Thornton W. Tall Bull, Ho’nehese (Little Wolf) of Seattle, WA, formerly of Lame Deer, has returned home to his creator Maheo and his loved ones. He was born in Crow Agency, September 30, 1964 to Russell Tall Bull and Della Red Cherries. He left this world on November 14, 2016 in Seattle.
Thornton lived most of his life in Seattle, WA. He attended school in Lame Deer until he was 8 years old. He went to Mormon Placement Program until he graduated May 29, 1983 from Connell High School in Connell, WA. He attended the Univ. of Washington in Seattle. He was a gifted musician, played multiple instruments. He was also a sea fisherman travelling to Russia and the arctic region for many years. He returned home during summers to spend time with his family and friends. He had a good sense of humor and would tease his friends a lot. Thornton would turn his music on and the whole town would hear.
Thornton is survived by his siblings: Merlin Red Cherries, Milward Tall Bull (Amelia), Mildred Red Cherries, Ardeth Wheeler, Joleta Tall Bull and Meredith Tall Bull. His parents Russell Tall Bull and Della Red Cherries, and sister Rose Tall Bull, and a nephew Tawn preceded him in death. He is also survived by foster parents Mel and Ann Gallinger of Connell, WA, and Sheri Hanks of Chehallis, WA.; his siblings: Bill Gallinger, Corrinda Gallinger and Kimi Costello.
Thornton is survived by nephews: Joseph, Thomas, Tei, Tony, Russell, Isaac, Ralph, Adrian, Alonzo, Anhus, Kelston, Dallon Jr., Matthew, Manny, Dorek, Jr., and Carson. His nieces: Sally, Martina, Antoinette, Tsista, Rene, Thyra, Michaela, Nia, and Kayla.
His paternal lineage is from the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers of which his father Russell C. Tall Bull was a descendant. Thornton is a direct descendent on his maternal side of Chief’s Littlewolf, Wildhog, and Red Cherries.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
OMG Thornton! Searched years for you!! Then finally get to see you THIS WAY… We had so much to catch up on. May you R.I.P. Old friend
WALTER WHISTLING ELK says
MY GOOD FRIEND FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD,WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE GROWN UP IN THE ERA WHERE WE WERE TAUGHT ABOUT FAMILY VALUES.TO HELP ONE ANOTHER,TREAT EACH OTHER WITH RESPECT AND TO LOVE EACH OTHER AS IN A GOOD WAY.THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME THAT KIND OF LOVE AND RESPECT.WILL ALWYS REMEMBER THE “TOMMY’S CREEK” DAYS AND THE DAY WE CONQUEORED ICE CREAM HILL.MOST OF ALL THE TIME WE WENT AND SAW THE SEATTLE SUPER SONIC’S WHILE I WAS ON TRIANING IN WASHINGTON.I REMEMBER WHEN PAT HAMM GIVING US CHASE WHEN WE WLAKED IN THE IGA AND RAN OUT WITH A BAG OF COOKIE FOR EACH OF US BECAUSE WE WERE SO POOR AND THE PLANNING OF IT WORKED,BUT BARRED.LOTS OF MEMORIES MY FRIEND. WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE WORDS WE SHARED AND THE CRAZY THINGS WE DID TO SURVIVE. THANK RUSSELL AND MARGRET FOR ALWAYS TAKING US IN AND TREATING US AS THEIR OWN.JOURNEY GOOD MY FRIEND
Mary Leedom says
Going to miss you my friend. Journey well …God Bless your family.
Alonzo says
I love you uncle, go with maheo now, give my mom rose and grandpa russell a big hug and kiss for me.. you were the best uncle we had growing up. I will always love you, i will always remember you.. journey well..
*your nephew Alonzo*
Georgia Ann Burns says
I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
Years ago, when Thornton was about six years old. I was a teacher’s aid in his class!
Prayers of comfort for all of you!!?
kelston cordell says
I wish I got to meet you Uncle Thornton I always hear good stories about him and my mom said the last time he saw me I was about 5 or 6 someday I will get the chance to meet him R.I.P Uncle Thornton
John says
Prayers and Condolences for Family, May God bring you all peace at this time… Thorton, I remember you as you was growing up and you had a ‘great sense of humor” like my brother “Cecil Wolfroads” those were the “Childhood days of our time” and you was very smart and talented too.
Sincerely, Crystal “Willow” Stanfield
PW says
Whim. Such a provocative word, but that is exactly what led me to look for T.T. We met many years ago while he was on mission. A kindred spirit was discovered and a friendship born. After mission, our friendship changed into a romantic connection. However, we were physically world’s apart; (Luckily.(I was too young.)) A ring was indeed given and accepted, but the distance was too great and the connection became broken.
God bless, loved one. On a whim I Googled your name. May the new pastures be plentiful.