Curtis Bad Bear

Curtis Everette Bad Bear, 53, went to other side camp on June 22, 2024. Isíikooshbalaxe “Singing Whistle” was born on June 20, 1971 in Crow Agency to Byron (Maria) Bad Bear and Linda (Manuel) Covers Up. He was a Whistling Water and child of the Piegan.

Curtis grew up at Eagle Springs with his brothers Billy Ray, Porkie, and Carl. Mervin and Darlene Eastman and Mary Louise LaForge cared for Curtis as their own, he would call them mom and dad. He learned to ride horses, hunt, and train horses. He enjoyed going to Buffalo Pasture with Billy Ray and Porkie. He later lived in Crow Agency during his early years with his parents and sisters. They later made their home in lockwood. Curtis attended crow school, lockwood school, and St. Labre High School. He then went on to play college basketball at Powell then United Tribes Technical College where he studied criminal justice.

Curtis married the love of his life on July 27, 1998 in Big Horn County. They started their family in Billings, MT before moving to Pryor, MT where they bought their first home. They later moved back to Billings, MT in 2015 where they bought their second home “cuts the wood”. Curtis would fast in the Pryor Mountains to pray for his wife and the family they were preparing for. He enjoyed attending traditional settings with his wife over the years. Curtis and Nadia played softball together for many years. He loved her with his whole being.

Curtis and Nadia raised five children together; Naomi, Courtney Jo, Nakola, Chase, and Caydrin. They loved their children fiercely and raised them to be more than exceptional people. Curtis was very proud of his family. He took pride in teaching his children how to play sports and life skills. He shared his interest in sasquatch with his grandson, Kingston. Curtis was proud to be a grandpa, he enjoyed spending time with them and buying them their favorite snacks. He was extremely proud of his children and all they accomplished over the years. He would help them give back to their community and even started a college fund in 2023.

Curtis worked various jobs throughout his life but he had a passion for welding. He worked for Wood power grip and Bay. He was currently working for Weldtech as a pipefitter. Curtis enjoyed working for weldtech with his brothers. He was proud of his job and the work he did. Curtis was always described as an exceptional employee. Curtis always offered a helping hand to all of his communities. He was always ready to help his elders, brothers, sisters, aunts, and uncles in whatever they needed. His heart was large and everyone in his life felt his love through his actions. Curtis enjoyed playing softball over the years. He loved when his children were old enough to play COED softball with him and even had a family team. He took pride in his culture and took time to actively learn and teach others. He fasted to pray for his family in the many seasons of life. He would also participate in the sweat lodges and peyote meetings. He became a firm believer in bigfoot and sasquatch.

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