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Delaware Indian News
The Official Publication of the Delaware Tribe of Indians
Lënapeí Pampil January 2021 ▪ Volume 44, Issue No. I
Celebrating Our Honored Elders November 2020 Election Results
O n behalf of the Delaware Tribe Elders Committee, it was a great
honor to present Dorothy Jackson with a Pendleton blanket.
One of the tribe’s oldest full blood Delaware, Dorothy celebrated
her 100th birthday this past July. Mrs. Brown has accomplished much
in her lifetime.
Dorothy Francis (Wilson) Jackson, was born July 15, 1920 on her
family allotment southeast of Delaware, Oklahoma. Dorothy’s father
and mother were Anderson Wilson and Lillie (Parker) Wilson. Her
paternal grandparents were Adam Wilson and Amanda (Bascomb)
Wilson and her maternal grandparents were George Parker and Mary
(Bigfield or Bigknife) Parker. Dorothy’s family moved to Indian Ter-
ritory from the Kansas reservation. Dorothy’s siblings were Ethel
Quay (Wilson) Martin and Titus Wilson.
Dorothy graduated from Delaware High School and continued her
education at the Haskell Indian Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. After
graduating from Haskell, she was employed with the U.S. Interior
department in Washington, D.C. At the outbreak of World War II, the
department was relocated to Chicago, IL. Dorothy then transferred
with her job to Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
In 1947 Dorothy went to work for the Flint Steel Corporation, as a
drafting room secretary/clerk. Dorothy retired from Flint in 1983 as
secretary to one of the vice presidents of Flint.
We commend Dorothy for her life well lived and all that she has
accomplished. Here is a BIG THANK YOU (WANISHI) from all of
us, the Delaware Tribe.
On behalf of the Delaware Tribe Elders Committee, member Joe
Brooks attend the 100th birthday celebration for William Wood on
August 8, 2020, and was honored to present Mr. Woods with a Pend-
leton blanket. One of the tribe’s oldest members, William Wood was
a World War II fighter pilot veteran, who flew nineteen combat mis-
sions. ■
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From the Desk of Assistant Chief Brad KillsCrow
Brad KillsCrow, Assistant Chief being faced by our programs and administrative staff. We have been without a Tribal
Manager since mid-October but that position should be filled by the first of the year.
A lthough we have had to navigate much of this year with the COVID-19 virus at
our doorsteps, I am thankful that we, as a Tribe, have taken the threat seriously and
worked diligently together to limit the number of positive cases among our tribal em-
There are currently several other tribal job openings especially in the child care, family
services and social services programs. The Tribe maintains a policy of tribal preference
in hiring yet I have been dismayed to find that few of the applicants for these positions
ployees and in our community. After months of precautionary measures, most of us are are tribal members. I am not sure why this is the case but I am looking into ways we
ready for a return to normalcy. However, we must continue to be vigilant and do what is can better reach tribal members when jobs become available. I would like to hear your
necessary to protect ourselves and our people from the virus, especially our elders and ideas regarding the recruitment of Delaware applicants. Please contact me by email
children. We must also do what we can to reach out to those who have been impacted at bkillscrow@delawaretribe.org. ■
either physically, emotionally and economically by this disease.
Since being elected Assistant Chief in November, I have made several trips to the
tribal complex in Bartlesville to meet with employees trying to get a grasp on the issues
Donations for Education
Scholarships Gratefully Accepted
We invite tribal members and others to contribute to a special fund
for educational scholarships. Donors are recognized in five levels:
Brass Level up to $ 100
Silver Level $ 100-500
Gold Level $ 500-1,000
Wampum Level $ 1,000-5,000
Wampum Belt Level above $ 5,000
Send donations to
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Trust Board, Education Committee
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006-2746
Published January 2021. Reprint permission is granted with credit to the Delaware Indian News, unless
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Editorial Board:
We invite contributions, but reserve the right to limit printing based upon available space. The deadline for
articles, letters, ads and calendar of events is March 15, 2021 for the April 2021 issue. Submissions may be Joe Brown, Gregory Brown, Charla Mann
mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the tribal office or emailed to din@delawaretribe.org. Paid advertisements Technical Editor: Joe Brown
are available; for rates, please contact the editor.
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Lenape Language Report Sample Sentences Delaware tribal member, Denise Neil-Binion, who made
a study of early beadwork. It includes not only the type of
Jim Rementer, Lenape Language English: There is the big boat. beadwork done with trade beads brought to this country
Lenape: She në xinkwi mùxul. by the Europeans but also decoration done with native
Project Director materials available to the Lenape.
Historical Example As with other lists this one will begin with some of the
What’s New: Our grant application to National Sci-
earliest known beads made and used by the Lenape and
ence Foundation for funding to continue improvements to
moholo [1684] canoe, boat or ship those are wampum beads. We’re fairly certain that there
the Lenape Talking Dictionary was funded and it started
amochool [1755] were other types of beads made from seeds but to the best
on June 1, 2020. It is for a year and a half.
Umoahool [1824] canoe of our knowledge these did not survive the damp Eastern
Early Recordings: James C. Webber, more com-
Woodland soil. The same is true of things made of wood,
monly known as Charlie, worked with anthropologist
leather, and quills and they also were not preserved well
Frank Speck at the University of Pennsylvania in 1928.
in the acidic soil.
He talked about the culture and language and his record-
The eighteenth century Delawares developed new dec-
ings might be the earliest of Lenape. Some of his clothing
orative techniques using beads which were trade items.
items and things around him seem to not be Lenape but
These often replaced quillwork and other ornamenta-
props from the museum for this photo. Go here to listen:
tion. The beadwork found on skirts and leggings of the
https://www.talk-lenape.org/stories?id=46
Delaware is considered typical of the Woodlands as a
whole although each tribe developed their own patterns.
