Zipporah Jewell Tallbull, Voestaa’e (White Buffalo Calf Woman)
Born July 17, 1961, to the Late Charles and Ella (Walkslast) Tallbull, Passed away October 7, 2022.
Zipporah attended school in Washington as a child while on the Mormon Placement Program, returning home to Lame Deer where she graduated high school from Busby School as Valedictorian in 1980.
Zipporah met Gary Wolfname in high school and to this union, Frank Owen Tallbull was born, she then married Reginald Killsnight Sr. and to this union was Brandy Jewell, Jeremy Scott, Shaylene Fawn Reginald “Reasco” and Randall Lee Killsnight.
Zipporah worked in many different areas in Lame Deer, such as LIHEAP office, Tribal Credit, Child Care Program and lastly the CDKC Voc. Rehab Program helping with the carpentry work for the N.C. Utilities.
Zipporah was blessed with 26 Grandchildren: Stephfawn, Xavin, Grace, Jaycee, Alyssia, Melissa, Jayshaun, Bonnie, Tyrin, Tyranny, Azazel, Braylon, Daniel, J’Lin, Kloudyn, Daylene, Twins Mary & Davilynn, Philip, Gabriel, Heavenlee, Lillian, Ariana, Legionlee, Randall Jr, Abbree Anna.
10 Great Grandchildren; Starlen, Virginia, Adonis, Amarus, Makaylah, Drew, Two sets of Twins Madison & Madalyn and Rosa & Rose.
Zipporah enjoyed many different hobbies with her family, watching her TV shows, going to her children and Grandchildren’s Sporting events being a Lame Deer Morning Star fan, reading her books, yard sailing Cooking meals during the holidays especially making bread, she was always up for a traveling adventure with either her Children or her Sister Charlotte.
Zipporah also known to many people as “Zippy” was a free-spirited woman who lived her life as simple as can be she never was too interested in material items as many times when she was either given or gifted many things, she simply would give them away to many different people. She was known to many people within Lame Deer as she was a “Park Ranger” or “Muddy Mayor. Visiting with many people with her humor and infectious laughter, she was always quick to make friends wherever she was with her caring nature and humor, you always knew when Zippy was around with her laugh.
Zipporah wasn’t a woman of a lot of means but she loved all her children, Grandchildren, Great grandchild, her family, and Friends.
Proceeded in Death by her Parents Charles and Ella Tallbull, Brothers Phillip and Ronald Brien, Charles Tallbull Jr., Sister; Myrtle Beartusk Nephews; Clarence “Josh” and Kenneth “Buddy” Brien. Nieces; Latisha Joy Brien, Deanna Whitecrane and Fannie Fitzpatrick.
Survived by Brothers; Robert Brien III, Mathew Emigh, Harlen Ross Tallbull, Larry Dean Brien, Darrell Killsnight Sr. Sisters; Charlotte Blackwolf, Lucielle Brien, Martha Larimer, Rebekah Tallbull, Jacqui Garcia, Samantha Killsnight, Maybelline Bigback, Francine Collins, Althea Foote. Lucinda Burns, Germaine Littlesun, Mena & Jeri Beartusk; Sons; Frank Owen Tallbull, Jeremy (Trudee), Reasco Randall Killsnight, Adopted Sons; Rupert Brown, Loren Bearcomesout, Zack Donnifield, Jeremy Hiwalker Sr., Bryce Lonewolf, Vinnie Wilson, Jarvis Yellowrobe Jr, Jeff Spang. Daughters; Brandy (Bryan) and Shaylene (Terry) Killsnight, Adopted Daughters; Jodee Eaglefeathers, Katherine “Kate” Pretty on Top and Josie Walksnice.
The Family would like to thank all the family and friends for the visits calls and condolences, Zippy will be surely missed in and around town.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday October 13, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday October 14, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday October 14, 2022
Tallbull Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday October 13, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday October 14, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday October 14, 2022
Tallbull Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek, Montana 59043
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Anonymous says
Sharing in your sadness, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Zippy eternal joy and peace to you in heaven. We will always remember you.
Tessa Shoulderblade says
Your memory will live on 🙏🏽 you’ll surely be missed 💔 deepest sympathy to the families of zippy 🌹
Barbara says
Prayers for comfort and healing
Alberta Harris Twenty Stands says
Prayers, blessings, and comfort to your family.
Bernadette says
Man auntie…. I knew this day would come one day but not like this…. our hearts were shattered but now you get to hug ur mamma and dadda…till we meet again…
Stella seminole says
You’ll be missed dearly.you and that beautiful purple hair color with ya c harlie angels hair cut style. I always cherish that time you n t he golden girls stayed with me and had ya own puppies as heaters and ya guys turned that simple few ingredients into a magnificent meal for us all to eat. We bonded. I love you
Marlene Redneck, Montana and VaSean says
To Randall and family our prayers and blessings to all of you. Zippy was a great person,always smiling no matter what! She never got to see another grandson, VaSean, but she would have loved him. We will miss her!
