July 11, 1975 - September 2, 2026
Devona T. Pretty Weasel, 51, of Eagle Butte entered the spirit world on September 2, 2026 at Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte surrounded by her family.
Funeral services were held September 15, 2026, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte. Burial was in the Eagle Butte Cemetery.
Devona Teress Pretty Weasel was born July 11, 1975, in Eagle Butte to Donovan and Diane (High Elk) Pretty Weasel. She joined her five siblings, Jerilyn, Lyman, Donna, Dondra, and Teri.
Devona attended Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School and received her G.E.D. She later met Robert Red Water, and from their union, their son, Don’E Grant Red Water, was born. Devona always considered Don’E her greatest blessing.
Devona met Sheldon Red Bear on December 2, 2016, and they remained together until his passing on February 3, 2026. Devona helped her siblings raise their children and took great pride in being there for her family. Most recently, Devona and Sheldon raised Tanner Reynolds, whom they considered their baby. Devona also helped raise her brother’s children, Trenton, Tristan, McClay, Cooper, and Trevis, and was very proud of each of them.
She ran cross country while in school, an accomplishment of which she was very proud. She enjoyed family dinners, birthday parties, and attending fun events with the children. Devona worked at many different places throughout her life.
Devona is survived by her only son, Don’E Red Water of Rapid City; her step-daughter, Jordana Hollow Horn; her parents, Donovan and Diane Pretty Weasel of Eagle Butte; her siblings, Jerilyn, Donna, Lyman, Dondra, and Teri Pretty Weasel, all of Eagle Butte; one sister-in-law Leslie Oakie; and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Devona was preceded in death by her longtime partner, Sheldon Red Bear; maternal grandparents, Henry Takes The Gun and Maxine High Elk; and paternal grandparents, Madrick and Pauline Pretty Weasel.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.