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Joe Wesley Watashe
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Joe Wesley Watashe, age 73, of Kiefer, Oklahoma went to be with our Lord on September 4, 2020. He was born March 12, 1947 at Claremore Indian Hospital. He graduated from Kellyville High School in 1965. Upon his graduation he attended Northeastern State University. He heard the call to serve and joined the United States Marines and served for 15 years, including 2 tours in Vietnam. Joe loved his country and proudly served.
Joe also loved his Euchee heritage and attended as much as he could at all functions. He was a member of the Polecat Ceremonial grounds in Kellyville Oklahoma.
He is survived by his best friend Vicki Tate of Mounds Oklahoma; three daughters Shannon Watashe of Oakhurst, Kelley Parker of Kellyville and Tamara Watashe of Sapulpa; grandson Josiah Watashe of the home; two brothers Charles Watashe of Sapulpa and Allen Watashe of Sapulpa; six sisters Cynthia Fox of Glenpool, Jessie Watashe of Sapulpa, Sharon Lee of Tulsa, Patricia Dunn of Mannford, Debra Watashe of Sapulpa and Brenda Mills of Okmulgee; he also has a host of step-children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and his door was always open to anyone.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife Rhoda Watashe, parents Jesse and Annie Watashe; daughter Mary Watashe; sister Beverly Watashe, sister Rita Watashe; nephew Bryan Watashe; sister-in-law Janice Watashe and niece Tara Haikey.
Joe was very loving and was loved, he was a ray of sunshine and he will surely missed by all.
Wake services will be 7:00pm, Monday, September 7, 2020 at Dripping Springs Baptist Church, 24543 W. Hwy. 33, Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Services will be 10:00am, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 also at Dripping Springs Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.
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