Funeral Service for Robert “Rocky” Dean Janis, age 60, of Rapid City, SD will be Friday, September 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge, SD with Reverend Craig West officiating.
Burial will be Holy Cross Episcopal Church Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD.
A one night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge, SD
Traditional Lakota Services provided by Mr. Pat Janis.
Rocky was born to Guy “Boob” and Catherine “Skite” Janis on November 20, 1953. He was the youngest of four; two sisters, Lula (Leon) Bettelyoun, Wanda (Mark) Donovan, and George (Marcie) Janis.
He attended high school at Oglala Community School (OCS). He worked for the tribe as a CHR for some years and property and supply. Rocky also worked at Indian Health Services for over 20 years and retired.
Immediate Survivors:
Sons: Jonathan Janis and Clarence Janis of Pine Ridge, SD
Sisters: Wanda Donovan and Lula Bettelyoun of Pine Ridge, SD
Grandchildren: Angelina Janis, Kaitlyn Janis, Keisha Janis, Briseis Janis and Treasure Janis all of Pine Ridge, SD
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Guy E. and Catherine (Goings) Janis; and brother, Guy George Janis
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD is in charge of arrangements.
