He also has a daughter (or ex-wife or niece?) at Mankato in Minnesota. A native lit discussion group has been discussing his death since last Thursday. I didn't think to pass it along, but I should have.

Yes, here's a blurb from her:

Subject: from the Westerman family

Floyd Red Crow Westerman passed to the spirit world this morning in Los Angeles, California, with family at his side. Services are pending. We thank you from our hearts for all the prayers and support and kindness and love that you have shown him and us.

Gwen Westerman Griffin
Mankato, MN

SRS