Adrian Jerome Fourstar Jr. passed away peacefully and comfortably on June 13th, 2015 in Poplar, Montana. Bugs had begun his journey into his next life. Our beloved brother had battled cancer for nine years and could not fight any longer, he is no longer suffering from this illness
Bugs was born to Adrian and Odessa Fourstar on July 6, 1961 in Wolf Point, Montana. Adrian is the grandson of Jerome and Mabel Fourstar of Frazer, Montana and the late Isabelle Jones of Poplar, Montana. Bugs attended and graduated from Frazer High School in May 1979 at the age of 18 years old. Bugs had played basketball for the “Frazer Bear Cubs” team. Bugs is a graduate of NAES College with a bachelor degree in Computer Science. He had entered the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge.
Bugs had traveled to many states playing in independent basketball tournaments as well as spending time coaching the youth. Such as traveling with them to boxing clubs and wrestling meets, in these travels he met many friends. Bugs had often enjoyed spending time with his niece, the late Charlie Fourstar; traveling to Pennsylvania on many occasion, as well as his other nieces and nephews who called him “UB”. Uncle Bugs was always laughing and joking with them. Bugs had finally traveled to the west coast with family two years ago to see the ocean as well as taking in a NBA game. Bugs had often enjoyed traveling to Montana, spending time with his family and friends. Always taking time to stop and visit with friends in his journeys. Bugs is loved and missed by many. Our dad, brother, and uncle will be missed and loved by many.
Adrian is survived by his children, Taz, Charles, and Hailey Fourstar of Portland, Oregen and Samantha Fourstar of Wolf Point, Montana; sisters, Antoinette Fourstar, Claudia Fourstar, and Janet (Jerrid) Mudgett Sr. all of Poplar, Montana; nieces, Isabella G. Fourstar, Alex Herrald Granbois, Brett Mudgett, Jerica Mudgett, April Fourstar, and Kayla Fourstar; nephews, Stormy Fourstar, Jerrid Mudgett Jr.; aunts, Madonna McConnell and Josephine Tapaha of Wolf Point, Montana, Patty (Herman) Pipe of Poplar, Montana, and Geraldine (Warren) Buck Elk of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Adrian is preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Odessa Fourstar; his children , Chelsea Morgan Fourstar and Adrian “AJ” Fourstar III; sister, Dolly Denis Fourstar; brothers, Michael Charles Fourstar and James Andrew Fourstar.
Till we meet again brother.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 18th, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Services Friday, June 19th, 2015 at 10:00 AM. All to take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar, Montana. Burial will follow services at the St. Ann’s Cemetery also in Poplar, Montana. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.