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Russell “Gus” James Youpee – Our precious dad, papa, brother and uncle went home to be with Jesus on February 8, 2017 at Poplar Hospital. Russell was known by everyone as “Gus”. He was born on June 24, 1961 to Jeanette Cloud Youpee and Lester “Jim” Youpee in Poplar, MT.
Russell attended Brockton Schools and Brockton High School until the 12 th grade.
In 1980 he meet Noreen Lone Bear and from this union a daughter – Heather Youpee was born in 1982. His daughter was his pride and joy and his only child.
During his younger years, he was a security guard for the local pow-wows. Russell also worked various jobs, he was a seasonal firefighter, worked as a bar tender at Hey John Bar in Brockton, MT and the Log Cabin Bar in Poplar. He also worked for A & S Industries for several years.
Gus was an avid basketball player, pool player and dart player. He played in many basketball, pool and dart tournaments. His favorite was basketball and became an outstanding player, winning various trophy’s such as MVP trophy, sportsmanship trophy and many championship trophies.
When he was not playing basketball, you could find him playing pool, bingo, keno, poker machines or sitting at home rolling dice.
Russell was very proud of his grand-daughter MiKaila Youpee who was only an 8 th grader but was playing on the Brockton High School girls’ basketball team. He was looking forward to attending her games this year, but became ill and was not able to do so.
Russell “Gus” will be remembered as a loving father, papa, brother and uncle. He loved all his six grandchildren and they all loved their papa dearly.
Russell is survived by his daughter Heather Youpee of Brockton, MT and grandchildren, MiKaila, Blair, Claire, Azalea, Chanel and Chisen all of Brockton and Gerra St. Germaine of Poplar.
Sisters; Sharon Red Thunder, Kate Youpee, Millie (Marion) Runs Through and Jeanette Youpee III of Poplar, MT. Jamie Youpee of Brockton, MT, a sister-in-law Lou Fire Cloud of Poplar, MT.
Brothers; Robert “Bob” Youpee of Brockton, MT and Sheldon (Ilenda) Youpee of Poplar, MT. A special niece Millie Runs Through II whom he called his “bag”.
Uncle – Lloyd Youpee of Poplar. Adopted son – Jeremiah Crow Boy-St. Germaine.
Adopted brothers; Jr. Draszt and Wayne Webster. Adopted sisters; Marva Chapman, Toni (Dewey) Johnson and Brenda Bauer.
Nieces; Debi, Valerie, Jodie, Machelle and Waynette Boyd of Poplar, MT and Sharon Boyd Kidman of Albuquerque, NM. Colleen and Grace Devereaux, Johnnie, Jamie Red Thunder, Angeline Red Thunder, Valerie Youpee, Karen, Sophie, Edith Youpee, Windy Howard, Millie Runs Through II and Maria Youpee all of Poplar, MT and Summer Beauchman Brockton, MT.
Nephews; Wayne Jr, of Kingston, WA, Samson Boyd of Nashville, TN, Kevin Devereaux, Calvin Red Thunder, Jr., Robert Youpee, Jr. of Poplar, MT, Raymond Track III, Ira (Olivia) Track, Shilo Four Bear and Les Long Hair of Brockton, MT, Marion Runs Through, Jr., Sean Youpee and Jim Youpee of Poplar, MT and Kelly Beauchman, Brockton, MT.
Extended family are the Little Heads, Red Boys, Youngs, Black Dogs, Montclairs, Youpee’s, Ricker’s, Campbells, LeMays and Rattling Thunders.
Gus had such a large extended family, we are sorry if we forgot anyone.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Lester “Jim” Youpee and Jeanette Cloud Youpee. Paternal grandparents, Joe and Helen Brushhorn; maternal grandparents Moses and Rebecca Cloud. Sisters Doll Mae (Dolly Boyd), Linda Hotomanie and Delores Red Boy. Brothers; “Big Son” Lester Youpee, Jr., Joseph Youpee, Gary Youpee and Tommy Youpee. Nephews; Joseph Boyd, Kenny Devereaux, John Red Thunder, Jr., Rocky “Rocko” Clark and J’me Red Eagle. Nieces; Denise Conklin, Denise Red Thunder, Dani Jo Youpee and Tiffany Youpee. Uncles; Orville Cloud, Willilam “Bill” Youpee, Leroy Youpee, Louie Youpee and Matthew Black Dog, Sr. Aunts; Edith, Helen, Lizzie, Bessie, Ruby, Effie and Delma.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 – 7:00 PM at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 15, 2017 – 1:00 PM at the Poplar Cultural Center. Rev. Wayne Boyd, Jr. officiating.