Nathaniel Lynn Whiteman, Cheyenne name Ó'kȯhómȯhtameōhtsėstse “Walking Coyote”, began his earthly walk on March 12, 1947, in Seiling, Oklahoma, when his parents George Whiteman Sr. and Ida Mae (Bullcoming) Whiteman welcomed him into their family. He was part of a large family with 12 siblings. Nathaniel became known by his nickname, Sanskie.

He spent his childhood in the Seiling area, then went to Flagstaff, Arizona, to attend Southwest School of Admissions Bible College. Sanskie worked for Northwestern Flagstaff College as a janitor and also worked for local farmers in the area. This is where he met the love of his life, Patricia Sue Grass. In 1974, the couple were married, then in 1978 they moved to Seiling, Oklahoma where they were blessed with 7 children; Ernestine, Funston, Rosalie, Patricia Mae, Stephanie, Bobbie Jo, and Daniel.

Sanskie’s greatest love was the Lord Jesus Christ, he was a true “Preacher” of the holy word. He wanted others to become believers so they could join him in the Kingdom of Heaven. He lived his life with the Holy Spirit in his heart.

Sanskie worked at the pig farms in the Mooreland area, he also worked in a mental health facility caring for patients. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator and a transport driver with a CDL.

Sanskie was known as “Boss man” to all the local teens in the Cheyenne Arapahoe JTPA program. He was the Fonda Community Hall caretaker for many years. He had a deep love for the Cheyenne tribe and participated in the Arrow Ceremony.

Sanskie had many hobbies including origami, building with sticks, and repairing things. He loved to tinker. He enjoyed watching westerns, football, especially OSU Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys, and wrestling. He was also very fond of the Golden Oldies on KOMA radio.

Sanskie was preceded in death by his parents, George Sr. and Ida Mae; siblings Meredith Whiteman, Joyce Quick, Hattie Ann Whiteman, Sally Webster, Mitchell Wayne Whiteman, twins Mitchel add Helen Whiteman, and Gordon Whiteman. Also, his daughters, Ernestine Draper, and Stephanie Whiteman.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Patricia: children; Funston Whiteman of Oklahoma City, OK, Rosalie Whiteman of Seiling, Patricia Mae Whiteman of Seiling, Bobbie Jo Whiteman-Toppah and husband Matthew of Seiling, and Daniel Whiteman; Sisters Betty Dennison of Woodward, OK and Florence Smith of Duluth, MN; and brother George Whiteman of Corn, OK. His legacy will live on through his 23 grandkids, 2 great-grandkids, his many relatives, especially his nieces and nephews who he loved to tease, and the many friends who were blessed to have known him.