In the winter of 2016, a life was tragically cut short in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Jason Emarthlee Waquie, a 38-year-old male of Jemez Pueblo descent, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. His death left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who remembered him as a loving father, son, and brother.
Jason, a former resident of Henryetta and more recently of Glenpool, was a man who found great joy in spending time with his daughter.
He was not only her father but also her coach for several sports teams, cherishing the quality time they spent together. He was known as a good father and a positive role model in her life.
Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Jason grew up in the Henryetta area. He was a graduate of Henryetta High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. His educational journey also took him to Haskell College in Lawrence, Kansas, and later to Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, where he earned an associate's degree. He furthered his skills by graduating from Tulsa Welding School. His professional life was marked by service, having worked for several years as a firefighter for Mississippi Hot Shots and as a contract firefighter for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Details regarding the circumstances of Jason Waquie's death, including any information about arrests or suspects, are not available in the public record. The narrative of his final days and the official cause of his passing remain undisclosed. His memory is carried on by his daughter, his parents, his sister, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins who mourned his untimely departure. Funeral services were held at the Yardeka Indian Baptist Church, and he was laid to rest at the Frye Family Cemetery.
