayers to all of you hurting over the loss of my stepfather he was a wonderful man. He didn’t have to accept US as is own and he did my love for hi continues to grow. Gonna miss him but glad he is nno longer in pain.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Our most sincere sympathy to Linda, CJ and all the Robinsons.. Count was a dear friend. We laughed so many times, and had many discussions from—rodeo’s , fencing–horses– and just everyday things. We always enjoyed seeing him and one thing for sure we would always laugh. I recall being gone back to Wolfpoint one weekend and Pam calling and saying how thankful she was for Count showing up to rescue one of our colts from our dogs. Another time Count helped me to kill a rattlesnake under the log. He was so good hearted and a good person. My years being in Lame Deer brings me many good memories. He will be missed—- He is part of my fondest memories. It is comforting to know we will see Count again. We are so sorry. Your family will be in our prayers. We love you
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
George Birtic says
My prayers and sympathy goes out to the entire family. Count was truly an outstanding person. May the many memories you have of him be a solace to you in the months and years to come. He was always a good person in school, always polite and respectful. He was always a joy to be around. I am very sorry for his loss.
Heather old bear says
Sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you an the rest of the family.
Troy & Lori Killsontop says
Prayers go out to Linda and the children and family , may the great spirit bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. May Count be at peace in heaven.
Suzanne Billy says
Our sincere condolences to the Robinson Family, may god bless you all. We have very fond memories of Count, RIP Count
Leonard, Melody and Punky Billy
Darla Currey-Colter says
What an honor to care for Count and to share with his family. God bless you all, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronda Gress says
Linda and family – so sorry to hear about Count. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Doug Parker says
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Shirley and Tom Skinner says
Prayers and condolences to Linda and all of the Robinson family. My heart goes out to you in your time of loss and grief. Hold on to your good memories and keep the faith that he is in a better, pain free place. God Bless all of you.
Miriam Knows His Gun-Beartusk says
My heart goes out to Pricilla, brothers and sisters, his wife and children. May you all find comfort in knowing he is in a better place. Hold on to the hope that you will all be united one day at the blessed reunion. Dwell in God’s peace. My deepest sympathies.
Patty Kay Brien says
My deepest condolences & prayers to the family of Count.. He was a good man and loved by many who knew him..
Faithe Lonebear Merrick says
I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Alice Wells says
My deepest sympathies to the family..May God comfort family and friends in this time of mourning. Rest in Peace cousin.
Dorothy Seminole & family says
SENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Ron Burns says
Sorry for your loss,Thoughts and prayers to the family.
nancy olson says
My payers go out to the robinson family. He was a good
person a friend. He loved to tease it was in his
Candy La France Felicia says
Here’s to one tough, funny cowboy! You always made me & Brandi laugh when we were young. I guess this is where the Cowboy rides away…..
Clara Caufield says
So very sorry about Count’s loss. He was a hero to my son Rusty Spotted Elk. Perhaps they are recounting bull riding adventures now in that big arena up in the sky. We are so thankful that he was our friend.
Gerry Robinson says
I have many fond memories of running through the hills with Count and the whole “pack of cousins” when we gathered at Muddy for the Holidays. He was always surrounded by love and always will be.
Shirl Robinson says
God has wrapped His loving arms around you! Sincere condolences to his family!
Tina Pace says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My condolences to the family.
DENISE SWANK says
THIS GUY WILL BE MISSED, HE TOOK MY BROTHER DAVID IN AS A BROTHER, HE ALONG WITH THE OTHER MUDDY CREEK COWBOYS TAUGHT HIM A LOT. THEY WERE ALWAYS WORKING AND RIDING AT THE RANCH, FOR MY BROTHER DAVID I KNOW THAT COUNT WILL BE MISSED GREATLY BY HIM, THANK YOU TO THE ROBINSON FAMILY FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR DAVID, WE PRAY FOR YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. KNOW THAT MAHEO HAS A PLAN FOR ALL OF US AND NOW IT IS TIME FOR COUNT TO BE AT THE ULTIMATE RANCH IN HEAVEN DOING MAHEO’S WORK.
Peppers/Leider Family says
Our thoughts and prayers to the Robinson family. Count will be deeply missed.
Bill & Denice Hedges says
Linda and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for all of you as you walk through these difficult days ahead.
Ronette Hiwalker says
Condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss. Count was always a pretty cool cousin. I have good memories of him!
Kim Just says
My deepest sympathy to the family. Count was truly a one-of-kind cowboy and never a dull moment when he was around! Rest in Paradise Cowboy.
elias goes ahead pretty says
to count robinson family; my thoughts are with you Priscella and family in this darkest of times at Muddy Creek. I really cherished the memories w/ Count when i went visiting w/ my late little brother Wallace Three Irons and Prunie W. at Muddy Creek in the 1980’s, 1990’s and the last 2007. We all had a great monumental time of laughter and put-downs of our lives with each other. Thanks for the unforgettable memories Count! A’ho…