In Memory of Pearl Rose Black Bull, a cherished member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, passed away on March 22, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family at Doughtery Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  She was born June 28, 1942 at St. Charles, South Dakota to Soloman and Alvina (Patterson) Black Bull.  She was the oldest of twelve children.  Her kindness and unwavering love and her beautiful soul will not be forgotten.

Pearl went to school in St. Charles for several years before attending boarding school in St. Francis, South Dakota.  After two marriages and some traveling, she settled down in 1970with Orlo Blue Bird.  They moved to Norfolk, Nebraska before moving to Bonesteel, South Dakota and eventually St. Charles, South Dakota, where they built a beautiful life together, raising their family with devotion and warmth.  Their bond, enduring strength and their joy was one of a kind.  After Arlo died in 1997, she moved to Burke, Yankton and eventually made her home in Sioux Falls.  A woman of immense compassion and generosity, Pearl poured her heart into everything she did, she found joy in the simple pleasures in life.  Traveling and spending time with her family and sharing laughter, her vibrant spirit and boundless kindness left a mark on all.

Pearls life was long and full of laughter, adventure and treasured moments.  She touched countless lives with her kindness and unwavering strength.  Her memory will be cherished and her spirit will live on n the hearts of all who new her.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved partner, Orlo; her cherished daughters Stephanie and Brenda; her brothers Orlando and Sylvester; her sister Beatrice; and her step-son Dean.  Though they are gone, their memories remain in the hearts that loved them.

She leaves behind her children: Crystal (Ronald), Nicole (John), Jonathan, Connie and Lori; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sisters Debbie, Bernadine, Yolinda and Maryann; her brothers Melvin, Soloman, Jr and Christopher.  Pearls family and friends were her greatest joy and her devotion to them was unmatched.  Her laughter, wisdom and unconventional love will continue to inspire and guide them.  She will be forever missed and never forgotten.

In Lakota, there is no word for Good Bye.

Funeral services for Pearl Black Bull, age 82, formerly of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the City Hall in Bonesteel, SD.  Burial will be in St Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery of St Charles, SD.  There will be a wake service on Thursday at the Hall.