Vernon Little Bird

Vernon "Barney" Little Bird, 58, passed away December 17, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 23, 2019, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan, with Rev. John Floberg officiating. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 AM, till time of service. Burial will be in Big Lake Cemetery, Cannon Ball, ND.

Vernon was born June 25, 1961, at Fort Yates, North Dakota, to Gerald Sr. and Florence (Fool Bear) Little Bird. He was raised and educated in Cannon Ball and graduated High School in Paris, Idaho. He worked construction most of his life as a large equipment operator and truck driver. He was a kind and generous man who loved helping others. He liked to bead, fix things and spend time with family and friends.

He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Little Bird, and Janice (Floyd) Montclair; two brothers, Carl Little Bird and George Fool Bear Sr.; six grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and special friend, JoAnn Hairy Shirt.

Barney was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald, Perry and Gary Little Bird; sisters, Rose Fool Bear, Gertrude Fool Bear, and Lois Little Bird.