Troy Gardner, age 54, of Lame Deer, Montana passed away on July 22, 2020. He was born in Crow Agency, Montana on January 5, 1966, a son of William Sr. and Evelyn Gardner.
He was a high school graduate of St. Labre Indian School. He also attended Chief Dull Knife College and Billings Business College. Troy’s Cheyenne name was Voe’stahámo’ohtavaestse, “Black Crane”.
Troy enjoyed playing high school basketball and he continued to play in independent basketball tournaments. Troy worked as a laborer and would do odd jobs around the family ranch. Growing up, he loved working with the horses and training them. Despite his own personal struggles, Troy was known for his kindness, friendliness, and love for people. He was always helping people, even if it was his last dollar. He was a professing Christian and loved the word of God and always would share his faith with everyone. We will miss our son, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
Troy is survived by his mother, Evelyn Gardner of Lame Deer, MT; brothers, Stuart (Tanya) Gardner of Lame Deer, MT, Warren (Lydia) Wolfblack of Pablo, MT.; sisters, Wilma (Albert Jr.) LaRance of Billings, MT., Lucy Gardner of Phoenix, AZ., and Ingrid Gardner of Alamogordo, NM.; nieces and nephews, Loren Jr. (Allison) Bighorn, Ben Sr. (Eva) Bighorn, Jerae and Elishah LaRance, Isaac, Isaiah, Samson, Micah, Michala Gardner, Tristan and Lynnie David, and Kirk Hill; grandchildren, Hayden, Madison, Nashon, Wesley, Natt Lee, Ben Jr., Keoni, Kyrie, Amanda Bighorn, LaRaya Whiteman; great-grandson, Amari Rae Bighorn; special friends, Monte Larson of Bend, OR., Woodrow Blackwolf of Lame Deer, MT., Ronnie Littlehead of Lame Deer, MT. Troy had many friends, too many to mention. Please forgive us if we did not mention your name.
Troy is preceded in death by his father, William Gardner Sr.; brother, William Jr.; sisters, Agatha Stanton; Philomena, Ava, and Delores Gardner.
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Rhoda Glenmore says
To my Gardner Family. My sincere condolences in the loss of brother Troy. I enjoyed the family gatherings at the home of William and Evelyn. My prayers are with you all.
Kathy Widdicombe says
Lucy and Gardner family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed watching Troy play basketball when I was in high school and talking with him when I saw him around. I pray you are comforted by Maheo’s loving arms during this difficult time.
George Birtic says
So sorry for your loss, Troy was such a good person. He was always respectful and did what was right. Brothers and sisters, I am so sorry of this loss. He will be missed.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Troy, I remember you were Math Tutor @ Labre in our sophomore year. I appreciated that. Hard to phantom your gone in our physical world. It was cool when you were the “Rez Taxi/Uber Driver”. You were an icon of your own business. Very proud of your endeavor of that Self-Employment. R I.P. Labre Classmate. Prayers & Deepest Condolences to your family.
Debra Moore says
I am so sorry to hear of this. May God’s peace be near to you and all your family.
Esther LaRance says
My condolences to my adopted mother n family. I love you all. You know this. My heart hurts 💔. Blessings as well.
Regina Rowland says
My condolences to Troys family..a very gentle soul Troy was..a classmate at St. Labre .. and Homecoming King ..and always had Jesus in his heart..Prayers 🌷🌷🙏🌷🌷
Ethel Blindwoman says
May God be with each and everyone of the Gardner Family. May He Bless you with Comfort and strength at this time. Prayers are being send on wings of my brother Hawk.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF TROY GARDNER, THE NORTHERN CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Carla Lente says
To Evelyn-Lucy and the entire family, condolences of your loss! Sending prayers!!!! I am happy that he had God in his life!! May god give you his comfort and we shall fear not as Troy will have enteral life and God has prepared a place for Troy in heaven!!!
Love you all!!
Jamie says
Condolences to Evelyn rest of the families 🙏 he’ll be missed.forever helping others..R.I.P. TROY
Shawn says
To the family of Troy, condolences and prayers at this time of sorrow and loss.
Troy had hops on the basketball court
In 84 labre we were conference champs🏀
He was competitive on the court .
Good memories buddy .
R.I.P.
Melissa Whitewolf Royston says
Prayers to the family . God bless