Chad Badbear Obituary
The passing of Chad Badbear (Hardin, Montana) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 23, 2025 at the age of 46. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Chad Badbear or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pat Stands Jr. Pagette and Bernadine; his brother Sonny; his aunt Patricia Stands; his great-grandparents, John Smart Enemy (Elizabeth), Patrick Stands Sr., Fred Smart Enemy Jr. and Clara Big Lake; his adoptive son Jeff McDonald; his pet Ina; his uncles, Herman and Dickie Badbear; his aunt Clara Smells; his sister Jolene Smells; his close friends, Josiah YellowTail, Jeromy Holds, Thomas Russel, James Cummis Sr. and Carla Big Head; and the mother of his children Carlene Jefferson.
He is survived by: his former wife Mariam House; his children, Ezekiel James, Ashtyn (Marlyn), Chad Jr., Genesis and Cheinah; his adoptive children, Bronson Fog, Caleb Doyle, D'Alan Rodgers, Leo and James Cummins; his sisters, Carrie Doll, Holly Stands and Devona Lambert; his pets, Julie Wilkinson, Georgette (Newton Jr.), Old Crow Sheila NotAfraid (Leroy), Audie Wilkinson, Powwow Jefferson and Patalene Stands (Bruce); his brothers, Patrick III, Isaiah, Solomon Stands, Karl Little Owl, Eric Birdin Ground, Cheyenne Bixby, Micheal Ware Jr. and Nathan George; his pet Tim; and his close friend Percelia Buffalo BullTail.
