Lloyd Yellow Robe, ‘Hotohkohvo’komaestse’, age 76, a 4th generation Dull Knife Descendant and Descendant of William Yellow Robe of Busby passed on September 19, 2020. He was born on April 16, 1944 to Wilbur Wolfname Sr. and Martha Yellow Robe. Being the first-born son, his paternal grandparents raised him for a time. Mary Russell and great grandmother, Nellie Brave Wolf. He acquired a lot of his cultural beliefs from his grandmothers.
He attended grade school and High School at St. Labre. He began cowboying as a ranch hand for Mike and Leona Littlewolf. After graduation, he went to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a police Officer and later became a game warden. Then began working with Indian Health as Service Supply Tech.
He was a member of the Christ the King Catholic Church in Busby, MT. he went to Northern Montana College in Havre, MT., taking his classmates: Cleveland Hiwalker and Allen Clubfoote. He received an honorable associate of Arts Degree at Chief Dull Knife College in Lame Deer, MT.
He enlisted in the United States Army in May of 1966. During his time with the US Army, he received recognition for his bravery, selfless service, and military service during the Vietnam War. He served in Vietnam as Private First Class E3 Yellow Robe, United States Army, in Charlie Battery 2nd Howitzer Battalion 35th Artillery in the Republic of Vietnam. He was awarded Bronze Star medal with “V” device on April 1, 1967 for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force. His awards include Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, National Defense Service Medal, and Expert Rifle. He was honorably discharged on May of 1968 as SGT Lloyd Yellow Robe.
He was a decorated veteran who brought honor to his family and friends. His courage, valor and spirit serve as a testament of a true “Cheyenne Warrior” of the Northern Cheyenne Nation. He attended gunsmithing class in Denver, CO where he moved his family for a year earning a certificate in Gunsmithing. He moved back to Busby and rejoined Indian Health Service as a Supply Clerk where he worked up until his accident in 1997 which disabled him.
Lloyd Yellow Robe was an active outdoorsman and hunter. One of his greatest passions was the Indian Horse Relay. He successfully won in the early years of the White River Indian Horse Relay Championships and in Miles City, MT. He had won many horse races with his horse, Mr. Country and his jockey, Chase. He would travel throughout Indian Country wherever Indian Relay Races were held. Wolfnames were noted for having horse Medicine, which allowed him to grow, flourish and win. His award winning team preceded him in death. Lloyd also loved to cheer on his Denver Broncos!
He married Helen Medicine Top in 1972, to this union they had four children: Kristin R. Yellow Robe, Chase M. Yellow Robe, Jewel Beth Yellow Robe and Payne W. Yellow Robe. They raised their family at the White Corrals.
Preceding him in death are his grandparents, Nellie Brave Wolf, Mary Russell, Charles Yellow Robe, Alice Seminole; parents: Wilbur Wolfname Sr., Martha Yellow Robe Wolfname; siblings: Wilbur Wolfname Jr., Daniel Wolfname, Tony Wolfname, Byron Bearchum, Waldo Yellow Robe, Jr.; best friend and brother: Archie Weaselbear, Raymond Tall White Man and Matt Long Jaw; children: Audrey Fisher, Chase Yellow Robe, Jewel Beth Yellow Robe; grandchildren, Jakob Eli Yellow Robe.
He is survived by Aunt Bernice Mast (3rd Generation Dull Knife descendant; his siblings: Lenora, Hank, Gary and Rick (Janet) Wolfname, Linda Brady, Cassandra (Stanley) Moore, Carla Larose, Dr. Colette Yellow Robe and Rolette Coleman ; wife: Helen Yellow Robe; children, Kristin R. Yellow Robe and Payne W. Yellow Robe; grandchildren: Isaiah, Mac Jr., Gerald M., Martha (Lily), Kaden and Keon, Phaylen Lloyd, Ben Jr., Lauryn D., Chase M., Byron P., namesake: Keenan James Bigback; great grandchildren, Dexter Eli Milbrandt, and Lyrik Zee Yellow Robe, god son Shann Wolfname, Dr. Cicely Littlewolf; all remaining descendants of Chief Dull Knife Evans, Blackwolfs, Weaselbears, Baileys, Bearquiver, Gray, Horn, Shoulderblade, Walksalong; special friends: Dan Stuckman, Joanie Abbott, and Larry Hiwalker.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Thursday September 24, 2020
WolfName Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Thursday September 24, 2020
WolfName Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF LLOYD YELLOWROBE, THE NORTHERN CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Everett Tallwhiteman says
Rest in eternal peace, Lloyd. You were a great friend to my dad and to me as well. You will be greatly missed.
Dennis and Bonnie Beardontwalk says
RIP Lloyd..God bless Helen and grandkids.
Mike Wilson says
R i p uncle. I always enjoyed my visits with you. You will be missed. Now you are guarding the gates of heaven.
Judy Harris says
Deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace, Lloyd.
Candace FLEMING says
May the many ways of comforting surround the family and friends. Sincere condolences to the Nation. Rest in Peace, Lloyd. Candy Fleming
Myron Littlebird says
Helen, Kristin and family. Cheryl and I are very sorry for your loss. Lloyd was a good Cheyenne man who I felt close to and know that we will continue to pray for you and your family.
Kristi Bailey Barber says
Lloyd, thank you for the smiles, hugs and love, I will never forget you. Helen and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wilburta Bigback says
Prayers and condolences to all of the Family. You are missed at the Elderly Program uncle 💛😊
Erma says
Dang it Lloyd, gonna miss your visits whenever I saw you. Great memories at IHS back in the day! Rest In Peace my fren. May the Lord comfort Helen and your family now and always!
Fr. Jim Antoine says
My sympathies and prayers for all you in Lloyd’s family. You have lost such a dear and good member of your family. Love for all of radiated his quick smile and warm heart.
Andrita Harris says
My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to Yellowrobe Family. Lloyd was a good friend we always talked about horse, Rodeos, Race horses. No matter where we see each other we would talk and catch up on everything.
Helen I am so sorry. RIP
rick wolfname says
Lloyd, a decorated war veteran, was not afforded the same protections from the Northern Cheyenne tribal leadership from C-19. The ineffective leadership has failed my family and other relatives who have already buried their own. My brother was home-bound and rarely left his home. Interred prayers and song for everyone@11 this morning.
Julene Redneck says
My thoughts, prayers and love….
Christine Valentine says
I send my deepest sympathy to all Lloyd’s family, especially Lenora, Hank, Gary and Rick (Janet) Wolfname, Linda Brady. My God’s blessings be with you all.
Daniel Struckman says
Words cannot express my sorrow at the loss of my dear friend Lloyd. I know Lloyd is not suffering now, but I am sad I cannot see him and go hunting and fishing. He is a true hero in every sense of the word. He risked his life in Vietnam to help his unit. He did what he believed in his heart was right. He was an accomplished artist. He suffered greatly but didn’t complain. He laughed at pain. He loved his country and his tribe. He will be greatly missed. He was a poet. He named his horse “Drifting Dreamer.” He was a true friend. We will never be the same without Lloyd.