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Obituaries

Journey to the Spirit World

This page serves as a space to honor and remember the lives of our tribal members who have passed away. Here, we come together as a compassionate and supportive community to pay tribute to their legacies.

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Scott Taylor Anderson

Born: August 29, 1983
Journeyed to the Spirit World: September 3, 2018

Scott Taylor Anderson, 35, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home in Flandreau, SD. Scott was born August 29, 1983 at home in Flandreau, SD. He received his education at Flandreau Public School. Scott worked at the tribal gym, was a cashier at the Tribal Mart and then worked at Royal River Casino as a cook and in security. Scott was a member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. He enjoyed drawing and was a passionate artist, winning art awards in high school. Scott had a passion for music, playing guitar, lifting weights, cooking and was an avid Vikings fan.

Scott is survived by his parents, Sheryl Weston; Scott (Brooki Corcoran) Anderson; two daughters, Julieaunna “Bananas” Anderson and Scarlet Anderson, all of Flandreau; five siblings, Kenneth (Cynthia Johanson) Weston, Flandreau; Renae (Daniel) VanHofwegen, Minneapolis; Travis Anderson, Flandreau; Derek Anderson, Flandreau; Alyssa Anderson, LaCrosse, WI; his grandmother Betty Taylor, Flandreau; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Vera Weston and his beloved dog Logan.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September, 7, 2018 at Wicoicaga Otipi Community Center, Flandreau, SD. A two day all night wake will begin 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. service both nights at the community center. A spirit fire will be held at Grandpa Elmer Weston’s residence.