Harold Adams

Harold “Buddy” Adams, 74, of Poplar died Nov. 9, 2024, in Hardin.

He was born on Jan. 23, 1950, in Fort Kipp to Clarence and Loretta Adams. He attended and graduated from Brockton High School in 1969.

After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. During his time in the Army, he went on to fight in the Vietnam War. While in combat, he was wounded on the battlefield. He was then sent to Germany for his recovery.

After being honorably discharged from the Army, he worked a variety of different jobs which include carpentry, law enforcement, accounting, game warden, truck driving and a bingo caller. During this time, he had also pursued to further his education at Williston State College, Miles City Community College and Fort Peck Community College.

He dedicated the later years of his life to the Fort Peck Tribal community. He was an ordained minister and was the pastor of the Red Eagle Presbyterian Church in Fort Kipp for multiple years until 2008 when he started work for Clayton Stevenson Funeral Home until his death.

He was the commander of Post #61 until its closure. He then became a lifetime member of Thomas Mann American Legion Post #81 of Culbertson. He was also the chairman of the Fort Peck Sioux Council.

He loved his culture and speaking Dakota. He loved his family and being at family gatherings. He enjoyed announcing, singing and attending powwows, especially Poplar Indian Days. He also enjoyed watching old western movies. He loved cars