Christoper "Buddy" G. Alberts

Christopher G. “Buddy” Alberts, “Wasicu Tawa hdi” (Brings Back American Horse), 78 of Fort Totten, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2015 at his home in the loving care of his family and Altru Hospice. A Wake for Buddy will be held at the Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten on Friday, August 28th beginning at 5:00 p.m. The procession to Fort Totten will leave at 4:00 p.m. from Buddy’s residence at rural Fort Totten. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 also at the college. Final review will begin at 11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow immediately after review. Burial will be in the St. Thomas Episcopal Cemetery, rural Fort Totten. Military Honors will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7546. Christopher George, was born on May 2, 1937 to Alvina (Jerome) and George Alberts in Fort Totten, ND. Buddy attended his early school years at the Calvary Square and continued his education at Fort Totten until he was 17. He entered the Army in 1954, where after serving his 4 years of duty, returned home to Fort Totten. Buddy had two daughters, Theresa and Carrie TwoHearts, before having two more daughters and a son with Mary Angeline Dunn. Buddy and Angeline were married in 1969. He then finished school at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck. Buddy and Angeline were also among the first class of students to attend UTTC when it first opened. In 1984, Buddy started working at the Four Winds Community School. He started as a janitor and later moved on to grounds keeper until his retirement in 2008. He took great pride in the many trees he planted and the care he took of all the grounds. Buddy enjoyed rodeos and Pow Wows. He was dedicated to his traditional way of life. He also loved to teach the younger generation the many ways and beliefs of the traditional life. Buddy touched the hearts of many people throughout the United States and Canada. He worked very hard to keep the traditional ways and the Native language alive. Buddy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his many friends and family. He was a humble man, he was always sure to put the needs of others before himself. Buddy will truly be missed by many hearts, and all the people he touched and educated throughout his lifetime. He is survived by his daughter Colleen Cook; son Tyrel Alberts; step children Calvin (Lolita) Dunn, Alfrieda (Bob) Dunn, Alberta (Ted) Dunn, Maynard Dunn, Terry (Anna) Dunn, Sr.; granddaughters Tara Alberts, Angela Eback, Nellie RedOwl; grandsons JayDean Alberts Sr., Shane Eback, Sr., Zachary Alberts, Chris Cook, Jarret Cook, Trevor Alberts; great granddaughters Kayonna, Talayna, Tori, Kayleetha, Adalyne; great grandsons JayDean Alberts Jr., Shane Eback Jr., Chris Cook Jr., Jayden Cook; sisters Winona Fox, Sally Cavanaugh, Marie Martin; brother Quentin Alberts; aunt Virginia (Adrian) Foote. He was preceded in death by his wife Angeline; daughters Budene Alberts, Theresa and Carrie TwoHearts; parents; brothers Allen, Roger and Patrick Alberts; sisters Lynda Alberts and Virginia Lancelotta; nieces Laverne Fox, Linda Fox and Lynn Spottedwolf; nephews William Longie II, Walter Cavanaugh, Leonard Fox, Michael and Dominic Lancelotta; brothers-in-law William Longie II, Laidman Fox Sr., Walter Cavanaugh Sr. Active Pallbearers: Dale Alberts, Joe Lancelotta, Joe Dunn, Laidman Fox Jr., Roger Alberts, Davey Davidson, Jody White, Allen Alberts, Elton Greywater and Fred Longie Jr. Escorts: JayDean Alberts, Jr., JayDean Alberts Sr., Zachary Alberts, Jacob Eback, Shane Eback, Jr., Antone Eback Jr., Jaret Cook, Curtis RedOwl, Stetsen Alberts, Shane Eback Sr., Chris Cook Sr. and Trevor Alberts. Honorary Bearers: George Alberts, Codey Fox, Victor Lancelotta, Maurice Alberts, Woodrow Longie, Jimmy and Marilyn Smith, Austin Smith, Pat Pacheco, Al Childs, Delray Smith, Demus McDonald, Pete Belgarde, Donny Belgarde, Bob Greywater, Kenny and Flo Dunn, Francine McDonald, Lilly Demarce, Tim Demarce, Jerome Demarce, Donna WhiteBuffalo, Audrey and Dennis Bennet, Rick Two Dogs, Toni LaPlante, Boy and Faye Jetty, Jo and Vivian Maureau, Jim and Alberta Miller, Al and Twila Demery, Willy Broncho, TJ PlentyChief, Bonnie Bull, John and Bonnie Wells, Onna Littleghost, Ephriam Hill Family, Casper DeMarris, Brenda Azure, Barbara Robertson, Beverly Labelle, Fred Stands, Dusty Lebeaux, Frank McKay, Albert Jacques, Jay Green, Carol Whiteman, Catalina Herman, Cora Whiteman, Emerald Robertson, Erich Longie, April Longie, Bob and Euretta McKay, Bill and Julie King, Kenny Lohnes, Pete Longie, Myra Pearson, Cheryl GoodIron, Davey and Eunice Davidson, Jacob Abraham, Imogene Belgarde Family, John and Mona Chaske, Davey and Joy Davidson, Swen Baker, Wendell Powless, Eugene Hale Family, Brian (Wanita) Alberts, Cynthia Alberts, Myra Lohnes, Jerry Cook, Tony Eback, Mike Tollefson, Jasper Youngbear, Darrel Charboneau, Richard Street, George and Jerolyn Longie, Cindy Lindquist, Rebecca Smith, Tyson Merrick, Kenny Merrick Jr., Bobby Gates, Brian Thunderhawk, Chris Nelson Jr.; all Veterans and those whose lives he touched.