Jehu Jay Baptiste was born on April 25, 1942. He was born and raised in Little Pine, Saskatchewan. His parents were Kate Tootoosis and David Baptiste. He is survived by his loving partner Jean Arcand and his children: Paula (Wilson), Lionel, Delia, Derek (Jessie), April (Rich), Jay, Treanne and Alvin and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jehu’s surviving siblings are: Velma (Enos) Willett, Clarence (Audrey), Harvey, Leon, Elvis (Patricia), Noreen and Pearleen. He was predeceased by his parents Kate and David, his maternal grandparents Adam and Lydia Tootoosis, his paternal grandparents Baptiste Kamahkowatew and Maggie Opwam, his infant daughter (name), sister Violet Fiddler, brother Bernard Baptiste, and nephew Trevor Sokwaypnace.
Jehu was born into horsemanship, his grandpa Adam was a well-known horseman. Jehu competed in gymkhana and chuckwagons. He ran his own outfit for numerous years travelling throughout western Canada. His love for horses remained throughout his life and often travelled to the Calgary Stampede to watch the wagons. He loved travelling with family and friends and was always eager to lead others on the secret short cuts he knew well and sometimes ended up in places he hadn’t been to before.
Jehu was athletic in his early years and started a winning local team, the Little Pine Braves. The team travelled to many tournaments and often came home as Champions. His brothers late Bernard, Clarence and Leon all played with him along with other local sharpshooters. Jehu also played with the Cut Knife Colts, Maidstone Jets and Neilburg Monarchs.
Throughout his life, he had a passion for music. Earlier in his life he played with a band called the Native Tones and later on moved into gospel music and attending church. He loved playing his guitar and sang until his last breath.
Jehu was a hardworking man, he worked as a Journeyman carpenter and built many houses and bridges around the Battle River Territory. Later in life he chose to work in the helping profession and became an addictions councilor.
He lived a full and robust life. Family was very important to him and he was nurtured by family in the last hours of his life, singing songs, sharing laughs and visiting. Jehu had a very healthy sense of humor that he passed on to all of his children. He will be dearly missed by all. Journey well Jehu, our ancestors will be waiting to greet you home.
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