The application in geometric and floral designs was an
eighteenth century development. The technique appears
to be well developed by at least the mid-1700’s for the
Delaware.
As the dictionary user can see the earliest time the word
for canoe was written down was in 1684 even though the Revived: I was asked about the Lenape Word-a-Day
spelling is not very accurate. calendars like I made when Lucy Blalock was teaching
classes. The list is also posted on the Tribal website.
There are sound files for each of these words in the Le-
nape Talking Dictionary. Here are the ones for January
and February 2021: ■
What’s Newest: Words and sentences continue to be
added to the dictionary. We have been working with re-
cording sessions made with Lucy Blalock. The words and
sentences from these are being added to the dictionary.
Lenape Talking Dictionary: Detail Page
We have noticed that some users of the Lenape Talk-
ing Dictionary are not aware of additional information
about each word that is found in a section called the De-
tail Page. That page can be seen by simply clicking on
either the English or the Lenape word entry in the diction-
ary. That will take you to the Detail Page where you will Delaware Man’s Beaded Buckskin Hunting Coat
sometimes find images of what the word stands for. You about 1850
will also find sample sentence(s) and historical examples.
Here is what you will find if you click on the word for
Lenape Beadwork: This is a two panel list about
Canoe:
Lenape beadwork. It is posted on the tribal website at
this address: http://delawaretribe.org/wp-content/up-
Detailed Entry Information
loads/Lenape-Beadwork.pdf
English: boat; canoe
Lenape: mùxul The main purpose of this list is to present images of
various types of beadwork, and since many styles of
beadwork had no special Lenape names no names are
given. Included with this list are portions of a paper by a
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Stories Of Our Past—The Remarkable History Of The Delaware Tribe
Anita Mathis, Librarian & Archives Manager said that he heard them, but when those young Thunder Beings make a noise it is loud
and they are heard when it is going to rain. After the man had visited the Thunder Beings
H ere in the Archives we have many wonderful pictures, documents, and objects of
our Ancestors---- from the past to the present. In this article we are going to read
about Folk Tales told by elders of the past.
for several days, he told them, “Now I will be going home.” Then when a little cloud
floated by near where he was standing he jumped onto it. Then the man went home.
Na Lenu Kiikamao
As this is a time for giving, here is a little gift for you with the greetings of the season. Neki Pethakhuweyok
This is a short Lenape (Delaware Indian) story. Kwetcn mah lenuwa kahta hund may kiikamao neki Pethakhuweyok. Telao nel lenu-
wa wemi elikhating, “Kwelaha ta kwichemihemo, gata manaxe. Gata kshesemen yushe
The Man Who Went To Visit the Thunder Beings xingwi ahsen.” Wemi awen ika pe, xahelukweni manaxeyok, xantki xaheli taxana ul-
hatuwak. Na alcmi kshesatu na xingwi ahsen. Na enda kichi kshetek, na choponihineyo
Once a man wanted to go and visit with the Thunder Beings. He told the men all over enda xingwi sipung. Na enda na eholek aspiheleyu na ika telakihela naka lenuwa. Na
the village, “I wish you would all help me, I want to cut some wood. I want to heat this enda pechi petuxweyu enda neki awenik Pethakhuweyok wikihtit.
boulder.” Everyone came there, and there were many of them who cut wood, and finally O, wemi awen pahokdlao naka lenuwa. Luwe na kweti, “Nulelindam eli paan yushe
they had a lot of wood. Then they began to heat the boulder. When it got very hot, they tali wikinen, 6k xuleniti xu kemitsinen.” Xantki enda lokwik, talcmi maehemeneyo xka-
threw it into the big river. Then when the steam ascended the man jumped into it. He na neki Pethakhuweyok. Nel xkana kaxkteyo, ok opeyo, ok xuweyo. Na hnakatameneyo
went to where the Thunder Beings live. enda manituhtit shitay. Luwe hund ne shitay owelinakot. Na kwe’ti hiluses et mah nan
Oh, everyone was very friendly to the man. That one told him, “I am glad because you telao naka lenuwa, “Kependaihemo et wixkaochi.” Na enda na hiluses keku eluwet
came here where we live, and soon we will eat.” Finally when it got to be evening, the mahtiti pendaksu, shek enda nek wesksichik Pethakhuweyok xahi keku luweyok enda
Thunder Beings began to gather some bones. The bones were dry, and white, and old. pendahsihtit enda kahta sukelang. Xantki na lenu kexukweni kiikamaok neki Pethakhu-
They used them when they made soup. He said that the soup looked good. The one old weyok, xantki telao nel awenik, “Mechi xu nemachi.” Na enda na kemhokwtet pemi-
Being told the man, “You people might hear us sometimes.” Soon after the old Being helak kixki nipay, na ika telakihelen. Na mochin naka lenuwa. ■
From the Cultural Resources Department
to clean and disinfect the Cultural Center for a safe environment. Then on October 1
T he Cultural Resources Department is located in the Cultural Center at 166 N. Bar-
bara on the tribal headquarters campus in Bartlesville. The staff includes Curtis
Zunigha-Director, Anita Mathis-Library/Archives & Gift Shop, and Jim Rementer –
we had to shut down again. We have re-opened on November 1 to visitors and gift shop
customers on an appointment-basis only. The staff works each day during normal busi-
ness hours. We follow Tribal Council-approved protocols regarding safety procedures to
Language Program. Additional details about the department can be found on the tribe’s mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
website: www.delawaretribe.org. The department consists of: History & Culture – The department maintains a considerable amount of histori-
cal data and institutional knowledge. It is shared and practiced at various tribal events
& activities. Tribal representatives have also presented history & culture to non-tribal
audiences across the country. Additional information can be found on the tribal website
home page clicking on the Culture & Language button.
