Death of Jack Anquoe Senior

powwowngirl · 06-13-2006, 08:15 PM

Thought I would share this information about Jack Anquoe from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He passed away on Monday, June 12, 2006. For those that have not received a call and need the service information, I have posted it below. Many of you know Jack's family and children. Jim Anquoe was Jack's brother, Arena Director of the Dance at Red Earth. He is loved by many and will be missed.
Wake on Wednesday: 7:00pm at Fitzgerald's
1402 S. Boulder
Funeral on Thursday: 11;00 am @ Christ the King Church
15th and South Peoria
Burial: at Calvary Cemetary: 91st and S. Harvard

**walela49** · 06-13-2006, 10:52 PM

oh man, I'm so sorry to hear about this...I learned lots from him.

kiowakat · 06-13-2006, 11:12 PM

Aho! powwowngirl for the info, he will be deeply missed!!

CHEROSAGE · 06-14-2006, 02:15 AM

What another great lose by the Anquoe family. My thoughts and prayers go with you.

Redstone · 06-14-2006, 12:21 PM

My condolences to the family as well. The Anquoe family had given much to the community! My prayers are with them.

apacheheart · 06-14-2006, 12:55 PM

OMG what is goin' on here?? My condolences to this wonderful family.My prayers are with you.....

ndnbabydoll · 06-15-2006, 10:55 AM

I know many will miss Jack he has shared so much with so many people. My condolences to the family.

ma-heench · 06-18-2006, 11:59 PM

It will be strange to go to powwows and not see that big black cowboy hat. While the losses that this family has suffered are indeed great, we should also acknowledge the contributions that they have made to the powwow circle. There are countless young people that they have taught, supported, encouraged and mentored. I would like to thank the family for that as I offer my condolences.

When my son was head dancer, Jack spoke for him many times and he always remembered and would relate how he was pleased and surprised to see my little six year old son all the way in Kehewin AB. Our prayers are with you.

tokana_49 · 06-19-2006, 03:16 PM

On behalf of the Red Earth Singers of Tama...He will be missed. Our belated condolences to the family.

powwowngirl · 06-19-2006, 08:48 PM

I THINK IT IS WONDERFUL THAT PEOPLE WHO KNEW JACK HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO POST THESE WONDERFUL THOUGHTS ABOUT JACK. I KNOW HIS FAMILY WILL APPRECIATE READING THESE MESSAGES. IT IS COMFORTING TO HEAR NICE STORIES ABOUT OUR FAMILIES AND WHAT THEY MEANT TO OTHERS, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE GRIEVING.

roundabout · 06-20-2006, 12:37 AM

I remember, when my sons were small and couldnt sing, but wanted to, Jack would call them to his drum, {this was 30 years ago]Jack would encourage them to sing, when another singer at the drum got mad at one of my sons, and knocked his drumstick off the drum and told him to go away, Jack tore into him and told him to leave, he said to his singers, how are these young boys going to learn to sing if we dont let them sit with us? My sons will always remember Jack for his encourgement. They are amoung some of the best singers in the country now, and all this is from Jacks love of the songs. Thanks Jack and family. You will never be forgotten. You will be sorely missed.

powwowngirl · 06-20-2006, 02:42 AM

That Is A Wonderful Story. Thank You

Kiowa Boy · 06-20-2006, 07:52 PM

To the family and Relatives sorry to hear about Uncle Jack passing away, Wish I could have made it to the services but live so far away. I will miss him and the good music that he and his family has made over the years. He always encouraged everyone to sing hard even me, when he would come out east and visit us he always love to sit down and teach us the music he sang and what they ment . One thing he said is singers are there to make them dance, and that is so true, We will sure miss you uncle Jack.

travelingmocs · 06-20-2006, 10:52 PM

I met Jack a few times and he was always so friendly to me. He will be deeply missed. My prayers are with his family.

shortapachegirl · 06-21-2006, 06:54 PM

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So sorry to hear the bad news. I only talked to Jack one time and he gave me confidence in my self to dance a song. He told me I looked good out there. He cames to the Louisiana powwows. I loved his drum. He sounded great! I think he was kiowa or pawnee. My prayer are with ya.

Kio-Manche · 06-22-2006, 09:56 AM

Family members and lovers of Indian music alike are mourning the death of a Tulsa firefighter, veteran and traditional dancer.

The family of Jack V. Anquoe reports he passed away at his Tulsa home on June 12, succumbing to a lengthy illness. He was 73.

