Ooana Mauser
January 19, 1921 - August 14, 2014
Obituary
Ooana Mauser (a.k.a. Oowahna Chasing Bear) on August 12, 2014 at the age of 93 walked on. She was born January 19, 1921 in Wyoming, the wife of Anthony Louis Mauser, whom she was married to for 54 years and preceded her in death, and mother of Anna Maria Mauser, predeceased and Eric Christopher Mauser, wife Rebecca. She was grandmother of Nicole Mauser Brown, husband Matt and Eric Joseph Mauser. She used the years supporting A.I.M., and struggled to bring spiritual freedom to the native prisoners in the iron houses. She tried to educate the public to the truth of conditions throughout the world, traveling thousands of miles. She fought numerous battles to protect the earth that she loved. She enjoyed art, music and people. She was fond of saying, "I have friends in low places." She was recognized for her own art contribution. She leaves behind her blessings, gratitude and love to all. She had so very much pride in her family and loved them dearly. Visitation will be held Friday, August 15 from 4 pm - 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indpls. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16 at 10 am, also at the mortuary.
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Richard Brown
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Chasing Bear will be missed by all of us at WVCF. For many years she was an instrumental part of our volunteers for the Native Americans within our facility. We truly appreciate the time and energy she devoted at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. Thank you!!! Sincerely, Superintendent Richard Brown & WVCF Staff
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Beth Ann Moore Shriner
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I only met Mrs. Mauser a couple of times but have always felt that she and her husband were part of our family. My Aunt Ida, Uncle Andy and cousins, Alan and Mike talked about her often and with such fondness, like an elderly Aunt who just could not make the gathering because of distance....We all will miss her.
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Sandra Howley
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She was a lovely lady who worked hard for her people. We met her years ago when our daughter collected items for her church service project. The food and clothing was sent to South Dakota when Chasing Bear was collecting truck loads of goods to aid Rosebud and Pine Ridge citizens. I'm sure she's dancing up among the stars and meeting with the ancestors.
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Robert Alan Byer
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I will miss her, I always enjoyed visiting and having long talks with her, always learned something new when talking with her.
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The Navarro's Family
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I had the privilege of sharing a few celebrations with you and your husband during the years. Talking with you was a serene and enlightening conversation. You left a mark on many of us.
Thank you for your example.
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Janet E Rash
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I remember decades ago when Dan Carpenter wrote a series of articles about Oowahna Chasing Bear and her efforts to make things better for residents of Pine Ridge Reservation. She was collecting clothing and food in trucks and then seeing that the trucks were driven to the reservation. Mr. Carpenter also told us about her visit to the state legislature and how the more juvenile members of the General Assembly made fun of her. She would also appear at public events with a truck to collect donations of food and clothing, again to be driven to the resevation. She was a person of great conviction and great courage, truly a warrior who cared for the people. I am offering my sincerest condolences to her family and friends. I am sure her life will be an inspiration and she will be greatly missed.
Very Sincerely, Janet E. Rash