Language – Since 2005 the program has been converting analog recordings to digital
data now used on the language website www.talk-lenape.org. Word pages and lessons
are presented at tribal events and cultural gatherings. Additional information can be
found on the tribal website home page viewing the menu bar at the top and clicking on
the Services/Programs drop-down menu tab, then click on Language Revitalization. A
language program report is separately available.
Museum – A tribal museum/history room is under construction with plans for open-
Library – The tribal library consists of 1,280 titles of books, publications, discs and ing on March 1, 2021. The theme is “A Walk Through Time”.
tapes (both audio & video). All items in the library are available to tribal members for Gift Shop – The department operates a small gift shop with many items bearing the
reading & viewing IN-HOUSE ONLY by appointment with department staff. We cur- Seal of the Delaware Tribe of Indians. Some books and tapes are also available for sale.
rently do not offer check-out of library items. The Gift Shop also accepts items on consignment for sale at the discretion of manage-
Archives & Collections – Our department houses 135 artifacts, 1,573 documents, ment. The shop is a Pendleton Woolen Mill distributor and our current inventory has
and 3,887 photos. Tribal members may view these items IN-HOUSE ONLY by appoint- blankets and accessories. Online sales are also available by visiting www.delaware-
ment with department staff. The department provides computer stations for IN-HOUSE tribe.org and clicking on the Gift Shop button at the bottom of the page. ■
ONLY research with access to archival and historical information.
Cultural Activities – During December 2019 – March 2020, the department staff
supported the Cultural Preservation Committee with the monthly 2nd Tuesday supper/
social. Each time we welcomed approximately 35 tribal members, family, and friends to
Forsythe Hall for a potluck meal, arts & crafts, and songs & dances.
Unfortunately, because of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, we have been closed
to the general public since March 18. This ended the 2nd Tuesday, Delaware Pow Wow,
and Delaware Days activities. We reopened August 24 to employees-only and worked
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Media Release From The Delaware Tribe Veterans
From the Delaware Archives : The Fox
Committee For Publication In The Delaware Indian News
and the Rabbit
T he Delaware Tribe was represented by the Lenape Veterans Color Guard at the First Annual Okla- Told by Nora Thompson Dean
O
homa Veteran Alliance Awards Banquet on October 22, 2020 in Broken Arrow, OK. The event recog-
ne time a fox lived near a down. The fox went and sat down.
nized many organizations and individuals who help bring awareness and advocacy to the issue of suicide
creek. He would always work, He told the rabbit “Are you sick?”
prevention among veterans in our country. ■ and every spring he would make The rabbit said, “Oh no, I am
garden, different things; beans, let- just resting.” The fox said, “OK,
tuce and corn. Every morning he well, let’s smoke.” The rabbit said,
would go hoe. One morning he saw “OK, that’s it.” Then he picked up
that everything had been bitten off. his pipe.
He thought, “Someone must like to The rabbit had difficulty getting
steal,” and then he went home. up. When the fox saw the rabbit he
He sharpened some little sticks, must have had a bloody behind. He
he went and drove them into the immediately said, “See there! You
garden [with the sharpened ends are the one who is stealing from my
sticking up.] The next morning he garden.” The rabbit said, “Not me,
went to the garden. There was blood not me!”
everywhere, and rabbit hairs scat- Finally the fox quickly got mad,
tered here and there. The fox said, they almost fought. He said, “You
“See there, now I know who that are the biggest liar! You are shame-
thief is.” ful!” The fox was so angry and
L-R: Megan Lowry (Marines), Curtis Zunigha (Air Force), Kenny Brown (Army), Emily Harris (Navy) Then he went to visit the rabbit. so he went home. It has long been
In the foreground is U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern (R) OK District 1. He knocked on the door. He heard known that the rabbit likes to lie. ■
the rabbit when he said, “Come in!
Come in!” The rabbit was lying
January 2021 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) Page 7
Delaware Tribe Family & Children Services
Despite a global pandemic and Tribal offices being closed, we are diligently serving the community. Through direct services, events, training, and
grant writing we continue striving to support stable and healthy families.
Bringing Awareness agencies with grants from the Justice De- in working collaboratively to respond
partment’s “New Federal-Tribal Partner- to domestic and sexual violence.
ships to Combat Domestic Violence in
Oklahoma and Other States.” In the Tulsa
Collaboration Success
press release on August 26th the Depart-
ment of Justice wrote “The city of Tulsa,
whose work the Office of Violence Against
Women (OVW) is proud to support again
this year, recently reported that its grant
funding has been critical to addressing
high-risk domestic violence cases, foster-
ing coordination among prosecutors and
law enforcement on evidence collection,
A Few of our Key and connecting victims to advocates who
In honor of the month of April as Na- can help them navigate the justice process
Services Provided tional Child Abuse Prevention Month, the and obtain services to help them rebuild
Child Welfare (Tribal Member Ex- Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Dela- their lives. Recognizing that ending do-
clusive Benefit) Part of our mission to ware Tribe Family & Children Services mestic violence in Oklahoma requires
promote safe and stable families includes department encouraged all individuals partnerships among federal, tribal, and
helping secure the items needed to keep and organizations to play a role in mak- local justice agencies, OVW is pleased to
ing our community a better place for chil- The Outreach Collaboration Event was
families together, or to make sure they are invest in collaboration strategies that put
dren and families. 250 blue pinwheels (the a success! The Delaware Tribe Family &
in position to re-unite. We can provide par- safety in reach for victims in cities and on
symbol for National Child Abuse Preven- Children Services department joined Day-
ents items such as diapers, car seats, beds, reservations throughout the state.”