“The Anquoe family would like to thank all of those friends and individuals who have helped in the past or have felt his songs over these many years. He truly loved our Indian ways and Indian people,” said his daughter, Kelly, who along with three sisters and three brothers survives her father.

Jack Anquoe also leaves behind two brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his wife Ella.

Anquoe was a member of the Black Leggings Warrior Society, a group of Kiowa veterans that perform twice-yearly traditional dances. He also served as president of the Tulsa Pow Wow Club and worked as a Tulsa firefighter for a quarter-century before retiring.

He toured the country as lead singer with the Gray Horse Singers, one of the first Native American drum groups in the country. The group’s “Gourd Talkers” record, a collection of Kiowa dance songs, is today considered a classic in Indian music.

“Anquoe, who danced as a youngster, began singing in 1945 at the age of twelve. One of his earliest performances came when an uncle arranged for him to sing at Buckingham Palace in London, England. In 1959, Anguoe sang at a pow wow in Gray Horse, Oklahoma,” wrote Craig Harris of All Music Guide. “The Gray Horse Singers were the first drum group [from] the United States to compete in Canadian drum contests. In 1979, the group placed first in every contest they entered at the pow wow in Pigeon Lake, Alberta. In addition to performing with the Gray Horse Singers, Anquoe has lectured on Native American music and culture at universities and colleges throughout the world.”

Anquoe was “born in January of 1933 at the home of his parents, James Asa Anquoe and Anna Keahbone-Anquoe, between Mountain View and Carnegie, Oklahoma. When I think of all of the successes and problems of the twentieth-century Native American Indian I think of my dad,” Kelly said.

Anquoe’s influence will likely be felt long after his death. An online discussion forum on the correct usage of Native American words contains a post from a woman crediting Anquoe with teaching her the translation of the word “aho,”-meaning thank you, you’re welcome and goodbye-when she was a small girl.

He will be buried at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa.

06-13-2006, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
powwowngirl Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 32	Death of Jack Anquoe Senior Thought I would share this information about Jack Anquoe from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He passed away on Monday, June 12, 2006. For those that have not received a call and need the service information, I have posted it below. Many of you know Jack's family and children. Jim Anquoe was Jack's brother, Arena Director of the Dance at Red Earth. He is loved by many and will be missed. Wake on Wednesday: 7:00pm at Fitzgerald's 1402 S. Boulder Funeral on Thursday: 11;00 am @ Christ the King Church 15th and South Peoria Burial: at Calvary Cemetary: 91st and S. Harvard

06-13-2006, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
walela49 the legal plumes lady! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: www.walela49.com Posts: 1,156	oh man, I'm so sorry to hear about this...I learned lots from him. __________________ See my trading post ads See my photo gallery See walela49's myspace page

06-14-2006, 02:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
CHEROSAGE Pow Wow Committee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: , mo Posts: 1,341	What another great lose by the Anquoe family. My thoughts and prayers go with you. __________________ BOB

06-18-2006, 11:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
ma-heench Junior Dancer Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 105	Good Bye It will be strange to go to powwows and not see that big black cowboy hat. While the losses that this family has suffered are indeed great, we should also acknowledge the contributions that they have made to the powwow circle. There are countless young people that they have taught, supported, encouraged and mentored. I would like to thank the family for that as I offer my condolences. When my son was head dancer, Jack spoke for him many times and he always remembered and would relate how he was pleased and surprised to see my little six year old son all the way in Kehewin AB. Our prayers are with you.

06-19-2006, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
powwowngirl Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 32	Death Of Jack Anquoe I THINK IT IS WONDERFUL THAT PEOPLE WHO KNEW JACK HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO POST THESE WONDERFUL THOUGHTS ABOUT JACK. I KNOW HIS FAMILY WILL APPRECIATE READING THESE MESSAGES. IT IS COMFORTING TO HEAR NICE STORIES ABOUT OUR FAMILIES AND WHAT THEY MEANT TO OTHERS, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE GRIEVING.

06-13-2006, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
kiowakat Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St.Louis Posts: 1,243	Aho! powwowngirl for the info, he will be deeply missed!!

06-14-2006, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Redstone Numunnu Teh-da Puku Nu Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 230	My condolences to the family as well. The Anquoe family had given much to the community! My prayers are with them.

06-14-2006, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
apacheheart Teen Dancer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peekskill,NY. Posts: 261	OMG what is goin' on here?? My condolences to this wonderful family.My prayers are with you.....

06-15-2006, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
ndnbabydoll Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3	I know many will miss Jack he has shared so much with so many people. My condolences to the family.

