Richard Melbourne

Richard Paul Melbourne, 59, of Poplar died Feb. 6, 2025, at St. Vincent’s in Billings.

Richard, the son of Richard P. Yellow Owl and Wilma M. Melbourne, was born on Nov. 13, 1966, in Poplar.

He worked odd jobs when available. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, friends and family as well as root digging, fishing, walks or cruising and listening to CCR and oldies.

He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Melbourne-Martell of Poplar; brother, Lawrence Melbourne of Portland, Ore.; son, Stanford Melbourne of

Regina, Sask., Canada; daughter, Richelle Melbourne of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and one granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Melbourne; brother, Lyle Melbourne; son, Richard Melbourne Jr.; and wife, Almyra GrayHawk-Melbourne.

A wake will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.