tion) were placed near the entrance of our spring Community Services, Inc. of Okla-
and even carbon monoxide detectors. We homa in October for Domestic Violence
will also provide support for at-risk fami- Bartlesville campus as a visual reminder Specific Grants to Oklahoma Tribes:
of our commitment. Focusing on ways Awareness Month. Staff handed out good-
lies through services to allow children, • $407,000 grant to Absentee Shawnee
to connect with families is the best thing ie bags containing free domestic violence
when appropriate, to remain safely with Tribe to update ist tribal codes, poli-
each of us can do to strengthen families information and resources, including ad-
their families. cies, and procedures in preparation for
and prevent child abuse and neglect. ditional agency resources, to 85 cars at the
exercising special domestic violence
tribal complex in Bartlesville. A special
Child Support Services (Available to criminal jurisdiction under the Vio-
thanks goes to Elizabeth Shadid, a college
Everyone) Our child support program is Delaware Family & Children lence Against Women Act.
student attending University of Central
on a smaller scale than state- based child Services is Awarded $899,999 • Over 3 million under OVW’s Tribal
Oklahoma, for donating her time in cre-
support programs. This enables us to have Governments Program is slated to go
ating our flyers! Her generosity helped us
the ability to ensure families are thor- to four tribes in Oklahoma- Choctaw
reach over 300 more people online with
oughly supported with any bilateral needs Nation of Oklahoma, Pawnee Na-
our resources.
met. Some of the services we can offer are tion, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, and the
establishing legal fatherhood through pa- Delaware Tribe of Indians to support Spread the Word
ternity testing, locating, establishing court coordinated community responses to
violence against women This year has been hard on all families.
orders, modification of court orders, and
In some way we have all been impacted
collection and distribution of child sup-
Other awards that will be issued to by the pandemic. Isolation and quaran-
port payments.
organizations and government agencies tines can emphasize an issue in the home
in Oklahoma include: at even greater impacts. If you or someone
Domestic Violence Services (Available
you know could benefit from any of the ser-
to Everyone) We provide direct services
• $597,894 to the Native Alliance vices we provide please allow us to help.
to include emergency shelter, transitional
Against Violence in Norman Utilize our Facebook page to like, com-
housing, transportation, clothing, food,
• $243,619 to the Oklahoma Coalition ment and share our information for your
advocacy in obtaining a protective order,
Against Domestic Violence and Sexual community members who may be looking
and providing a court accompaniment.
Assault for resources. We have funds available to
United States Attorney, Trent Shores, • $2,019,340 in formula funds that sup- put into strengthening and supporting those
presented our staff member Aimee Turner, port law enforcement, prosecutors, who need us, and we are ready. ■
along with other Oklahoma Tribes and victim services providers, and courts “We rise by lifting others”
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Obituaries
Christopher fiancé, Sean of Colorado; his vice. The Armstrong’s moved Sheila Joan feyville, Kansas where the cou-
grandmother, Kathy Alexander to the Tulsa area and in between ple made their home. They had
“Paul” Alexander of Gilmer; as well as many rela- working and coaching Little Boulanger one son, Clinton, and a stepson
tives and friends. League baseball, Sam finished was brought into the marriage,
Visitation was scheduled for his Bachelor’s degree at the -April 13, 2020 Mikael Jr. She worked at the
5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, University of Tulsa. In 1977,
S heila Joan Boulanger, 72, of Super 8 was a homemaker and a
June 21, 2020 at Stewart Family the family moved to Mustang, member of the Cherokee Nation
Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jack- Oklahoma and in 1982, Cities Pawhuska, Oklahoma, died
Monday, April 13, 2020. Private and Delaware Indian Tribe.
sonville Hwy in Tyler. ■ Service became Occidental Pe- Survivors include her hus-
troleum from which Sam would family services will be held at a
later date at the Boulanger Cem- band Michael Hansen of Cof-
retire in 1994. Upon retirement, feyville, Kansas; two daugh-
etery. ■
Samuel Leo Sam and Shirley moved to Cla- ters Angie (Kent) Brown of
remore and later, to Grove.
March 29, 1984 –
Armstrong He was a member of the Arm-
Independence, Jenny (Elden)
Smith of Coffeyville; two sons
strong Community Church and Dianna Lynn Michael L. Hansen Jr. and
June 18, 2020 loved the outdoors. Sam loved
Hansen Clinton (Tina) Hansen both of
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hunting, fishing, and coaching Coffeyville; four siblings Roy,
ervices for Christopher
his boys when they were young. Dennis, Beverly and Deborah;
“Paul” Alexander, 36, of
Survivors include his wife, several nieces and nephews,
Bullard will be held on Monday,
Shirley of the home; sons, Lee 9 grandchildren and 2 ½ great
June 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Armstrong and his wife, Deanne grandchildren.
Stewart Family Funeral Home
of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma She was preceded in death by
Chapel with Dr. Ray Boulter of-
and Bob Armstrong and his her mother, Jennie Catherine,
ficiating.
wife, Diane of Rome Georgia; father, Delbert Enloe and four
Mr. Alexander passed June
one brother, Bob Armstrong siblings, Kenny, Ronnie, Steve,
18, 2020 in Tyler. He was born
and his wife, Dee of Nowata; Tina. ■
March 29, 1984 in Nacogdoches
six grandchildren; two great-
to Terry and Betsy Alexander.
August 9, 1939 – grandchildren; other relatives August 21, 1954 –
Paul graduated from Bullard
High School. He later attended September 19, 2020 and many friends. Sam was October 17, 2020
preceded in death his parents, Edward Warren
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Tyler Junior College, where he
D
amuel Leo Armstrong, 81, Bennie and Grace Armstrong.
earned his Associates Degree in of Grove, Oklahoma and Graveside services will be 10
ianna Lynn Hansen, age
66 of Coffeyville, Kansas
Hutton IV
History. former Nowata resident, passed a.m., Thursday, September 24, passed away Saturday, October
Paul was a caring and selfless away Saturday afternoon, Sep- 2020 at Relocated Cemetery,
-March 30, 2018 ■
person and loved to help others, 17, 2020 at her home in Cof-
tember 19, 2020 at Mercy Hos- south of Nowata, with Rev. feyville, Kansas.
especially his parents whom he pital, Joplin, Missouri. Randy Dyer officiating. Ser- Cremation has taken place
took care of.
Paul was preceded in death
Sam was born August 9, 1939 vice and interment are under the under the direction of the Mitchell Leon
at Nowata, Oklahoma to Leo direction of Benjamin Funeral
by his daughter, Amelia Adair Bennett “Bennie” Armstrong Service of Nowata. Graveside
Webb & Rodrick Chapel in In-
dependence, Kansas. Friends
Jackson
Alexander; his grandfather, and Grace Evelyn (Head) Arm- military rites will be accorded can leave online condolences
Lynn Alexander of Gilmer; his strong. He grew up in Nowata Mr. Armstrong courtesy of at www.webbrodrickchapel.
grandfather, R.M. “Bud” Tay- and was a graduate of Nowata Grove Veterans Ritual Team. com.
lor of Nacogdoches; and his High School. After gradua- Visitation occured on Wednes- Dianna was born August 21,
grandmother, Joyce Taylor of tion, Sam enlisted in the United day, 9 A.M. – 8 P.M. with fami- 1954 in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Nacogdoches and Joseph. He States Air Force, serving most of ly receiving guest from 7-8 P.M. She grew up in Coffeyville,
is survived by his loving family his four years at Little Rock Air To leave an online condolence, Kansas and attended schools
including his wife, Jennifer Al- Force Base in Jacksonville, Ar- visit www.honoringmemories. in Coffeyville. In 1971 Dianna
exander and daughter, Danielle kansas. He was Honorably Dis- com. ■ married Ralph Brundige and the
of Bullard; his parents, Terry charged from active duty but re-
and Betsy Alexander of Bul- couple made their home in Cof-
mained in the Air Force Reserve feyville, Kansas. To this union December 20, 1941 –
lard; his brother, Todd Alex- until 1966. Sam married Shirley
ander, wife Jessica, and their they had two children Angie March 8, 2020
Evatt at Jacksonville on July and Jenny.
son Jayden of Tyler; his sister,
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21, 1961. The couple moved On May 3, 1982 Dianna mar- itchell Leon Jackson de-
Katie Alexander, her daugh- to Nowata and Sam began work
ters, Hanna and Haley, and her ried Michael Hansen in Cof- parted this life on March
as an accountant for Cities Ser-
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Obituaries (cont.)
8, 2020 in Coalgate at the age Kenneth Ray Pugh; and siblings, Richard Metamora, IL.
Tommy Joe Scott
of 78 years, 2 months & 17 Pugh, Tuck Pugh and Lucille Surviving are her husband
days. Leon was born Decem- Pugh Stevens. Reldon of Lowpoint; children
ber 20, 1941 to AJ & LouAnn He is survived by his wife, Robyn Michelle (Thomas) Ae-
(Scates) Jackson in Ada, OK. Sharon Pugh, of the home; schleman of Washburn, Larry
He received his diploma from daughters, Pamela (and Warren) Scott Hoover of Eureka, Jacob
Latta High School & Bach- Peck of Copan, OK., Shari (and Wade (Stephanie) Schertz and
elors of Arts & Education from Randy) Anderson of Oglesby, Jamie Elizabeth Schertz both
SWOSU. Leon taught band & OK and Jennifer (and Jeff) Fen- of Lowpoint; grandchildren
music at Custer City, Vinita, stermaker of Bartlesville, OK; Samantha (Richard) McCay of
Clinton, Burns Flat & Coalgate. one son, Kevin (and Jeanne) Columbia, MO, Dallas (Tahara)
Leon retired from teaching and Rodgers of Madill, OK; one Parmenter of East Stroudsburg,
then served as a rural mail car- brother, HC Pugh of Oglesby, PA, Aidan and Zander Aeschle- April 16, 1941 –
rier for Coal County. He was OK; 16 grandchildren and many man of Washburn, and Chey- September 14, 2020
united in marriage to Joyce great-grandchildren, nieces and enne and Chloe Courtway and
T
Kay (Cooper) Jackson on Octo-
July 20, 1945 – nephews. Abigail and Jace Schertz all of ommy Scott was born in
ber 27, 1961. From this union, September 27, 2020 A graveside memorial service Lowpoint; great-grandchildren Coody Bluff in Nowata
was held Saturday, October 3, Keira McCay and Brentley and County on Wednesday, April
K
was born Mark & James. Leon
enneth (Kenny) Ray Pugh, 2020, at 10A.M. at the Oglesby Remmie Parmenter; and sib- 16, 1941, one of three children
enjoyed fishing, hunting & the
passed away Sunday, Sep- Cemetery. Services have been lings Orville Larry Griffith of to Arthur and Georgia (Arm-
outdoors on the K-L homestead.
tember 27, 2020, at the Journey entrusted to Stumpff Funeral Germantown Hills, Carol Ja- strong) Scott. He passed from
He is survived by his wife
Home. Home and Crematory. ■ net (Gary) Craig of Las Vegas, this life on Monday, Septem-
Kay of 58 years;
He was born on July 20, 1945, Nevada, Beverly Sue Hicks of ber 14, 2020 at the age of 79.
