Victor Yarlott, Jr.

Victor Hale (Chaps) Yarlott Jr., Bacheé iichíile héelen dáhkóosh “Man Amongst the Horses,” given by grandpa Benito Brown. Chaps was born on Super Bowl Sunday (Packers vs. Patriots), January 26, 1997, in Crow Agency, MT, to Victor Yarlott, Sr. and Adrena Old Crane, passed away July 24, 2025. He was a member of the Zion II Church. He was a Whistling Water and a child of Ties the Bundle. He was named after his namesake, Hale Jeffers, by his Grampa Aaron Yarlott Sr. 

Victor, best known as “Chaps” by his family, was raised in Lodge Grass, Montana. When he was a young boy, he worked in Wyoming and stayed with Mr. John McCleary, who later adopted him as his son.

Chaps was an avid horseman and was first placed on a horse when he was in diapers. He assisted his dad with branding and pushing cows. His dad recalls asking him when he was in Head Start what he wanted to be when he grew up, he stated, “A bronc rider and a rancher.” Then his dad asked him, “What about football and basketball?”, he stated, “I already have that in my pocket.” 

Growing up, Chaps was always by his dad’s side. At a young age, he accomplished tasks that were required to become a Warrior, such as killing a badger, a wolverine, a bobcat, a lynx, big horn sheep, mountain lion, pronghorn, moose, bear, and elk. He was a very good hunter and was proud to share his first kill with his Káale’s, aunties, and family.

 Chaps had a heart of gold. He once asked his dad for his saddle to pawn so he could buy food for a family that was in need. He always made sure to save at least fifty dollars to share with his family.

Chaps attended school at the Pretty Eagle school in St. Xavier, MT.  While in grade school, he was Chief for the Indian Days festivities for four years straight. He excelled in sports including basketball, cross country, football, and track. He won SEACC in Jr. high for football, basketball, and cross country. Chaps was part of the traveling team “No Luv” from second grade through his senior year, coached by Richard McCormick. He participated in the Big Sky State Games in Jr. High, playing basketball, and won the gold medal with his team. In 2009/2010, he was part of the AAU Nationals team in Cross Country. The first year, he took eighteenth in the 11/12-year-old category. The second year in the 12/13-year-old category, he placed 31st overall out of 517 runners, missing it by one to be All-American. 

 Chaps attended high school at St. Labre Indian School. As a freshman, he made the varsity basketball team. He was a 3-time All-Conference, made it to the Divisionals tournament all 4 years of high school, and the State tournament his junior year. He participated in Cross Country all four years and made honorable mention in football. 

Graduating in 2016, the same year his first child, his precious daughter, Kasey, was born. In 2023, he also welcomed his pride and joy, his son Romel. He will be truly missed by all who knew him; his legacy will live on through his siblings and children.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Kevin White and Joshua Yarlott; grandparents Eugene and Maude (Morrison) Yarlott, Alferdine Old Crane, Gertrude Old Crane-Bear Tusk, Nora Big Hail Gardner, Oliver (Sonny) and (Darlene Little Owl) Hugs, Leslie Fisher; Uncles, Paul (Roberta) Spotted Horse, Joe Buffalo Jr, Bert Little Owl, and Franklin “Tee” Red Wolf. 

