Memorial services for 67-year old Terri Janis are Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 10:00 at the Pine Ridge High School Gymnasium in Pine Ridge, SD, with traditional Lakota services by Jerome LeBeaux
Burial is at Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery in Pine Ridge
A one-night wake service starts Friday, Nov 17, at 2:00 at the Pine Ridge High School Gymnasium in Pine Ridge.
Terri Lynn Janis was born on April 26th, 1959 to Geraldine High Wolf-Janis and Ival “Spot” Janis in Pine Ridge South Dakota, the 7th of 9 children.
From the start Terri had a spunk for life and always led with determination in getting things done her way.
Terri led a big life and touched so many people. She completed high school in just 3 years, graduating from Pine Ridge High School in 1975 but she didn’t stop there. Terri continued her education until she obtained her Masters of Administration degree from Oglala Lakota College.
She held several jobs for the Oglala Sioux Tribe ranging from Health Administrator to Chief of Staff, her last job before she retired.
Prior to coming home in 2020 Terri spent 14 years living in Spokane, WA, working at the Indian Health Service. She made a lot of friends there and often spoke of her time in Spokane with a smile.
Terri had a passion for her family and always ensured her only Son, her grandchildren, and her “Grand-Sonshine” Quincy were well taken care of.
Terri is survived by her son Casey (Kellie) Means; grandsons Quincy Means, Samuel O’Rourke Jr, and Jacob Brewer; granddaughters Briseis Keith-Janis and Kaiden Brewer; God-Daughter Kelli Watters; sisters Veronica Garnier, Emerald Janis, Francine Janis, and Cora Janis; brothers Patrick (Angela) Janis and Ival (Simone) Janis Jr; and hunka brothers Jesse Mendoza and Good Friend Florence Clifford.
Pallbearers will be Terry Richards, AJ Watters, Todd Watters, Don “Gummer” Garnier, Charles Schrader Jr, Johnse Donovon, Pat Mills Jr, Dennis Cuny, Walter “Hank” Means, Roger Mills, Olen Zephier, Raymond Ghost Bear, George Dreamer Jr, and Jesse Heart.
Escort will be Cheryl Colhoff.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill and Dolly Means, Reno Red Cloud Sr, Dean Janis, Cuny Dog, Leonard Peltier, Mike Carlow, John Carlow, Jackie Colombe, Arnelle Skye, Madonna Phillips, Mabel Ann Eagle Hunter, Ken and Lynelle Keith, Sheryl Twiss, Rose Lafferty, Orlo Provost, Mark Clifford, Dick Marshall, Vincent Brewer Jr, Frieda Brewer, Tim and Alice Bad Heart Bull, Joy Brewer, Bryan Brewer Sr, Lyle “Dusty” Lebeau Sr, Donna Bettelyoun, Calvin Ghost Bear, Don Ghost Bear, Tiny and Doni Decory, Lisa Schrader, Susan Schrader, Filmore Richards, Patricia Arellano, Jenn Zephier, Deb Blue Bird, Jackie Black Bear, Darcy Cuny, Tobi Marquez, Carol Vitals, Sis Vitals, Shannon Palmier, Cleo Clifford, Margaret Gates, Fonda Twiss, KayAnn Janis, Joy Blake-Heemsah, Bobbi Jo Clark, Lorelei DeCora, Lula Bettelyoun, Wanda Donovon, Beau Donovon, Gilbert Janis, Louie Janis, Gloria Grant, Norma Rendon, Lyle Jack, Dugan Lebeaux, Gerald Lebeaux, Boy Winters, Johnny Cakes Ladeaux, Betty Goings, Joyce Goings, Rick and Ethleen Two Dogs, Lisa High Wolf, Clayton High Wolf, Verlyn Garnier, Charles Richards, Wanda Mills, Leonard Mills, Julie Richards, Linda Grass, Leon Janis, Leanne Janis, Kelsey Janis, Mikayla Peoples, Robert Janis, Veronica Watters, Shy O’Rourke, Michael Janis, Trae Janis, Jana Janis, Patti Janis, Annie Janis, Tanya Janis, Waylon Janis, Heather Janis, Catherine Bettelyoun, Wes Bettelyoun, Jon Janis, Clarence Janis, Oyate Means, Tipi Means, RedBoy Means, Letoy Lunderman, Star Means, Terry Thomas, Tatanka Means, Scott Means, Veronica Means, Michelle Means, Gloria Means, Mato Means, Howaste Means, Melvin Means, Mahpiya Means, Matt and Tasheena Rama, Adonis Saltes, Teton Saltes, Mona and Ted Pedregon, Rhona Akers, Stacey Ecoffey, Brandon Ecoffey, Beau Lebeau, Danielle Lebeau, Feather Lebeau, Echo Lebeau, Lanye Lebeau, Lyle Lebeau Jr, Devon Lebeau, Cherish Lebeau, Jesse Lebeau, Justin Lebeau, John Waters, Lester Waters Jr., Cass Waters, Cole Waters, Josh Steele, Garfield Steele, Michelle Yellow Bird, Shawn Richards, Martin Pilcher, Lyle Pilcher, Bobby Pilcher, Jimmy Pilcher, Reno Red Cloud Jr, James Red Cloud, Ed Ghost Bear, Chelsea Randall, Daus Rabbitt, Marlys Rabbit, Mary Rabbitt, Molly Rabbitt, Lisa Brewer, Barb Brewer, Jenny Brewer, Kevin Killer, Katrina Keith, Bart Keith, Jonnie Keith, Fred and Shawnee Keith, Johanna Dreamer, Sunshynne Catches, Ruth Dreamer, Beau Cuevas Sr, Summer Lunderman, Mica Lunderman, Luke Lunderman, Jordan Whirlwind Horse, Jemiah Bianas, Marvin Richard III., Anthony Steele, Domonic Ghost Bear, Aubree Cottier, Gracie Garnier, Kenny Wilson and Eric “Shocka” Samson, Spokane IHS friends and colleagues, Active American Indian Movement Members and all friends and relatives who may have crossed paths with our beloved Terri.
Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD