Wilder Provost

Graveside services for 10-month 13-day old Wilder Provost are Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 11:00 at the Chanku Waste’ Ranch in Rockyford, SD, with traditional Lakota services by Jerome LeBeaux 

Burial is at the Ghost Horse Ranch in Rockyford

A one-night wake service starts Tues, Dec 7, 2021 at 2:00 at the Chanku Waste’ Ranch in Rockyford with services starting at 5:00 PM. 

Wilder Wayne Provost “Tasunka Tahin” (Appearing Horse) was born on January 19, 2021 in Pine Ridge, SD to Tanner Provost and Samaya Blacksmith.  Wilder made his journey to the Spirit World on December 1, 2021 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.  

Wilder is survived by his mother Samaya Rayne Blacksmith and father Tanner Provost.

Wilder was preceded in death by our two angels; his papa Vance Blacksmith; great-grandmothers Gloria Pourier, Philomene Lakota, and Vestana Red Ear Horse.

Pallbearers will be Casey Wayne Provost, NuVassie Blacksmith, Kin Provost, Trayton Janis, Hunter Blacksmith, and Tristen Janis.

Honorary pallbearers will be Orren & Ryker Provost, Zane Brewer, Bud & Rendon Swallow, John Blachford, Jr., Charles Winters III, Orren Provost, Arlo Provost, Marvin Provost, Casey Provost, Sr. & Family, Sandra French, Muriel Lakota & Family, Perle & Judy O’Daniel, Joe & Dorothy French, Stan & Ella Brewer & Family, John & Victoria Blachford & Family, Todd & Carolyn O’Bryan, Donna Red Ear Horse & Family, Brady Terri Dawn Jandreau & Family, Wade O’Daniel & Family, Georg & Marianne Riedler, Bob Pilcher & Family, Charles Winters & Family, Dale & Mona Vocu, Casey & Trinity Reder, Misun Mills, Lara No Braid, Britni Little Sky, Laura Elmore, Braxton Janis, Tim Jandreau, Lane Dan Swallow, Latrell Hart, Tanner Langdeau, James Calhoon, Jake McCoy, Blacksmith, Provost, Dreaming Bear, Backs, Pourier, LeBeaux, Twiss, Jandreau, Morrisette, & Pilcher Families, and many more, Hunter Memorial Rodeo, Brew Crew, and All Friends & Relatives.

A special thank you to Dr. Benn, Dr. Kovarik, The Rapid City Monument Advanced Care Pediatric Unit, Monument NICU Team, Monument Pediatric Team, Sioux Falls Sanford NICU Team, and the countless nurses, doctors, and specialists who helped our son while he was here with us.  

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD