Wilbur Antelope
1958-09-23 2020-10-24
Note: We recently learned Wilbur Antelope, the Northern Arapaho artist who created the current Warrior mascot, passed away. This memorial is posted in his honor.
Wilbur Antelope, 62, of Riverton, Wyoming, passed away at his home on October 24, 2020. A wake was held October 28, 2020, at 1424 17 Mile Road in Arapahoe followed by a graveside ceremony the following day at Friday Cemetery.
Wilbur Paul Antelope was born September 23, 1958, in Riverton to Stewart and Doris (Antelope) Oldman. He was a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. His native name was Eagle Man, which was passed down to him by his Grandpa James Washington.
Wilbur received an honorary art diploma from Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado, where he was recognized with an award for drawing the school mascot, The Spirit of the Arapaho Warrior.
On December 2, 1981, Wilbur married Antonia Lujan in Riverton. They were married for more than 38 years and raised their large family on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming.
When he was younger, Wilbur loved playing basketball, but his primary pleasure in life was creating artwork for many different groups. Wilbur considered it a blessing to support himself and his family through the sale of his art.
Wilbur was a traditional man who helped the people through his traditional healing ways. He liked to attend peyote meetings and sweats regularly.
Wilbur is survived by his wife, Antonia Antelope; daughters, Deanna Lujan, Elicia Antelope, Yolanda Antelope, Mary Blackburn, Hannah Anderson, Autumn Wallowing Bull, Venessa Behan, and Alana Brown; sons, James Blackburn, Peter “Homer” Blackburn, Brent Gould, Brandon Gould, Gilburt Demartaine, and Robert C’Bearing; as well as many other family members.
Wilbur Antelope, 62, of Riverton, Wyoming, passed away at his home on October 24, 2020. A wake was held October 28, 2020, at 1424 17 Mile Road in Arapahoe followed by a graveside ceremony the following day at Friday Cemetery.
Wilbur Paul Antelope was born September 23, 1958, in Riverton to Stewart and Doris (Antelope) Oldman. He was a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. His native name was Eagle Man, which was passed down to him by his Grandpa James Washington.
Wilbur received an honorary art diploma from Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado, where he was recognized with an award for drawing the school mascot, The Spirit of the Arapaho Warrior.
On December 2, 1981, Wilbur married Antonia Lujan in Riverton. They were married for more than 38 years and raised their large family on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming.
When he was younger, Wilbur loved playing basketball, but his primary pleasure in life was creating artwork for many different groups. Wilbur considered it a blessing to support himself and his family through the sale of his art.
Wilbur was a traditional man who helped the people through his traditional healing ways. He liked to attend peyote meetings and sweats regularly.
Wilbur is survived by his wife, Antonia Antelope; daughters, Deanna Lujan, Elicia Antelope, Yolanda Antelope, Mary Blackburn, Hannah Anderson, Autumn Wallowing Bull, Venessa Behan, and Alana Brown; sons, James Blackburn, Peter “Homer” Blackburn, Brent Gould, Brandon Gould, Gilburt Demartaine, and Robert C’Bearing; as well as many other family members.