Kenneth “Buddy” Bruce Brien
Ho’Neohpo’aestse
“Gray Wolf”
Kenneth “Buddy” Bruce Brien, born August 24, 1981 to Eva Mae Foote and Ronald Bruce Brien in Crow Agency, MT, made his journey to be with the Creator on September 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Mariah Brien, children Joseph ManyHides of Browning, Keyson, Teddy, Ronnie, Kimberly, Olivia and Cheyenne all of Ashland, his mother Eva Foote and his dad Kenneth (Theresa) Brien EnemyHunter, brothers Corey Spotted Elk, Joshua Walks Last, sisters Crystal (David) Hickman, Diana (Nick) Brien, Kim Brien, Taylor Huss Brien, Aunties Bobaleen Brien, Valerie (Travis) Birdinground, Sherri Don’t Mix, Barbie Brien, Rena Frank, Charlotte Blackwolf, Zippy Tall Bull, Martha Larimer, Connie Wilcott, Special Aunties Georgia Wilson and Mary Walks Last, Uncles Curtis Brien, Eric (Judith) Brien, Danny (Teri) Brien, Harold (Danetta) Brien, Larry Dean Brien, Vernon Brien, Verlin Foote, Vincent (Clara) White Crane, Reginald Kills Night, Robert Brien IV, Mathew Brien, Special people in Buddy’s life, Deanna Dennis, Donna Backbone, God Parents Glenda and Marvin Dawes, Shaylene, Brandy, Jeremy, Randall and Reasco Killsnight, Desi Rowland, Deanna Whitecrane, Michael “MJ” Foote, Shandon Wallowing, Preston Gray, Steven Carrel, Amanda Whitecrane, Robert Foote, Dan Dan Brien, Maria Brien, William Howe, Jr., Luella Brien, Jay Bigback and his big brother Corey Spotted Elk and other cousins, nieces, nephews, Uncles and Aunties to numerous to mention.
Buddy is preceded in death by his Dad Ronald Bruce Brien, maternal grandparents Edna Redfox and Robert Foote, paternal grandparents Ella Tallbull and Robert Brien, Joy and Kenneth “Buddy” Brien, Sr., brothers Clarence Joshua Brien and Adrian Spotted Elk.
Buddy grew up in Crow Agency and attended school in Crow Agency and Hardin. He also attended high school in Lamedeer where he enjoyed playing football and basketball and other sports. He also attended Kicking Horse Job Corp where he learned a trade in Heavy Equipment and later earned his high school diploma. Buddy returned to Lamedeer where he worked construction, then went to work at St. Labre and also worked other jobs before going to work at Colstrip Inn & Suites the last four years of his life.
Buddy was a wonderful Dad and loved his children more than anything else in the world. He enjoyed football and was a New England Patriots fan and loved to joke and tease other family members about the game. He always had a sense of humor and made people feel loved and happy because his laughter and happiness was contagious when he walked in a room. He also enjoyed working on his cars and other electronic devices and was always tinkering with something to get it working again. He also enjoyed calling and bantering with his dad, Kenneth to tease him about being a Dallas Cowboys fan and his mom for being a 49’ers fan. He loved playing video games with his sons Keyson and Teddy and his brother Robert Foote. Calling his family by a nickname was an endearment He used for the people he loved and had a nickname for many of them. A favorite past time for Buddy was spending time outdoors with his children and made going for a car ride special and he loved taking his kids out for ice cream and just spending special time together and telling stories and making memories. Buddy loved hanging out with his older brother Corey and just hanging out and doing “guy” things together. Buddy loved his family and friends and just enjoyed life to the fullest.
We will miss you and will hold you close to our hearts. Thank you for giving us so many wonderful memories. You will live on through your children.
We apologize if we didn’t mention someone as Buddy’s family is very large.
Luella Brien says
One of my favorite brothers. My favorite jokester, my favorite storyteller, and my favorite trickster. I will forever miss you Buddy. You were a great brother and a wonder uncle to my kids. My prayers go up for Mariah and the kids.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF KENNETH BRIEN, THE NORTHERN 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.
sandra wilson says
Aww was a shock to me n my little sisters you passed. We remember when you n Josh would come over n seeing you at the briens resistance wondering where you came from. Gonna miss ya💔💜
Jaime Pretty On Top - Fredericks says
Man its been years since I have seen you, hard to believe you are gone. That new kid in the neighborhood, you were always laughing and ready to punch someone our. Prayers for your wife, children n family, have a good journey to the other camp.
Sherri Brien Don’t Mix says
My sweet little Buddy, you were the kindest soul I knew…. You never ever let me outta your sight when you came into the Gramma Joy and Papa Buddy clan… you had the cutest rough tiny voice reminded me so much of brother Ronnie.. I will miss your big ol bear hugs whenever you saw me anywhere. One thing is you always made sure the little girls knew I was their Kaale.. oh Buddy I will always be here for your kids and for your wife whom you loved so much… journey well into the glorious kingdom of heavens…. Love you Aunty Sherri Brien
Donna & Steven says
Condolences to the family, prayers and hugs.
Catherine Whiteman and Xavin, Grace, Jacee Tall Bull says
Rest easy my friend. You were ala very funny guy. Always happy. Sharing love to your family. Including my kids. You loved frank and his kids so much. I’m thankful that you acknowledged them every time you saw them. I just got off the phone with Frank. Hes so hurt. And sad. He didnt know until I told him. Hes very sorry and sends his love.
Catherine Whiteman and Xavin, Grace, Jacee Tall Bull says
To Eva: you’re in my heart, my thought and prayers to you and your loved ones. We send our love and comfort. Frank and our kids loved Buddy. He’s a very loved gentleman.
Becky T.B. also sends her love and condolences from Portland.