Vermae Evelyn (Johnson) Gobert-Taylor, Age 83, Soldier Woman (Akiticawin), our beloved mother, sister, auntie, grandmother was called home on March 15, 2024 at the Billings Clinic with her loved ones at her side. Vermae was born on January 22, 1941 in Poplar, Montana, the daughter of John Two Bulls and Cynthia Lydia Johnson. She was raised by her maternal grandparents David B. Johnson and Eliza (No Breast) Johnson in Chelsea. Vermae’s paternal grandparents were Charles Two Bulls and Mary (Feather Earring) Two Bulls. She was a proud descendant of her Great Grandfather Bad Temper Bear (Mato Tawachinsica).
She grew up in Poplar and graduated from Poplar High School. She went on to complete Beautician School (1966) in Oakland, California and Licensed Practical Nurse (1977) at Northern Montana College in Havre, Montana. In 1968, she married William John Gobert and they were together until his passing in 1976. She remarried in 1987 to William Neil Taylor and they were together until his passing in 2003. Vermae had two children, Shelley Gobert and Marcus Johnson who preceded her in death.
Vermae enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and friends. Vermae was a former Tribal Executive Board Council Woman, Wildland Firefighter, LPN, Certified Beautician, Truck Driver, Business owner, Seamstress, and made regalia with the most beautiful beadwork. She enjoyed reading, watching TV, dancing at pow wows, playing machines, bingo, and visiting with friends and family. Vermae was also into genealogy and was always wanting to know where she came from. She loved the powwow trail where she met and made many friends. Later on in life she devoted her time to advocating for community members, indigenous issues on a state and federal level by participating in community water protection and safety issues meetings/events; including education equity meetings/events, and MMIW meetings/events. Vermae was a strong and compassionate woman, a mentor to many, and always available to lend a helping hand when needed.
Vermae is survived by her brothers, Wayne (Evetta) Two Bulls and Charles “Bud” (Patsy) Two Bulls; and sister, Francene Two Bulls-Dixey of Fort Hall, Idaho; Adopted Sisters, Sissy (Cedric) Good House of Fort Yates, North Dakota, Paula Antoine of Rosebud, South Dakota; Brother in Law, Amos Cloud Sr., Nephews, J.D. Ferguson, Amos Cloud Jr., Joseph (Brittany) Cloud, Dana Mireau, William Buck, Charles Two Bulls Jr.; Nieces, Colleen (Harold) Ferguson, Nina (Chris) Fetty, Michelle Melbourne, Monica (Cory) Melbourne, Lorraine Hopkins, Vermae Smith, Sandra (Collins) Owns Pipe, Stephanie Cloud, Andrea (Anthony) Shields, Tana Two Bulls, Lisa Iron Bear-Dukes, Jaime (Robert) Birthmark, Tina (Rick) Vivier, Tara George, Julia Del Valle-Yazzie, Monica Del Valle-Santiago; Grandsons, Robert Stensland, Marcus Allrunner, Grant Ferguson, Micah Dust, Robert Ferguson, Brennen Hajek, Ralph Renz, Zack Rosebluff, Jacob Melbourne-Baker, Adam Melbourne-Baker, James Smith Jr., CT (Sami) Smith, Maschil Boyd, Chance Boyd, Joseph “Baby Joe” Boyd, Kokipasni Owns Pipe, Noah Owns Pipe, William Ricker Jr., Bryson Owns Pipe, Logan Cloud, Urijah Shields, Jayden Two Bulls, Wayne Two Bulls II, Dennis Red Eagle, Raykwon Dukes, Rayden Dukes, Alfred Iron Bear Jr., Warren Vivier, Don (Angela) Urbaniak, Clay Boysun; Granddaughters, Mia Montoya, Amber Johnson, Leigh Spotted Bird, Ashley Weston, Melody Red Eagle, Christina Fetty, Rachael Melbourne-Baker, Sarah Melbourne-Baker, Jessy Melbourne-Baker, Chantel Smith, Brianna Smith, Codi Jones, Isabella Jones, Cheryl Preston, Hayleigh Eagle, Melody Demarrias, Alyssa Shields, Jessica Shields, Celesse Shields, Ty Two Bulls, Rayna Dukes, Ashley Guith, Cheri Leggins, Angeline Cheek; Adopted Granddaughters, Chante Japp, Chelsea White Hawk, Tamra McKay; Great Grandchildren, Scarlette Storm Brien, Mayleina Rae Clark, Myree Talks Different, Liam Talks Different, Tiare Garcia, Sienna Mail, Makenna Bird, Makennan Bird, Suta Spotted Bird, Mali Spotted Bird, Kiya K. Smith, Micah King Bearhill; Daylen Owns Pipe, Nicosia Owns Pipe, Rileigh Bear, Niko Black Duck, Crystal Burshia, Kingston Owns Pipe, Zadyn O’Kute Sica, Raven Moran, Colt Leonard II, Hunter Zimmerman, Emma Lynn White Hawk.
Vermae is preceded in death by her husbands, William John Gobert and William Neil Taylor; Parents, John Two Bulls and Cynthia Johnson; Paternal Grandparents, Charles Two Bulls and Mary (Feather Earring) Two Bulls; Maternal Grandparents, David B. Johnson and Eliza (No Breast) Johnson; Children, Shelley Gobert and Marcus Johnson; Sisters, Verna Two Bulls, Marzetta Iron Bear, LaVerda Eagle Bear, Carmalita Eagle Boy, Bernadette Dimas, Arlene Ferguson, Paula Melbourne, Renee Dupree, Cheryl Cloud; Brothers, Warren Two Bulls, Francis (Mackie) Two Bulls, James (Joe) Iron Bear, Theodore (Teddy) Two Bulls, Francis Johnson, Manny Melbourne; Nieces, Lisa Eagle Boy, Tracy Stiffarm, Nancy L. Two Bulls, Heidi Faye Johnson, Jeri Cloud, Joel Ferguson; Nephews, Terry Stiffarm, Alex Stearns, Frederick “Boo” Archdale, James Smith Sr., Alfred “AJ” Ironbear; Granddaughters, Anona Johnson, Titianne Johnson, Kayleigh Jones; Grandsons, Roderick Renz, Anthony Mazawasicuna.
Vermae, it broke our hearts to lose you, but God called you home. We will always cherish the time we had with you. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, and you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.