Lloyd LittleBird Sr., 78, was called home by Maheo on Saturday, July 18th after making his decision to discontinue dialysis. He passed away peacefully at Awe Kualawaache Care Center in Crow Agency, MT with his family members by his side. Lloyd’s Indian name was Ma’eno’hvo’komaestse “White Turtle” a named he shared with his grandson, Essance American Horse. Baby Lloyd Lone Elk was also named after him.
Lloyd was a lifelong cowboy with a love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He loved working hard and being outdoors. He would often get up and saddle up his horse and ride first thing in the morning. He liked to watch old western movies and boxing shows.
Lloyd LittleBird Sr. was born June 19, 1942, in Lame Deer Hospital to Regina Spang and James LittleBird. He was adopted by Clara Red Eagle; his grandmother and his other grandmother Yellow Tangled Hair raised his when he was young. He was raised by Regina and Johnny Whiteman. He attended schools in Henderson, Nevada, Michigan, and Montana. He attended Iron Worker school in Chicago, Illinois. He was in the Military in the Marines, something he did not discuss often. While growing up he worked for many ranches up and down the Tongue River Road, Broadus area, and Birney area. He was employed by St Labre, Colstrip Oftdahl, BIA Roads, and Forestry as a CAT driver. He also was a contractor for the tribe delivering coal and wood for Liheap as well as being a contractor for thinning. He served as a Northern Cheyenne councilman during two different terms. He started the self-funded Northern Cheyenne Boxing Club with his friends Manford Soldier Wolf and Windy Shoulderblade. He helped with the Morningstar Boxing Club as well. As a boxer, he trained many young men, including his sons.
He was a member of the Crazydog society and was a Whipman for them. He participated in traditional ceremonies and was a Sundance priest. He was a pledger for the sundance. He loved to go to sweats.
Lloyd is survived by his children Arlene Rodgers, Lonnie Littlebird, Terry (Tammy) Olson, Linwood (Phyllis) HisBadHorse Sr. Mariah Maxwell-Hawley, Lloyd Littlebird Jr. (Bobbie), Loylene Littlebird (Joe), Dorek Littlebird Sr., Justin Littlebird Sr., and Brittney Bixby. He is survived by his brothers; Jason Whiteman Sr., Max Hiwalker, Geofredo “Tweety” (Jacqueline) Littlebird, and Galen Gondora, and his sisters Clarice (William) Walksalong, Rogene Whiteman, Charlotte Whiteman, and Ardena Whiteman.
He also adopted Irvine Farr, Teddy Rowland, and Bruce Denny as his brothers. His family included adopted daughters Iva Jo Littlehead and Ailene Killsontop. He is also survived by his adopted sons, Sheldon Whiteshield, John Speicer, Ray Farmer Sr, JJ Gleason, Davis Wounded Eye Sr., Sonny Crazymule Sr., Curtis Crazymule, Daniel Blackwolf, Johnathan Medicine Elk, Aarron Fortner, and Robert Dunn.
His grandchildren were a source of pride for Lloyd and he often took them horseback riding, hunting, and taught them to work and do ranch work. He will be deeply missed by his surviving grandchildren: Theresa Rising Sun’s; daughter: Kiera Rising Sun, Arlene Rodger’s children Monique Shotgunn, Danielle Shotgun, Shareesa Bryant, Lonnie Littlebird’s children: Randy and Elizabeth Fisher, Joanna and Francis Littlebird, Linwood Hisbadhorse’s children: Alden Bradley, Shawn, Mary, Jacqueline and Catcher Hisbadhorse. Terry Olson’s children: Cassie and Nick Olson, Mariah Maxwell-Hawley’s children: Shandyn, Aspen, Peyton, and Kieara Whitehawk Lloyd Littlebird Jr’s children: Chalisa, Chastely, Chelsie, Chelsie Chreas Cyllene Littlebird and Lloyd Littlebird III. Loylene Littlebird children: Leisha and Larra Littlebird, Lyvelei, Lilley, Adonis Vega, Dorek Littlebird Sr’s children: Julytha, Carson, and Dorek Littlebird Jr. Justin Littlebird Sr.’s children: Justin Jr, Leah, Terrain, and Julian Littlebird, and Murando Littlewhirlwind.
We would like to acknowledge his special friends who have helped him and supported him at various times throughout his life:: Sonny Boy Spang, Linwood Ewing, Manford Soldier Wolf, Paul Littlehead, Robert “ Cold Weiners” Bearchum, Ross Alexander, Frank Longjaw Sr., Tom Watson, Jack Hisbadhorse, Windy Shoulderblade, Marcene Killsnight, as well as Pammy and Tommy Robinson.
He is preceded in death by his parents James LittleBird and Regina Whiteman, Sisters: Leola Whiteman and Lorena Rowland, Brothers: Realand Whiteman, Johnny Boy Whiteman, Vance Littlebird, Daughter, Theresa Rising Sun Alene Littlebird, Daughter- in- law Bobbi Jo Fisher; sons, Larold Littlebird Sr, and Weston Littlebird Grandsons: Larold Littlebird Jr., Reuben Littlebird, Larrol Littlebird, Lee Littlebird, and Caleb Jackson. Granddaughter: Crystal Toy Parker
Lloyd also has 33 great-grandchildren who will miss their great-grandpa but will enjoy the stories of the man who taught them.
We would like to acknowledge the families we are related to which include Spang, Lone Elk, Robinson, Vassau, Strange Owl, KillsonTop, Harris, Tallwhiteman, Fisher, Whiteman, Killsnight, Brady, Red Robe, Bements, Rowland, Woodenthigh, Kinzel, Waters, McMakins and Medicine Elk. Our Family is large please forgive us if we forgot anyone.
