WOLF POINT - Navy veteran Marion Arthur "Stormy" Ackerman, 57, of Wolf Point, died Thursday at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. The cause of death is under investigation by the Roosevelt County Coroner's Office.
A prayer service wake is 7 this evening at the community hall in Wolf Point. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, also at the hall, with interment with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point is in charge of arrangements.
Marion was born on March 19, 1953 at Browning, Montana, to Wesley G. and Bertha (Sharp) Ackerman. Marion spent some of his youth at the Yellowstone Boy's Ranch, where he played basketball as well as football, baseball and track. When he was a young boy of 12 years, he had the privilege of opening a show with a traditional Native American dance special for famed country singer, Charlie Pride, after which Charlie Pride requested Marion's autograph. Marion boxed in his mid-teens to early adulthood, and never lost a bout.
Marion liked to cook, dance, play pool and meet new people. He joined the Navy on Nov. 13, 1973. He loved the military and wanted to make it his career, but due to an auto accident, his career was limited to eight years total service, three years in the Navy, three years in the Army National Guard, as well as two years in the Air National Guard. He later obtained his CNA certification and worked in that field for a number of years.
He voluntarily cooked and served at the Lord's Table shelter located in Wolf Point. He had a big heart, full of love, compassion, charity, and bravery. Among his people he carried the Indian name, "Tatanka Enapay" (Brave Buffalo).
He is survived by his sons, Marion Arthur Ackerman Jr., Garriette Wesley Ackerman and Trevor Dean Ackerman, all of Billings; three stepchildren, Saya L. Bigleggins, of Cut Bank, Teela R. Johnston and Roland H. Johnston, both of Billings; sister, Tonia J. Ackerman, of Browning; brother, Rubin G. Ackerman, of Red Lodge; and long-time friend, Lori Bigleggins, of Billings; as well as numerous very special nephews and nieces, grandchildren and caring friends.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Bertha Ackerman; brothers, Raymond A. Ackerman, Wilber T. Ackerman, Wesley R. Ackerman, Eugene W. Ackerman and Joseph W. Turtle; sisters, Ruby M. Ackerman, Jane F. Ackerman, Wilverna M. Ackerman and Evangaline D. Turtle; and special uncle, William "Bill" Sharp.
Condolences may be posted online at [email protected],stevensonandsons.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
Published in Great Falls Tribune on November 22, 2010
A prayer service wake is 7 this evening at the community hall in Wolf Point. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, also at the hall, with interment with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point is in charge of arrangements.
Marion was born on March 19, 1953 at Browning, Montana, to Wesley G. and Bertha (Sharp) Ackerman. Marion spent some of his youth at the Yellowstone Boy's Ranch, where he played basketball as well as football, baseball and track. When he was a young boy of 12 years, he had the privilege of opening a show with a traditional Native American dance special for famed country singer, Charlie Pride, after which Charlie Pride requested Marion's autograph. Marion boxed in his mid-teens to early adulthood, and never lost a bout.
Marion liked to cook, dance, play pool and meet new people. He joined the Navy on Nov. 13, 1973. He loved the military and wanted to make it his career, but due to an auto accident, his career was limited to eight years total service, three years in the Navy, three years in the Army National Guard, as well as two years in the Air National Guard. He later obtained his CNA certification and worked in that field for a number of years.
He voluntarily cooked and served at the Lord's Table shelter located in Wolf Point. He had a big heart, full of love, compassion, charity, and bravery. Among his people he carried the Indian name, "Tatanka Enapay" (Brave Buffalo).
He is survived by his sons, Marion Arthur Ackerman Jr., Garriette Wesley Ackerman and Trevor Dean Ackerman, all of Billings; three stepchildren, Saya L. Bigleggins, of Cut Bank, Teela R. Johnston and Roland H. Johnston, both of Billings; sister, Tonia J. Ackerman, of Browning; brother, Rubin G. Ackerman, of Red Lodge; and long-time friend, Lori Bigleggins, of Billings; as well as numerous very special nephews and nieces, grandchildren and caring friends.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Bertha Ackerman; brothers, Raymond A. Ackerman, Wilber T. Ackerman, Wesley R. Ackerman, Eugene W. Ackerman and Joseph W. Turtle; sisters, Ruby M. Ackerman, Jane F. Ackerman, Wilverna M. Ackerman and Evangaline D. Turtle; and special uncle, William "Bill" Sharp.
