Deveron His Law

Made with love by Deveron's Family

Deveron His Law, 47, of Big Bend, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Highmore Health.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2024, at Big Bend Community Center, Big Bend.  Burial will follow at the Howe Family Cemetery, rural Harrold. A two-night wake service will be 7:00 pm., Saturday, February 24th, and Sunday, February 25th all at the community center. 

Deveron Bruce His Law was the first born son of Teresa M. Howe and Randolph B. His Law on February 1, 1977, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota. 

Growing up, he spent a lot of his time between both Fort Thompson and Big Bend areas. He was an adventurous little boy who was never afraid to try something new or make new friends. Riding bikes down to the boat docks in the summertime, sledding down the big hills in winter, fishing in all the good fishing spots, shooting BB guns, hunting, playing basketball, and breakdancing were some of his favorite pastimes, but any kind of outdoor activities, he was sure to be there.

Deveron attended elementary school at the community school in Big Bend and attended Chamberlain and Harrold, graduating 8th grade from Harrold, SD. Basketball was always one of his favorite sports. He played in his younger years and through high school. Deveron attended Crow Creek High School in Stephan, South Dakota until he graduated in 1995. 

Deveron welcomed his only son, Judson Rhee Dannen His Law, on September 4, 1994, with Jolee Two Dogs. After graduating, Deveron moved to Marty, South Dakota. He welcomed his daughter, Tori Rose, on April 18, 1995, and the twins, Audrey Rose, and Rozee Rose on Christmas Day in 2003, with Gina Drapeau. 

While living in Marty, he worked at CR Industries in Springfield, South Dakota until it’s closing. He was then employed with the Fort Randall Casino as a poker/blackjack dealer. Upon returning home, Dev worked at the LodeStar Casino also as a blackjack dealer. A job he enjoyed but found his true calling working for, was being a special education paraprofessional at the Crow Creek Tribal Schools. He grew a very special bond with Bryant, a student whom he followed for all of the years he was employed there. He left this job after 10 plus years, however he never forgot any of the kids that he ran into, always remembering their names. 

Deveron met Autumn Augustine in 2010 and they spent the rest of his life together. To this union, they welcomed their daughter, Ruby Rose, on September 17, 2013. She was daddy's little girl.  He followed her everywhere, school and at home. She had him wrapped around her finger, all the way until the very end Ruby never left her dad's side.

Dev enjoyed being around family and friends more than anything, always wanting to go visiting so he could have a conversation with anyone and everyone that crossed his path. You could always find him watching sports or hunting shows, whispering the whole time as if the deer could hear him. He loved music, he was never picky and would listen to anything, but loved his oldies and Bob Marley. He didn't always know the words, but he would “try” to hit every note. It never failed, Dev had a story that went with every song he played or a person the song reminded him of. 

He loved playing horseshoes in the spring and summer with friends and family, sometimes playing late into the night with the headlights from the car to light the pit. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but as the years went by he would say, “I better let the young ones take over, before I shoot all of the king kong bucks.”  

Deveron’s favorite pastime was taking a long slow cruise along the river, he loved being by the river, and he seemed more at peace driving down the dirt roads of “the pocket”. He knew the road like the back of his hand, he truly could drive it with his eyes closed. “These are my lands!” was his saying every time. 

Deveron’s sense of humor and his witty remarks are definitely going to be missed, especially in serious times, such as these. He was always the one to crack a joke and lighten the mood, Deveron had a great aura about him.  He would do whatever he needed to do to make you feel comfortable. He was a good listener and a good shoulder to cry on. He knew how to make you laugh and forget about the moment. Deveron was a great friend to have on your side. He was always on a personal level with everyone. He always had a story to share, a quick joke to tell (sometimes at the expense of others), but that's just how he was. The real ones knew his sense of humor. The sound of his laughter will be missed by everyone. Dev was truly one of a kind! 

The impact that he made in everyone's lives will live on, no matter how big or small. If you knew him for years or a brief moment, you have a story or a favorite memory that you could share about him and that we all will never forget. After all, that's what he said he wanted, to be remembered for all of the good times.  He will never be forgotten.  

Grateful for sharing his life are his mother, Teresa Howe of Big Bend; father, Randy His Law (Melody) of Ft. Thompson; sisters: Roberta “Bird” His Law of Ft. Thompson and Loriana “Pearly” Head of Topeka, Kansas; other half, Autumn Augustine of Big Bend; children: Judson Rhee Dannen, Tori Rose, Audrey Rose, Rozee Rose, and Ruby Rose; grandchildren: Jaxon Cade, Jace Cavin, Jiles Jreme, Syn’cere, Asteria, and Sunrise; aunts: Sharlene Howe (Russell), Mavin Chavez (Leroy), Kathy Hackett, and Michelle His Law; uncles: Fabian Howe (Marcella) and Carl Howe; cousins: Carlos Chavez, Laura Rojas, Juan Rojas, Creighton Howe, Fabian Howe Jr., Naida Chavez, Robert (Bobby) His Law, Jeris His Law, Natalie His Law, Jeremy His Law, Nicole Fallis, Becky and Billy Hackett, Delcie, Carla and Vangie Deloria, and Sandy and Jordan His Law; nieces: Sage Bowker and Claire American Horse; nephew: Damien His Law; many other numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins…he loved all of his family.

Preceding him in death was his brother, Randy His Law Jr.; maternal grandparents: Rose and Edward Howe; paternal grandparents: Lucille Slow, Jeris His Law, and Dorthy Slow; uncles: Robert His Law Sr., Duane His Law Sr., John Howe Sr., and Edward Howe Jr.; aunties: Geraldine McBride and BethAnn His Law; and all other family members that have gone before him.

Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Deveron's arrangements.