Dennis Buck “Denny” Blount was born to George William Blount III and Candace J. Duboise on August 21, 1986, in Wolf Point, MT. Denny was raised in Frazer, MT, where he sported Bearcub blue until he was a junior in high school, he then transferred to Wolf Point High School where he excelled academically and played football and basketball. When tragedy struck on September 11th, Denny knew he wanted to serve and fight for his country. After graduating from high school in 2004, he joined the United States Marine Corps, making his commitment at the early age of seventeen. Accompanying him on his journey were four of his friends and classmates, Daniel Castaneda, Orin Cantrell, Frank Damon, and Frankie Archdale. He successfully completed boot camp at Camp Pendleton, in Oceanside, CA. Denny served two tours in Iraq as an infantry soldier. He devoted his life to being a Marine and loving the country he unselfishly served. He gained several brothers and sisters in arms, and always paid his respects to his fallen comrades. The trauma Denny experienced while on deployment stayed with him. However, remembering the good memories, lifelong friendships, and his service to this beautiful country alleviated some of his combat fatigue. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on October 16, 2011. Denny then obtained his commercial driver’s license and worked several jobs as a heavy equipment operator, truck driver, and laborer; his latest employer was Knife River Construction in Billings, MT. He was always working, and if he wasn’t working, he was hunting or fishing. He was a true outdoors man. Denny never stayed idle long. He would wake up at 5 am, pour his hot cup of coffee, and head out the door with his music blasting. He was the only person we knew that could wake up before the sun and start the day off with head banging music blaring in his truck. He was always up early enough to get himself a big breakfast before work – he enjoyed his Denver omelet with hash browns from the Muzzleloader. Another thing Denny liked to do was Snap pictures of his food. He liked to eat his steaks while they were still “mooing,” only the rarest steaks were allowed on his plate. He said, “If you eat anything medium rare or well done you might as well cut it with a chainsaw!” Denny didn’t have children of his own, but he treated his nieces and nephews as if they belonged to him. He was the “cool uncle,” the “rich uncle,” always handing out dollar bills, and giving rides in his fancy truck. Any time he had extra money it went to his nieces and nephews. He frequently checked up on every single one and would ask to spend time with them. Our favorite thing about Denny was his kind, tender heart. To know him was to love him. His bright and energetic personality easily attracted new friends from all walks of life. He would give the shirt off his back if he saw someone in need, even if he were going through his own trials. At times he was a comedian and enjoyed teasing his family and friends, of course it was all out of love. If Denny loved you, you more than likely had a nickname, or an inside joke with him, and he would repeat it every time he saw you. It didn’t matter if you were alone or in a crowd, he would take the opportunity to embarrass you for his own personal pleasure. Denny was a loyal Green Bay Packer fan. He made it known with his loud, random “Go Pack Go” chants. He faithfully watched every game, even the blow outs. Denny was a man who wore many hats – he enjoyed playing darts, golfing, gambling, hunting, fishing, watching the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and American Idol. Denny lived his life to the fullest and made every day count. He loved hard and stayed dedicated to his family and friends. He lived by his US
Marine Corps motto, “Semper Fi” which means always faithful. “You will never hear us say goodbye as we leave our Marine’s side. We hug and hold them tight, struggle as we might, we whisper ‘see you later.’ Those three words say love you, proud of you, always in our thoughts, miss you, stay safe, be strong. That hug, those words, never get easier. Though the meaning gets stronger and stronger each time. Semper Fi.” Go with God our son, nephew, brother, uncle, friend, and soldier. Hoorah!!!!
Denny is survived by his grandmas Thelma Steele-Blount, Marietta Fourbear and Rae Jean Belgarde, parents George & Candace Blount, siblings Troy (Prairie), Shawn, Josh, Brandy (Ben), aunties Delane (Angie), Loni (Todd), Carol Jean (Karl), Vicki (Tom), Mel, (Mike), Dori, Tisha, Carrie Sue, Ada, Shelley (Monty), Ona (Chris), Sarelle (Tom), Karla, Karen, Lorna, Monica, Patricia, Judy, Sandra (Joe), Denise, & Nadine (Jim), uncles Eric, Robin, Edward, Robert, David, Lowell, Novy (Michelle), Tommy, nieces, Mya Rose, Jazmyn Jaye, Ashlan Carmella, Shaydyn Rayn, Shya Rae, McKinley Rill, Connor Ava, nephews, Ethan William, Shayl Michael, Shayde Markell, Jasper Jamison, Jysen Scout, and numerous extended family & friends.
Denny is proceeded in death by his great grandparents George Sr & Clara Blount, William & Agnes Steele, John & Alice Smith, grandparents, George Jr, Harold “Dean” & Sadie Blount, Dennis & Joan Blount, Maybelle & Gene Chapman, Henry Duboise, Dorence “Curly,” Fred, Lonnie, Carlene, Theresa, Mary Rose, Marlene, & Trivian “Tiny” Steele, Rita TalksDifferent, Lucille Blue Earth, Arlene Standing, Pearl Fourbear, Judy Belgarde, Phil Red Eagle, aunties Natalie & Angela Blount, Sheila Standing, LuAnna TalksDifferent, uncles, Sid & Richard Blount, Curtis & Bernard Standing, Doyle & Willie Rainingbird.
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Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.