Calvin Tatsey

Calvin Tatsey, age 69, passed away in Great Falls, MT on December 30, 2025. Calvin was born on January 28, 1956 in Browning, MT to Calvin Wayne Trombley & Barbara Jean Tatsey. 

Calvin was raised in Browning, MT, where he completed his GED in 1981. He attended Blackfeet Community College, earning an Associate of Arts degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling with a minor in Human Services (General Studies). Calvin continued his education at the University of Montana, Montana State University-Billings, and the University of Phoenix, working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with an emphasis in Mass Communication. Throughout his career, Calvin obtained numerous professional certifications, including a Ministry Evangelist Certificate from World of Christianship Ministries, a Montana Law Enforcement Correctional Officer Certificate, and several additional certifications related to the human health services field.
Calvin leaves behind his significant other, Virginia Clark since 1981 to his passing. 

Throughout his career, Calvin worked in a wide range of professions, including firefighter, chef/cook, auto mechanic, correctional officer, cashier, and chemical dependency counselor. He often described himself as "a jack of all trades," reflecting his versatility and broad skill set. 

Calvin enjoyed a wide range of interests and hobbies, including fishing, hunting, painting, boxing, weightlifting, auto mechanics, wood hawking, playing guitar, working with computers, writing, storytelling, and photography. He also enjoyed watching YouTube, staying current on social media, and listening to music. Above all, Calvin took great pride in sharing his knowledge of the Blackfeet people and language, and he cherished spending time with his family--especially his grandchildren, and their memory-filled "airhead" trips.

Calvin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Irvin "Chub" Tatsey; his mother, Barbara Jean Tatsey; his sister, Gail Tatsey; his son, Richard Clayton Tatsey; his grandson, Uriel Ethan Nathias Tatsey; and his great-grandson, Rowel Uriel Edwards.

Calvin is survived by his children, Nathan Irvin Pete Tatsey, Jennifer Jean Tatsey(Kasey Ehlers), Kimberly Elaine Tatsey-McKay(Timothy McKay), and Gregory Richard Tatsey; Grandchildren, Uriel, Angela, Tina, Shynell, Callia, Isiah, Mahkia, Yasmine, Kasiyah, Elise, Vanaya, Kasin, Kail, Brielle, Arianna, Ezriel, Chloe, Marie, Charlie, and Xavier; Great Grandchildren, Keilani, Rowel, Reese, and Easton; siblings, Gail Tatsey(Steve Comes At Night), Elaine Haggard(Jack Haggard), and Memoree Tatsey(John Sharp). 

Services to be held starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 with Rosary on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7 PM at 85 Arrowtop Rd, Browning, MT. Funeral Service on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1 PM at Little Flower Parish. Burial to follow at Willow Creek Cemetery.

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