Roy Eugene LaFranier, (Mahpevana’hane, Kills On Water) was born on September 30, 1944 to Rose Eastman and Jerome LaFranier. Roy started his journey on October 11, 2020 with his family surrounding him.
Roy was raised on the Kirby Creek with his 3 siblings Arnold, Gerald, Mary Jane, and numerous relatives that were all considered siblings to him. Growing up he attended Busby Boarding School and was a “Proud Busby Eagle”. He graduated from high school in 1963, then shortly after was drafted into the United States Army, serving in Vietnam for 2 years, and honorably discharged. He returned home and worked as a ranch hand on Kirby Creek and Steer Enterprise taking care of over 5,000 head of cattle with his childhood friend and brother Mickey Caywood. His children heard many stories that always started with “At Steer Enterprise”. He met his wife of 52years, Rose Hiwalker, and they were married on June 28th 1968 in Sheridan, Wyoming. They had 5 children Cleve, Fonz, Leslie, Marti, and Misty.
Roy worked as an instructor of heavy equipment for the Indian Action Program, a bus driver for St. Labre Indian School, a police officer for the Northern Cheyenne Police Department, and various road construction jobs where he eventually retired from the BIA roads department. He often sat around his table talking about building roads with his good friends Leroy Runsabove and Clifford Spotted Wolf.
Roy loved the outdoors and always took his children out on adventures either hunting, fishing or just cruising the backroads. He also spent many summers camping at Yellowtail Dam and Tongue River Reservoir with all his Kirby family.
He would challenge anybody that knew how to play cribbage to a game whenever they came to the house and also played many games with his grandson Tye and his daughter Misty. His favorite time of the year was basketball season when he would turn on his radio to listen to his grandchildren, which made him very proud. He was an avid Golden State Warriors fan and loved to watch his game shows.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Rose Eastman and Jerome LaFranier, his brother Gerald, nephew Shawn Del, Sisters in law Hubba LaFranier and Pat Hiwalker-Hossner, Granddaughter Alexa, Brothers in law, Hank Hiwalker, Weaver D. Hiwalker, Cleveland Hiwalker, and George Hiwalker.
He is survived by his wife Rose LaFranier, children; Cleve, Fonz (Chas), Leslie (Robert), Marti, Misty (Dennis), Grandchildren; Shanda, Courtney, Tye, Amaya, Mariah, Ateah, Kingston, Paris, Lena, Malia, Trent, Angel, Christian, Oneisha Ona Belle, Mahayol, Mahkysha, Lanee, Taylyn, great grandchildren; Bryson, Tishaun, O’shaun, Shantelle, Tammy Jo, Rajaun, Drejaun, Tayzha ,His sister Janie Spang, brother Arnold LaFranier and numerous nephews and nieces.
Sorry if we have missed anyone.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Thursday October 15, 2020
Hiwalker Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Thursday October 15, 2020
Hiwalker Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Beaver Tallbull says
So sorry for your loss Rose. Roy was a good man I will always treasure my memories of him
Anna and Eugene Fisher says
My prayers are with the family Roy will be missed he was loved on this earth and will be greeted by his Mom and Dad his brother Gerald and Shawn love you Roy Rest In Peace
Shannon (Sexe) Peterson says
Deepest condolences to all of Roy’s family and friends. May he Rest In Peace as he is now joined those that have gone before him.
Lucy Stilson says
Sorry to hear of your loss Rose. Also condolences to Janue and Arnold.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ROY EUGENE LAFRANIER AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Dee Macdonald says
My condolences to the LaFranier family.
Roger and Amanda Dillard says
Condolences to hear of your loss Rose. Your family was always our friends. Roy was a person that u could listen and enjoy his stories. Hope he rest and peace and sending prayers to our family, he will always be remembered.
Emma Harris says
So sorry for the loss of Roy. Prayers for Rose, his children, family and friends.
Jolene Aragon Fritzler says
Prayers and condolences to you and your family Rose.
Yolanda and family says
Sending love and prayers for you and the kids. So sorry this damm Covid virus has made it so difficult to be with the family during your time of loss. Know that we love you and our hearts are with you all.
Jim,Rita, Kyle, and Family. says
Please accept our heartfelt condolences as we all pray for healing from this terrible loss to our family of “ Roy Eugene” as I often remember him being called. Roy was a warrior to the end, even though he would not boast about it he carried a piece of that war with the shrapnel in his knee. He was kind and joyful and we will miss our dear cousin and neighbor and the hero that he was
RON EASTMAN says
THIS IS FROM YOUR COUSINS TOM -RON -CALVIN -EDNA PARKER COUSIN I WILL ALWAYS HAVE MEMORIES OF THE FIVE COUSINS GARY MICKEY ZACKY ROY &RON I MISS THOSE DAYS & YOU GUYS–I MISS ALL OF YOU GUYS BUT SOME DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN -FOREVER YOUR COUSIN RON EASTMAN–530-243 8177
Carla & Jay Johnson says
Our deepest condolences to Rose and family in the loss of Roy! Our prayers are with all of you!
Andrita Harris says
So sorry. Deepest sympathy and condolences for the LaFranier family. RIP. PRAYERS
Know you and my dad will be telling stories.
You were a good friend of my dad and mom
Renee Kindness says
Condolences to the LaFranier Family. It was an honor to have met you Roy. My heart & prayers are with you & your family. R.I.P!🙏
Renae Kindness says
Condolences to the LaFranier Family. It was an honor to have met you Roy. My heart & prayers are with you & your family. R.I.P!🙏
Joi says
To our LaFranier Family; Sending our love and prayers. Rest in peace Roy. From the family of Elizabeth LaFranier Fisher.
Kitte (Brien) Coffin says
Rose & family: I’m so sorry to hear about Roy Eugene’s passing. I will pray for you all.
Larry Abler says
Rose, you have lost a husband and one you loved. I have lost a friend. I grieve with you and love you in your pain. Be at peace and I pray for you and your family. Roy, may you experience fulness of life in God’s kingdom. Father Larry
Angel sherman says
I miss you papa🥺
Lawrence LaFranier says
Condolences to your family. I found this site by accident but I’m sure you were my cousin and I wish I could’ve known you. I’m Jerome’s brother Ernest’s son Lawrence