William Dupree

William Francis Dupree, 41, of Poplar, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Poplar.

He was born in Poplar on March 23, 1979, to Ernestine Ireland and Peter Dupree. His mother provided love, care and support to fill his mind with a yearning for the welfare of others. His father modeled the new life of modern education and labor needed to sustain the coming generations.

He was a natural learner, young at heart with an old spirit that connected with all who crossed his path. His presence here on Earth will be remembered by his love to hunt and fish and his ability to lift spirits with humor and gifts of meaningful and thoughtful compassion.

He was a talented heavy equipment operator, earned his CDL and maintained an incredible amount of knowledge of every road and every area throughout northeast Montana that amazed all he hunted with.

His heart gravitated toward children and he found ways to make them feel special. He was blessed with beautiful children he loved and adored unconditionally.

He was preceded in death by sister, Theanne Ireland.

He is survived by his children, Annika, Bailey, Zane, Colton and Paisley Dupree; parents, Peter Dupree and Ernestine Ireland; brother, Dennis Russell; sisters, Kelly Ann Grey Bear, Fellini Adams, Ashleigh Weeks and Sioux Glory Dupree; and Freda Steele.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 10, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment was at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.