Obituary for Harley Buffalohead

Harley Buffalohead

June 19, 1949 ~ January 26, 2021 (age 71)

Harley Buffalohead,71, of Marland, Oklahoma passed away January 26, 2021. Harley was born June 9, 1945 to Melvin Buffalohead and Esther Parker Buffalohead. His Paternal Grandparents were Nettie (Littledance) Buffalohead and Pete Buffalohead. His Maternal Grandparents were George Parker and Carrie (Littlevoice) Tyndall.

After school, Harley joined the U.S. Army. Later on in 1982 he married Dawn Kaudle Kaule and he had four children.

Harley worked for Local 430 for thirty-five years, retiring in September 2010. He loved coaching softball especially when his daughters and nieces were on the teams, and he coached adult men and women’s teams as well as winning several championships with them. Harley loved his family very much and took great pride in his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and their athletic accomplishments.

Left behind to cherish his life full of memories are his wife and his children Tawnya Buffalohead, Tammy Buffalohead, Eugene Big Soldier, and Harley Swan; grandchildren Alivia Molina, Kristan, Molina, Jamie Molina, Trenlee Buffalohead, Mi’a Stegman, Skylar Swan, Haden Johnson, Kaden Romero, E.J. Chids, Maria Hall, Gabriella Big Soldier, Gionna Big Soldier, Kate Ruff, Noah Buffalohead, Adam Buffalohead, Terrance Hall, Peanut and Baby Harley Johnson; siblings Laura Buffalohead, Nettie Williams, Victor Buffalohead, and Joanne Buffalohead.

Preceding Harley in death are his parents Melvin and Esther Buffalohead; brothers Matthew, Dale, Thurman and Calvin Buffalohead; daughter Tracey Buffalohead; nephew Calvin Buffalohead and grandson Trenton Molina.

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday January 29, 2021 2:00 PM
Ponca Tribal Cultural Center
228 White Eagle Dr.
Ponca City, OK 74601