Billy Dean Wabashaw, 72, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at a local hospital. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Four Directions/Urban Native Center, 1501 Geneva Street, Sioux City. A visitation will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 17 until the time of service on Tuesday at the center. Burial will be at Holy Faith Cemetery in rural Lindy, Nebraska following the services on Tuesday.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Billy was born on December 11, 1945 in Sioux City to William and Maxine (Saul) Wabashaw. He attended Central High School. Billy married Rose Yellowcloud and to this union, three children were born, Billy, Gary, and Rodney. They later divorced. Billy married Evelyn Blackbird and together they had one child, Eric.

Billy worked in construction for various businesses in the Siouxland area; Kraco Asphalt and Guarantee Roofing, among others. Before retiring, he worked part time at Wal-Mart.  Billy was a people person and enjoyed helping others. He would often be transporting friends and family from one place to another.

Survivors include his children, Billy (Suzi) of Moville, Gary, Rodney (Pat), and Eric, all of Sioux City; brothers, Robert (Carmen) of Santee, NE and Elroy of Omaha, NE; sisters, Carol Bearshield of Sioux City, Brenda Wabashaw, and Theresa Wabashaw, both of Santee, NE; and ten grandchildren.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; brothers, Gary and Dennis; and sister, Mary White.