2 Children: Mark Jackson
near Oglesby, Oklahoma to Wil- Springfield, MO, and Curtis Tommy grew up in the Nowata
& wife Michana of Blanchard,
liam Henry and Mary (Johnson) Bradley (Shannon) Hough of area and attended schools in
OK.
Pugh. He attended Oglesby
James Jackson of Hinton,
schools through 8th grade and Bobbie Jean West Tawakoni, TX. both Armstrong and Nowata,
graduating from Nowata High
OK. Bobbie was a woman of
Grandchildren: Tyler Jackson
graduated in 1964 from Caney Schertz Christian faith. She delighted School in 1959. He met and
Valley High School in Ramona. in her role as a wife, mother, started dating the love of his
& wife Katie of Billings, MT.
He married Sharon (Evans) grandmother, and great-grand- life, Pauline Foster in 1957 and
Taylor Adams & husband
Pugh on August 19, 1977, in mother. She loved spending they married a few years later.
Dillon of Independence, KY.
Dewey, Oklahoma and became time with her family. She was a He met the Lord and was
Kolt Jackson of Oklahoma
a second father to her 4 chil- phenomenal cook. She enjoyed saved in 1960, working at vari-
City, OK.
dren. They made their home in reading, playing softball, and ous jobs until the Lord called
Great-Grandchildren, Aubrey
Oglesby. traveling. She spent the majority him to preach in 1964. His first
Hayden Adams, Braxton Arthur
Kenneth worked most of his of her career at a nursing home preaching responsibility was at
Adams of Independence, KY.
life delivering, pouring and fin- where, over a 25 year period, a rescue mission called World
Ava Joe Jackson of Billings
ishing concrete. In his younger she worked her way up from Missions of Tulsa. After that,
MT.
years he drove his Barracuda in dishwasher to Dietary Manager. he and Pauline served as Pastor
Brother: Jim Jackson & wife
competitive drag races. He en- She was kind to everyone she for seven different churches in
Karrel of Ada, OK.
joyed working on his farm, gar- encountered and she had a won- Oklahoma and Kansas over the
Mr. Jackson’s request was to
dening, and hunting. He was an June 30, 1951 – derful sense of humor. next fifty years. They also spent
have no services.
avid horseman and enjoyed rid-
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, April 26, 2020 Cremation rites have been ac- a few years traveling and minis-
ing, breaking and breeding quar- corded. In lieu of flowers, we tering in many states and plac-
DONATE TO YOUR FAVOR-
B
ter horses but was also known to obbie Jean Schertz, 68, of ask that donations be made to es he never thought he would
ITE CHARITY. ■
hop on a Shetland pony named Lowpoint, IL passed away IMALIVE, an organization that have the opportunity to preach
Snowball to tire him out so he at 8:53 am on Sunday, April 26, focuses on suicide prevention in. Tommy was currently serv-
would ride nicely for the kids. 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medi- and crisis assistance through ing as the Pastor of Armstrong
He will best be remembered cal Center in Peoria, IL. She
Ricky Dean Johns as an animated storyteller with was born on June 30, 1951 in
their website at www.imalive.
org. Online condolences at
Community Church in Nowata,
Oklahoma.
an infectious laugh. However, Albuquerque, New Mexico to www.masonfuneralhomes. Tommy and Pauline are the
-October 16, 2020 ■ his most favorite pastime was Willis “Jim” Jennings and Mil- com. ■ proud parents of five sons, 2
spending time with his grand- dred Louise (Wilson) Hough. daughters, 20 grandchildren as
children. She married Reldon Wade well as 20 great-grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by Schertz on August 13, 1983 in His greatest sorrow and chal-
his parents, William and Mary
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Obituaries (cont.)
lenge was when his beloved William Lee of Bartlesville and Ray “Pun- Missouri School, graduating with the
wife, Pauline, passed away on kin” Sears and wife Marie of Two daughters – Toni Pagan class of 2007. He continued
July 18, 2017. Sears, Jr. Welling; 2 sisters, Bess Marler and Katherine Barrett his education at Colorado State
Tommy knew so many peo- and husband Virgil of Bartles- Grandchildren – Alexis Sei- University and Michigan State
ple in and around Oklahoma ville and Carol Smasal and hus- gel, Zain Seigel, Bralynn Sei- University to become a Drug
and will be missed by count- band Jerry of Copan; former gel, Michael Pagan Intervention Counselor. Nathan
less friends he made through wife, Brenda Webb and close One Great-Granddaughter - worked at several rehab centers
his many years of ministry. He special friend Kate Thompson. Aylah Pagan throughout the country.
leaves a strong legacy behind He was preceded in death by Two brothers – Gary Seigel In his spare time, Nathan en-
in his children who continue to his parents and brother Wiley and Terry Seigel joyed playing guitar. He was a
carry on the work of the Lord. Sears. ■ One sister – Tonya Simmons kind hearted, soft spoken, and
Tommy is survived by: She was preceded in death by likeable guy; who was also out-
Sons, Bryan Scott and his her parents. going and would help everyone.
wife, Elizabeth of Meeker No service has been planned. He will be dearly missed by his
Phillip Scott and his wife, Lareeca A. Cremation is under the direction family and friends.
