Melanie Marie White Eyes was born on August 19, 1986 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jim Dowty and Helena White Eyes. Melanie made her journey to the Spirit World on December 14, 2024 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD.
Melanie is survived by her spouse, Manuel Marshall; mother, Helena White Eyes; father, Jim Dowty; son, Trevor Lee Dowty; brothers, Will White Eyes, Mike White Eyes(Steph), Robert A. Ten Fingers(Mischel), Daniel Trueblood, Romey Janis, Jeff Janis, Jimmy Dowty, JoJo Dowty, and Jesse James Runnels; sisters, Amanda Dowty, Thelma Clifford, Monique Merrival, Sunny Rae Ten Fingers, Autumn Richards-Clifford, and Sheen Between Lodges; grandmothers, Emma Gallego, Phyllis Decory, and Barbara White Eyes; aunts & uncles, Dode & Patty, Roger & Vita, Robert & Nancy, Shawnna, and JoAnn Rivera; nieces & nephews, Kagome & Michayla & Ellie Mae White Eyes, Kara & Kylee Dowty, Timmy Emery III, Damien White Eyes, and Kris Fast Horse.
Melanie was preceded in death by her grandparents, G. Blaine & Cissy White Eyes, Clarence & Lenora Dowty; father-in-law, Joseph Francis Marshall; brothers, Sean Means, Myron Blaine Pourier, and John Dean Ten Fingers; and hunka parents, Wilbur & Cheryl Between Lodges.
Pallbearers will be Shayne Mousseau, Joe Mesteth, Jr., Leroy Janis, Matt Trueblood, David Janis, Taylor “Teef” Gunhammer, Casey Morton, Lisa White Eyes, Michael Patton, Joey Black Feather, Eddie Trueblood, Jeremy Jones, Mandi Means, LaRue Buckman, and Toni Rae Dubray
Honorary Pallbearers will be Grindline Skateparks, Toby Eagle Bull Skatepark, All Skate Families, Juggalo Families, “Projekt” Crew, PS5 Crew-Tyler, Roy, Sara, & Ryan, Stronghold Society, Pine Ridge School Class of 2005, Pine Ridge School Staff, Frank Brave Heart, Chance Pettigrew, Chase Pettigrew, Jeremy Pettigrew, Charles Pacer, JT Trueblood, Boober Gray, Melissa Means, Denise Evans, Wanda O’Rourke & Grandsons, Miko Janis, Mariah Janis, Lyle Wilson, Jr. & Family, Sidney & Poxie Has No Horse, Johnny Bones, Sophie & Graig, Chris LaDeaux, Ernie Libby, Amanda Wheeler, Tracy Cortier, Kehli Higdon, Pamela Giago & Family, Tanya Clifford & Family, Dusty “Biff” LaBeaux, Renae Rodriguez, Melanie Waters, Gwen Valandra, Steve Reddy & Family, Archie & Connie Sierra, Casey Romero & Family, Archie Sierra & Casey Weston, Monument Cancer Care Center Nurses, Stillwater Home Hospice Care Workers, Michelle Hagen & Family, Rebeckka Johnson & Family, Jessica Marshall & O’Rourke Kids, Bobbi Marshall, Trevor Belt, Darlis Morrison, Ben Marshall & Family, Roxann Two Bulls & DeShawn, Minnie Steele, Janet Kelly & Family, Mama Lou & Fernando, Mary White Eyes & Boys, Junior, Sue Jumping Eagle & Girls, Billie, Jeannie, Barbara & Kids, Robbie, Lloyd Two Bulls & Kids, Blaine, Sid White Eyes & Kids, Rich White Eyes & Kids, Angel, Darwin & the Chekpas, Autumn & Bizzy, Tom, Emmaline & Kids, Robert, Sindy & Kids, Mick Bradshaw & Amberrose, Myranda & Morgan Pourier, Kristen Brewer & Family, Jacob Ferguson, Marvella Richards, Travis Richards, Mykey Rivera, Mona Cross Dog, Trina Andrews & Family, Heather Sierra & Kids, Cora Sierra, Cottier Family, Will Peters & Family, Cash, Izzy, Belle, Luna, Hank, Peppermint, & Igmu, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD with Rosary Service being held at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD
Special Music: To Be Announced
Officiating: Father Peter Klink, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: Sid Has No Horse
Burial Services: To Be Held At A Later Date. Cremation To Follow Services
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD