Gary Ellis Bear Runner was born on July 20, 2007 in Pine Ridge, SD to Gary Crooke Eyes, Jr. and Rosalyn Bear Runner. Gary made his journey to the Spirit World on September 2, 2024 in Pine Ridge, SD.
Gary aka “Bubbies”, the Boy, Yamni, was the first born son of Sugar and Crooks. Loved by many he grew to be a sharing, caring, outgoing young man. He had heart for what he loved and believed in and wasn’t afraid to face many obstacles. He was creative, athletic, daring and mischievous. He achieved whatever he put his mind to. A fun, loving, comical, intelligent, artistic person. He will be forever loved and cherished.
Gary is survived by his mother, Rosalyn “Sugar” Bear Runner; Maternal sisters, Julia, Justyn and Amiliani Bear Runner; maternal brothers, Carlo, Mason, Anthony and Landon Bear Runner and Robert Jumping Ealge, IV; paternal sisters, Evelyn, Rachel, Echo, Diamond and Toya Crooked Eyes; paternal brother, Michael Crooked Eyes; maternal grandparents, Debra Cuny and Ramon Bear Runner; maternal aunts, Leola, Apalonia, Deanna, Makoce & Stephanie Bear Runner and Billie Joe & Cynthia Clifford; maternal uncles, William “JR” Clifford, Ramon II, Justin, Jesse and Daniel Bear Runner; paternal aunt, Thelma Tail; uncles, Carl, Matthew and James Crooked Eyes; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his sister Shanel Bear Runner; father, Gary Crooked Eyes, Jr., paternal grandparents, Geraldine White Dress and Gary Crooked Eyes, Sr. and Marilyn Okini Crooked Eyes-Rodriguez; maternal aunt, Mariah “Miss” Bear Runner; and maternal great grandparents, Willard Cuny & Mersy Cuny, Grace Rock-Bear Runner and Oscar Bear Runner.
Pallbearers will be Landon Bear Runner, Anthony Bear Runner, Robert Jumping Eagle IV, Justin Bear Runner, Maurice Cottier, Gerard Steele, William J.R. Clifford, and John High Hawk.
Honorary pallbearers will be Josie Bettelyoun, Jacie Catches, Laila Clifford, Bella & Kamia White Horse, Virginia Spencer, Remi & Cato Clifford, Nancy Peterson, Taylor Andrede, Alan & Aaron Brown, Shauna Beguin, Don “Cuny Dog” Cuny, Roberta Woman Dress, Shannon Struble, Lisa Steele & Family, Orson Cuny, Gwen Red Owl, Jolene Ten Fingers, Millie & Steve Bear Eagle, Ruby Mikey & Drayton Dodge, Helen Red Feather, Julie Richards, Francine Janis, Liyah Adams, Amber Adams, Sara Adams, Marla Richard, DJ Wright, Beldine White Eyes, Andree Standing Soldier, Canku Andrews, Sasha Weasel Bear, Oglala Clifford, Laura Clifford & Family, Sissy Clifford & Family, TLana Banning, Princess Little Moon, Chance Fraser, Tommy Lucero & Family, Dontaye Janis, Natalie Clifford, Gerald “Cisco” Cottier, Essence Belt, Jolene Martin, Bobbi Martin, Irene Bear Runner, Steven Shangreau, Jr., Neil Hicks, Ron Morrison, Clint Morrison, Erna Morrison, Genia & Brooklyn DuBray, Evangeline Little Moon, Destiny Little Moon, Irene Tuttle & Family, Helene & Waylon Gaddie, Daniel “Cowboy” Bear Runner, Louis Whalen, Lori Whalen, Lacy Whalen, Frankie Running Bear, Wacihiaska “Rosebud” White Plume, Justine White Hawk, Ryder Sierra, Rowdy Sierra, Jess Hernandez, Tom Yellow, Monica Good Eagle, Raedean Red Shirt, Lynell Long, Lynette Cuny, Francis Hernandez & All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 1:00 PM, Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Father Paul Hall in Porcupine, SD with evening services at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Father Pauly Hall in Porcupine, SD
Traditional Lakota Services: To Be Announced
Officiating: To Be Announced
Burial Services: St. Paul’s Cemetery, Porcupine, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.