Albert Roy “Chief” Beauchamp, 57, passed away November 1, 2014 of natural causes, he was born on March 6, 1957 in Poplar to Roy and Vera (Todd) Beauchamp.
He grew up in Glasgow attending school there and was active in basketball and baseball. He received his GED and shortly after that enlisted into the U.S. Marines.
Chief attended and graduated out of boot camp from San Diego. While serving his country he was stationed in numerous countries overseas. He ended his service in Camp Lajune in North Carolina, getting an honorable discharge in 1978.
Throughout his life he worked at various jobs such as a ranch hand, oil rigger, seismographer and security guard. Chief enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching football on T.V., playing cards, board games and when he was younger he liked to draw. But his specialty was cooking. He was a very good cook, always chefing up some delicious dish or meal.
Although Chief had many medical issues he endured in his life, he never let them get him down. He was quick witted, had a good sense of humor and always had a joke to tell. And he had a heart of gold, he never forgot the family’s birthdays or anniversaries, giving them cards or a call.
Chief is survived by his mother Vera Beauchamp of Wolf Point, sister Sue (Ed) Bauer of Oswego, brothers LeRoy (Olivia) Beauchamp and Abner (Bessie) Beauchamp all of Wolf Point. His longtime companion Patti Lowdog and his adopted daughter Jory, whom he loved so much. He is also survived by uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces, nephews and all his friends in the hood.
He was preceded in death by his father Roy Beauchamp, sisters Elizabeth and Wendy Beauchamp, brother John Beauchamp, nephews Abner Beauchamp Jr. and Briar Bauer.
Family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel, 102 Custer Street, Wolf Point, Montana. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel, 102 Custer Street, Wolf Point, Montana. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Wolf Point, Montana. Condolences for the family may be left at www.claytonstevensonchapel.com . Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point has been entrusted with arrangements.