Condolences may be posted online at [email protected],stevensonandsons.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
Published in Great Falls Tribune on November 22, 2010
WOLF POINT - Navy veteran Marion Arthur "Stormy" Ackerman, 57, of Wolf Point, died Thursday at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. The cause of death is under investigation by the Roosevelt County Coroner's Office.
A prayer service wake is 7 this evening at the community hall in Wolf Point. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, also at the hall, with interment with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point is in charge of arrangements.
Marion was born on March 19, 1953 at Browning, Montana, to Wesley G. and Bertha (Sharp) Ackerman. Marion spent some of his youth at the Yellowstone Boy's Ranch, where he played basketball as well as football, baseball and track. When he was a young boy of 12 years, he had the privilege of opening a show with a traditional Native American dance special for famed country singer, Charlie Pride, after which Charlie Pride requested Marion's autograph. Marion boxed in his mid-teens to early adulthood, and never lost a bout.
Marion liked to cook, dance, play pool and meet new people. He joined the Navy on Nov. 13, 1973. He loved the military and wanted to make it his career, but due to an auto accident, his career was limited to eight years total service, three years in the Navy, three years in the Army National Guard, as well as two years in the Air National Guard. He later obtained his CNA certification and worked in that field for a number of years.
He voluntarily cooked and served at the Lord's Table shelter located in Wolf Point. He had a big heart, full of love, compassion, charity, and bravery. Among his people he carried the Indian name, "Tatanka Enapay" (Brave Buffalo).
He is survived by his sons, Marion Arthur Ackerman Jr., Garriette Wesley Ackerman and Trevor Dean Ackerman, all of Billings; three stepchildren, Saya L. Bigleggins, of Cut Bank, Teela R. Johnston and Roland H. Johnston, both of Billings; sister, Tonia J. Ackerman, of Browning; brother, Rubin G. Ackerman, of Red Lodge; and long-time friend, Lori Bigleggins, of Billings; as well as numerous very special nephews and nieces, grandchildren and caring friends.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Bertha Ackerman; brothers, Raymond A. Ackerman, Wilber T. Ackerman, Wesley R. Ackerman, Eugene W. Ackerman and Joseph W. Turtle; sisters, Ruby M. Ackerman, Jane F. Ackerman, Wilverna M. Ackerman and Evangaline D. Turtle; and special uncle, William "Bill" Sharp.
Condolences may be posted online at [email protected],stevensonandsons.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
Published in Great Falls Tribune on November 22, 2010
A prayer service wake is 7 this evening at the community hall in Wolf Point. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, also at the hall, with interment with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point is in charge of arrangements.
Marion was born on March 19, 1953 at Browning, Montana, to Wesley G. and Bertha (Sharp) Ackerman. Marion spent some of his youth at the Yellowstone Boy's Ranch, where he played basketball as well as football, baseball and track. When he was a young boy of 12 years, he had the privilege of opening a show with a traditional Native American dance special for famed country singer, Charlie Pride, after which Charlie Pride requested Marion's autograph. Marion boxed in his mid-teens to early adulthood, and never lost a bout.
Marion liked to cook, dance, play pool and meet new people. He joined the Navy on Nov. 13, 1973. He loved the military and wanted to make it his career, but due to an auto accident, his career was limited to eight years total service, three years in the Navy, three years in the Army National Guard, as well as two years in the Air National Guard. He later obtained his CNA certification and worked in that field for a number of years.
He voluntarily cooked and served at the Lord's Table shelter located in Wolf Point. He had a big heart, full of love, compassion, charity, and bravery. Among his people he carried the Indian name, "Tatanka Enapay" (Brave Buffalo).
He is survived by his sons, Marion Arthur Ackerman Jr., Garriette Wesley Ackerman and Trevor Dean Ackerman, all of Billings; three stepchildren, Saya L. Bigleggins, of Cut Bank, Teela R. Johnston and Roland H. Johnston, both of Billings; sister, Tonia J. Ackerman, of Browning; brother, Rubin G. Ackerman, of Red Lodge; and long-time friend, Lori Bigleggins, of Billings; as well as numerous very special nephews and nieces, grandchildren and caring friends.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Bertha Ackerman; brothers, Raymond A. Ackerman, Wilber T. Ackerman, Wesley R. Ackerman, Eugene W. Ackerman and Joseph W. Turtle; sisters, Ruby M. Ackerman, Jane F. Ackerman, Wilverna M. Ackerman and Evangaline D. Turtle; and special uncle, William "Bill" Sharp.
Condolences may be posted online at [email protected],stevensonandsons.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
Published in Great Falls Tribune on November 22, 2010
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