Marzetta LuAnn (Two Bulls) Iron Bear, Carries Her Own (Thawakic’in), our beloved mother, sister, auntie, grandmother was called home on August 6, 2019 at the Billings Clinic with all her loved ones at her side. Marzetta was born on March 14, 1956 in Poplar, Montana, the daughter of John and Nancy (Gibbs) Two Bulls.
She grew up in Poplar and attended school in Poplar and Busby, Montana. She met and married the love of her life Alfred Iron Bear on January 7, 1978. They were married for 27 years. Marzetta worked for the Fort Peck Tribes for many years. She was currently employed with the Fort Peck Tribes Elderly Program until illness prevented her from continuing.
Marzetta enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and friends. She attended and traveled to all her grandson’s, Dennis, sporting events. She enjoyed reading, attending pow wows, playing machines, bingo and visiting with friends and family. Marzetta was a strong and compassionate woman and always available to lend a helping hand when needed.
Marzetta is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Iron Bear, daughter Amber Iron Bear, Parents John and Nancy (Gibbs) Two Bulls, Paternal Grandparents Charles Two Bulls and Mary (Feather Earring) Two Bulls, Maternal Grandparents Carl Gibbs and Emma (Littlecrow) Gibbs, Sisters Verna Two Bulls, LaVerda Eagle Bear, and Carmelita Eagle Boy. Brothers Warren Two Bulls, Francis (Mackie) Two Bulls, James (Joe) Iron Bear, and Theodore (Teddy) Two Bulls of Fort Hall, Idaho. Nieces Lisa Eagle Boy, Tracy Stiffarm, and Nancy L. Two Bulls. Nephew Terry Stiffarm.
Marzetta is survived by her daughter, Lisa Iron Bear-Dukes and family, and son, Alfred (AJ) Iron Bear. Sisters, Bernadette (Mike) Dimas and family, Francine Two Bulls and family of Fort Hall, Idaho, and Vermae Taylor. Sisters-in-law, Linda (Dave) Lezard, Cheryl (Butch) Boyd, Myra (Jon) Daniels, and Gloria Buckles. Brothers, Wayne (Evetta) Two Bulls and family, and Charles (Patsy) Two Bulls and family. Brothers-in-law, Tony (Patricia) Iron Bear, James Iron Bear, and Ivan Roberts. Numerous Nephews, Nieces, cousins and Grandchildren that she was very close to are Dennis Red Eagle, Alfred Iron Bear Jr., Rakwon Dukes, Rayna Dukes, Raidyn Dukes, and Ashlynn Iron Bear.
Marzetta it broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God call you home. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure ,you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
A prayer service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center, funeral services will be held on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center with interment to follow at Poplar City Cemetery.
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