Ozzy Lee Wilson was unexpectedly called home by the Creator on September 20, 2017 at the age of 30. He was born on August 2, 1987 to Troy Wilson and Yvette Archambault in Crow Agency, MT. He was Lakota, Dakota, and a proud member of the Northern Cheyenne Nation who lived most of his life on the reservation . He attended grade school at Ashland Public and graduated from Lame Deer High School in 2005. He held various jobs throughout his life including cook and bus monitor for Lame Deer Head Start, an apprentice carpenter for the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority, and positions at Sonic and Lil Caesar’s in Billings.
Ozzy had an outgoing personality, optimistic energy, and a kind heart. His grandpa Woodrow Whitecrow introduced him to the gourd dancing circle when he was a young man. He loved listening to music, singing along with or remixing songs, and would break out into dance on a whim. With his irrepressible humor, he was always cracking jokes and performing to make others laugh. He had a positive effect on everyone he met. If he learned someone was having a bad day, he would immediately go out of his way to make them smile.
Ozzy also enjoyed fishing, riding horses, and spending time with family. He loved all of his nieces and nephews very much. He lived in Lame Deer where he helped his partner, Markita Huntsalong, raise her three kids, taking the youngest, Ti’Lea, as his own and giving her the last name Wilson. His gregarious nature and friendly manner drew people to him. He made others feel safe from harm when they were in his presence. Ozzy was quite the character and is truly unforgettable.
It was often remarked that Ozzy had very good manners and lived according to the Cheyenne values of respect and giving. More than anything, Ozzy will be remembered for his willingness to help others. He would give the shirt off his back or the shoes off his feet if somebody needed them. At the age of 19, Ozzy registered to be an organ donor. As a result of this selfless decision, three individuals have successfully received his donations. He gave of himself to help others live, and lives on through them.
Ozzy was not supposed to leave us this way, but he also wasn’t expected to live as long as he did. He escaped death on more than one occasion. This included an accident during a Junior ROTC “ropes course” where he was left hanging by his neck and another accident where he was shot in the chest. The bullet ricocheted inside his rib cage collapsing one lung but, miraculously, missed his heart and other vital organs. Ozzy was a fighter and survivor who was proud of his scars. Because of these incidents and more, Ozzy lived his life to the fullest and never feared meeting the Creator.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandmothers Thelma TwoTwo and Rosanne Bear; his grandmother Lois Pavek; his aunts Bernadine Bahr and Leslie Fisher; his uncle Eugene Archambault; his cousin Crystal RedRobe-Parker, and his grandfathers Woodrow Whitecrow, George Wilson, and George Archambault, Sr.
He is survived by his grandmothers Deloris Whitecrow, Inez Foote, Amy Foote, Nellie Speelman, Geraldine Fisher, Amanda Dillard, and Donna Paul; grandfathers, Louis Pavek, Daniel Foote, Mervin TwoTwo, and Vincent TwoTwo; his parents Troy and Teresa Wilson, and Yvette Archambault; his brothers and sisters Desiree Kroll, Deana Spotted Elk (Shannon Seminole), Jesse Wilson, Snidly Wilson, Nicholas Strand, Barry Jade Bement, Courtnee Bement (Sonny Crazymule, Jr.), Mason Parker, and Zachary Wilson; and his favorite cousin-sister Heather Wilson (Dutch Simpson). He is also survived by his close friends Chan Ziler, Kristie Ziler, Alvin Parker, Flora Parker, Ashley Big Head, and Louie Castro; his aunts Georgia Wilson, Marie (David) Powell, Annie Wilson (Josh Ray), Helen Wilson (James Swank), Esther (Willie) Williams, Anna Pavek (Jeff Walters), Elaine Pavek, Lynette (Tony) Leone, Diane (Leonard) Brien, Donna Fisher, Shelly Fisher, and Thelma Fisher; uncles Eldon (Robyn) Foote, Mike (Melanie) Pavek, John (Denielle) Pavek, Johnny (Michelle) Wilson, Kip Wilson, Dino Wilson, George Archambault, Jr., Pierre (Carol) Archambault, Michael (Kelly) Archambault, Ruben (Matilda) Littlehead, Chad (Anita) Littlehead, Arlon Fisher, Allen Fisher, Virgil Fisher, Vernon (Paula) Fisher, and Roy Fisher; his cousins Shawn Fisher, Daryl Bixby, James Bixby, Kasey Fisher, Dane Fisher, Myron Bement, and Victor Three Irons; and his nieces and nephews Aliyah, Issiah, Jayce, Max, Colton, Dalton, Navelle, Chance, Karter, and Sonny. His relatives include the following families: Footes, Archambaults, TwoTwos, Fishers, Littlewhitemans, Black Weasels, Janices, Killsnights, Cluettes, Means, Goudreaus, and more. If we have forgotten to mention someone, we apologize.
