Funeral for Weakeah "Roberta C." Bradley, 93, of Lawton will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel with Charlie Spencer officiating.
Weckeah went to her heavenly home Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at her home with her family by her side.
Burial will be at Highland Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Weckeah "Roberta C." Bradley was born Feb. 5, 1920, to Edward Hatch Clark and Mary "Putsi" Clark, the fifth of 10 children. Only a year separated her from her nearest sister so her Aunt Alice "Topseup" took over her care and was rarely separated from her for the rest of Aunt Alice's life. One of a handful of Comanche students who began to attend Lawton Public Schools in the 1920s Weckeah did not speak English when she entered the first grade but a kind teacher allowed her to stay inside during recess drawing on the blackboard while the teacher read to her from a brand new book called "Winnie-The-Pooh." Although money for school books was tight Weckeah was a good student and managed to graduate from high school. After graduation Weckeah went to nursing school. Having earned her LPN license she went to work at the Min-No-Aya-Win IHS clinic in Cloquet, Minn.
During World War II, because her brother Louis served in the Marine Corps, Weckeah wanted to join as well. Unfortunately the Marines had no women's auxiliary so she opted for the WAACs instead, but as soon as the Marines developed a female branch, she left the Army for the Marine Corps.
During a brief marriage she had her son, Robert, and soon after was reunited with and married the young soldier who was the love of her life, William B. Bradley. Bill adopted Robert and the marriage produced two more children, daughters Cynthia and Hawana.
Weckeah continued to be busy outside the home, working for the Soil and Moisture Conservation Office and making art. She was a founding member of the Comanche Indian Gallery of Art, alongside Leonard Riddles, Woogie Watchetaker, and "Doc" Tate Nevaquaya. She organized exhibitions and promoted Indian art.
Promoting Indian art lead her to see a need to educate Comanches and non-Indians alike about Comanche history and culture, a task she worked hard at for over 30 years, traveling to schools throughout Oklahoma and giving educational presentations for groups ranging from military wives to museums.
She also taught Comanche cultural classes to Indian children every summer through the Johnson O'Malley program with her dear friend Eunice Tosee.
In 1980, Weckeah became a Comanche Children's Court Judge, work that meant a great deal to her. She traveled around the United States on the court's behalf, meeting members of many Indian nations. She continued on the court into the 1990s.
A busy woman, Weckeah had many other accomplishments. She was a traditional cradle maker who contributed to The Brown University Press book on Kiowa and Comanche Cradles. She made beautiful beadwork and loved to socialize.
An avid pow-wow goer she is now dancing in the Great Mystery.
She leaves behind two sisters: Theresa Tahsequah and Nina Youngman; two daughters: Cynthia Clay and Hawana Townsley; 10 grandchildren: Susan West, Steven Bradley, Angel Bradley, Phaidra Pruitt, Caitlin Foutch, Ian Jackson, Zack Jackson, Weyodi Grandbergs, Tsaina Figueroa, Emilie Wood; and 12 great-grandchildren: Tanis West, Kira West, Christopher Robin Johanning, Alexander Johanning, Angel Figueroa III, Camille Figueroa, Parker Wood, Alice Foutch, Robert Foutch, Weckiai Grandbergs-Duncan, William Grandbergs-Duncan, Weyodi Grandbergs-Duncan Jr.; as well numerous nieces and nephews, and countless students.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Stanwood Bradley; husband, William B. Bradley, Jr.; sisters, Mona Clark, Mary Poochie Clark, Alberta Tahkohper, and Geneva Mott; brothers: Clifford Clark, Paige Clark and Louis Clark; parents: Mary Parker Clark and Edward Hatch Clark, Alice Parker Purdy.
Weckeah went to her heavenly home Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at her home with her family by her side.
Burial will be at Highland Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Weckeah "Roberta C." Bradley was born Feb. 5, 1920, to Edward Hatch Clark and Mary "Putsi" Clark, the fifth of 10 children. Only a year separated her from her nearest sister so her Aunt Alice "Topseup" took over her care and was rarely separated from her for the rest of Aunt Alice's life. One of a handful of Comanche students who began to attend Lawton Public Schools in the 1920s Weckeah did not speak English when she entered the first grade but a kind teacher allowed her to stay inside during recess drawing on the blackboard while the teacher read to her from a brand new book called "Winnie-The-Pooh." Although money for school books was tight Weckeah was a good student and managed to graduate from high school. After graduation Weckeah went to nursing school. Having earned her LPN license she went to work at the Min-No-Aya-Win IHS clinic in Cloquet, Minn.
During World War II, because her brother Louis served in the Marine Corps, Weckeah wanted to join as well. Unfortunately the Marines had no women's auxiliary so she opted for the WAACs instead, but as soon as the Marines developed a female branch, she left the Army for the Marine Corps.
