Harold “Buddy” Adams, age 74, of Poplar, MT was called back to the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Hardin, Montana.
Buddy was born on January 23, 1950 in Fort Kipp, MT to Clarence and Loretta Adams. He attended and graduated from Brockton High School in 1969. After high school, Buddy enlisted in military branch of the United States Army. During his time in the Army, he went on to fight in the Vietnam War. While in combat, Buddy was wounded on the battlefield. He was then sent to Germany for his recovery. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Buddy worked a variety of different jobs which include carpentry, law enforcement, accounting, game warden, truck driving and a bingo caller. During this time, Buddy had also pursued to further his education at Williston State College, Miles City Community College, and Fort Peck Community College. Buddy dedicated the later years of his life to the Fort Peck Tribal Community. He was an ordained minister and was the Pastor of the Red Eagle Presbyterian Church in Fort Kipp for multiple years until 2008 when he started work for Clayton Stevenson Funeral Home until his passing.
Buddy was the commander of Post #61 until its closure. He then became a lifetime member of Post #81 of Culbertson, MT. He was also the Chairman of the Fort Peck Sioux Council.
Buddy loved his culture and speaking Dakota. He loved his family and being at family gatherings. He enjoyed announcing, singing, and attending powwows, especially Poplar Indian Days. He also enjoyed watching old western movies. He loved cars and working on vehicles, buying parts and tools to get them going. He liked going to pawn shops and collecting knick-knacks, especially eagle figurines. He also like to sing the song his dad created for different occasions. He was the last of the Fort Kipp drum group singers.
He enjoyed having his cigarette and coffee in the morning. But most of all he enjoyed visiting and helping people. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Dok’sha ake wachinaginkta – until next time, I will see you later.
Buddy was survived by his wife, Carolyn Adams; son, Quincy Charette; daughter, Patricia Payne; three adopted daughters, Loretta Mae Adams, RaShane Walking Eagle, and An’Julie Cantrell; grandchildren, Denae, Erin, Madeleine, Russell, and Ezekiel; great grandchildren, Laila, Jayvian, Mia, Jordan, EllaSandra, and Leonora; sister, Edith Adams, and Claudia Adams; step-children, Jonathan (Eleece) Hill and children, Calen, Keatyn, and Creed, Joseph Hill, Hillena Hill and boys, Darin Sun Goes Slow, and Koltyn Hill; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Loretta Adams; brother, Leo Walking Eagle, Jr.; sisters, Suzanne Linda Lethbridge, Leona Ella Adams, Clarice Adams White Cloud, Loretta Helen Adams, and Sandra Shanta; nephews, Tony Four Star, Kevin Walking Eagle, Lance Adams; nieces, Doretta Mae White Cloud, Melissa Walking Eagle, Orlanda Grey Bear; cousin, David “Cowboy” Adams; and his late wife, Sandra Lee Red Elk Adams.
If anyone was not mentioned, we are sincerely sorry. He had numerous relatives and friends.
A visitation will start at 9 a.m. until the prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 17 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 18 at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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