06-19-2006, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
tokana_49 Tokana_49 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: IOWA Posts: 22	On behalf of the Red Earth Singers of Tama...He will be missed. Our belated condolences to the family.

06-20-2006, 12:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
roundabout Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: powwow trail Posts: 55	death of Jack Anque I remember, when my sons were small and couldnt sing, but wanted to, Jack would call them to his drum, {this was 30 years ago]Jack would encourage them to sing, when another singer at the drum got mad at one of my sons, and knocked his drumstick off the drum and told him to go away, Jack tore into him and told him to leave, he said to his singers, how are these young boys going to learn to sing if we dont let them sit with us? My sons will always remember Jack for his encourgement. They are amoung some of the best singers in the country now, and all this is from Jacks love of the songs. Thanks Jack and family. You will never be forgotten. You will be sorely missed.

06-20-2006, 02:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
powwowngirl Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 32	Jack Anquoe: Death That Is A Wonderful Story. Thank You

06-20-2006, 07:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kiowa Boy Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 38	To the family and Relatives sorry to hear about Uncle Jack passing away, Wish I could have made it to the services but live so far away. I will miss him and the good music that he and his family has made over the years. He always encouraged everyone to sing hard even me, when he would come out east and visit us he always love to sit down and teach us the music he sang and what they ment . One thing he said is singers are there to make them dance, and that is so true, We will sure miss you uncle Jack.

06-20-2006, 10:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
travelingmocs Teen Dancer Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: HogPit, U.S.A. and raised in hell Posts: 293	I met Jack a few times and he was always so friendly to me. He will be deeply missed. My prayers are with his family. __________________ If I do not know the answer someone else will!!!! Also forgive me, this system does not have a spell check so forgive the bad spelling

06-21-2006, 06:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
shortapachegirl dancer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20	So Sorry to hear the bad news undefinedundefined So sorry to hear the bad news. I only talked to Jack one time and he gave me confidence in my self to dance a song. He told me I looked good out there. He cames to the Louisiana powwows. I loved his drum. He sounded great! I think he was kiowa or pawnee. My prayer are with ya.

06-22-2006, 09:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
Kio-Manche a.k.a Numunu1971 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ponca City, Ok. Born and Raised in Lawton Ok. Posts: 1,603	Family members and lovers of Indian music alike are mourning the death of a Tulsa firefighter, veteran and traditional dancer. The family of Jack V. Anquoe reports he passed away at his Tulsa home on June 12, succumbing to a lengthy illness. He was 73. “The Anquoe family would like to thank all of those friends and individuals who have helped in the past or have felt his songs over these many years. He truly loved our Indian ways and Indian people,” said his daughter, Kelly, who along with three sisters and three brothers survives her father. Jack Anquoe also leaves behind two brothers, two sisters, 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his wife Ella. Anquoe was a member of the Black Leggings Warrior Society, a group of Kiowa veterans that perform twice-yearly traditional dances. He also served as president of the Tulsa Pow Wow Club and worked as a Tulsa firefighter for a quarter-century before retiring. He toured the country as lead singer with the Gray Horse Singers, one of the first Native American drum groups in the country. The group’s “Gourd Talkers” record, a collection of Kiowa dance songs, is today considered a classic in Indian music. “Anquoe, who danced as a youngster, began singing in 1945 at the age of twelve. One of his earliest performances came when an uncle arranged for him to sing at Buckingham Palace in London, England. In 1959, Anguoe sang at a pow wow in Gray Horse, Oklahoma,” wrote Craig Harris of All Music Guide. “The Gray Horse Singers were the first drum group [from] the United States to compete in Canadian drum contests. In 1979, the group placed first in every contest they entered at the pow wow in Pigeon Lake, Alberta. In addition to performing with the Gray Horse Singers, Anquoe has lectured on Native American music and culture at universities and colleges throughout the world.” Anquoe was “born in January of 1933 at the home of his parents, James Asa Anquoe and Anna Keahbone-Anquoe, between Mountain View and Carnegie, Oklahoma. When I think of all of the successes and problems of the twentieth-century Native American Indian I think of my dad,” Kelly said. Anquoe’s influence will likely be felt long after his death. An online discussion forum on the correct usage of Native American words contains a post from a woman crediting Anquoe with teaching her the translation of the word “aho,”-meaning thank you, you’re welcome and goodbye-when she was a small girl. He will be buried at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa. __________________ Kio-Manche Oklahoma Proud!!!