Deanna Barbara Doyle-Dreamer

Deanna Barbara Doyle-Dreamer, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by all of her family and loved ones. She was born on May 23, 1938, in Crow Agency, Montana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Deanna lived in Crow Agency, Montana, and spent significant parts of her life in Bozeman, Montana, Grand Coulee, Washington, as well as Washington, D.C., where she built both her career and cherished family memories alongside her late husband, Mortimer Dreamer, and children Lansing and Jonni Dreamer, as well as her surviving daughter, Kasey. 

She worked as a legal assistant for a prominent law firm in Washington, D.C., specializing in Native American law. Her work reflected her intelligence, dedication, and deep respect for justice and community. After Deanna moved back to Montana, she spent countless hours helping raise her grandchildren, Shannon, Matthew, Maria, William, and Jersey, who they affectionately called “Mim” a nickname given to her by her granddaughter Maria. She also had an especially close bond with her great-niece, Cheyenne Whiteman, whom she babysat for many years. 

Above all, Deanna’s greatest devotion was to her family. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel loved, valued, and special. Her home was a place of comfort, care, and unwavering support where everyone always felt welcome. Deanna had a special connection with all who knew her, especially her countless grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, who loved to sit at her table and visit with her. 

Deanna found joy in the simple and meaningful moments of life. She loved reading, was always eager to learn, and could often be found working on crossword puzzles, keeping her mind sharp and curious.

She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her strength, and the love she gave so freely. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the many lives she touched.

Deanna was preceded in death by her husband, Mortimer Dreamer; her children, Lansing and Jonni Dreamer; her parents, John and Florence-Yarlott Doyle; her beloved siblings, Mervin Haven, Patrick, Robert, Chuck, and Timothy Doyle; sister, Mickey Whiteman; in-laws, Donald Dreamer, Thurlow and Menford Birdinground, Beldine Beneker, and Agnes Lockhart; nephews, Patrick “Little Pat” and Robert “Bomber” Doyle; close cousin, Rosie Harris; and granddaughter, Aloysia Big Hair. 

She is survived by her siblings, Johnny (Aggie) Doyle, Louise Doyle, Penny Bad Bear; close in-laws, Rosie May Doyle, Mercedes Little Head, Carmelita Birdinground, Wilfred, Gilbert Jr ‘Popcorn’, and Quintin Birdinground; close cousin, Sara Young; son-in-law, Al Big Hair; daughter, Kasey (Josh) Dreamer-Little Owl, grandchildren Dakota and Shannon Dreamer, Matthew Mortimer Stops, Maria Ashleigh and William “Babe” Snell, Jersey Bay Flores and her gang Rattler, Autumn, Mayleigh, and Ramone, Kayden, Khloe, Crystal, and Tristan “Boy” Big Hair; her great-great granddaughter LeiNani Stops; her nieces and nephews, Donna Dreamer, Cindy, Cheryl, and Christine Haven, Sydney, Burdette ‘BJ’, and Marley Birdinground, Francine, Brandon and John Doyle,Walter and Ian Old Elk, Sherman Big Man, Henry (Shannon), Joe and Mikayla Wilson, Caleb, Connor and Vivian Doyle, Dawn Glenn-Plenty Hawk, Desi, Jade, Jake and Tara Whiteman, Tawny and Calvin Whiteman, Gary (Mary) Whiteman, Nacoma Jefferson, Kaya Swank, Arlen (Mona) Whiteman, Damain, Stephanie, and Mariah Whiteman, Charlie Whiteman, Valerie (Quentin) Whiteman, Autumn, Cheyenne and Timmy Whiteman, Faith (Craig) Ackley, Ryker, Tanner, and Trinda Ackley, Kim (Bryan) Peterson, Sherri Doyle, Shane (Megkian) Doyle, Florence, Ruby, Lillian, Quannah and Blake Doyle, Sloane (Scott) Flatlip, Hudson, Madison, and Bridger Flatlip, Joe, Thurlow, Jordan, Dana, Lindsey, Shilo, Lamont, Wayne, Rian, Kyler, and Taya Bad Bear.  

Extended family on the paternal side includes all descendants of Thomas Shane and Sarah Strikes the Gun; on her maternal side, all descendants of David Yarlott and Plenty Doors.

Extended families also include Birdinground, Doyle, Yarlott, Shane, Fitzpatrick and Pretty Weasel.  Please excuse us if we have forgotten you in our time of grief. Our family would like to extend our appreciation to everyone who has offered support during this time. 

We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who spent time with our grandma in her home and checked on her over the last few years. Mary and Mona Whiteman, Shiloh Bad Bear, for bringing warm meals, helping clean her home, Kyler and Rien for helping with yard work, and countless memorable trips into Hardin with her close nephew, Charlie. 

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