Jesse Garon War Bonnet was born on March 10, 1997 in Rapid City, SD to Jesse Janis and Martie War Bonnet. Jesse was raised by his adopted parents, Gene War Bonnet, Sr. and Patricia Yellow Boy-War Bonnet. Jesse made his journey to the Spirit World on November 1, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Gene and Patricia War Bonnet; siblings, Monique War Bonnet, Michael Holy Eagle, Jr., Annabelle Blackmoon-Bischoff, and Brandon War Bonnet; goddaughters, Malaya Lovely Tank and Zoey War Bonnet; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and the love of his life, Dakota Richards.
Jesse was preceded in death by his grandmother, Winifred “PeeWee” Janis; grandparents, Patrick Yellow Boy & Zelda Bear Robe, and Matthew & Julian War Bonnet; two brothers; and one sister.
Pallbearers will be Gene War Bonnet, Jr., Cheyenne War Bonnet, Isaac Running Shield, Jr., Kenneth Norman, Lucas Little Bull, David “Sky” Returns, Jesse Ross and Chelsea Brave Heart.
Honorary pallbearers will be James (BJ) Ladeaux & Family, Arlen Blackburn & Family, Dusty Richards, Jesse Janis, Sr., Shawn Hard Heart, Dave War Bonnet & Family, Danelle War Bonnet & Family, Shawn & Doreen Hard Heart & Family, Richard & Kellie Sierra & Family, Martie War Bonnet & Family, Talano War Bonnet & Family, and All Friends & Relatives
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Woyatan Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Woyatan Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD
Officiating: Pastor Johnathan Old Horse
Burial Services: Cremation to Follow Services
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD