Vernon Wyatt Bullcoming – Hohkeehemo’o “Mouse Trail” – entered the spirit world on Sunday, June 10th, 2018 at the comfort of his home in Lame Deer, MT, surrounded by loved ones, including his wife, Rhoda Bullcoming.
Vernon was born to Kathryn Nibbs-Bullcoming and Roy Bullcoming. He was raised by his grandparents Ida (Gainy) (White) Bullcoming and Bullcoming Up, both of Fonda, Oklahoma.
Vernon made his traditional ways a priority in his life and was an active member of the Native American Church. He participated in numerous Native American ceremonies including sweats, fasting, sundance (painter), piercing, peyote meetings, and Arrow Worship. He had many brothers and sisters of the Native American Church and loved traveling and visiting with each of them.
He was a “Jack of all trades” that pursued various types of work and was always willing to learn different skills and assets. His work included transportation for the school district in Seiling, Oklahoma, road construction (concrete laborer) for companies all over Oklahoma, attended school for asbestos and also worked at a water department in Oklahoma City. He also helped build houses on the Northern Cheyenne reservation, he was a foreman for the Colstrip power plant 1 & 2 in Montana, and worked at a plastic factory for St. Labre.
His hobbies included traveling and seeing new places, painting, singing, breaking horses, and his love for baseball. Vernon put in the extra effort and walked every morning to Longdale, Oklahoma from Fonda to watch the locals play baseball. They eventually asked him to join them and found that he had great talent throwing a fast pitch with many different curve balls, he could pitch at 190 MPH and even broke a man’s three fingers when he tried to catch it. He almost played professionally until he came to Montana where he met the love of his life, Rhoda Spotted Elk. You can find Vernon in the Hall of Fame in Parington, Texas.
Vernon thought a lot of his family, friends, and relatives and always chose to be the better man with a great heart and great respect for the Cheyenne ceremonies.
He has made many friends and acquaintances throughout his lifetime no matter where he went and we apologize for any names not mentioned.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Wednesday June 13, 2018
Bullcoming Residence
608 Hollowbreast Street
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday June 14, 2018
Allen Rowland Gymnasium
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Wednesday June 13, 2018
Bullcoming Residence
608 Hollowbreast Street
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday June 14, 2018
Allen Rowland Gymnasium
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Samantha Killsnight & Family says
Prayers to the family
Lisa Limpy says
God bless my Aunt Rhoda and cousins with peace in their time of mourning
ROBERT J. LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF VERNON BULLCOMING AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE.
Ann (Porter) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences to the entire Family & Prayers
Carrie Littlebird Small says
Our Condolences to Aunty Rhoda and families <3
Trish White Buffalo says
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Sending hugs & prayers from Oklahoma. ✝
Rachel H. Carroll says
Was sorry to hear of Vernon’s passing. He always said I was his sister because his mother had “adopted” me as a daughter. Wish we could be there to pay our respects,but know that you are prayed for and hope to see you sometime this summer. Peace and Blessings!
E. Jethro Gaede says
Sending my deepest and heartfelt condolences to Rhoda, and the Bullcoming family at this time of loss. Prayers and thoughts from us both. May you be comforted by family, friends and loved ones during this time of remembrance.
Marjorie Beckwith says
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Bonnie Godin says
Sorry for the lose of you Dad. May the Lord be with you all.
Bonnie Godin says
Sorry for the loss of your dad. May the Lord be with you and your family
Mrs. LaValle (Diane) Russell says
Our sincerest heartfelt prayers are for all of the family of Vernon Bullcoming. Rhoda, I am very sorry for the loss of your closest companion in life. Please know we will always have you all in our prayers. Diane, Brandon, Julie, LeiLani, LeiLa, A’Donis, Kingston, Meccah, Nadianna, and Marianna-The Russell Family