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Preston Young Bird, 18, of New Town, ND, was dead on arrival at the Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley on Thursday, October 15, 2009 of injuries sustained in an altercation in New Town.
Preston Murphy Young Bird was born September 6, 1991 in Watford City, ND to Bessie (Mongram) Wells and the late Calvin George Young Bird. Preston came into this world along with his twin brother, Nicholas. Preston departed this life on October 15, 2009. Preston is a child of the Knife Clan.
Preston attended school in Mandaree until 1998, when his family moved to New Town where he was educated at the Edwin Loe Elementary School. Preston attended the Ganado High School, as a junior, in Ganado, Arizona where he lived with his Aunt Terry Mongram. Preston returned to New Town in February of 2009 where he was presently attending the Ma-Adoo-Za-Gidz Alternative Education Program until the time of his passing.
Preston was very active and excelled in many sports in his life, such as basketball, football, wrestling, cross country, and softball. He also traveled with a basketball team as a young man known as the “Bad Boyz.” When Preston was in Jr. High, he was running late to the Corey Ihmels Cross Country Meet in Williston, ND. He arrived, as the race was just about to begin and did not have time to stretch but just tie his running shoes. As soon as he got to the starting line the race began, however, Preston was able to place 2nd in a field of over 50 runners.
Preston received many awards for his efforts in all the sports he participated in at Elementary, Jr. High, and Sr. High levels. Preston also qualified at the National Cross Country level in Ames, Iowa when he was in elementary school. Preston was a very competitive athlete in every sport he participated.
Preston was close with his twin brother Nicholas. On many occasions ended up competing against each other in sports such as cross-country or wrestling. One occasion, they ended up in the championship round in the Killdeer Cowboy Elementary Invitational Wrestling tournament. It was a very competitive match with Preston being the winner. However, the match did not end there as when they returned home, the match continued on the living room floor. Being a twin did have its advantages as Preston was obligated to a prom but was unable to attend, so his twin brother Nicholas stepped in to save the day (twice).
Along with participating in sports, Preston also enjoyed watching sports. His favorite basketball athletes were Michael Jordan and Lebron James. He also liked playing his X-Box video games and liked playing with his friends and his little brother Jadyn. Preston also loved listening to Rap Music. His favorite rappers he enjoyed were Tu Pac Shakur, The Game, Lil Wayne, Freekey Zeckey, and Lil Boosie. He loved shaking the house with his loud music.
Preston always had time for family and friends. Preston enjoyed “hanging out” with his friends or “cruising around.” He was very fond of his little niece Lexi. Preston was always a helpful individual, not hesitating to help whenever asked.
Preston was known for his big smile he shared with his family or friends or when his step dad made Spaghetti, as this was one of his favorite foods. Preston’s smile and personality will be missed by his family, friends especially his niece Lexi and little brother Jadyn whom he treasured dearly. He always had time to shoot ball or throwing the football with him in the front yard.
Although Preston’s time on this earth was a short eighteen years, he fulfilled a lifetime of experiences.
Our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend will be missed dearly.
He leaves behind his parents; Bessie and Barlow Wells, sisters, Natasha (Larry Azure) Young Bird, Joni Wells, brothers, Nicholas Young Bird(twin) Jayden, Barclay Wells of New Town, ND, Clement (C.J.) Wells of Williston, ND. Niece, Lexi Jade Azure, New Town, ND. His maternal great grandmother, Polly Mongram, New Town, ND grandmother, Evangeline Mongram, Minot, ND, his paternal grandparents, Marcus and Rezilda Wells of New Town, ND., paternal grandmother, Veronica Serdahl of Mandaree, ND. Maternal aunts and uncle, Vanessa (Chad) Overlie, Bismarck, ND, Sarah (Wesley) Garrett, Minot, ND, Rosemarie (Alex) Ramirez, East Grand Forks, MN, Wamblee Wea Red Feather, Minot, ND, maternal uncle, Merlin Red Feather, Minot, ND, his paternal aunts Angela Young Bird, Marci Wells, New Town, ND, Sharissa Wells, Bismarck ND. Paternal uncles; Murphy Young Bird, Marcus Levings, New Town, ND, Cody and Laramie Serdahl, Mandaree, ND. He also leaves many cousins and extended family.
Strikes the Buffalo continues his journey into the spirit world with his father, Calvin George Young Bird, his paternal grandfathers, Afton Young Bird, Steve Serdahl. His great grandparents, Matthew and Belva (Rush) Young Bird, Inez (Lone Fight) White Owl and Murphy Bell. His uncle Carlisle (Boosie) Wells. Maternal grandfather, Eddie Good Bird. Great grandparents; Charlotte Young, and Emery Good Bird, great grandfather Leon Mongram. |
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| His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 19, 2009 in the Water Chief Hall in Mandaree, ND. Rev. Carey Enno will officiate. Wake services will start at the hall on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM. |
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| Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, east of Mandaree. |
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10/28/2009
I read about this tragic story and wanted to send my condolences and share a scripture that has brought me comfort, Rev. 21:4 “And he [God] will wipe...
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