Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1944
DIED
2013
FUNERAL HOME
Darrell Kipp Obituary
Browning, MT —Darrell Robes Kipp, 69, died of cancer on Nov. 21, 2013 in Browning.
His rosary will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24th at 7pm and his funeral mass on Monday, Nov. 25th at 11am at the Little Flower Parish in Browning.
Darrell was born on Oct. 23, 1944 in Browning to Tom and Nora Kipp. He graduated from Browning High School in 1962. He graduated from Eastern Montana College, where he was honored as alumni of the year in 2012. He later earned a master's degree from Harvard University and a master of fine arts degree from Vermont College.
He was a Veteran who served in the United States Army and was discharged as a Sergeant.
He was an accomplished documentary film maker, writer, researcher, community organizer, and the founder of Piegan Institute. He developed Moccasin Flat School and Cuts Wood School on the Blackfeet reservation. He inspired and encouraged many tribal communities to follow his lead to begin their own language immersion schools.
He is survived by his wife Roberta Ray Kipp, son Darren Kipp, great-niece Kelly Kipp who they helped raise, his sister Geraldine Oscar and family, his brother Donald Kipp and family, his mother's sister Mazie Upham and brother Ernest Marceau, and his nieces and nephews from his deceased brothers Carl and Stanley. He was considered an uncle to all. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, his bothers Carl, Stanley and Duane. He is also survived by the dogs and cats that he helped rescue.
He was featured in an article in Ed. Magazine: The Magazine of the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Fall 2008. He received numerous awards statewide, nationally and internationally, including the Montana Governor's Humanities Award in 2005.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Darrell Kipp
Kay Goss Stack
December 1, 2013
Love and Prayers to the Family.
Sandy Grande
November 30, 2013
A tremendous loss to Indian Country and Native education...my sincere condolences to the Kipp family
Sandy Grande
Mario Patritti
November 27, 2013
I felt honored to meet Darrel Kipp in his Cuts Wood School of Browning, MT. His energy, pride, and love for his community and willingness to reach out were admirable. A human being with an extraordinary mission.His legacy will certainly make our world better. Rest in peace.
Carolina Patritti
November 27, 2013
My condolences to the Kipp family and to the Blackfeet community. An early passing of a great man. His legacy will endure in the affirmation of the Blackfeet identity and language. It was an honor and pleasure to have met him. May he rest in peace.
Joanne Bigcrane
November 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Darrell. He was a wonderful man, a true friend, and a great inspiration. I will miss him.
Fred Hoxie
November 26, 2013
He was a great man. A visionary with a sense of humor and humility. I will miss him terribly.
Melinda Juneau
November 26, 2013
Roberta and Darren: My cousin Darrell will be missed by us all. (Sons) Darrell assisted my sons and myself with education goal setting. He was a very giving man, (Cousin) Sam and I send our blessings and prays.
Joni Kicking Woman
November 26, 2013
Roberta & Darren,
My deepest sympathies and prayers for you on the loss of Darrell. May you find peace and comfort in the love and prayers being offered for you. Darrell will be greatly missed. Blessings to you.
Mike Burns
November 26, 2013
much respect and prayers to your
Shane Doyle
November 25, 2013
Many prayers for the family. I admired him beyond words.
Albert Lee III
November 25, 2013
I am still so shocked. I met Darrell when I did a study of language acquisition as a teenager. I will never forget his energy. When I was inducted into National Honor Society they were in search of a keynote speaker. I knew exactly who to ask. Darrell graciously accepted and his speech touched my Mother and I and the audience. We still recall his words. His influence will be forever.
Anita Dupuis
November 25, 2013
To the family of Darrell Kipp; This beloved one left a mark in every heart he touched. The sparkle in his eye, the grin on his face, and the wisdom with which he spoke, shall forever be missed, but will remain in the hearts of all who met and loved him.
We Bremner & family
November 25, 2013
God Bless your family, he will be missed
Dustin Ownby
November 25, 2013
Roberta and Darren- it is with great saddenes to hear of the passing of Darrell. Many great memories have come back from the years I spent time with the Kipp family. Stay strong.
November 25, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the Kip family from the Red Crow Community College Elders Advisory Council, Board and staff members. We greatly admired his work and efforts he made to ensure the Blackfeet language and culture survived and flourished.
Brenda G. Bird
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolences Roberta, Darren,& family.
Linda Riddle
November 25, 2013
God Bless and help you through such a tough time. Darrell's memories, teaching and laughter will live on through all the memories he has left.
