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JODY RAY DUBRAY


MARCH 8, 1978 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Jody Ray DuBray was born on March 8, 1978 in Sioux City, Iowa to Beatrice DuBray-Siers. Jody began his journey to the Spirit World on September 2, 2018 in Milwaukee, WI.

Jody lived most of his young life, (since he was 2 years old), with his grandparents, Gordon and Martha (Means) DuBray in Allen, SD. He grew up there. He loved the outdoors, spending time with friends, riding bike and riding horses. He enjoyed helping his family, even if it was just with the everyday chores. He spent most of his adult life living in Sioux Falls, SD. He was also a great artist and graced his home with much of his artwork.

Jody spoke fluent Lakota and he loved his cultural heritage and way of life. He attended many ceremonies. This was an important part of who he was. No matter how far he traveled, he always longed to go home.

Jody is survived by his mother, Beatrice Siers; father, Enos Poor Bear, Jr. of Martin, SD; siblings, Juanita Siers, Jose DeLeon, Christian DeLeon and Jenna Siers, all of Sioux City, IA, Wayne Fire Thunder, Sherrie Has No Horse, Rochelle Yellow Boy, Roger Yellow Boy and Mary Lou Acosta, all of Allen, SD; and aunt, Pauline DuBray- Flood of Allen, SD.

Jody was preceded in death by his grandparents whom raised him, Gordon and Martha DuBray; grandparents, Cleveland DuBray, Beatrice (Blue Bird) DuBray, Sophie (Salway) Ruff and Enos Poor Bear, Sr.; and brothers Bobby Joe Siers and Marvin “Dickie” Poor Bear.

A two-night wake service with the first night held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Allen Youth Center in Allen, SD and the second night on September 10, 2018 at the Pass Creek CAP Office in Allen, SD. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the Pass Creek CAP Office in Allen, SD. Officiating was Pastor Tim Wardell. Traditional Lakota Services were conducted by Mr. Steve DuBray. Burial Services were held at the DuBray Family Cemetery, 5.5 miles West of Allen, SD. Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.

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