During a brief marriage she had her son, Robert, and soon after was reunited with and married the young soldier who was the love of her life, William B. Bradley. Bill adopted Robert and the marriage produced two more children, daughters Cynthia and Hawana.
Weckeah continued to be busy outside the home, working for the Soil and Moisture Conservation Office and making art. She was a founding member of the Comanche Indian Gallery of Art, alongside Leonard Riddles, Woogie Watchetaker, and "Doc" Tate Nevaquaya. She organized exhibitions and promoted Indian art.
Promoting Indian art lead her to see a need to educate Comanches and non-Indians alike about Comanche history and culture, a task she worked hard at for over 30 years, traveling to schools throughout Oklahoma and giving educational presentations for groups ranging from military wives to museums.
She also taught Comanche cultural classes to Indian children every summer through the Johnson O'Malley program with her dear friend Eunice Tosee.
In 1980, Weckeah became a Comanche Children's Court Judge, work that meant a great deal to her. She traveled around the United States on the court's behalf, meeting members of many Indian nations. She continued on the court into the 1990s.
A busy woman, Weckeah had many other accomplishments. She was a traditional cradle maker who contributed to The Brown University Press book on Kiowa and Comanche Cradles. She made beautiful beadwork and loved to socialize.
An avid pow-wow goer she is now dancing in the Great Mystery.
She leaves behind two sisters: Theresa Tahsequah and Nina Youngman; two daughters: Cynthia Clay and Hawana Townsley; 10 grandchildren: Susan West, Steven Bradley, Angel Bradley, Phaidra Pruitt, Caitlin Foutch, Ian Jackson, Zack Jackson, Weyodi Grandbergs, Tsaina Figueroa, Emilie Wood; and 12 great-grandchildren: Tanis West, Kira West, Christopher Robin Johanning, Alexander Johanning, Angel Figueroa III, Camille Figueroa, Parker Wood, Alice Foutch, Robert Foutch, Weckiai Grandbergs-Duncan, William Grandbergs-Duncan, Weyodi Grandbergs-Duncan Jr.; as well numerous nieces and nephews, and countless students.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Stanwood Bradley; husband, William B. Bradley, Jr.; sisters, Mona Clark, Mary Poochie Clark, Alberta Tahkohper, and Geneva Mott; brothers: Clifford Clark, Paige Clark and Louis Clark; parents: Mary Parker Clark and Edward Hatch Clark, Alice Parker Purdy.
Funeral for Weakeah "Roberta C." Bradley, 93, of Lawton will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel with Charlie Spencer officiating.
Weckeah went to her heavenly home Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at her home with her family by her side.
Burial will be at Highland Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Weckeah "Roberta C." Bradley was born Feb. 5, 1920, to Edward Hatch Clark and Mary "Putsi" Clark, the fifth of 10 children. Only a year separated her from her nearest sister so her Aunt Alice "Topseup" took over her care and was rarely separated from her for the rest of Aunt Alice's life. One of a handful of Comanche students who began to attend Lawton Public Schools in the 1920s Weckeah did not speak English when she entered the first grade but a kind teacher allowed her to stay inside during recess drawing on the blackboard while the teacher read to her from a brand new book called "Winnie-The-Pooh." Although money for school books was tight Weckeah was a good student and managed to graduate from high school. After graduation Weckeah went to nursing school. Having earned her LPN license she went to work at the Min-No-Aya-Win IHS clinic in Cloquet, Minn.
During World War II, because her brother Louis served in the Marine Corps, Weckeah wanted to join as well. Unfortunately the Marines had no women's auxiliary so she opted for the WAACs instead, but as soon as the Marines developed a female branch, she left the Army for the Marine Corps.
During a brief marriage she had her son, Robert, and soon after was reunited with and married the young soldier who was the love of her life, William B. Bradley. Bill adopted Robert and the marriage produced two more children, daughters Cynthia and Hawana.
Weckeah continued to be busy outside the home, working for the Soil and Moisture Conservation Office and making art. She was a founding member of the Comanche Indian Gallery of Art, alongside Leonard Riddles, Woogie Watchetaker, and "Doc" Tate Nevaquaya. She organized exhibitions and promoted Indian art.
Promoting Indian art lead her to see a need to educate Comanches and non-Indians alike about Comanche history and culture, a task she worked hard at for over 30 years, traveling to schools throughout Oklahoma and giving educational presentations for groups ranging from military wives to museums.
She also taught Comanche cultural classes to Indian children every summer through the Johnson O'Malley program with her dear friend Eunice Tosee.
In 1980, Weckeah became a Comanche Children's Court Judge, work that meant a great deal to her. She traveled around the United States on the court's behalf, meeting members of many Indian nations. She continued on the court into the 1990s.
A busy woman, Weckeah had many other accomplishments. She was a traditional cradle maker who contributed to The Brown University Press book on Kiowa and Comanche Cradles. She made beautiful beadwork and loved to socialize.
