Vernon Moke Tuesday, 44

Vernon Moke Tuesday (WAAZAY-GIIZHIG)
Vernon Moke Tuesday 44 of Big Grassy First Nation passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 in Kenora, Ontario.
Vernon was born on November 11, 1965 in Baudette, Minnesota to the late Carl Tuesday Sr. and Marie Morrison. After graduating from Rainy River High School, he had moved to Winnipeg and was employed there for a number of years. Upon his return, he was elected as a Band Councillor for Big Grassy and also worked for the community in Economic Development. Currently, Moke was employed with Grand Council Treaty #3 as a Forestry Co-ordinator. He liked fishing, the outdoors and eating traditional foods.
Left to cherish his memories are his children, Vernon Jack, Ashley Jack and Patrick Jack all of Kenora, Daniel Copenace and Darren Copenace both of Winnipeg and Sean Smith of Northwest Bay. He is also survived by Ashley Ross of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jennilee Major, Terilee Major, Cindy Major and Scott Major, of Big Grassy First Nation, who he considered as his own children, and by several grandchildren who he loved dearly. His siblings, Virginia Tuesday, Carl Tuesday Jr. (Lana), Kevin Tuesday (Sandy), Darren Joseph and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Carl and Marie and daughter Courtney Arica Jack and brother Daryl Tuesday.
A traditional service was held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Big Grassy Community Hall. Elder Charlie Nelson officiated followed by interment in the Big Grassy First Nation Cemetery.
A funeral wake was held on Monday, December 14, 2009 from 3 p.m. at the Big Grassy First Nation Community Hall.
The pallbearers were Dailen Tuesday, Robert John Tuesday, Robert (Skunk) Indian, Tim Archie, Jeff Morrison, Ron Allen, Bob Copenace, and Billy Copenace
In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, in care of Rainy River Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8
On-line condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com