Jerry Clown
December 5, 1972 ~ July 30, 2019
Jerry Allen Clown, 46, of Dupree, entered the spirit world Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at I.H.S. Hospital, Eagle Butte.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Dupree Multipurpose Building, Dupree. Burial will follow in the Dupree City Cemetery. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Dupree Multipurpose Building, with a procession from the 4-mile corner east of Eagle Butte at 4:00 p.m.
Jerry Allen Clown ‘Toka Ole’ was born in Eagle Butte, SD on December 5, 1972 to Roland L. Clown and Ruthy Little Wounded. Jerry was raised by his grandparents Nathan and Flora Little Wounded, aunties Carol and Karen Little Wounded, his Ina (Mom) Helene Circle Eagle, Doug and Cody Crow Ghost Sr. Family while he attended Haskell University. We also would like to thank everyone who took care of him throughout his glorious life.
He attended grade school at Dupree, Jr. High – High School and graduated from Cheyenne Eagle Butte High School – Braves Class of 1991. Universities attended includ Northern State, Black Hills State, SIPPI and Haskell Indian Nations. He also attended the Missionary School at Cook School, Tempe, AZ, Y.M.C.A. and Placerville Camps. Employment included the CRST Housing Authority, CRST Field Health, I.H.S. Medical Records, Pharmacy, Fire Fighter, Black Hills Forestry, Cultural Preservation, Burger King, Motel 6, Diamond A, Door to Door Salesman, Macy’s Sales Rep. (New Jersey), UPS (Minneapolis), UPS Sonic Air (Albuquerque, NM), A.N.A.T.I.V.E. Flute Artist and was our Movie Star in the creation of Riding with Ghosts Documentary (2005).
He was our fun-loving and humble Lakota-Gypsy, loved to laugh and tease, story-teller, traveler of the world, meet new people, mentor, liked to play dice (10,000) and cards (made his own rules up throughout the game LOL) and playing his flute. He had a special bond with his cousins, Kacie, Karri, Karmen, Robbie and Wanda. Avid fan of the Denver Broncos!!!
He is survived by his brothers: Marlo Clown of Albuquerque, NM, nephew, Wayanka, niece, Masani, Conroy Clown of Eagle Butte, SD, Stuart Clown of Busby, MT, Nathan Little Wounded of Dallas, TX, Michael Little Wounded, Dupree, SD, Tyler and Tanner of Minneapolis, MN; sisters: Rolynn Clown, nephews, Robert and Joseph, Desiree Clown of Eagle Butte, SD, Jenny Jeffries of Dupree, SD, nephews, Daryen and Talyn, Tia Clown of Busby, MT, Larie Lee Clown of Busby, MT, Ina Helene Circle Eagle of Eagle Butte, SD, Ina Ruth Little Wounded of Minnesota; Tunwins: Carol Rave of Wash, Karen Little Wounded of Dupree, JoLynn (Servando) Little Wounded of Rapid City, Dorothy Little Wounded of Rapid City, Patty Little Wounded of Eagle Butte, SD, Mary and Kay Clown of Eagle Butte; Leksi’s: Jimmy (Charlene) Little Wounded of Rapid City, Richard (June) Clown of Keams Canyon, AZ, Unci Maida (Wesley) LeBeau, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Larry Clown; brother, Rick Powers “Sugar Bear”; sister, Jessica Nichols; nephew, Jeramiah Clown; grandparents: Nathan and Flora Little Wounded and James and Annie Clown; cousin, Brenda Veit; and friend Whoope Claymore.
Luce Funeral Chapel of Eagle Butte has been entrusted with Jerry’s arrangements.
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Oh man. I'm so sorry for the loss of Jerry. He gonna be truly missed alot.
THIS IS KINDA HARD FOR ME TO WRITE…MY BRO CHAD N I GREW UP WITH JERRY N MARLO. WE ARE COUSINS. MITAKUYE OYASIN!….MY BRO WAS A BBALL PLAYER N PLAYED WITH JERRY N THEY ALWAYS PLAYED AT THE METRO (USED TO CALL IT THAT)….WE PLAYED IN THE CREEKS AT THE PARK N CAUGHT TADPOLES N KILLED SNAKES N WENT SWIMMING THERE. THEY BECAME GOOD ATHLETE'S FROM RUNNING N RIDING BIKES TO THE DAMS AROUND LANTRY ETC. WE ALL WENT OUR SEPERATE WAYS BUT WE ALWAYS REMEMBER WHERE WE CAME FROM AND PAID RESPECTS TO EACH OTHER WHEN WE SAW EAXH OTHER WITH A HANDSHAKE N A HUG. I SEEN HIM TALK ABOUT OUR LAKOTA WAYS N BELIEFS N PLAY THE FLUTE. I KNEW JERRY TO BE A GENTLE MAN N A NICE GUY. IT'S HARD TO KNOW HE LEFT THIS EARTH N KNOW WE WILL NOT SEE HIM IN THE LIFETIME ANYMORE. I KNOW HE'S HAPPY TOO CUZ WITH GRANDMA ERNIE, FLORA, NATHAN, ETC. I KNOW THEY THEY WERE THERE TO GREET HIM WHEN HIS TIME CAME. PRAYERS FOR ALL OUR RELATIONS BACK HOME…LOVE N HUGS FROM PETE, CARLA, CHAD, CORNELIA, CHRISTY WHITE FEATHER. SORRY WE DIDNT MAKE IT HOME AS MUCH AS WE WANT TO BE THERE. HIS CIRCLE OF LIFE HAS COME.
You’ll be missed Jer
Your always in my life because you were like a BiG bro, you taught me how to love life and always be there for family and friends…. I'm grateful and honored when you played ur flute for my kids birthdays and family gathering.. You have to come with me wen I make it to our BRONCOS game.. Love you n miss you every day until it's my time to go
✳️🇺🇸I send my sincere condolences to Jerry' s Family. +RIP+ Jerry Clown + ✳️
I met Jerry as a patient when I left Eagle Butte he became my friend. I loved talking the him and learning his gentle spirit, his easy laugh his kind soul. He suffered so much in life but he was never bitter or angry. The world is a better place for his life having been lived and I'm a better person and a lucky woman to call him my friend. God's Speed Kola. I miss you.
To the Clown Family,
We are saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. He was a student at Haskell while we worked there. Mom was his Dorm Matron in OK Hall. We will always remember his laughter & smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.