Morton “Ricky” Forrest Other Bull Sr., Awe’kuwaa’aalaawaache’ “Land Sits In the Middle”, 75, of Lame Deer but formerly of Lodge Grass, died Wednesday evening, September 26, 2018 surrounded by family. He left his wife and family to return to the Lord. Ricky was always a very proud and humble man. He was very considerate and respectful to all those who knew him. He drove school buses for years and loved all of the children he greeted each morning. Ricky was a very traditional man, outgoing and devoted, and above all he loved his family and friends very much. He never turned anyone away from his home and was very hospitable to others. In his free time, he loved watching WWF, traveling and visiting his relatives. He was born December 15, 1942 in Lodge Grass, son of Alonzo and Margaret “Hill” Other Bull. He grew up in the Lodge Grass area and received his education in Lodge Grass, Chicago and Denver. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Montana State University. He also attended Greer University, Emily Griffith and Metro State College in Denver. Married 56 years, Ricky married Bertha Yellow Fox on July 7, 1962 in Lodge Grass and the couple made their home first in Denver, CO and then later in Lame Deer. He was from the Big Lodge Clan and was a child of the Greasy Mouth Clan. Ricky worked as the director of transportation for Lame Deer Public School for 35 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling and had covered 48 states. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing guitar. His favorite artist was Elvis, and he enjoyed visiting Graceland with his grandson Alonzo after three attempts. He is proceeded in death by his parents Alonzo and Margaret Hill Other Bull, daughter Mortalynn; sister Isabelle Clubfoot and brothers, Ludall, Byron and Aaron, and granddaughters, Sarah, Alexandria and Martika Other Bull. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Bertha; sons, JR, Vernon, and Marty of Lame Deer; and an adopted son, Derek Nelson of Utah; and one daughter, who was a blessing to them, Alice of Okeechobee, Florida. He is survived by his sisters, Deana (Alex) LaForge, Sr. of Lodge Grass, Rebecca (Wesley) Stops and Myrna Dawes of Crow Agency, Marcelline Little Nest of Lodge Grass, Janice Medicine Horse of Billings; his brothers Chuck Lamka of Asia, Raynard Other Bull, Larson (Patty) Medicine Horse, Mike Little Nest of Crow Agency, Tyler Medicine Horse of Billings; his grandchildren: Jolynn, Deleana, Shalena, Jacob, Delcey, Alonzo, Isaiah, Emmanuel, Patrick, Alliana and Suzy. Great-grandchildren that include Haidyn, Hunter JR, Harlow, Rylan, Zayonna, Ezekiel, Leila, Nadonis, Jacobe-Atlas “Cowboy”, Atreyo and Kyrie. He is also survived by his extended family including the Hill, Bear Below, Horn, Turns Plenty, Wall, Medicine Horse, Jefferson, Carpenter, Good Horse, Anderson, Big Lake, Shaffer, Bends, Froze, Stops, Dreamer, Yellow Fox, Rising Suns and Backer families. Our family is very large; if we have missed you, please accept our apology. Our family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of Billings Clinic for giving our grandfather the attention, care and love during his time there. A traditional wake service will be held 7pm Friday, September 28th at Assembly of God Church in Busby, MT. Funeral services will be held 1pm Saturday, September 29th at Spirit of Life Foursquare Church in Crow Agency, MT. Burial will be in the Lodge Grass Cemetery. Stevenson and Son Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
2:00 PM
Saturday September 29, 2018
Lodge Grass Cemetery
Lodge Grass , MT
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
2:00 PM
Saturday September 29, 2018
Lodge Grass Cemetery
Lodge Grass , MT
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Miriam Knows His Gun-Beartusk says
I was so very sorry to hear about my friend, Ricky. My love and heart and thoughts and prayers are with his entire family and loved ones. I’m thankful for the visits I had with this gentle, kind and humble man. He is rejoicing today with Jesus and all his family and friends who were waiting for him. Please say special prayers for Bertha and his children. May God bless all.
Marilyn Mader says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for comfort as you go though this time. I enjoyed working and visiting with Morton at Lame Deer School.
Karl Hossner says
Sorry to hear about Morton. I enjoyed our time together working at Lame Deer Schools. Always had a smile and in good humor.
andrita Harris says
So sorry for your loss. Sending you Prayers; too Bertha , Marty, Vernon. and JR… Marty I were classmates. It’s hard to Loss a Father. I still Miss Mine After 1 year. I enjoyed being a co-worker of your Love of your life and Dad
Jeanne Shipstead says
So very sorry to learn of the passing of this fine gentleman. Morton was always a kind, quiet man when I worked at Lame Deer schools.
Annwendel Shoulderblade III says
Wendell and Anya Shoulderblade and family send our deepest condolences to Bertha, Vernon, Jr and the rest of Morton’ Otherbull family on the crow and Cheyenne side of family ..Morton was a good man and very respectful of his friends and co workers here at the at the Lame Deer Public schools where he was called “The legend” from the students and the Lame Deer community.. Will always be remember and never forgotten within the Lame Deer Public School as a bus driver and Home school coordinator …may you Rest In Peace and we shall see you again some day!!! Have a Great journey to the other side to your family who have gone before you…
Judy Ross says
I am so sorry for your loss, I enjoyed working with Morton for several years at Lame Deer School. Prayers to the family.
George says
Morton was a very fine person and I always enjoyed his company while I worked at Lame Deer School. My sympathy goes out to the whole family. Morton was always a positive force in the lives of us that worked at the school. My deepest sympathy toBertha and all of his family.
Kellye Thompson says
Marty & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.
Kellye Haughian Thompson