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American Indian Movement Grand Governing Council Statement on Mr. Norman Haney Sr.'s Passing into the Spirit World.

Mr. Norman Haney Sr. died today January 7th, 2000 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. He was born May 16th, 1927 to Williamsee Haney and Janetta Laramie Haney. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Brave Haney, his son Michael S. Haney (and his wife Cherie), his two daughters Janet Haney Byington (and her husband Rev. Timothy Byington) and Muriel A. Wakolee (and her husband Rev. David Wakolee); twenty-one grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Haney had a full life of service and dedication to his family and his community. He was also an elder and senior advisor to the American Indian Movement Governing Council (AIMGGC). For this reason the AIMGGC would like honor Mr. Haney's memory and express our sympathy to his family. We, in the AIMGGC, understand that the foundation of our movement is built on the wisdom to choose and guidance of our elders. Mr. Haney's spirit and all the elders who have passed into the spirit world shall always guide this movement. We love and respect Mr. Haney, and as he embarks on his journey to the spirit world, we know he will always be with us.

There will be a service for Mr. Haney in the evening of Monday, January 10th, 2000, at the Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel (400 N. Broadway, Shawnee, OK 74801).

The funeral will be held Tuesday, January 11th, 2000, in the same location. Any flowers, cards or donations can be sent to the Funeral Chapel in care of Mrs. Evelyn Haney or mailed to 508 S. 8th Street, McLoud, OK 74851.