James Dust

James Paul ‘JP' Dust, 53 of Lodge Grass, went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2020 in the Billings Clinic. “Well Known Worker” Akbaahiila Xiasaash a name given to him by the late Ben Bear Below. He was born December 16, 1966 in Crow Agency, son of Victor Dust Sr and Dorothea Dust. He married Patricia LaForge on May 24, 1998. He was a member of the Ties the Bundle clan and was a child of the Greasy Mouth clan. He received his education at Pretty Eagle Catholic School and graduated from Lodge Grass High School. He was an active seasonal firefighter right out of high school. In 1983 he traveled with Holy Ghost Believers throughout Oklahoma, Wyoming, Arizona, South Dakota, North Dakota and Canada Evangelizing. He was well known for his anointed drumming. In 1989-1996 he started playing softball with War Party team. Later he held numerous jobs. He later participated in arrow throwing. In 2004 he went on to claim the Sr Arrow Championship title with his brothers and nephews No-Water/Dust Boys. He was also a talented Artist known for his work. He also worked for Lodge Grass Head Start as an Indian Educator; kids were always running up to him saying “teacher James”. He got his Certificate in Para Archaeology. His father, grandparents Clive & Nellie Mountain Pocket Dust and Charles & Bernice Jefferson; aunts: Marjorie, Sherry Jefferson, Charlene Nomee, LeeAnn Old Bull, Chery Yellowtail; uncles: Benny, Gavin Jefferson, Bernard Dust; nephew K'dyn; adopted Grandmother Betty Caufield preceded James in death. Survivors include his wife Patricia; his daughters Lilly Dust, Chantelle (Jason Drivinghawk Jr.) Big Back; sons Josiah, Japheth, Seth (Iyannii) David Dust; adopted children Matthew Baker, Elijah Costa, Adalyn Jacobo, Valeria Jacobo, Jessie James Stone, Raquel Stewart; his Godchildren Darris Dust and Matthew Baker, Constance Petty, Alyea Matt; his mother Dorothea Dust; his sister Charlene (Greg) Hogan, Kristie Sungoesslow; brothers: Victor (Verena), Tim (Valerie), Mike, Bernard Jr, Ira Dust; adopted brothers: Steve “Dunny” Amyotte Jr, Darrel Little Light, Darius Deputee, Robbie Robinson, Amigo Jefferson, Todd Amyotte; adopted sister Phillamine Spint, Anita “AnneJo” Old Bull, Sherry “Tiny Girl” House, Jennifer Jane Jefferson; aunts: Claudine, Tonya Mountain Pocket Dust, Aldean Dust, Connie Red Star Price, Walla (Max) Spotted Bear, Christine DeCrane, Ursula Russell, Kristina Garcia-Big Hair, Jacklyn Little Bird, Karen, Maxine, Fray Jefferson, Rebecca, Lydia Hill, Betty Jane; adopted aunts Rhonda, Robin Caufield; uncles: Clive Jr, Joseph, Kevin RedStar, John Dust, Wallace, Kevin Dust, Aaron, Marlon Dean Red Star, Henry Jr, Curtis, Harold Rides the Horse, Dean, Dana Bird, Larry Garcia Jr, John, Franklin (Verna) Steven, Tim (Edwina) Raymond, Dave Jefferson; Grandmother Melissa(Sonny) Falls Down, Connie Russell; Special Friends Duane Bullchief, Irving Stewart, LaGrant, Bradford Black Eagle, Albert Medicine Horse, John Smells; his favorite Grandchildren Asher Scott Afraidofbear, Harmony Dust, Zariah and Tyree Dust; 52 Grandchildren; 19 Nieces and Nephews; as well as his extended family including Dust, Red Star, Mountain Pocket, Moccasin, Yellowtail, Gros Ventre, Williamson, Bear Ground, Big Hair, Hunts the Arrow, Schenderline, Morning, Bright Wings, Jefferson, Pretty Weasel, Doyle, Wilson, Fitzpatrick, Takes Enemy, Carpenter, Shane, Laforge, Big Lake, Bird Rattler, Cummins, Hill, Adams, Little Owl, Other Medicine, BirdingGround, Old Elk, Goes Ahead, Red Wolf, Bull Shield, Calf Robe, Old Horn, Plain Bull, Big Medicine, Real Bird, Dawes, Bell Rock, Not Afraid, Hoops, Morrison families. Our family is large; if we have missed you please accept our apology.