Kenton L. Lovan Young Bear Wolf - Ceesha
Kenton Lovan Young Bear, 55, of Billings, Mont., formerly from Mandaree, N.D., passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Billings, Mont.
Kenton was born in Watford City, N.D., to Benjamin L. Lovan and Joyce D. Beston. He was raised on the MHA Reservation, residing in Mandaree, N.D., with his late parents Ben Lovan and Joyce Beston until he quit 10th grade.
Kenton decided to complete schooling and receive his GED, which then in turn, he decided to join the U.S. Army.
While serving in the Army, he went to Desert Storm, returned from Desert Storm and stayed active in the National Guard until he was honorably discharged. Kenton remained an active supporter of the army with his membership to VFW Post No. 9061.
Kenton was a simple man. He also was quiet, humble, and kept to himself the majority of the time. Kenton really didn’t get involved in sports like his late brother Ben Lovan. He loved traveling and seeing what was out there in the world. Although he loved his home in Mandaree, he just didn’t want the simple country life-style of the reservation and made the Billings, Mont., area his home until his untimely death.
Kenton was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce Beston and Benjamin Lovan; his sister, Evelyn Hale; brothers, Randall Knight, Ben Lovan Young Bear, and Arlie Knight; nephews, Houston Horn, Tyson Knight; grandchild, Quintin Lovan.
Kenton is survived by his brother, Wilburt Bullsnake; his sisters; Nancy Lovan and Donita Hale; his many nieces; nephews; and grandchildren.
Kentons’s Funeral Service was held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Water Chief Hall in Mandaree, N.D. Kevin Finley officiated. Visitation was held at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Watford City, N.D., on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a procession from Watford City, N.D. to the Water Chief Hall in Mandaree, N.D., where the wake took place starting at 5 p.m.
Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, N.D. is assisting the family. Friends may sign the on-line register book and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com.