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Terry Gene Salway

4/6/1954 - 8/25/2026

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Obituary For Terry Gene Salway

Terry Gene Salway 72 years old, passed away on 8/25/2026 in Rapid City SD
Terry was born in Rapid City SD to Orville Francis Salway and Joyce Margaret Cummings on 4/6/1954
Terry went to school at Central High School in Rapid City SD and Black Hills State University Spearfish SD.
Terry Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. Terry was a great contribute with his intelligence and work at the Great Plains Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmans Health Board. Terry taught at the Pine
Ridge High School on the Indian reservation. Terry was an educator, leader, role model, and friend to all
his students through out his career as a teacher. Terry left a life long impression with everyone he
encountered on the knowledge he shared so greatly about the world with the history of the Native
American Heritage. Terry also had a career and passion as a truck driver for many years of his life
including to the last year of his life. Terry’s cousin Harold Salway and Tyrel Salway presented Terry with
prayer and his Indian name “Tunweya Wakita” meaning “Looking Scout” this name was giving to Terry
because he was always traveling visiting all the relatives, friends, loved ones from coast to coast. He was
always looking always doing everything he could for others, He would be scouting over the land were to
go next. Tunweya Wakita is the perfect name for Him. Terry will forever be remembered.
“A Oglala Lakota Sioux Prayer” I am with you still, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am
the diamond glints on snow. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars and moon that shine in night. Do not think of me as
gone. I am Looking Scout watching as my tribe lives on. I am “Tunweya Wakita” father to loving son’s
brother to all.
Terry married Diane Marie Walenta on 9/18/1983 in Nemo Guest Ranch in the Black Hills of SD. Terry is
survived by his three son’s David Kinsells Salway and wife Stephanie, Alexander James Salway, Marcus
Samuel Salway.
Grandchildren: Chloe, Rocklon, Nico. Gabriella, Aryanna, Ariley, Lailah. Brynlee, Liam.
Siblings: Orville Jr. Salway, Ronald Salway, Donald Salway, Barb (Salway) Jensen.
Terry requested to not have a memorial healed. He has been cremated and left his son’s in charge of
spreading his ashes in special places he wishes. Terry’s spirit lives on as he has now crossed over to be with his relatives.

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  • 09/01/2026

    Stephen Yellowhawk

    Alex Salway, Terry's son was my childhood best friend. We were neighbors as our homes shared a backyard. it was in that backyard that Terry would sit us down and give us advice. Terry was a nice man; he cared about his family and his people. My grandfather, the Rev. Dr. Gerald Yellowhawk passed in January. My grandpa told a few months before he passed that Terry came to help him and drove my gpas pickup so they could take some things to the dump. Terry was always helping. I can only imagine what they talked about. My prayers go out to his boys and grandchildren. May the creator God give you all the comfort you need during these hard times. We are going to miss you Terry.

  • 09/01/2026

    Debbie Brewer

    Terry was always a big part of our lives for years. Leo Brewer taught Terry how to drive those Semi's. Terry helped when Leo was so sick so made me happy to help Terry every chance he called us. He meant the world to us...!!!

  • 08/30/2026

    Shannon Dump

    So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I'm sure him and Leo (& many of their friends) are happy to be together again.

  • 08/29/2026

    Letoy Torres Fackelman

    Rest in Peace Terry... healing prayers for you and your family.

  • 08/29/2026

    Brian and Renee (Walenta) Shroyer

    To Terry's family and friends, Terry was a part of the Walenta clan and our numerous gatherings for many years. He always intrigued so many of us with his storytelling and knowledge of many subjects. He loved having a good time, was always up for an adventure, and influenced many with his wisdom. He loved his sons and grandchildren very much. Prayers for Terry to have a good journey to the spirit world. Our condolences to all Terry's family. RIP, good and faithful servant.

  • 08/29/2026

    Owen Fenhaus

    I met Terry probably in 1965, through school, boy's club, Horace Mann, NJH, & Central High, never had a negative word with Terry, always seemed happy & genuine, we've lost several our classmates from North Rapid, won't be long before we are all in the Spirit World, Rest In Peace, Terry 🕊️🕊️🕊️

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