Gordon Lee Bettelyoun was born on May 16, 1956 in Rapid City, SD to Percy Bettelyoun, Sr. and Cherry Geraldine (Janis) Bettelyoun. Gordon made his journey to the Spirit World on October 2, 2024 at his home in Buckeye, AZ.
Gordon is survived by his spouse, Natalya Bettelyoun; children, Aloyona Okuneva, Gordon Bettelyoun, Jr., and Andrea Bettelyoun; brother, Alvin Bettelyoun, Sr.; grandchildren, Angelina and Gabbie Bettelyoun, Jacari, Giovanni, and Jacob; and numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Bettelyoun, Sr. and Cherry Geraldine (Janis) Bettelyoun; brother, William Bettelyoun; and sister, Edith Marie (Bettelyoun) Cope.
Pallbearers will be Albert Bettelyoun, Alvin Bettelyoun, Sr., Alvin Bettelyoun, Jr., Lawrence Bettelyoun, Tony Janis, and Rodney Janis.
Honorary pallbearers will be all friends & family.
Visitation Services: 9:00 AM, CT – 10:00 AM, CT, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Swift Bear Community Hall in White River, SD with Military Roll Call provided by the Marine Honor Guard from Mission, SD before mass at 10:00 AM.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, CT, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Swift Bear Community Hall in White River, SD.
Officiating: Father Edmund Yainao, S.J.
Burial Services: St, Thomas Episcopal Cemetery, Corn Creek, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.