Dornie Allen American Horse Vo’hpo’hame (White Horse) 64 of Spokane WA formerly of Lame Deer, Mt passed away on July 15, 2022 at the Providence Sacred Heart hospital due to a vehicle/pedestrian accident.
Dornie was born in Crow Agency on March 31, 1958 to Ward Texas American Horse & Cyrilla Kinzel. & grew up at the homestead of Austin Texas & the Alice Kinzel ranch of Lame Deer.
He loved to read and knew all the the stats and records of all the pro-football & pro-baseball teams. Dornie was a hardcore Oakland Raiders fan, you would most likely hear Dornie before you saw him. He was a skilled hunter and fisherman, you could always count on him to bring home a good catch. Dornie was also an avid race car fan. As brothers and nephews we went to Mile High Nationals in Denver, CO. When Dornie went missing we found him shooting the breeze & drinking beers with John Force a top dragster star down in the unauthorized pit area sitting on the lounge chairs. Dornie was given numerous signed souvenirs as he left the raceway that day.
A skilled capenter Dornie worked many years in Colstrip, MT during the constructions of the power plant. He worked many turnarounds for the Laurel and Billings refineries as well as the Colstrip plants. When Dornie moved to Spokane he worked the turnarounds for several dams in Washington and Oregon.
Dornie loved all his grandchildren he was especially fond of Jushadia. Dornie was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Austin Texas & Rilla Tallbull, maternal grandparents Jerry & Alice Kinzel; mother of his children, Milene Eaglefeathers, Johanna Seminole, and Felicitas Rodriguez; His dad Ward Texas American Horse & Cyrilla Kinzel Bearchum, his brother Sherldon American Horse, nieces Jamie American Horse, Cammie Crazymule, & Nicole Costa; nephews, Christopher Killsoptop and Joshua American Horse.
Dornie is survived by brothers Daniel (Azuri) Texas, Floyd & Walter American Horse, Coolidge Killsontop, sisters Carma (John) Chavez, Rebecca (Victor) American Horse. His children Dornie Sr. Randy, Brandy, Daryl, Essence (Loretta) American Horse & Travis Lamere. His daughters Michelle Eaglefeathers, Desiree American Horse, Cyrilla (Jerred St), & Sarah Lamere; 30 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren; Dornie married Eva Mae Foote on February 14, 2004 daughter of Robert Foote and Edna Redfox. Thad Turner joined them in union; Extended families include Hiwalker, Redbird, Whiteman, Rapos, McMakin, Ridgebear, Wolfchief, Harris, Kinzel, Spang, Burns, Ferris, Limberhand.
We apologize if we have forgotten any family members in our time of grief.
He had his struggles in life but he still made many memories with his family & children. We thank the family members & friends for all they done with him. We know he is reminiscing & rejoicing with everyone who went on before him. Not missing a beat.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Tuesday July 26, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday July 27, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday July 27, 2022
Texas/American Horse Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Tuesday July 26, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday July 27, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday July 27, 2022
Texas/American Horse Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Dornie American Horse Sr.-2nd says
Much Luv Dad (Ole’ Man) R.I.P gonna miss u thanks 4 brining me into this world? Sorry! 4 not being there with u & all the plans we had talk’d ’bout with each other. Gonna Miss U!!! Ur Son,Son…. ($onny)
Friend says
Horse it’s been many years. Duffy will be there when you arrive. Rest well Dornie…..
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF DORNIE AMERICAN HORSE, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Ruth Risingsun Phillips says
My sincere condolences to the family of Dornie American Horse.
NIGHTWALKER says
FLOYD CARMEN BECKY BIG N LITTLE. SO SORRY FOR LOSS OF DORNIE. SO MANY PRECIOUS MEMORIES. THANKS FOR HELPING WITH DIFFICULT..RIP..CHEYENNE. THANKS FOR BEING FAMILY. ALWAYS LAUGHTER NEVER SEEN NOR HEARD MEAN STREAK IN DORNIE. MAY GOD CARRY YOU THRU THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HUGS.
Cb. says
My old coworker and fren. Never met anyone that could just flat out work as hard as you did. Rest in peace buddy!
Cora and Randy Stennerson says
Prayers and hugs sent to the family of Dornie. Little late in seeing and saddened that you passed cousin. See you later on the other side.
Daryl Ward American Horse says
Man I respect this man as a father and as a dad. He was carpenter, and with out that knowledge I wouldn’t have known a thing about wood and what u can build out of it. Yur a hard work and want u to know I forgive u any many ways you are my father and I’ll see u again. Love your son Daryl Ward American Horse ps say hi to my mom.
Daryl Ward American Horse says
There’s a lot I can say about my dad but he always said rootie poo candy ass. I don’t know that’s why I’m asking u. LoL love u pops and wish u could of meet my kids. Well your looking over them as we speak