Funeral services for 74-year old Calvert Dreaming Bear are Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 10:00 at Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD, with Sister Barb Bogenschutz officiating and traditional Lakota services by Peta Catches
Burial is at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Cemetery in Oglala
A one-night wake service starts Monday, July 17, at 11:30 at Brother Rene Hall in Oglala with evening services at 7:00
Online condolences may be left at siouxfuneralhome.com
Calvert Willard Dreaming Bear was born on August 14, 1948 in Pine Ridge, SD to Herbert Dreaming Bear and Mary (Brown Ear Horse) Dreaming Bear. Calvert made his journey to the Spirit World on July 6, 2023 in Denver, CO.
Calvert worked at the University of Colorado Hospital for 16 years as a janitor.
Calvert is survived by brother, Delmar Dreaming; nephews, Wayne & Phillip Dreaming Bear; niece, Dakota Dreaming Bear; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Calvert was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Dreaming Bear and Mary (Brown Ear Horse) Dreaming Bear; brothers, Victor Dreaming Bear and Marvin Dreaming Bear; and sisters, Doris Dreaming Bear, Loretta Dreaming Bear, Marcella Dreaming Bear, Imogene Dreaming Bear, Maydia Dreaming Bear.
Pallbearers will be Austin Warrior, Lester Warrior, Lyle Conquering Bear, Walter Dreaming Bear, Harlan Dreaming Bear, Jr., Drace Dreaming Bear, Telton Little, Deon Iron Teeth, and Sidney Rowland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lorna Lavato, Judy Slow Bear & Family, Carol Wounded & Family, Wilma Returns From Scout & Family, Rolanda High Hawk, Valaria High Hawk & Family, Gilma Stands & Family, Holly Stands & Family, Angel Dreaming Bear & Family, Emma Dreaming Bear & Family, Deanna Dreaming Bear & Family, Rachel Chief Eagle & Family, Dale Conquering Bear & Family, Special Friend-Pete Tatesta, Maurice Cower, Shirley Blackstone & Family, Ingrid One Feather & Family, Lester Warrior & Family, Roberta Stands & Family, Sodie & Kelly Pulliam & Family, Billy Rose & Toni Pulliam & Family, Felicia, Deandra, Terrance, Colleen, Angela, & Autumn Dreaming Bear & Families, Aloysius & Fernando Dreaming Bear, Deidra, Kimberly, Samantha, Shaina, & Kelsey Dreaming Bear & Families, Deondre & Alois Dreaming Bear, Alyssa, Charlie, and Aiden Left Hand & Families, Clair & Verdell Bear Saves Life, Conway New Holy & Family, Janet Cheyenne & Family, and All Friends & Relatives.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements for Calvert Dreaming Bear