Saro of Eudora, Kansas
Michael Scott and his wife, June 22, 1943 - “Reeca” Seigel of the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman
Funeral Home of Chetopa. ■
Nathan is preceded in death
by his father, Jerry Stewart; and
Cindi of Sand Springs March 14, 2020 grandparents: Howard and Ha-
Tim Scott and his wife, Misty zel Smith, and Pete and Geral-
of Topeka, Kansas
Mark Scott of Broken Arrow B ill was born on June 22,
1943 in Claremore to Wil- Nathan Wyatt
dine Stewart.
He is survived by his chil-
Daughters, Tommie “Ann”
Scott of Broken Arrow
liam Lee Sears Sr and June
(Bratcher) Sears. He grew up
Stewart dren: Carter Anthony Stewart
of Bel Air, MD, and Blakely
Debi Scott Griffy and her hus- and attended school in Bartles- Walker Stewart of Kalamazooo,
band, Todd of Broken Arrow 20 ville, graduating from College MI; mother, Debbie Stewart of
Grandchildren and 20 Great High School in Bartlesville. Sand Springs; sisters: Nacole
Grandchildren Bill was known for his beam- Stewart and lifetime partner,
He was preceded in death by ing smile; he even won a smil- December 15, 1959 – B.J. Peterson of Coweta, and
his parents: Arthur and Georgia ing contest in the 8th grade and April 19, 2020 Lisa Klass and husband, Ned
Scott; a brother, David Scott, was a runner-up when he was of Sand Springs; nieces and
a sister, Elizabeth “Nelsene”
Hollingworth, and his precious
wife, Pauline
15. After high school he en-
tered the United States Army
in 1965 and served during Viet-
L areeca A. “Reeca” Seigel,
60, of Chetopa, passed
away at 6:59 p.m., Sunday,
nephews: Chloe Frazier of Kel-
lyville, Colton Coyle of Sand
Springs, and Kenlee Klass of
In lieu of flowers, please nam. He was honorably dis- April 19, 2020, at her home. November 19, 1988 – Sand Springs; aunts and un-
consider making a donation to: charged in 1967 and attended Lareeca Ann Seigel was born July 14, 2018 cles: Mark and Diane Mullin of
Revival Outreach Ministry in auto repair school in Kansas on December 15, 1959, to Frank Sand Springs, and Charlie and
care of Hayhurst Funeral Home
1660 S. Elm Place Broken Ar-
row, OK 74012 ■
City. He and Brenda Kay Little-
field were married on July 29,
1965 and they lived in Talala
L. and Wanda “Sunny” (Noel)
Seigel in Parsons. As a young
girl, she moved with her moth-
N athan Wyatt Stewart de-
parted this life on Satur-
day, July 14, 2018, at the age of
Wendy Smith of Tulsa; special
cousins: Lora, Brett, and Bryce
Richmond of Sand Springs; and
where they raised their family. er and siblings to California, 29. Arrangements are entrusted many extended family mem-
Bill worked in the auto in- where she grew up and attended to the care of Mobley-Groes- bers. ■
dustry, owning Custom schools. She earned an Associ- beck Funeral Service of Sand
Chrome in Tulsa for several ate’s of Arts degree in Graphic Springs.
years. He retired in 2006. Arts. A memorial service to cel-
He loved cars, fishing, hunting Reeca worked at ACME ebrate Nathan’s life will be held
and spending time with his fam- Foundry, was a truck driver for 6 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2018,
ily. several years and also owned a at Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral
He is survived by his 2 daugh- photography business. At one Service Chapel with Pastor Per-
ters, Dana Green and husband time, she was a member of a ry Cox officiating.
Steve of Pryor and Keri Sears Faith Baptist Church. She en- The son of Jerry Lynn Stew-
and companion Neil Simp- joyed riding motorcycles, pho- art and Debra Gayle (Smith)
son of Talala; 5 grandchildren, tography and gardening, espe- Stewart was born November
Lyndsey, Tara, Cody, Kimber cially growing flowers. 19, 1988, in at Hillcrest Hos-
and Bailey; 9 great grandchil- Survivors include: pital in Tulsa. Nathan played
dren; 2 brothers, Wayne Sears One son – Joshua Seigel and baseball for Charles Page High
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Community Services and Education
Community Services Programs vendors or reimburse applicants
with proper documents and re-
Funds are to be used for emer-
gency situations as requested
dental services including tooth
repair, fillings, dentures or emer-
If you have questions, please Tribal members. The family may ceipts. by Tribal member. Applicants gency services. Income verifica-
contact the Tribal Office at apply for the funds to be used for Medical Assistance: Assis- must utilized other community tion required.
918-337-6590. expenses that are most beneficial tance to pay medical bills, in- resources if available. Emer- Elder Optical: Provides assis-
to the family (i.e., funeral ser- cluding but not limited to out of gency Assistance up to $240.00 tance for optical services to Del-
T he Community Services
committee has reinstated
programs previously suspended
vices, family meals, wake, grave
markers, etc.) Documentation re-
quired to establish membership
pocket medical expenses, medi-
cal equipment(purchase or rent-
al), Home health care, pharmacy,
and Emergency Transportation
up to $200.00 Funds will be de-
termined and disbursed by the
aware Elders age 60 and over.
