Forrest Dominic Oldman AKA Cheyenne Judas Micheal Sandcrane Ame’haooestse (Flying) named after Uncle Harvey Big Head
Born April 20, 1990 in Helena, Montana to Kimberly Sandcrane later adopted at 4 months of age to Norman Oldman & Patricia Sandcrane Oldman. Forrest grew up in the Birney Village amongst the Birney Boys. He attended Headstart at Kids at Work in Ashland Montana. Attended grade school at St. Labre and later transferred and graduated from Lame Deer High School as a Morning Star. Forrest was very involved in the Cheyenne Language at Chief Dull Knife college attending full time and was Student President. Carrying high honors and excelling academically on the Dean’s List. He received his certificate in Mathematics and changed his major to Linguistics to carry on the Cheyenne Language. That was his Passion. He traveled with Dull knife college attending NASA Goddard Space Flight Center receiving his Rocket Certificates. As well as traveling to Washington D.C. with AIHEC. We were all so proud of him achieving his goal to Graduate from Chief Dull Knife College on May, 21st 2019
Forrest loved his Grass Dance,and Beadwork. He participated in the Peyote Meetings while he was younger. He attended sweats and was dedicated to the Ceremonial Circle. He was a member of the Kit Fox Society as the Doorman. He pledged to Sundance this summer. Getting ready and gathering what he all needed. Forrest also Loved to fish and hunt. Providing for his families and got his first Muley buck in the Wolf Mountains, Which he was very proud of.
Forrest was a very Loving and caring young man. He showed compassion for everyone he knew. Forrest was engage to Alta Deputy, had 3 children Carlisle, Ambrosia and Patricia Grace and also took in as his own children Calynn and Myers. His love for his kids was never ending. He showed so much Love to his nieces and nephews. Often acting like he was still young and making many memories that they will cherish Forever.
He was always Teasing and joking with everybody who knew him. He was a very hard worker making sure things were done and willing to help anybody in need. He had Encouraging and uplifting words if you were down.
He would often sing and dance while he was younger anywhere in the village having his cousins sing for him. Often hanging out along the Tongue River, leading all the rats to the swimming hole.
He had many friends and families that took him in including the Sonntag’s and stayed with his adopted father Dominic Little Shield in Beaver Creek Housings, south of Riverton on the Wind River Reservation. Staying and checking up on Grandma Bena. She often called him her Lil Husband.
He struggled and fought to live a positive life leaving us behind while he was not in his rightful mind. Like many of our tribal members who also struggled with addictions. He turned his life around and chose to go back to school. Forrest will be Greatly Missed by all who knew him.
Close friends, Selena Littleoldman, David Spang Jr., Lisa Spang, Chris Rising Sun and Zack Sonntag, Annie Rodriquez, Joanna LittleBird, & Roaslyn Big Back. We would like to thank Chief Dull Knife College Teachers, Staff and Student Body.
He leaves behind his common law wife Alta Deputy, his parents Patty and Norman Oldman, children Carlisle, Ambrosia & Patricia Grace Oldman Calynn FallsDown, Myers Little Light siblings,, sisters Angie(James) Sandcrane, Shawntay(Shawn) Oldman, September (Simon Sr)Walksalong, Darcy Little Mouth, brothers, Sheldon(Michelle) Sandcrane, Eldon Sandcrane, Charles(Carolyn) Oldman, Ace(Patricia) little Mouth, Pj Little Mouth, Aunts Libby(Barry)Webster, Bonnie (C.J.) Oldman, Ron Joy Jenkins, Dolly (Ernest) LittleMouth Sr., Jennifer Fox Uncles Alex(Cassandra)Sandcrane, Phillip(Cherly)Oldman Billy (Mary) FightingBear, Dayton Two Bulls, Quentin & Jessi Sandcrane Grandparents Sandra Sandcrane, Rubena Felter, Sundance Grandpa Billford Curley SR., Clifford Long Sioux, Neices, latashia, Natawnee, Layla, Chasity, Chloee, Mariah, Josie, DollyLynne, ernestine, Ivy Rose, Trishelle, Leila, Shantel, Precious, America, Alaina, Suntaya, Feather, Celeste,,Nephews Easton, Chauncey, Keyshawn, Draven, Tyren, Baby Simon, Josiah, Baby Heskoves, Oliver, Uriah, cory jr, Preston Jr. Duran, Baby Ace, Grandkids, Tahira, Selia, baby james, Davey, Irie,
He is preceeded in Death by Grandparents Joe & Nancy Sandcrane, Joe & Myrtle Oldman, Nancy Jean Washington, Ernestine Little mouth, Tenaya Little Mouth, Baby Oldman, Brock Little Mouth, Shetae Sandcrane, good friend Tyrel Frasier and Taron Lone Bear.
Our families Sandcrane, Oldman, Standing Elk, Little Mouth, RedNecks, Strange Owls, Pine, BellyMule, FightingBear, RunningWolf, LittleCotoye, Wicks, Hart, Felter, Browns, Villa, as we are a large family and apologize if we have forgotten any other relatives.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday April 28, 2019
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday April 29, 2019
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday April 29, 2019
Sandcrane Family Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59012
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Sunday April 28, 2019
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday April 29, 2019
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday April 29, 2019
Sandcrane Family Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59012
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Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences to my Sandcrane Family and to Oldman Family, prayers to his parents, siblings and children. In my thoughts in your time of mourning.
Rachel says
I am so very sorry for your loss. I find so much comfort in the Bible’s promise of a resurrection mentioned at Acts 24:15. What a wonderful time we have to look forward to when we will be able to welcome our dear loved ones again. Until then, rest assured that God sees the pain you are experiencing and wants to comfort you. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Shelly Holum says
Prayers to Forrest’s family. I enjoyed working with him at CDKC..
Shelly Holum
(business office at CDKC)
ROBERT LITTLE Wolf says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF FORREST DOMINIC OLDMAN AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Rachel E. LaRance says
My prayers and peace for Patty and family for strength, faith and healing from Maheo. I’ll miss him and his jokes with me. He’s at peace now.
Alison Black says
Still in stock can’t believe your gone, I remember are last message when your were in Washington DC how much fun u were having all the things you saw and how you couldn’t believe you were there a birney boy, I am going a miss are chats, you were are very good friend RIP Forrest.
Andrita Harris says
Oldman & Sandcrane Family
My deepest Condolences to everyone. Forrest was a great student and good friend. I always enjoyed are talks
Forrest will be miss by all. RIP my friend. Prayers to you.
Donna says
Condolences to the family our family hugs prayers
John Just and Lisa Limpy-Just says
God bless you Forrest and your family. May he comfort your loved ones in their time of grief and sorrow. Our sincerest condolences.
Gray says
~ Rest In Paradise – fly high .. no worries or hurts .
Your w/fam , your free , love you & I’ll see you at the other camp alright ~
Eli says
I won’t forget Forrest’s part as a pirate in the Missoula Children’s theater. His lines were only letters, and the audience loved his enthusiasm. The best part was his solo in a song where he would step in and sing “A-E-I-O-U” while twisting and pointing. It was hilarious.