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Ernie Polite “Eewokso” Pepion

Birth : 11 May 1943 Glacier County, Montana, USA
Death : 13 Jan 2005 Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Burial : Saint Michaels Cemetery, Browning, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate : 48.5521540, -113.0214330
Description : January 17, 2005 12:00 am • By The Associated Press - 1/17/05

BROWNING (AP) — Artist Ernie Pepion, who refused to let quadriplegia restrain him and became known for his paintings about the lives of American Indians and people with disabilities, has died at the age of 61.

Pepion, a member of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe and recipient of the 2005 Montana Governor's Award for the Arts, sent powerful messages in paintings such as one titled ‘‘They talk, but not to me.'' It depicted a woman with a large mouth, and Pepion using a wheelchair in a corner.

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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Ernie Polite “Eewokso” Pepion's memorial?

    Ernie Polite “Eewokso” Pepion's memorial is located at: Saint Michaels Cemetery, Browning, Glacier County, USA.

  • When did Ernie Polite “Eewokso” Pepion death?

    Ernie Polite “Eewokso” Pepion death on 13 Jan 2005 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Ernie Polite “Eewokso” Pepion's memorial?

    Latitude: 48.5521540
    Longitude: -113.0214330

Family Members:

Parent

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Polite Lawrence Pepion

(1908 - 1979)

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Catherine Dubray Pepion

(1910 - 1968)

Siblings

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Shirley Lucille Pepion

(1933 - 1934)

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Floyd Dale Pepion

(1934 - 2019)

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Theda Faye Pepion

(1936 - 1955)

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Thelma Jean Pepion

(1938 - 1955)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Browning, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5521540, -113.0214330

2. Willow Creek Cemetery
Browning, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5421982, -113.0211029

3. Birdrattler Cemetery
Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6239014, -113.0006027

4. Earring Cemetery
Starr School, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5821991, -113.1232986

5. After Buffalo Cemetery
Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5592003, -113.1631012

6. Nightshoot Cemetery
Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6530000, -112.9402000

7. Schildt Cemetery
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5771869, -113.2614731

8. East Glacier Park Cemetery
Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4606018, -113.2277985

9. Dog Gun Lake Cemetery
East Glacier Park, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3642760, -113.1278680

10. Holy Family Mission Cemetery
Browning, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4823000, -112.7372000

11. Schultz Cemetery
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5018100, -112.7259400

12. Denzel Ray Brown Ranch Cemetery
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7200102, -113.1930311

13. Boggs Ranch Cemetery
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3193300, -112.8914300

14. Four Horns Cemetery
Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4124985, -112.7067032

15. Bar NZ Family Cemetery
Browning, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4859116, -112.6231800

16. Hidden Lake Colony Cemetery
Hidden Lake Colony, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5984000, -112.6065000

17. Saint Anns Catholic Cemetery
Heart Butte, Pondera County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2827000, -112.8378000

18. Seville Colony Cemetery
Seville Colony, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7021000, -112.5943000

19. Crown Butte/Connolly Family Cemetery
Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8229991, -112.7427882

20. Black Family Cemetery
Saint Mary, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7436670, -113.4301670

21. Williamson Cemetery
Cut Bank, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5791700, -112.4505600

22. Robere Cemetery
Pondera County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3144200, -112.5546000

23. Babb Cemetery
Babb, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8630000, -113.4438000

24. Glendale Colony Cemetery
Glendale Colony, Glacier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8380000, -112.5457000