Earl Freddie Birdhat, Jr.

Earl Fred Birdhat Jr., 65, was also known as “Boy”, his Crow name was “Ih’aako e’hche  bilaxpa’a ke scheeh” (establish himself far off elsewhere) given to him by Richard Real Bird. Boy was a member of the Peigan clan and was a Ties the Bundle child. He was born on October 17, 1958 in Crow Agency to Fred Birdhat and Mary Mae Big Day. His paternal grandparents were Phillip Birdhat and Anna Woodtick Birdhat; maternal grandparents Henry and Sara Ball Big Day.

Earl met his beloved wife, Lorretta Tom, at Crow Fair in 1977 and shortly thereafter moved to Reno, Nevada together. From childhood, Boy was raised by his older sisters Monica and Alee Birdhat.  He attended school at St. Charles Mission School, Edgar, Pretty Eagle Catholic and Garfield, where he earned his GED. Boy was a hard worker, hustling while in school as a bus boy, dishwasher, furniture maker and other side jobs. He ultimately pursued a career in truck driving and received his certification in California. He worked for Truck companies including Swift and Sarpy Coal Mine.

Earl enjoyed reading the Bible and he designed from fabric, beads and feathers miniature Indian war horses; a one-of-a-kind design.

He is preceded in death by his wife Lorretta Birdhat, his parents Fred and Mary Mae Birdhat, his siblings Evelyn Limpy Birdhat, Monica Turns Plenty Birdhat, Clara Polacek Birdhat, Barbara Birdhat, Cheryl Birdhat, Leon Birdhat and Soto Birdhat; nephews Randy Funmaker, Iran “JoJo” Stewart, Kevin Brush, John Sight, Tyler & Bobby Stands Over the Bull and nieces Mariam Stewart and Lanna Lenhart.

He is survived by his son Phillip Birdhat, siblings Tim Birdhat, John Bullin Sight, Alee Birdhat, Freida Birdhat, Londa Baker Birdhat, Donna Spotted, Geraldine Schenderline, Dixie Yellowtail, Elsworth DeCrane and Phillip & Glenda Hayes; Uncle Heywood Big Day Sr.; nephews Timothy Mountainsheep, Bo Pretty On Top, Eric & Josiah Jefferson, Leon M. Birdhat Jr., Tahj Birdhat, Chester & Darrell Turns Plenty, Dennis Stewart, Larkin Morning, Austin, Kade & Mathew Baker; nieces Abby Birdhat, Cheryl Birdhat Polacek, Bayleigh Birdhat, Timera Flores, Janet Turnsplenty, Janelle Stands Over Bull, Jade Hoag, Rena Blaine, Donna Dreamer, Ruby, Rachel & Roberta Stewart; and 43 grandchildren. Extended family includes Bell Rock, Beaumont, Flatmouth, Little Owl, Plain Feather, Rock Above, Horn, House, Pretty Weasel, Snell, Ball, Chief Goes Out, Buffalo Coat, Woodtick, Iron Maker, Morsette, Melendrez, Real Bird and Rides Horse. If we missed anyone, please accept our sincere apologies in our time of grief.

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