Stanley Gerald Dalby Jr., (Birdie), was called home on October 19, 2020.  His wake will begin at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020, followed by his Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2020 all at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Box Elder.

Stanley was born February 25, 1940 to Stanley Dalby Sr. and Polly Price.  He was a member of the three affiliated tribes of the Prairie Chicken Clan.  Stanley served his country enlisting at the age of 17 in the Army.  He then attended Haskell Indian College where he went into the trade of bricklaying.  From there he went to Dallas, Texas and married Pauline Russette whom he later divorced. Together they had three children.  Stanley spent most of his life in Dallas, Texas for year-round work.  He later moved to Box Elder, Montana to be near family.  He enjoyed his work, spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards and watching his old westerns.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Vernon and Mark; sisters, Sandra Dalby Childers, Wanda Driver, and Katherine Dalby; brothers, Vernon, Alan, Keith, and Sherman.

Stanley is survived by his daughter, Stacy Dalby of Box Elder, MT; and his six grandchildren: Shea, Cody, Tessa, Darlee, Markita, and Morris Jr.