Bold, bright, and tenacious, Majel earned her BA at U of Wyoming, her Masters at ENMU, and her PhD in Sociology at ASU in Tempe, AZ. C

Majel spent her career as a professor at ASU Tempe and NAU Flagstaff.

After returning to Montana, she taught at Aaniiih Nakoda Community College on the Fort Belknap Reservation and Dawson Community College. Her passion centered around the history and culture of Native Americans.

Majel was preceded in death by her son, her daughter, and her parents John and Audrey Arthun. She is survived by her sister, a niece, two nephews, and four great nephews as well as loved cousins. T

Graveside service were held at Rosebud Cemetery July 31.