Survivors include his children Kasey and Romel Yarlott; his significant other Sharelle Herera; Brothers Fonz (Kinahlei) Yarlott, Osaias Takes Enemy, Brian “Bob” Old Bull, Jericho White Clay, Boots and Spur Coyote Runs, Martin (Tanya) Spotted Horse, David Blaine Jr., Kaison Williams, Joseph Buffalo III, Brian “Bubba” Red Star, Tymer Big Lake, and Virgil McCormick ; Sisters Asia, Paisley, Sarah, Lavera Yarlott, Amber, Sharla Buffalo, Shilo McCormick, Narissa (Jarris) Reed, Vanessa, Chelsea Leider, Lorri (Darek Paul) Old Bull, Trulyn Old Crane, Angelena McDonald, Noelle White Clay, and Ashley Farwell; Grandmothers Theodoris Red Star-Asencio, Sarah Left Hand, Delmyrna, Tina Yarlott, Marcia (Benito) Brown, Tori (Oliver) Half, Gema Walks Over Ice, Kari (Matt) and Sandra Stops, Francine Morrison, Erlis (Johnny) Harjo, Nadeen Dumontier, Bonnie Hawk, Lottie (Curtis) Medicine Horse, Ardith Old Crane-Hogan, Billie (Burdick) Two Leggins, Nellie Silver Horn, and Shirleen Glenn; Grandfathers Aaron (Althea)Yarlott Sr., Sealmer Red Star Sr., Levi Sr., Reuben (Annette) Bear Tusk, Jr., Thomas Gardner, Alvin (Lucille) Yarlott Sr., Arthur, Carl Curtis Alden, Ray Bull Tail, Benito (Kathy) Morrison, Benjamin (Rebecca) Bright Wings, and Garrett Stewart, Sr.; Great Grandmothers Delma Yarlott, Nora (Dennis) Holds; Great grandfathers Tommy (Linda) Little Owl; Aunties Yolanda (John) Nomee, Sherri (Mark) Farwell, Marcia Yarlott, Janelle (James) Day Child, Tiara (Randall) Black Eagle, Michelle (Delbert) White Clay, Natasha Yarlott and Faye Brown, Karen, Toni Yarlott, Kim (Ralph) Chavez, Delmyrna Bonko, Nikki (Sonny) Larance, Jolene Ten Bear, Larsena (Miles) Burshia, Carolyn Pretty Weasel, Pauletta (Terry) Birdinground, Carla Real Bird, Agnes (Gary) Gardner, Suzette (Frank) Spang, Roberta Yarlott, Vernelle Bad Bear, Christy (Garette) Costa, Terry, Holly Stewart, Lavina Old Bull, Ethel Gardner, Georgianne Pisano, Benedicta Wowie Little Wolf, Trudy Old Crane, Helen Chandler, Tina (Elliot) Red Star-Mountain Sheep, Noreen LaForge, Maglene, Kaneeta, Leslie Asencio, Denalene (Vanwade) Falls Down, Lujuana, Quana Old Crane, Leota, April Bear Tusk, Ginger (Carlson) Goes Ahead, Jodi Romero; Uncles Aljay, Kirby (Karly), Aaron Yarlott, Monty (Yelena) Bright Wings, Johnny Whiteshirt, Sam (Page), Tommy (Geri), Robert Bonko, Oliver Spotted Horse, Jackson (LeAnn) Dale Dean Pretty On Top, Tylynn (Shana), Thomas (Mary) Ten Bear, Arron (DeVonna), Jimenio (Holly) Leider, Dale, Vincent Crooked Arm, John (Becky) Five, Alvin (LaTone), Charles, Isaac (Polly) Yarlott, Brandon Spotted Horse, Clay Spotted, Roger Red Wolf, Addkin Stewart, Justin Brown, Bobcat Rogers, Tristan, Isaiah, Christopher Farwell, Richard (Camille) McCormick, Tim (Tamara) Pease, Regis, Frank Hogan, Mike (Anna) Old Crane, Bryan Hutchinson, Benny (Melanie), Ryan Asencio, Brian (Edina) Red Star, Stormy (Tanisha) Whiteman, Monty Royce Warden, Adopted Uncle Johnny Round Face, Noel Two Leggins. 

Adopted Families who took him as a son, Clayton Bad Bear and family, Carlene Old Elk and family; Our late sister Leslie Fisher adopted Big Vic as her son. We grew as a family to love them all as our very own. Richard and Camille McCormick, Shiloh, Virgil, Tommy Z, Virgil Cameron, Kami Jo Zander, late Richard McCormick, Amelia, Talissa “Sharkee,” Tommy Joe McCormick, Kass, Jaxson, Tommy Jr., Vince, Dawntae, Jayleigh, Shyla, Kessa, Misty, Clint Fitzpatrick, late Clint Fitzpatrick, Claycee, Britleigh, Coach Cain (Edith), Ty (Leona) Fisher, Zoey Ontiveros and Nori Fisher, Melissa Fisher, Milen, Velma, Katie, Shelby, Clancy, Sherrell Dyani, Tuffy, Conway, Stewart Fisher, Thelma Fisher and family, Donna Fisher, Shawn Fisher, Roy and Stephanie Fisher Sr., No Luv Team, preceded in death by Grandma Leslie Fisher and uncles Dane and Allen Preston and Shugh.

Extended Families: Morrison, Hugs, Old Horn, Goes Ahead, DeCrane, Old Bear, Yarlott, Charlie Jefferson Family, Yellow Horn family of Alberta, Canada, Old Crane, Red Star, Round Face, Bear Tusk, Big Hail, Fritzler, Farwell, Glenn, Wall, Small, Flat Lip, Stops, Lion Shows, Pretty On Top, Gardner, House, Bear Crane, Falls Down, Briggs, Whiteman, Lande, Violet Stops Enick family, White Clay, Johnny Bull In Sight.

Victor has numerous relatives and friends, too many to mention. Please accept our apologies if anyone was omitted; it was not intentional.

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