Fritz Damon Birdbear Jr., departed on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at his residence in Mandaree, ND. Fritz Damon Birdbear was born to Fritz and Martha Birdbear on June 5, 1976.

Damon attended Mandaree High School and graduated in 1995. After graduation Damon had many interest in life. He attended the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND; he trained for welding in Chicago IL and American Indian Art Institute in Santa Fe, NM for digital art. He also attended Fort Berthold Community College in New Town, ND. Damon was a man who could adapt to any career challenge and mastered many trades. He worked various jobs such as pipeline, casino and in the customer service industry.

He was a humble person who cared deeply for his family. His coworkers often described him as a caring peaceful man. Damon had many friend and he loved to joke and laugh with all of his cousins.

Damon had three children that he loved dearly, Delphine Faith, Primberly Rose and John Lee. He was a very caring father who always talked about his children.

He was preceded in death by his sister Coralee; brother Calvin; grandpa Robert Birdbear, Grandma Cora Snow, grandparents John and Thelma (Buro) Yellow Wolf.

Damon is survived by his father and mother Fritz Birdbear Sr and Marta Birdbear, his children Delphine Faith , Primberly Rose and John Lee Birdbear; sister Ann Birdbear and adopted brother Sam L. Lincoln and his lifelong very close and dear friend John Lee Klemstrad whom he named his own son after.