On the morning of December 5th, 2020, Ma’o’néhe/Red Wolf, Gaylord Fisher, traveled on to the next camp after a long illness on Saturday, December 5, 2020. His two oldest children were present with him at the Veterans Hospital in Portland Oregon. Gaylord was 54.
Gaylord was born to George David Fisher and Cordelia Starving Bear Fisher on May 10, 1966 in Cincinnati Ohio.
After his parents passed away, Gaylord was raised, along with his brothers George D. Jr. “Smiley,” Gabriel, and sister Collette, by his Grandparents Minnie (Red Neck, Fisher) and Wilford A. Ragsdale “Rags.” He grew up in Busby Montana, at the white corrals, along with his siblings and cousins.
After graduation from St. Labre, he joined the United States Air Force in 1987. Gaylord trained in Biloxi, MS as an Aviation Radio/Radar Control Specialist, stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base working on the B-52 Bomber. After honorable discharge in 1991, he worked at Montana Power.
Gaylord attended Perry Technical Institute in Yakama Washington on a Montana Power Scholarship and earned his degrees in Instrumentation & Industrial Electronics. He loved his work and was a professional for many years in power plants and oil/gas refineries all over the country including Hewlett Packard, General Electric, PGE, and Conoco Phillips.
Gaylord was also an accomplished artist. He enjoyed painting scenes of the hills surrounding Lame Deer, and of the natural world.
Being raised by his grandma Minnie, he had many old stories which he enjoyed sharing with his children and others if they asked. Gaylord was raised traditionally and was proud of what Grandma Minnie taught him. He spent much of his time hunting and fishing with his brothers in his childhood. He also loved dirt bike racing and raced on tracks all over Montana as a young man.
Gaylord married Bobbi Jo Limberhand in 1987 and has two children with her- Brandyn and Ariel Fisher. After their divorce, Gaylord married Rebecca Fisher in 2006. Together they have two children- Gia and Rika Fisher.
Gaylord loved his family and enjoyed visiting with them and his friends. During Covid, he continued to visit using video chat, and phone calls.
Gaylord is survived by his older children, Brandyn Limberhand, Ariel Fisher, of Lame Deer, and his younger children Gia and Rika Fisher of Portland. His grandsons whom he adored: Amari Thor Whitehawk, who carries his Grandpa’s Cheyenne name, Armani Cashis Thex, Brayson Justin Limberhand.
Also, his sister Collette Fisher of Colorado, and his spouse Rebecca Fisher.
Uncles, George Littlehead Jr., Llevando Fisher, Harold Fisher, Jr., Charlie (Donna) Bearcomesout, Michael (Victoria) Bearcomesout, Peter (Crystal) Bearcomesout, Daniel Fisher, Sr. His Aunts, Christine Fisher Yeager, Veronica Starvingbear, Phyllis Bearcomesout (Llevando) Fisher, Maryann (Bearcomesout) Russell, Elsie Wick, Susie Wilsey, Ester Brady, Shirley Brady, Annette Brady and Serena Brady, Cousins Conrad Fisher, Lance Fisher, Linda Morrison, Curtis Morrison Jr, and Mervin Curtis Morrison. His special cousins, Bruce Spang, Elizabeth Fisher, Daneeta Fisher, Michelle Fast Horse, Haroldine Fisher Goings, Garrett Gray, Arthur Gray, Andrea Medicine Top, Ronnie Mae Mack, Celeste (Yeager) Rushing, and Jason Fisher. Nieces Chasity (Fonz) Lafranier of Montana, Tiffany (Michael) Gusbeth, Stephanie (Dan) Harness, Taylor (Ronnie) Mitchell, and Miona Haugen. Nephews: Tyler (Shelby) Mitchell, (all Collette’s children of Colorado) Monte Myles Haugen (Montana). Also numerous friends and family, who, if we forgot to mention we are truly sorry.
Gaylord was preceded in death by his parents, George D. Fisher, Sr. & Cordelia Starving Bear. His paternal Grandparents, Wilford(Rags) Ragsdale, Minnie (Redneck) Fisher Ragsdale, Harold Fisher Sr. and Mable Fisher, as well as his maternal grandparents, Jalmer Starving Bear and Ramona Brady. His Brothers, George D. Fisher, Jr (Smiley), Gabriel Fisher and Robert Lee Fisher, His Uncles, Jerry Fisher, Everette Fisher, Herman Bearcomesout. Great Aunt/Gramma Dorothy Wood, and his Aunts, Enid Fisher, and Veronica Chavez Wetsch.
Descendant of Black Kettle’s sister Red Dress
Descendant of Sand Creek and Washita Massacre Survivors
Family Names and Relatives: Fisher, Brady, Braided Hair, Spang, Starving Bear, Red Neck, Morrison, Beaver
Funeral and Burial will be held at Yellow Stone National Cemetery 55 Buffalo Trail Road, Laurel MT on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m . Funeral Will Be Recorded and available by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com those unable to travel.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 16, 2020
Yellowstone National Cemetery
55 Buffalo Trail Rd
Laurel, Montana 59044
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 16, 2020
Yellowstone National Cemetery
55 Buffalo Trail Rd
Laurel, Montana 59044
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF GAYLORD FISHER, 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.
Teresa northrup says
He will be missed. Don’t know how to do giveaways for my grandchildren jaz and israela Northrup, mionas children, cuz I want to do it completely traditional and he was my helper for next summer was the plan. May he rest on peace and walk along side our creator. He is another angel gone from mother earth too soon. My prayers are with you gaylord.
Ronnie Mack (Veronica Wetsch’s daughter) says
I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers to all the family and friends.
Slick says
My thoughts and prayers go out to my friends family.
L. Brady says
My love and prayers are with family, you are never far from my heart.
Lu Stomate says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Gaylord. I worked with Gaylord, he was always smiling and brought joy with him to work. My thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends. Rest in Peace Gaylord.
Dorothy L wickersham says
Gaylord was a very nice man he lived acrossed the way from me in Oregon he will be missed. Meeting his family was a honor 🙏
Darlene Hamilton says
Sad to hear the passing of Gaylord. He was an intelligent individual with great potential and high goals. He attended Perry teçh and was a great student who encouraged me and I enjoyed working with. I wish you a good journey to the next camp you will be greatly missed.
linda brady says
Gaylord was a nice boy from the white corrals neighborhood. He was Larry Bigback, Jr.s hunting buddy.
Virginia Little Crow says
He was a very nice and humorous person- I’m glad to have had the chance to know such a wonderful person. I’m sorry we were unable to attend, sending our deepest condolences and prayers to his family from NM from my dad Cedric Little Crow Sr, my brother Cj and I.
Dr. Lise McKean says
Deepest sympathy and prayers to Gaylord’s family. He was a courageous and noble spirit.
My husband and I had the privilege of being Gaylord’s friends. We’re grateful for the stories, laughs, and meals we enjoyed together during his years in Illinois.
Ron says
I met this wonderful person in California, work with him and get to know his soul.. a very intelligent man with a good heart, i learned alot of the native american culture , till this day I tell my family and friends how amazing of a guy Gaylord is… I wish cherish the memories and the painting he made for my wife,. what a brilliant man with so many talents. I will surely miss you my brother. i am lucky to know the real Gaylord.