LaShawna Killsnight says
Definitely going to miss you aunty Zippy.
Denise Swank says
Condolences to you all. She will be missed by many. I will miss her humor. Her many stories n all her “ayes”. N that Zaye. Rest in paradise my friend. Till we meet again on the other side. We will reminisce all the upcoming adventures.
Kyle says
Condolences to the family. Going to miss visiting with you when we would pass each other in LD.
Julie Maldonado says
Gonna miss u Zippy, always in a happy mood when not being onery. Our cover girl cause u never aged…..so beautiful and honored to call u my family. Always hitching when we went by muddy. Sweater on no matter how hot it was. Gonna miss them hugs. Love u, say hi to everyone who left this earth. Until we met again sister. My condolences to Frank, Reasco, Randall, Jeremy, Brandy and Shaylene, my prayers r with u nieces and nephews♥️♥️
Merle says
Condolences and prayers to the family
Megan Bowles says
Reasco and family. I send you my most heartfelt condolences. I pray your guardian angel has found peace. Big hugs to you all.
Michele Eaglefeathers says
You will be missed Zippy. I’m glad I got to visit you a couple times this summer. My condolences and prayers to Reason, Randall, Frank and Brandi and the grandchildren
Michele Eaglefeathers says
You will be missed Zippy. I’m glad I got to visit you a couple times this summer. My condolences and prayers to Reasco, Randall, Frank and Brandi and the grandchildren
Carrie Littlebird says
My Condolences n Prayers.
Catherine, xavin, grace and jacee says
I.love you Zip. We love you. Im so thankful for all the time the kidz and i got to spend with you. We never missed a chance to say we love you. 💕 we are going to miss you and your stories! Im so sad that your gone, even though we will see you again. Watch over the kids, tell my dad (Johnnyboy) that we are all ok. And gramma Ella too.
Sending hugs n prayers to her family and loved ones. Im so sorry for your loss.. rest in peace Zippy. 😔 🕊 🙏
Tawny says
Sending Our Deepest Condolences 💔 & Prayers From Missoula Montana.
Tawny, James, & Devon.
This Is So Heart Breaking! 🥺
We Love You. RIP Aunty Zippy!🙏
Anita Bearchum says
Your gonna be surely missed auntie when I gave u couple of rides and visited w you along the way and through out the years we had some good times I’ll never forget the laughter you brought into the room and joking around w friends and teasing you’ll always be in my heart ❤️ auntie I’ll see you when I see you we love you fly high zippy spread your wings
Samantha Alexander says
My condolences to your family during this time. Prayer for your children grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rest is paradise ♥️
Marty B. says
R.I.P zippy I always enjoyed your humor. Sorry for your loss my brother’s Frank, Jeremy, Randall, Reasco and the sisters.
Abe Estell says
Condolences and prayers for the family
Jamie Whiteman says
Sincerest condolences for all of the family prayers hugs lot’s of hugs.. I’m going to miss you Zippy..whenever I seen you .. heyy you would always call me by my Indian name..
You’d always say you are named after my mom..
I’m looking for something.. laugh your crazy laugh
Okay I love you auntie mama.. then just go off..
I’m really going to miss you .. give all our family hug’s
Let them know we miss each & everyone
Alberta Nightwalker. says
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO SIBLINGS CHILDREN GRANDCHILREN. MAY GOD CARRY YOU ON EAGLES WINGS. RIP ZIPPY.
Mary Dillon says
Sending love and sincere sympathy— I was so sorry to hear this news. I enjoyed Zippy -she was good natured and fun to be around. Your family will be in my prayers.
Mary Dillon
Eugene Blackbear says
Condolences, my Friend!! Cedar and Prayers for you and Family during these times!!!!
ROBERT LITTLE Wolfgang says
TO THE FAMILY OF ZIPPORAH TALLBULL, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE 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.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF ZIPPORAH TALLBULL, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE 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.
Nizhonij says
I love you grandma i have a letter i will be posting on facebook for you gramma. i wat you to live forever but that will only bring you misery. so you dont have to do that. But you will be up there with Grandma Serena and Kymani. I wish i can say goodbye to u one more time, i want to hug you and say i love you one more time. i wish i helped you sooner, and im sorry i didnt. just know that im sorry, that i love you, and that ur death will be very very hard to get over. love you and miss you. this is my 3rd time posting on these. and next year it will be my fourth time. love you and miss you Zipporah Tallbul
Troy Spang says
All the memories I have of working with and being around Zippy she was always laughing and upbeat. She worked hard and always gave her all to the things she did. Working on the NC utilities building was a great adventure and she probably worked the hardest of anyone there. I will miss her smile and her laughter, this world got a little darker now that shes gone. RIP Zippy, until we meet again.