Tony Flowers, 65, began his journey to the Spirit World on Sunday November 11, 2018, Tucson, AZ.

Wake and funeral services on 11/20 and 11/21/2018 will be held at St. Paul’s Indian Mission, Sioux City, IA; Ron Thomas will facilitate prayer services along with the Mato Pejuta Drum Group assisting.  Burial will be at the Hobu Creek - Holy Faith Cemetery in Lindy, NE on the Santee Sioux Nation Reservation.

Tony was born January 7, 1953 in Sioux City, IA to Mary Ellen Redwing and William (Bill) Flowers.  His maternal grandparents are Lucy Tuttle Redwing and Jesse Redwing of Santee, NE.  Tony is survived by one daughter, Deja Dawn of Beatrice, NE and one grandchild, Brothers, Donald Rich of Ukiah, CA, John Flowers, Sioux City, IA and sister, Dolly Anne Flowers Smith of Omaha, NE and many nephews, nieces and Redwing relatives.

Tony was a proud member of the Santee Sioux Dakota Nation in Santee, NE.  He was a natural born artist, specializing in Native American portrait paintings, leather and beadwork design.  Most of his up-bringing was in Sioux City, IA.  He lovingly and respectfully appreciated his grandmother Lucy L. Redwing for raising him; he called her MOM.

Although he was far away from home, family and friends for many years, he cherished his Dakota Santee Ancestors, culture, language and history.  What little material items he possessed he shared freely with family and friends.   He will be remembered for his smile, his respect for elders, and his generosity given to others. The hardships of life never diminished his strong will to live.  “Tony Flowers” will never be forgotten.

Tony was grateful for the friendship of the Rick Kardos and Marge Johnson families and all others who provided assistance during his greatest times of need.

Tony was preceded in his journey to the Spirit World by his parents Mary Ellen Redwing and Bill Flowers, maternal grandparents Lucy and Jesse Redwing, Brothers, Bill “Sugar” Flowers and Lonnie John, Sr.  Beloved aunties, Victoria, Myrtle and Goldie (Sis) Redwing, his Uncles John and Alex Redwing, Nephew, Anthony “Tony” Thomas and Niece, Autumn Rain Flowers.

Pall Bearers are his nephews, Bill “Wanbdi” Flowers, Jesse Flowers, Asa Flowers, Luis Flowers, Jeremiah Frazier, Chad Walker Flowers, Orlando Frazier, and Redwing Thomas.

Tony’s family sincerely appreciates the goodwill, prayers, time and assistance given by many relatives and friends during the time of his passing and journey to be with his MOM and all the rest of his Hupahuduta Tiospaye.  Wopida Tanka!