Robert P. Nomee

Robert Patrick Nomee, 75, born to Paul Nomee, Sr. and Gretchen Bull Weasel Nomee on March 21, 1948 in Pryor, Montana, was called home to his Heavenly Father during the early morning hours of July 15, 2023. 

A name that was given to him by his grandfather Bull Weasel, is Outstanding Horseshoe, “Iichiilitaxpuuwate xiassee”

Robert was raised in Lodge Grass and resided there most of his life; he also attended school there. Coming from a large family, Robert did his part and worked small jobs from the tender age of 10 years old to help keep his mother & family fed and warm.  When he got older he enrolled in trade school in Dallas, Texas as a mechanic and from there became a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan. 

In 1966 he met and married Mervalene LaForge and from this union had 3 daughters, then was later divorced. He later met the joy of his life, Charlene Alberta Jefferson, and together had 3 daughters. In 1979 Robert and Charlene both co-pastored the Lodge Grass Miracle Church where he also founded the Holy Ghost Believers Band and Ministry. In 1985 Robert answered the call as an evangelist after pastoring the Miracle church in Lodge Grass and together the couple became full time evangelistic ministers traveling throughout the United States and Canada sharing the word of God. They returned home to Lodge Grass to continue their pastorship of the Holy Ghost Believers Church. Robert loved having street services, Gospel concerts and feeding people through get togethers. Other pastimes he enjoyed were the outdoors, fishing and hunting. His children, grandchildren, and family were the treasured joy of his life. 

Robert was preceded in death by his father Paul Nomee, Sr. and mother Gretchen Bull Weasel, his wife Charlene Nomee, daughter Roberta Nomee; sons Robin and Alan Nomee; adopted daughter Tina Covers Up; siblings, Ramona Backbone, Marjorie Hoops, Daisy Bright Wings, Carlton Sr, Paul Jr, John and Lewellyn Nomee. 

He is survived by his children, Bertha (Elliot), Charla, Felicia (Gerald), Naomi (Erving), Tashalei (Lexx);  grandchildren, Roberta, Marcus, Rochelle, David, Lianna, Kelly, Portia, Kiesha, Alejandro, Robert, Kaya, Treston, Gerald Jr., Abigail, Wesley, Charlene, D’Alan, Marquel, Serenity, Sallah, Christian, Kaidence, SKwNKwINM, Lyrix, Evelyn and Lycan. 18 Adopted sons; Harrison Mann, Austin Little Light, Duane (Gennie) Bull Chief, Clinton (Sherri) House, Dean Don’t Mix, Carlton (Lori) Nomee Sr., Mark Nomee Sr., Paul (Bernadine) Nomee III, Elton (Janet) Backbone, Cyril (Jana) Not Afraid, Aaron (Samantha) Masuaskapoe, Jeff (Jan) Bear Hat, Billy (Lisa) Harris, Nathan (Roni) Enick, Darren Curly Rider, Wesley (Barbara) Sage Jr., Robby Robinson, Chauncey Friday, Isaac Stovall; 14 adopted daughters Destiny White Clay, Carlene Jefferson, Melinda Dawes, Barbara Gardner, Jennifer Shane, Rebecka Stovall, Joyce (Dewey) Piapot, Marcy DeCrane, Rhiannion Cummins, Royann (Lewis) Enick, Beth (Calvin) Brush, Rita (Mike) Stops, Serese Jefferson, Jessica Tartsah, Kathy Pewenofkit, Vera Cozad Buffalo Meat, and Lucellia (Tim) Thunder; sisters Josie (Ben) Stands, Veronica (Brewster) Pretty on Top; brothers Chester (Sharolyn) Nomee and Bruce White; adopted brothers Gale Three Irons, Ed (Julia) Doney, Bruce Meyers, Robert (Rachel) Old Horn, Billy Martin from Ft. Belknap, Ed (Julia) Doney Ft. Belknap, William Backbone; adopted sisters, Barbara Lee, Mary Lou (Haywood Sr.) Big Day, Denise Nomee, Dorothy Jefferson, Colleen Caplett, Claudette, Dorma (Ellart), Elna, Bonnie Hawk, and Ardith Hogan, Claudia & Rebecca Flatmouth, Rose Sullivan, Gene & Doris Gone, and Yvonne Martin. 

Extended Family includes Bull Chief, Rides the Horse, Covers up, from Rocky Boy Parkers, Turners, St Mark, Costa, LaMere, Belcourt, Naulte from Idaho, Nomee’s, Sullivan, Martin, Gone from Fort Belknap, Follet from Wolf Point. Our family is large, please forgive us if we have forgotten to mention your name during our time of grief. The children of Robert would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers, monetary gifts, food, & flowers.  Thank you for the encouraging words given to us during this difficult time, and in the words of our dear father, ‘Be Blessed’. 

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