An avid pow-wow goer she is now dancing in the Great Mystery.
She leaves behind two sisters: Theresa Tahsequah and Nina Youngman; two daughters: Cynthia Clay and Hawana Townsley; 10 grandchildren: Susan West, Steven Bradley, Angel Bradley, Phaidra Pruitt, Caitlin Foutch, Ian Jackson, Zack Jackson, Weyodi Grandbergs, Tsaina Figueroa, Emilie Wood; and 12 great-grandchildren: Tanis West, Kira West, Christopher Robin Johanning, Alexander Johanning, Angel Figueroa III, Camille Figueroa, Parker Wood, Alice Foutch, Robert Foutch, Weckiai Grandbergs-Duncan, William Grandbergs-Duncan, Weyodi Grandbergs-Duncan Jr.; as well numerous nieces and nephews, and countless students.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Stanwood Bradley; husband, William B. Bradley, Jr.; sisters, Mona Clark, Mary Poochie Clark, Alberta Tahkohper, and Geneva Mott; brothers: Clifford Clark, Paige Clark and Louis Clark; parents: Mary Parker Clark and Edward Hatch Clark, Alice Parker Purdy.
Weckeah went to her heavenly home Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at her home with her family by her side.
Burial will be at Highland Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Weckeah "Roberta C." Bradley was born Feb. 5, 1920, to Edward Hatch Clark and Mary "Putsi" Clark, the fifth of 10 children. Only a year separated her from her nearest sister so her Aunt Alice "Topseup" took over her care and was rarely separated from her for the rest of Aunt Alice's life. One of a handful of Comanche students who began to attend Lawton Public Schools in the 1920s Weckeah did not speak English when she entered the first grade but a kind teacher allowed her to stay inside during recess drawing on the blackboard while the teacher read to her from a brand new book called "Winnie-The-Pooh." Although money for school books was tight Weckeah was a good student and managed to graduate from high school. After graduation Weckeah went to nursing school. Having earned her LPN license she went to work at the Min-No-Aya-Win IHS clinic in Cloquet, Minn.
During World War II, because her brother Louis served in the Marine Corps, Weckeah wanted to join as well. Unfortunately the Marines had no women's auxiliary so she opted for the WAACs instead, but as soon as the Marines developed a female branch, she left the Army for the Marine Corps.
During a brief marriage she had her son, Robert, and soon after was reunited with and married the young soldier who was the love of her life, William B. Bradley. Bill adopted Robert and the marriage produced two more children, daughters Cynthia and Hawana.
Weckeah continued to be busy outside the home, working for the Soil and Moisture Conservation Office and making art. She was a founding member of the Comanche Indian Gallery of Art, alongside Leonard Riddles, Woogie Watchetaker, and "Doc" Tate Nevaquaya. She organized exhibitions and promoted Indian art.
Promoting Indian art lead her to see a need to educate Comanches and non-Indians alike about Comanche history and culture, a task she worked hard at for over 30 years, traveling to schools throughout Oklahoma and giving educational presentations for groups ranging from military wives to museums.
She also taught Comanche cultural classes to Indian children every summer through the Johnson O'Malley program with her dear friend Eunice Tosee.
In 1980, Weckeah became a Comanche Children's Court Judge, work that meant a great deal to her. She traveled around the United States on the court's behalf, meeting members of many Indian nations. She continued on the court into the 1990s.
A busy woman, Weckeah had many other accomplishments. She was a traditional cradle maker who contributed to The Brown University Press book on Kiowa and Comanche Cradles. She made beautiful beadwork and loved to socialize.
An avid pow-wow goer she is now dancing in the Great Mystery.
She leaves behind two sisters: Theresa Tahsequah and Nina Youngman; two daughters: Cynthia Clay and Hawana Townsley; 10 grandchildren: Susan West, Steven Bradley, Angel Bradley, Phaidra Pruitt, Caitlin Foutch, Ian Jackson, Zack Jackson, Weyodi Grandbergs, Tsaina Figueroa, Emilie Wood; and 12 great-grandchildren: Tanis West, Kira West, Christopher Robin Johanning, Alexander Johanning, Angel Figueroa III, Camille Figueroa, Parker Wood, Alice Foutch, Robert Foutch, Weckiai Grandbergs-Duncan, William Grandbergs-Duncan, Weyodi Grandbergs-Duncan Jr.; as well numerous nieces and nephews, and countless students.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Stanwood Bradley; husband, William B. Bradley, Jr.; sisters, Mona Clark, Mary Poochie Clark, Alberta Tahkohper, and Geneva Mott; brothers: Clifford Clark, Paige Clark and Louis Clark; parents: Mary Parker Clark and Edward Hatch Clark, Alice Parker Purdy.
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