Funds may be used for services,
including glasses, exams or re-
and revised or kept the same, and proof of death. etc. not to exceed $240.00 Pay- Community Service committee lated costs.
dollar amount of benefits that Elder Prescriptions: Pre- ment for services will be made on a case-by-case basis. Student Optical: Provides
were previously reduced. Based scription medication assistance to provider or Tribal member if Rental Assistance: Available assistance to students enrolled
on the anticipated availability of to Delaware Elders age 60 and paid receipts are included with up to $240 based on same crite- in grades K-12, colleges or uni-
funding, applications for the fol- over for Pharmacy and related other required documentation. ria as emergency application and versities or vocational technical
lowing programs are being ac- costs. Elders may receive assis- Emergency Assistance & determined on a case-by-case schools. Based on age of appli-
cepted. tance up to $75.00 per month not Emergency Travel Assis- basis. cant, proof of enrollment may be
Burial Program: $750.00 to exceed $900.00 per calendar tance: Emergency assistance Dental Assistance: Reinstated required. ■
Burial assistance for Delaware year. Funds may be disbursed to to Delaware Tribal members. to $300. Provides assistance for
Education Committee Assistance/ Obituaries (cont.)
Programs
Take advantage of these pro- cants must submit all required
Rachelle Danielle es, nephews,aunts & uncles. If one of your relatives or close
friends has passed, please send
Services: 10/24/2020. 2 P.M.,
grams; they are here for you! documentation, including offi- Stewart Christian Life Center, 9025 us an obituary. We will run it
If you have any cial transcripts and enrollment West ln., Stockton, CA, 95210. in the next Delaware Indian
questions, please contact the verification from the college or Graveside service: Park View News. Obituaries can be sent
Tribal Office at 918-337-6590. university. Students must main- Funeral Home. 3661 E. French to din@delawaretribe.org or
tain a 2.7 GPA (grade point Camp Rd., Manteca, CA, to the Tribal Offices.
The Delaware Tribe Trust
average) in the last semester 95336 ■
Board provides funding to the Please also pass along any
attended (high school, college,
Education Assistance Commit- birth or death announcements
etc.) Students must reapply at
tee to benefit Tribal members to the Enrollment Office at
the end of each semester. Award
for the purpose of furthering enrollment@delawaretribe.
is made directly to student to
their education. The following org. The Community Services
insure that it does not interfere
education assistance programs Committee has a burial as-
with their financial aid package
have been reinstated contingent
from the institution. Scholar- Amy Renee sistance program if you need
upon availability of funding. help. ■
These programs are: School
ships will not be awarded for Thornton
the summer semester. Schol- June 26, 1991 –
supply assistance K-5, Educa-
arships are subject to funding October 1, 2020
tion assistance 6-12, Athletic
availability.
S
assistance, Academic Achieve- urvived by 2 children Ne-
Fall scholarship applications
ment, Drivers Education and vaeh and Leon Andrade,
will be accepted from June 1
Vo-Tech assistance. parents, Chigger Stewart (Kim-
through July 31, spring from
Trust Fund Higher Educa- berly) and Tanya Martinez (La-
December 1 through January
tion School Scholarship: Dela- fayette), 5 brothers Brandon
31.
ware Tribal members attending Stewart, Shonie Stewart (Sabra),
You can download the appli-
college are eligible to apply. Jerod Stewart (Miranda), Jeff
cations directly from our web
Currently, full-time students Freeman (Nicki), Jeremy Nor-
site www.delawaretribe.org.
may apply for $600 per semes- man (Celia), and 2 sisters Dani-
Just go the Services/Programs
ter for up to eight semesters, elle Shaefer (Jeremiah), Jessie
tab, and then scroll down to
and part-time students may ap- Taylor (Dillion), grandparents
Educational Assistance. ■ September 15, 1975 -
ply for $300 per semester up to John & Debbie Umipeg and
16 semesters. Semesters do not July 12, 2020 ■
Ruth Sullivan, and many niec-
have to be consecutive. Appli-Page 12 Lënapeí Pampil (Delaware Indian News) January 2021
Delaware Tribe Gift Shop Udate Check Out the Tribal Web Site
Have you visited our Tribe’s web site recently? Additional material
that we were unable to include in the DIN can often be found there.
Go to: www.delawaretribe.org ■
To Contact Us
Our Gift Shop now has satin jackets with the tribal seal and a quilted liner. Bartlesville Tribal Offices:
They come in red or black and are available in sizes Large, X-Large and 2-XL. 5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Other sizes are available by special order. Bartlesville, OK 74006
All gift shop items can be purchased online at www.delawaretribe.org/shop/. 918-337-6590
Major credit cards accepted and your purchase can be picked up or mailed. Office Hours:
You may shop in person however you must first make an appointment to enter 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. M-F
the building due to COVID-19 protocols set by the Tribal Council.
Just call Anita Mathis at 918-337-6595 or 918-338-9919. Wanishi ■ Chelsea Housing Office:
6 Northview Dr.
Chelsea, OK Culture Preservation
918-789-2525 Committee Seeks New
Caney Office: Members
601 High Street, Caney, KS
67333
620-879-2189 T he Culture Preservation
committee is looking for
new members to join our com-
Tribal Web Site: mittee. If you have ideas and
www.delawaretribe.org would like to keep our culture
General Email: alive, we want you!
tribe@delawaretribe.org We meet the first Monday of
each month at 5:30 P.M. in
the Community Center in For-
sythe Hall. You may contact
chair Homer Scott at (918)
332-8020, or Anita Mathis at
(918) 337-6595. ■You can also read