We would like to thank the following people and agencies who have helped our family and Lloyd during this difficult time. This includes Stevenson and Sons funeral home, Awe Kualawaache Care Center, Heritage Assisted Living Center, McDonald Family, Billings Dialysis Center, Big Horn County hospice Care, Joe Walksalong Jr., Shawn Walt, and Steve Preite.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Wednesday July 22, 2020
Littlebird Family Home Red Eagle Creek Rd
Between Mile Marker 48 and 49
Ashland, MT
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 23, 2020
Littlebird Family Cemetery
Red Eagle Creek RD, Between Mile Marker 48 & 49
Ashland, MT
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Wednesday July 22, 2020
Littlebird Family Home Red Eagle Creek Rd
Between Mile Marker 48 and 49
Ashland, MT
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 23, 2020
Littlebird Family Cemetery
Red Eagle Creek RD, Between Mile Marker 48 & 49
Ashland, MT
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF LLOYD LITTLEBIRD, SR. AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
DONNA ewan says
My Condolences to your family!
Connie R Littlebird says
May God comfort all that have pain from his passing .
jamie Blackwolf whiteman says
sincere condolences for all the families..He was a great man,I loved his jokes,Continued Prayers and love foe everyone.
Katie says
I will miss you “Old Man”
My thoughts and Prayers to you all!
Carrie Littlebird n Ross Parker says
Our Condolences n Prayers for the Family. Rest in Peace.
Billie Kay Vassau says
Rest in Peace Lloyd. You had one heck of a ride, safe journey on your way to the Spirit World.
Mary Jane Robinson says
Lloyd was such a one of a kind man. Prayers for all his family and loved ones.
Glenn Littlebird, Jr. says
As long as we tell your stories Uncle Lloyd, you will always be with us. Gone but not forgotten.
Monica Norse (Littlebird) says
Arlene, Lonnie, Terry, Loylene, Lloyd Jr, Dorek, Justin: I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. he was a very kind person. I will forever be grateful of the time I got to spend with him when I was a little girl. the impact he made in my life was great and I am thankful for it. He will forever be in my heart. My uncle Lloyd was one of my hero’s. I will him miss dearly. My prayers are with you, it is one of the hardest things to go through when you lose your dad. I am sorry I will not be coming home for his funeral. it’s hard for me to deal with death and I may not be able to be strong for you all because Uncle Lloyd meant so much to me. I have been praying for you as well as Uncle Lloyd so that his journey is well and all of those who went before him will meet him at those heavenly gates. I know My dad will be there to greet him, he loved his brother so much.
Uncle Lloyd, thank you for being the best uncle to me. thanks for the time you spent with me and showing me things that I also showed my children. and Please when you get there or maybe you already are please tell my dad, my son, brother Larold, and all those who passed on before us that they are missed. My your journey be well love you 🙁
Kat says
Lloyd, Uncle, I am very sad to hear of your passing. I always enjoyed our visits and I wish I got to visit you one last time. I will miss you greatly! To all his loved ones, my prayers are with you at this time, may God bring you comfort. Safe travels Uncle………
Roger and Amanda Dillard says
Prayers to all Lloyd’s family and loves ones. Have a safe journey home to the maker in heaven., he will be waiting for you with open arms and your favorite horse by his side. Condolences to Terry and the rest of the Little Birds family and God Bless You.
Dolores Shoulderblade says
For Lloyd’s family
I’m so sorry for your loss, Lloyd was a kind and gentle man, easy going. I will miss him. An adopted brother of my late husband, ” Buffalo” , and an adopted uncle of my children, he treated my little family good.
Travel well, brother In law, with the Angel’s to your new home.
Donna Roundstone S.E. says
Lloyd ‘s children & family…
Many Blessings during this time of the loss of your “Dad”, he was kind person to be around, as ill as he was “he carried the strength of a True Cheyenne warrior.” Gonna miss him during Dialysis treatment days. Journey well, R.I.P. Thanks for being a friend….
Jay & Carla Johnson says
Deepest condolences to the families of Lloyd LittleBird Sr. Rest in peace Lloyd and have a safe trip to the other side! You will be greatly missed by all who knew you!
Lynette Spang & family says
Sending condolences to Lloyd’s family. Glad I got to visit with him more than a few times. I enjoyed listening to the stories he told me. Well he is no longer in pain. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
andrita Harris says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Littlebird family. RIP, he is pain free
Julie Maldonado says
REST WELL UNCLE, SAY HI TO JOHN AND RELL HIM WE R OK.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
RIP Lloyd Sr. You will be missed. Deepest Condolences & Prayers to all your children & family. I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you but know I was thinking of you.
George Birtic says
Sorry to hear of this passing.
Grace Larson says
With Sympathy to Lloyd’s family. The video of Lloyd’s life is exceptional. What a wonderful Legacy to leave with all of his many family members to be carried from generation to generation in the years to come.
Kelly stevenson-Sargent says
My deepest sympathy for Lloyds family. I always loved running into Lloyd, he always had tat big smile. Loising a dad at ay age is never easy. May god put his arms arounf Lloyds family and protect and heal them.
RIP Lloyd
(Mr) Lauren Friesen says
I was a friend in High School (Henderson, Nebraska) and we both participated in track, basketball and many other activities. While riding the bus to a game or race meet, we would sit together and share stories about our lives and ideas. He was a very good listener and a good story teller. I developed a deep appreciation for Cheyenne people and culture because of him. He was a genuine spirit who had many gifts and stories that he shared with those who listened. I will always remember him.