Thomas James Bulltail

Thomas James Bulltail, 26, of Lodge Grass, Montana, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. Thomas was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, papa, and 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 and child of Sore Lip. He was also a member of Our of Lady Loretto Catholic Church in Lodge Grass, MT. Thomas was born on December 24, 1998 in Crow Agency, MT to Josephine “Sunshine” Bulltail and Dominic Flat Mouth (both deceased) and stepmother, Sherry Not Afraid. He was lovingly raised by his Kalaa, Carol Bulltail. His godparents are Bekki Gros Ventre (deceased) and Wendall Wolf Black. He was a descendent of Goes Well and Striped Dog. 

He 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, and was recognized for traveling over 65,000 miles throughout his FFA Career as “Student who Traveled the Most Miles Award.” He participated in football, basketball, and JROTC throughout high school. He attended the Close-Up Program to Washington, D.C. and New York with Robert Martin Stuker.

Thomas had a generous spirit and deep respect for elders. Through the New Mexico Service-Learning Trip with teacher Lauren Yipper Stites, 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 and Wales – building sweat.  These acts of service, including building sweats, 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 great grandmother, Delma Yarlott, grandparents, Ronald (Virjama) Flat Mouth, Leon (Lorene) Flat Mouth, and Clyde & Yvon (Renee) Little Light, grandmas, Doris Gets Down, Eva Bulltail, Roberta Old Bear, Francine and Linda Morrison, Rebecca and Claudia Flat Mouth, Davine (Dusty) Harden, Jackie (Larry) Blacksmith, Judy Morrison, Edwina Little Light, and, adopted parents, Lottie and Curtis Medicine Horse, Roberta Old Bear, sisters, Chloe Bulltail, Danelle Old Dwarf, Sammie Jo Flat Mouth, Sarai Curlew, Hannah Lena Calnimptewa, Janey, Alexis and Katrina Morrison, Angel Flat Mouth, Evelyn Old Coyote, CeCe and Slvyia Stewart, Fredricka LaFountain, Fray, Dara, & Amber Wilson, Chantelle, Chandra, and Charine Whiteman, and Kensley Spotted Horse; brothers, Simon (Trishelle) Bulltail, Taylor and Timmy Hill, and Manual and Blake Old Dwarf, Reginald (Martika) Flat Mouth, Seneca, Bobby James, Jerome and Robert Morrison, Martin & Frank Rides the Horse, Harmon, Hunter & Gunner Flat Mouth, Joe Buffalo III, Lando Stuart, Alvie Old Coyote, Alvah & Eric Curlew, and L Thomas & Anton Calnimptewa, aunties, Janice Gets Down, Annie and Martha Blaine, Mable Pretty on Top, Margarita Bulltail, Donna (Mike) Yazzie, Denise (Michael) Stops, Delora Old Elk, Renee (Lansing) Crooked Arm, Dorrie Bulltail, Garnett (Henry) Bright Wings, Geri (Justin) Racine, Colleen Bear Ground, Bernice (Kendall) Old Horn, Val & Dara Scalpcane, Clarissa (Matt) Ball, Mallory Venne, Bridget & Grace Morrison, Carlena Flat Mouth, Bobbie Jo (Darrin) Old Coyote, Dr. Gerlinda (Chan Whiteman) Morrison, Quincee Stewart, Sunshine Cooper, Carolyn Dawes, Micha Beth Other Medicine, Bethany Rides Horse, Rena Blaine, Fatima (Tom) Crazy Mule, and Christina (Pat) Big Lake, 65+ sisters, and 45+ brothers, uncles, Dewey and Wales (Lavern) Bulltail, Robert Bulltail, Richard Arthur, Joseph Pretty on Top, Daniel and Dominic (Nancy) Old Elk, Blaine Bulltail, Greeley Bear Ground, Darrell “Man” Jr. and Grant Scalpcane, Conrad Bulltail, Leonard Little Light, Ronald Flat Mouth Jr., George, Eric, LJ and  Kidd Morrison, grandpas, Benito (Kathy) Morrison, James Morrison, David Old Bear, Art Alden, and Randell Not Afraid.

 He was predeceased by his parents, Josephine Bulltail and Dominic Flat Mouth, stepfather Norman Other Medicine, great grandparents, Guy and Margaret Bulltail, Josephine (Joe) Wallace, Edmund (Josephine) Little Light, Rosebud Bulltail, and Regina Pretty on Top, uncle’s, Robert Bulltail, Dennis Mountain Sheep, Curtis Little Light, and Warren (Myrtle) Blaine, aunties, Ethel, Eva Faith and Regina Bulltail, and April He Crow, brothers, Brandon Bulltail, Shawn and Gary Bear Ground, Eyon Springfield, Roman Hugs, and sister, Janet Bright Wings Hugs.

Extended families include Goes Well, Striped Dog, Well Known, House, Black Eagle, Old Crow, Real Bird, Old Coyote, Crooked Arm, Big Hair, Comes Up, Brown, Yarlott, Old Bear, White Clay, Morrison, Plain Feather, Bull Chief, DeCrane, Goes Ahead, Alden, Old Horn, Humphrey, Hugs, Other Medicine, Pretty Paint, High Hawk, High Nose, Eagle, Bear Cloud, Left Hand, Plenty Hawk, Doyle, Kindness, Black Hawk, Flat Lip and families in North Dakota: Fredrick, Young Bird, and Fox.

Our family is large; please forgive us if we forgot to mention anyone during our time of grief. 

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