Freda Pambrun-Vielle
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to Roberta Darren Kelly and The Kipp family, Darrel will be greatly missed..
Bernard Azure
November 25, 2013
Robeta and Darren, Blackfeet Nation and Montana, A great and centered man has walked on and left a unique space here on Mother Earth that can never be filled — Darrell was one of a kind. I feel saddened with his passing but also feel blessed for having crossed paths with this great man. I didn't spend a whole lot of time with Darrell but you didn't have to to know he was genuine, intelligent and spiritually grounded. He was a serious light-hearted man whose delivery was humane, humorous, intelligent and soulful. He was a great story teller, the kind that could rattle your ribs with funny stories — not jokes but observations and insights on his fellow human beings that would also stir the soul as well as make you wonder and ponder about the human condition. But most of all he was a natural leader that never got high center on politics and he made a person feel proud to be an Indian, no matter your tribal affiliation. When I saw Darrell this summer he had a radiant warm glow about him, and of course stories. I am so glad he got to bend my ears and rattle my ribs one more time. Thank you, Darrell.
Mike Bruch
November 25, 2013
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Darrell will certainly be missed. If we can assist in any way, please be sure to let us know.
November 25, 2013
Darrell was a true inspiration to me. He will be missed.
JR & Mandi "Bird" Kennerly
November 25, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family of a great man!! May the lord watch over you in this time of sorrow.
Lisa (Guardipee) Elings
November 25, 2013
Roberta, I am so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great man with so much wisdom to share. My heart and prayers go out to you and Darren!
Darci Neil
November 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss Kipp Family. Darrell was always a pleasure to talk to when he called for airline tickets. I wish I would have had the chance to meet him in person. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Neil Parsons
November 24, 2013
Roberta and Darren... My condolence for your loss and my loss of a very best friend.
gail small
November 24, 2013
From Cheyenne Country...our love and prayers to the family of Darrell Kipp. He led a peaceful and loving movement...to renew life in our Tribes in a time when our languages and cultures were under attack. Thank you Darrell for showing us light and love for the beauty of our Tribes. To a life well-lived!
Gail Small
Lame Deer, MT
Carol Cornsilk
November 24, 2013
Darren, I am thinking of your family and sending prayers at this sad time. His heart will always be with you.
November 24, 2013
Shocked is how I felt when I read of his passing. My condolences to his family, and especially to Geraldine as I know they were very close. God Bless you all.
Pat (Kennedy) Phillips
Richard Hopkins
November 24, 2013
Roberta and Darrin I am so saddened by your loss. All people of Montana are sharing this loss with you. I never met a finer man. He always taught me so much and made me feel like family. We will all miss his positive attitude and humor. I remember our times in the Sweet Grass Hills, Darin. Putting up tipis, learning Tribal history, and becoming friends in positive duscussions. What great memories!
Christina Jaquez
November 24, 2013
My condolences to the family of this great man...he was a true inspiration to me.
November 24, 2013
This was a real shock to me. Darrell was one of the most significant influential persons in my life. In fact, I would say he changed my life because without going to his classes I would never have learned to appreciate my Blackfoot history or pursued learning the language and other history if it hadn't been for him. I never tired of hearing him talk in public or personally. He was a true leader of Blackfoot people and it's so sad that he left us so soon and unexpected. He will be missed by many people. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Roberta and Darren. Keith and Leslie Shaw
Donald Pepion
November 24, 2013
Our condolences to the family, friends and relatives of Darrell. This is a tremendous loss to our tribe and community. He leaves a fine legacy that will be remembered for a long, long time.
Brian Kipp
November 24, 2013
Our Sympathies go out to Roberta and Darrin Mr. Robes was a very generous Man and we sadden by his passing. Brian Kipp and Daughters
November 24, 2013
much respect and prayers to your family
annie horne
November 24, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kathy Nevins
November 24, 2013
my prayers are with you Roberta and Darren. Darrell was a great friend always. He will be missed. Stay strong.
Be peaceful, Dr. Kipp
Daniel Hart
November 23, 2013
my friend Darrell once wrote...
"Living near a mountain lake in the middle of my tribal homeland, I know not what the blackbird knows, but only what he sees. What has been presented as images of Native people is less important compared to images Native people see. The real image of Native people as human beings is only in what the blackbird sees."
I hope you are looking down on us now, brother, through the eyes of the blackbird.
Showing 1 - 37 of 37 results
Make a Donation
in Darrell Kipp's name
Memorial Events
for Darrell Kipp
How to support Darrell's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Darrell Kipp's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
