Algie was born on May 22, 1943 to John Piapot and Bessie Raining Bird in Rocky Boy . He was raised and attended school in Rocky Boy, graduating from Rocky Boy High School in 1961. On June 5, 1965 he married Margaret Flying and the couple had 6 children that they raised in Rocky Boy and Missoula.
Algie worked in Forestry for many years and put his degree in Natural Resources from the Stone Child College and the University of Montana to use. He was also a well-known artist, creating beautiful works of art.
Algie enjoyed watching TV especially football, Pawn Stars, and James Bond movies. Family was very important to Algie, especially spending time with grand and great-grandchildren; each one received their own nickname from him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie; son, Jerod; grandsons, Jaron Stump and Jacob Berry; and sisters, Carmie and Elaine Chandler.
Algie is survived by his wife, Margaret of Rocky Boy; sons, Duane (Joyce) of Harlem and Micah of Rocky Boy; daughters, Andrea Brisbo of Missoula, Wanda (Billy) Berry of Warm Springs, OR, Crystal (Myron) Michel of Inchelium, WA, Darnell (Matthew) Converse of Havre and Jacinda (Jacob Burns) Four Colors of Box Elder; brothers, Kenny of Havre, Larry and Russell (Theresa) all of Rocky Boy; sisters, Barbara (Joe) Dubois of Box Elder and Selena Valdez of Havre; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
Algie was born on May 22, 1943 to John Piapot and Bessie Raining Bird in Rocky Boy . He was raised and attended school in Rocky Boy, graduating from Rocky Boy High School in 1961. On June 5, 1965 he married Margaret Flying and the couple had 6 children that they raised in Rocky Boy and Missoula.
Algie worked in Forestry for many years and put his degree in Natural Resources from the Stone Child College and the University of Montana to use. He was also a well-known artist, creating beautiful works of art.
Algie enjoyed watching TV especially football, Pawn Stars, and James Bond movies. Family was very important to Algie, especially spending time with grand and great-grandchildren; each one received their own nickname from him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie; son, Jerod; grandsons, Jaron Stump and Jacob Berry; and sisters, Carmie and Elaine Chandler.
Algie is survived by his wife, Margaret of Rocky Boy; sons, Duane (Joyce) of Harlem and Micah of Rocky Boy; daughters, Andrea Brisbo of Missoula, Wanda (Billy) Berry of Warm Springs, OR, Crystal (Myron) Michel of Inchelium, WA, Darnell (Matthew) Converse of Havre and Jacinda (Jacob Burns) Four Colors of Box Elder; brothers, Kenny of Havre, Larry and Russell (Theresa) all of Rocky Boy; sisters, Barbara (Joe) Dubois of Box Elder and Selena Valdez of Havre; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
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