Thomas James Bulltail

Thomas James Bulltail, 26, of Lodge Grass, Montana, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was a beloved father, son, nephew, grandson, brother, uncle, papa, in law. His Crow Indian name, issaashkee issaasheishee anmaalatbeishiash - "His Horse's Blanket has Markings" - was given to him by his late grandfather Edmund Little Light Jr..
He was a proud member of Ties the Bundle & child of Sore Lip. He was also a member of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Lodge Grass, MT and his godparents are Wendell Wolf Black & Bekki Gros Ventre (deceased). Thomas was born on December 24, 1998, in Billings, MT to Josephine "Sunshine" Bulltail & Dominic Flat Mouth (both deceased), his stepmother Sherry Not Afraid. He was a descendent of Goes Well & Striped Dog. He was lovingly raised by his maternal grandmother, Carol Bulltail. Grandparents; Clyde Little Light, Ronald (Virjama) Flat Mouth; Kalaa Francine Morrison.
Thomas graduated from Lodge Grass High School in 2017 with many honors. He received a scholarship through FFA, traveled to Ireland, became a certified welder while still in high school, was recognized for traveling over 65,000 miles throughout his FFA Career "Student who Traveled the Most Miles Award." He participated in Football and Basketball, JROTC throughout high school. He attended the Close-Up Program to Washington, DC., and New York.
Thomas had a generous spirit and deep respect for elders. Through the New Mexico Service-Learning Trip, he traveled 3 years in a row to the Navajo Reservation, where he chopped and delivered firewood to elders in remote areas. In addition, he would hunt wild game and provide meat to the elders, continuing the traditional value of caring for the community through the knowledge he gained from his uncle's Dewey & Wales – building sweat. These acts of service showed the strength of his heart and the teachings he carried. He had the heart of a cowboy – he loved riding horses, rode steers, worked with local ranches and often helped with branding cattle. Known for his helpful spirit, he was always willing to lend a hand and never hesitated to say "I love you" to family, as well as anybody he associated with.
Thomas is survived by his son Kashus, including Grandparent's; Leon (Lorene) Flat Mouth & Yvon (Renee) Little Light, Grandma's; Doris Gets Down, Eva Bulltail, Roberta Old Bear, Linda Morrison, Rebecca & Claudia Flat Mouth, Davine (Dusty) Harden, Jackie (Larry) Blacksmith, Judy Morrison, Edwina Little Light, Adopted parents Lottie & Curtis Medicine Horse, Great Grandmother; Delma Yarlott, Sister's; Chloe Bulltail, Danelle Old Dwarf, Sammie Jo Flat Mouth, Adopted Sister Phenocia Old Horn, Brother's; Simon Bulltail, Taylor & Timmy Hill, Manual & Blake Old Dwarf, Harmon Flat Mouth, Reginald Flat Mouth, Auntie's; Janice Gets Down, Annie Takes the Horse, Martha Blaine, Mable Pretty on Top, Margarita Bulltail, Donna Old Elk Yazzie, Denise Old Elk Stops, Delora Old Elk, Renee Crooked Arm, Dorrie Bulltail, Garnett Bright Wings, Geri Racine, Colleen Bear Ground, Bernice, Val & Dara Scalpcane, Clarissa Bright Wings-Ball, Mallory Venne, Bridget & Grace Morrison, Carlena Flat Mouth, Bobbie Jo Old Coyote, Dr. Gerlinda Morrison-Whiteman, Quincee Stewart, Sunshine Cooper, Carolyn Dawes, Micha Beth Other Medicine, Rena Blaine, Fatima Crazy Mule, Christina Big Lake, Candice & Priscilla Flat Mouth, Michelle LaForge, 65+ sisters, and 45+ brothers. Uncle's; Dewey & Wales (Lavern) Bulltail, Robert Bulltail Jr., Richard Arthur, Joseph Pretty on Top, Daniel & Dominic Old Elk, Blaine & Conrad Bulltail, Greeley Bear Ground, Darrel Jr., Grant Scalpcane, Leonard Little Light, Ronald Flat Mouth Jr., Shamon Flat Mouth, Grandpa's; Benito & James Morrison.
He was preceded in death by his parents Josephine Bulltail & Dominic Flat Mouth, stepfather Norman Other Medicine, brother, Brandon Bulltail, Great Grandparent's; Guy & Margaret Bulltail, Josephine (Joe) Wallace, Edmund & Josephine Little Light, Rosebud Bulltail, Regina Pretty on Top, uncle's; Robert Bulltail, Warren (Myrtle) Blaine, auntie, Eva Faith Bulltail.
Extended families include Goes Well, Striped Dog, Well Known, House, Blaine, Black Eagle, Old Crow, Real Bird, Old Coyote, Crooked Arm, Big Hair, Brown, Yarlott, Old Bear, White Clay, Morrison, Plain Feather, DeCrane, Goes Ahead, Alden, Old Horn, Humphrey, Hugs, Other Medicine, Pretty Paint, High Hawk, High Nose, Eagle, Bear Clouds, Left Hand, Plenty Hawk, Doyles, Black Hawk, Flat Lip, Kindness. Families in North Dakota; Fredrick, Young Bird, Fox.
Our family is large, please forgive us if we forgot to mention anyone during our time of grief.