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
7:00 PM
Sunday September 24, 2017
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday September 25, 2017
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59043
Interment
Monday September 25, 2017
Family Cemetery at Kirby Creek
St. Labre, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
7:00 PM
Sunday September 24, 2017
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday September 25, 2017
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59043
Interment
Monday September 25, 2017
Family Cemetery at Kirby Creek
St. Labre, Montana 59043
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Kathy says
Dear Wilson family. I am very sorry to have read of the recent death of your loved one, Ozzy. Please accept my sincere condolences. I would like to share something that I have personally found to be very comforting. It is found in the Bible at John 5:28,29 and at Revelation 21:3-5. These verses tell us that soon God is going to bring about a resurrection of our dear loved ones, as well as do away with all of the many causes we have for suffering, including sickness, pain & death. Knowing this has always comforted me and it is my hope that these thoughts will likewise comfort your family also during this most difficult time in your lives.
mimi nickel says
My sincere thoughts & prayers to the family. I will cherish every hug Ozzy always gave me when he saw me. I have known him & his family for many years & great memories to be remembered. May the Lord give you that peace that passes all understanding. Remember Proverbs 3: 5 & 6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart & lean not unto your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all thy ways & he will direct your path.
Michael Speelman says
Prayers and Condolences for my family,
Ozzy, was a good man always respectful, I always enjoyed seeing, visiting with him.
he is going to be missed by all that Loved him.
Bert and Helen Woods says
Troy, Teresa, and all of the Wilson family, So so for you loss. Still can’t believe that this happen. May all of your good memories comfort you.
Kelly Stevenson-Sargent says
Troy, Teresa and Family, I just heard. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ozzie as just a little boy. He will be missed.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Laveta OldBear says
My condolences Ozzy’s family, Wilson Family
May God comfort your hearts and hold close those special memories you have of Ozzy-
And my nephew also send his condolences Louis Old bear
May Ozzy fly high with the angels -we shall meet again– save us a place in paradise
Bernie Bahr says
Troy, Teresa, Snidley, Jesse, Auntie Yvette, Courtney, Jade and Deena. As well as everyone who loves him. I am very sorry about Ozzy, I was fortunate enough to grow up a couple years through high school with him and even a few pre-adolescent years as well. Great brother and a wicked story teller, very resourceful guy. Type a guy give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. I will hold dearly the times I got to chill with oz and all of you guys. Much love to everyone..RABBITT TOWN!
Theda Foote says
God is great, for he only takes the best when he feels they are ready,safe travels to the gates of heaven,Ozzy will never be forgotten! Condolences to all family members!
Carrie L Small says
Prayers of Love n Comfort for my Fren Ozzy n all his loved ones.
Julie (Eagle) Maldonado says
R.I.P Ozzy. Troy, Theresa, Yvette, Desiree, Jesse, Dena, Courtnee, Jade, Sidley and the rest of the family sending my deepest condolences to you all.
ERICA M says
Rest in peace Ozzy. Prayers & thoughts go out to his wife Kita, the kids & family of Ozzy. Gone but never forgotten.?
Barry Jade Bement says
Ozzy Lee Wilson was unexpectedly called home by the Creator on September 20, 2017 at the age of 30. He was born on August 2, 1987 to Troy Wilson and Yvette Archambault in Crow Agency, MT. He was Lakota, Dakota, and a proud member of the Northern Cheyenne Nation who lived most of his life on the reservation in Rabbit Town. He attended grade school at Ashland Public and graduated from Lame Deer High School in 2005. He held various jobs throughout his life including cook and bus monitor for Lame Deer Head Start, an apprentice carpenter for the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority, and positions at Sonic and Lil Caesar’s in Billings.
Ozzy had an outgoing personality, optimistic energy, and a kind heart. His grandpa Woodrow Whitecrow introduced him to the gourd dancing circle when he was a young man. He loved listening to music, singing along with or remixing songs, and would break out into dance on a whim. With his irrepressible humor, he was always cracking jokes and performing to make others laugh. He had a positive effect on everyone he met. If he learned someone was having a bad day, he would immediately go out of his way to make them smile.
