Eli Henry Wolfname Ma’eno(Turtle) was born on June 2, 1956 to Martha Yellowrobe Wolfname & Wilbur Paul Wolfname, Sr. He began his journey to Seane on November 27, 2022. He was a 4th generation descendent of Chief Dull Knife.
Hank was raised in Busby at the White Corrals. He graduated from Busby High School in 1975. In 2018, Hank was an honorarium at Chief Dull Knife College. He loved horses, drawing, jogging and weightlifting. He was a bull rider and participated in the “tough man” contest in Billings and was known as “Hammerin Hank”. Hank was a proud boilermaker and was employed in the shipping yards in Seattle. Hank and Maryann Calf Looking raised their family in Seattle and later returned home to the White Corrals. He believed in our Cheyenne ways. He fasted at Charlie White Dirts place & at Bear Butte. His children & grandchildren meant the world to him.
Surviving him are his children Mike Wilson (Pam), Nicole Wolfname (Gearld), Starla Wolfname (Timpsila), Forrest Wolfname(Ashley) and Skyler Brey (Lucero), grandchildren, Anthony (Arianna), Ashley, Samantha, Mike Jr., Mark Eli, Joclynn, Kallen, Tyler, Leo, Elias, Willis Littlebear, Great Grandchildren, Andrea, Gianna, Maleialani, Meuylyn, Aunt Bernice Mast, Sisters; Lenora Wolfname, Linda Brady, Carla Larose, Dr. Cokey Yellowrobe, Rolette Coleman (Doney), Beverly Bailey, Kristi Bailey, Johanna Red Neck, Brothers; Rick (Janet)Wolfname, Rutherford Evans, RD Bailey (Alanah), Keith Bailey, Uncle had a special relationship with all his nieces & nephews, especially Carmen Wolfname & Steve Brady, Jr.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Maryann Calf Looking, son, Eli Wolfname, Jr., Uncles; Robert Bailey, Otis Bailey, Brothers, Daniel Wolfname, Wilbur Wolfname, Jr., Lloyd Yellowrobe, Anthony Wolfname, Sr., Gary Wolfname, Elwood Evans, Waldo Yellowrobe, Jr., Duane “D” Evans, Charles “Chuck” Evans, Nephews, Larry Big Back, Jr., Chase M. Yellowrobe, Anthony Wolfname, Jr., Shawn Wolfname, Wamblee Spotted Elk, Nieces, Teshia Big Back, Jewel B. Yellow Robe, Grandson Jakob Yellowrobe.
Our families include Yellowrobe, Bailey, Bearquiver, Lone Elk, Walksalong, Seminole, Weasel Bear, Cooper, Calf Looking and Chief Dull Knife Descendants.
Pallbearers
Forrest D. Wolfname, Spud Willis Little Bear
Thaddeus Red Bird, Dana Brady
Steve Brady Jr., Jon Brady & Roy Fisher Jr.
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thursday December 1, 2022
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Friday December 2, 2022
Wolfname Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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Kyle says
Condolences to the family.
Val weaselbear says
So sorry sad prayers up for all unk will be missed 🥲🥲🥲
Wilburta says
Sending our Condolences & Prayers
Denise Swank says
Rest in paradise uncle Hank. Was always good to visit you at adventeta with my mom when she was there. Tell her I love her n miss her.
Jolene W says
Sincere condolences to the family of Hank. Hank being the good neighbor along with brother Gary assisted Sheldon in completing many outside chores, fencing, teaching Sheldon how to cut wood, and putting up Jimmy’s headstone. Rest In Peace Hank
Anna Powell says
Hey my friend oh gosh I didn’t get to see you and you always protected me and greet me like my Cheyenne brother and I pray for you and I will always love you 💕 always and forever I will see you again!!!
Cassie says
My cousin brother Hank’s family in my prayers. Hank looked out for me & my Brother Waldo Jr in our younger years. He was a good cousin brother! Was always good to talk to him.
rick wolfname says
The family extends a sincere appreciation to all the prayers, well-wishes, and assistance to our brother, dad, uncle, nephew, grandpa Hank. We certainly understand the journey we live on Earth and will meet up again someday in the Milky Way galaxy… .
Sharlene says
Hank, always was my brother, here and after and forever. Share many happy and sad memories beginning from our childhood days running around and playing along the Rosebud Creek and the White Corrals. Condolences and prayers to your children, grand children and family. Rest in Peace Hank, until we meet again.
Pamela J Spang says
Lenora, just want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Prayers for you and your family
Tracey Vivar says
My deepest condolences to the whole family.
Emily Evans says
Til we meet again Uncle. See you later 💓✨️
Tammy walker says
Rest in peace Bro. Will see u again mea-huo-da-jim. Elvis na tammy