David John Whiteman was born in Crow Agency on October 8, 1972 to Ivor Whiteman and Ursula Brady. He attended school at St. Labre, while attending there he lived in the group home. From kindergarten onward he was a straight-A student. He was a fine artist as well as an athlete. He liked to played basketball and to ride horses and was the only one that was able to ride Phillip Whiteman Sr.’s prize horse, Brandon Joy. He was also one of the very first Fancy Dancers for St. Labre. He was a half hawk and half coyote. He treated everyone as his close friend.
David Whiteman was called home to Maheo at Riverstone Health Hospice Home in Billings on July 3, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivor Whiteman and Ursula Brady; grandmothers, Mary White Hawk and Mary Romanos; grandfathers, Howard Brady and Aaron Whiteman; sister, Christine Whiteman; brother, Mark Whiteman; cousins, Georgia Ann Whiteman, Richard Whiteman Davis, and Eugene Whiteman.
He is survived by his sister, Marylou Whiteman; brothers: George Whiteman Jr., Michael Whiteman, and Maynard “Mange” Whiteman; aunt, Rebecca Speiser; and uncles, Stanley Brady and Edwin Brady. His is related to the Whiteman, Romanos, White Hawk, Brady, Foote, Harris, Fisher, Timber, and Two Two Families. A special thanks to all his Cheyenne home brothers and sisters, you know who you are. We would like let to extend a special prayer to all the Cheyenne people who are grieving.
Please forgive us if we have forgotten anyone, we have a very large family.
A special thanks to Stevenson and Sons for taking care of all our families.
Bonnie W. Bigback says
To all in the family, my deepest condolences. May God give you comfort and strength.
Georgia Ann Burns says
Sorry for your loss…Mary Lou and family.
Sending hugs and prayers!!
Henry O Scalpcane says
I first met David in the 80’s when he and his younger brother Mark stayed with Josephine over the hill from where we lived. We would run all over the hills getting into adventures on westside. Time went by, we went down different paths. David’s took him out of Josephine’s and into the dorms at St Labre. We met again in the early 90’s when we were both at Thunderchild treatment center in Wyoming. We would talk about choices we made and things we planned to do in the future. More time passed, it was around 2001, again our lives crossed paths this time in Missoula. David just got out of prison and was living in an apartment there as a part of the prerelease program. We filled each other in on the things we had done with our lives. He liked to draw and would show me things he finished and things he was working on. Eventually, David moved on and the last I had heard, he was in Billings living the way that he wanted to live. I remember David telling me how hard it was growing up and not really feeling like he had a place he could call home. I don’t know if he ever found that place but what I do know is that he was a good friend to me and I will remember that there was a boy and then a man who I had the honor of knowing.
reida whiteshield says
so sorry for your loss to the Whiteman family. I used to see him and the rest of crew in Billings, feed them talk to them…always giving them hugs. sending you prayers.
BL Qualls says
To the family and friends,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
When Jesus was on earth his friend Lazarus died. He was in the tomb for 4 days already when Jesus arrived. Mary and Martha, Lazarus’ sisters were grieving and Jesus gave way to tears. Jesus compared death to sleep. He called to Lazarus and Lazarus came back to life! You can read this wonderful true account in the Bible at John chapter 11. Jusus demonstrated what he will do for mankind when his kingdom government is ruling over all the earth. Our loved ones will come back to life! At time there will be no more pain or death (Revelation 21:3,4.)
If you would like a free Bible study to bring you comfort, please go to the bottom of the home page of jw.org.
Dixie Garfield says
Extending deepest sympathy to Marylou, George, Michael and Maynard. May Maheo comfort you during these hard times.
Richard Solly says
I am so sorry to learn of David’s death. He was a wonderful young person to work with. He was also brilliant at mimicking my English accent. I have happy memories of him and his brother and sister.
Pastor Glenn Fournier says
To the family of David and George in particular, I am very sorry to hear of David’s passing. I got to know David last winter as the shelter brought him in many times and many nights I went out looking for him. My prayers are for you all in your loss and my prayer for David that is now home with family and God, that he forever in His presence and has finally found peace.
Malachai Stoney Whiteman/RidgeBear says
Wtf man I didn’t even know
Relax in paradise uncle… tell mark. .a.k.a. My father
Ill be there soon or later
Colleen Annmarie Odell says
My name is Colleen Odell. My birth mother was Ursula Brady. I was adopted as a baby along with my 3 other siblings. This is the fist time that I have seen a picture of my brother David. I hope he is at peace with the rest of our family.
Tim Odell says
This was my half brother, I was told one of my sisters got to meet him. I too Colleen hope he is at peace.