Kent Ware Sr.

Kent and his family were folks my family truly loved. It was one of those public secrets that my mother and I are distantly related to the wares--at least in the Kiowa way. We always enjoyed the company of the Ware family. In my adult years, I was always amazed to see how much the Indian community depended on him for leadership, friendship and, when necessary, fried bread and beans.

We love you, Kent. There is coming a day when we will all stand up again before the Lord. We...

Kent Ware was my Grandfather. He was the best person I knew. I am his oldest grandchild and I am forever grateful that I had his influence in my life. He had such a profound effect on people (I always thought it was just me)because he made you feel like you were the most important person in the world when he spoke to you. He treated everyone equally to his smile. He loved to have a good laugh and was one of the happiest people I knew.
He was ill before his passing but he never...

I wanted to express my sincere condolences to the family, in the passing of such a wonderful person. Although I only experienced a limited knowledge of all the contributions Mr. Ware made to society, he will be remembered as a tremendous "gift" shared by all those he touched. I was fortunate to have known him.

Such a legacy that follows Mr. Kent Ware. He was a gentleman, a leader and friend with an open heart and mind to all. He will be missed but long remembered.

Pop, as he was known to me and the memory of such a fine man who, after my own Dad passed into the Spirit world. took me as a son. Mom, Jane, and Andy are remarkable people who shared a life with such a remarkable man. I will miss him and the sharing we both had , about our ventures together to make the many recognitions deserving of our Native American Veterans and community. Peace, Pop, the Spirit pony awaits to carry you home.

Our family send our condolences to the family of Mr. Ware. He was a true patriarch and very special indeed to the community he was very much a part of. His knowledge, wisdom and guidance will be missed by those lives he touched.

Humble Lakota Blessings,

Family of Christopher, Kimberly & children

I have sat here and thought how to describe my feelings for Kent Ware or some special memories. I am truthfully finding it difficult to find one in particular of all the wonderful memories that I have of this man to share. He was a gem! When I needed to be chewed out, he did it. When I needed to laugh, he made me. I have never met someone that has had such a profound affect on my life as Kent Ware. One thing I can share is that my heart is filled with so much pride and honor that this man...

What a marvelous life Mr. Ware lived! His involvement in many organizations and committees is amazing. He leaves with us his friendliness, his wonderful smile, and a greeting that would lighten up anyone's day. Kent was an example of how life can be when it's lived to it fullest! My prayers and thoughts to his wife and family as he begins his journey to the next place.

What a man Kent was....I loved his smile (flirty); his love for life, his strength to drive all over Phoenix in the rain, sleet and heat; his intelligence to carry on any duties assigned (aye-aye, sir); his commitment to the Native American community (ALL the committees and organizations he was a member of); and his dream to build a memorial honoring all veterans! I will miss this man of honor, I will miss his phone calls and visits to my office, and I will miss his power and love - he had...