Roy B Redbow

Roy B. Redbow, 72, Fort Yates, North Dakota, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015, at his home. Visitation is scheduled for 1-6 PM, Friday, May 8, 2015, with a Memorial Service beginning at 3:00 PM, in the Youth Activity Center, Cannon Ball, with the Rev. Canon John Floberg officiating. Burial will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery on Monday May 11, 2015, at 2:00 PM.

Roy was born August 2, 1942, at Solen, North Dakota, to Robert and Josephine (Two Bears) Redbow. He was raised and educated in Solen. He served in the US Army from February 24, 1960 to February 21, 1963. He was stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and earned the Army Service Ribbon, NDNG Basic Training Ribbon, NGNC five year Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, and Expert Award Rifle M-16. He served in the US Marine Corps from February 27, 1969 to September 24, 1970, in San Diego, California. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Metal, RVN Cross of Gallantry, and Rifle Sharpshooters Badge. He complete heavy equipment school in Gary Indiana. On May 1, 1970, in San Francisco, California, he was appointed Corporal 2nd Battalion, First Maries Division. In November 1984 at UTTC, he started working as a men's dorm counselor and was moved onto Security Officer. On July 1, 1988, he graduated from law enforcement training academy and ended as a Security Supervisor in April 1990. After UTTC he began working at various construction companies as a heavy equipment operator in Bismarck and surrounding areas until August of 1992. He then started work for Standing Rock Health System as an ambulance driver, moved on to Standing Rock Housing Authority, and ended at the BIA Roads Department as a heavy equipment operator. In January of 1994, he started working at the BIA Facilities Management until 2000.

He would always greet his kids and grandchildren with a hug, kiss, and an "I love you." All with a big smile on his face with anyone who visited with him. There was a story about any topic that was discussed because of his many experiences in life. He was supportive, loving, and caring for all who were in his life. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, fishing, and especially listening to his oldies but goodies music. He had two marriages during his lifetime. The first to Karen Wise Sprit and the second to Bernadine Standing Bear. Dad, you will be dearly missed by all who had the exciting chance to share your experiences with you.

He is survived by two daughters, Kim Redbow, and Deborah (Dewey) Plenty Chief, all of Cannon Ball; one sister, Gladys See Walker, Solen; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Steven.