Ozzy also enjoyed fishing, riding horses, and spending time with family. He loved all of his nieces and nephews very much. He lived in Lame Deer where he helped his partner, Markita Huntsalong, raise her three kids, taking the youngest, Tylea, as his own and giving her the last name Wilson. His gregarious nature and friendly manner drew people to him. He made others feel safe from harm when they were in his presence. Ozzy was quite the character and is truly unforgettable.
It was often remarked that Ozzy had very good manners and lived according to the Cheyenne values of respect and giving. More than anything, Ozzy will be remembered for his willingness to help others. He would give the shirt off his back or the shoes off his feet if somebody needed them. At the age of 19, Ozzy registered to be an organ donor. As a result of this selfless decision, three individuals have successfully received his donations. He gave of himself to help others live, and lives on through them.
Ozzy was not supposed to leave us this way, but he also wasn’t expected to live as long as he did. He escaped death on more than one occasion. This included an accident during a Junior ROTC “ropes course” where he was left hanging by his neck and another accident where he was shot in the chest. The bullet ricocheted inside his rib cage collapsing one lung but, miraculously, missed his heart and other vital organs. Ozzy was a fighter and survivor who was proud of his scars. Because of these incidents and more, Ozzy lived his life to the fullest and never feared meeting the Creator.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandmothers Thelma TwoTwo and Rosanne Bear; his grandmother Lois Pavek; his aunts Bernadine Bahr and Leslie Fisher; his uncle Eugene Archambault; his cousin Crystal RedRobe-Parker, and his grandfathers Woodrow Whitecrow, George Wilson, and George Archambault, Sr.
Daryl Bixby, James Bixby, Casey Fisher, Dane Fisher, Myron Bement, and Victor Three Irons. His relatives include the following families: Footes, Archambaults, TwoTwos, Fishers, Littlewhitemans, Black Weasels, Janices, Killsnights, Cluettes, Means, Goudreaus, and more. If we have forgotten to mention someone, we apologize.
Serena Little Bird says
Troy n Theresa, Markita, Yvette, and the Wilson Family . ..I am so sorry…We are going to miss Oz….he definitely is a ladies man…made our day to see him .. .a few days after I met him….We went to pick him up to go cruise…aye…he was alldecked out…long sleeve silk shirt..slacks..n his hair..slicked back…told him he looked like Jon Travolta….our prayers and condolances…Serena Little Bird and Matthew Harris and family
Reginald Killsnight Family says
Prayers to the family during this difficult time
DoloresvShoulderblade says
Prayers for all the families. May your loved one be carried home in Angels wings where he is met at Heavens gates by his family that went before him .
John & Lisa Just says
God bless your family during this difficul Tim. Our sincere condolences
Eugene and Clarice Big Back says
Our sincere condolences to our granddaughter, Kita and the family of Ozzie.
Linda Littlwhiteman says
Im gonna miss u bro but ill see you again, Louis Old Bear.
During the time I got to know you, I enjoyed seeing you two laugh and talk all kinds of non sene, when one was weak the other was strong and if one had with out the other always gave, you two are brothers and always will be. Linda Lwm
I send my prayers to the family be not sad for he is at the feet of god, no longer suffering but rejoicing in his holy name.
Tom and Shirley Skinner says
Our sincere condolences for your loss. The Wilson family is in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Dennis and Bonnie BearDon'tWalk says
Troy, Teresa and family, Yvette and family,
Our sincere condolences. Prayers to you as you grieve the loss of your Son.
Markita,
As time goes buy, I hope your broken heart becomes less painful.
Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Deepest Condolences & Prayers to Markita, children, Yvette, Jade & siblings, Troy & entire family. Our ppl hurt when a loved one is taken so tragically with violence. May Ozzy RIP, he was a good man, never forgotten.
Stollenwerk says
We are broken to know that you have lost a part of your family. A fine young man who will be misssd by all who knew him. Prays for all who are effected by this tragedy. Our deepest sympathy to Wilson family.
Tricia WhiteBuffalo says
My sincere condolences and prayers for the family.
Lolo says
Rest in Peace, Ozzy. Journey well and give my love to the family as you take your place among all those who have gone on before us. We will miss you deeply and will see you again when it is our turn to travel back a cross the great mystery as we all will someday. My heart and prayers go out to Ozzies family and friends. May Maheo bless you and give you strength, my most sicere condolences to you all.
Sam Stuart says
Was sorry to hear of the passing of Ozzy. My condolences to his family and friends. He was a happy, respectful man who lived each day as a gift and he will be missed.