Dorothy Jackman was born on June 16, 1946, to Frank Bigheadman and Deesie Standing Elk Bigheadman. She grew up in Birney with her family. After her parents’ untimely passing. She was raised by her Uncle Elmer & Mabel Fighting Bear and family.
She eventually set out on her flower child ways. She even talks about the time she hung with Jimi Hendrix at the Northern Hotel with her friends as young women. She made her way to Bill Jackman who eventually became her husband for the next 39 years until his passing. They lived throughout Washington State, Missoula and Butte, Mt till made their home on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation where they raised their children.
She served as Northern Cheyenne Tribal judge for a short time. She always reserved herself as a caretaker who couldn’t help themselves. She worked as a relief home worker for her people. The. Eventually moving on to her dream. Becoming a 18-wheeler Long Haul Driver. Working for Werner Trucking Co. She always bragged how she loved the Peterbilt semis the way they rode. Also, as gravel hauler by Custer Mt. Her last time trucking until she got last run. Her friend Bernie Ophiem gave her one more taste of love for driving when he took her trucking with him. Which she loved so much talked about hearing the sound of the truck gassing down.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Frank and Dessie Bigheadman, Uncle Elmer & Mabel Fighting Bear. Her parents Frank and Dessie Bigheadman. Her sisters Tweety Fighting Bear, Veda Fighting Bear Nancy Ann Fighting Bear, Imogene Elkshoulder; brothers, Andy Elkshoulder, Clifford Bigheadman, Mark Wanderingmedicine, Harvey Bigheadman, Marvin Bigheadman; Husband William “Bill” Jackman and children Brand Jackman, Bunnie Jackman, George “Butch.” Grandkids Delena White Wolf, Demetrius, her belo up, To qved grandson who she raised as her own son William “Shorty” Brand Lawrence Jackman.
Surviving us, Her Aunty Mary Ann (Joseph) Bighead Still Smoking, her sisters Patty Sandcrane Her Kids Son William Loren Jackman, daughters Phoebe Jackman, Jane Price. Adopted Sons Joe Morrison Adopted Daughters Johanna Red Neck.
We always loved our 18-wheeler who’s driving into Camp with it smiling with our loved ones. She is happy at the other camp she will always be missed but we love you sister/mom your son Loren. A special thank you to her long term caretaker, Royalle Chavez and short term caretakers: Selena Littleoldman, Lanea Seleda, and Cassie Curley.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday October 16, 2025
Birney Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59012
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday October 16, 2025
Birney Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59012
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MAX ELI SMALL says
Rip My Friend…
Michele Eaglefeathers says
Rest in peace Dorothy 🙏❤️ You was a good Cheyenne woman and will be missed
Carla G Johnson says
May Dorothy rest in peace! She was a good woman which I got to know at Bingo. Really enjoyed her company!
Linda Slayton says
Dorothy was an exceptional woman and friend. She greeted all with her gorgious smile and beautiful laughter. She was very inspiring, so much spirit, it was infectious. She was a strong advocate for justice. Never afraid to speak out for one that could not. Unselfishly would help those in need. Never afraid to back down. Strong spirit, loving, and caring. A very good friend. She is deeply loved. I will miss our morning phone calls. Rest in peace my dear friend.