BROWNING Edward Wilson AfterBuffalo, 71, died of natural causes Saturday, Oct. 6, at a Browning hospital.
Nightly prayer services are 7 p.m today and Thursday at Old Eagle Shield Center. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at the center. Burial to follow in New AfterBuffalo Family Cemetery. Pondera Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lee AfterBuffalo; his daughters, Brenda Sue AfterBuffalo (Gilbert Grant) and daughter Cheyenne, Tammy AfterBuffalo and her children, Vanessa, Jolynn, and Harley RunningWolf, Wilda AfterBuffalo and her children, Taylor and Riley AfterBuffalo, and Caitlyn AfterBuffalo and Joshlyn Lamere; sons, Clement AfterBuffalo (Lori Lee Hall) and children, Justin, Dustin, Austin, and CJ AfterBuffalo, Danny Edwards, Edward AfterBuffalo Jr. (Angelina MiddleRider) and children, Edward III, Andrew, Beth, Amy, and Ashley AfterBuffalo, Patrice Omeasoo, and Marcus Lamere; sister Agnes SpottedBear; brother Patrick "Bunny" AfterBuffalo; and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Jeanette AfterBuffalo; and a son, Timothy Luke AfterBuffalo.
Edward was born April 16, 1941, in Browning. He was raised in Browning. He married Barbara Lee Big Spring in 1977. Edward served in Company B, 2nd Battle Group, 187th Infantry, Third US Army Airborne School from Nov. 4 to Nov. 24, 1962. He was honorably discharged on May 31, 1968. Edward received a certificate for auto mechanics in Los Angeles. Edward worked in the sanitation department for IHS hospital, Indian Health Service, in housekeeping and maintenance. He also worked for Blackfeet Irrigation, the railroad department and on telephone lines.
He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, hunting, trapping and most of all ranching.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Barbie, My deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Juanita Sloss
October 15, 2012
Barbie and kids....please know that my love and prayers are there with you. I always thought Ed was such a kind person and enjoyed his company. Be strong in the Lord knowing that you will be with him again in time...God bless!
Lynda Beaudry
October 12, 2012
My condolences to all friends and family. May God give you peace and comfort this sad occasion. 2Peter 3:13
October 10, 2012
Sorry for your loss of a great and wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you all.
Katee, Seth & Rio Roberts/Gobert
October 10, 2012
Aunty Barbie, my prayers are with you and your children, now uncle is at peace and no more pain, his in gods beautiful kingdom, god bless you all and love you all.
Roberta Spotted Bear
October 10, 2012
Sending my sincere condolences to Barbie and all of Ed's children and grandchildren who he loved dearly. May God comfort you all during this difficult time and to my son Daniel Jay, stay strong for your Grandma Barbie.
October 10, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Margaret Jiron
October 10, 2012
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