Funeral services for Vivian R. Sawalla, 65, of Mitchell, SD will be 1:00 pm Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule, SD with burial in the Holy Comforter Episcopal Cemetery at Lower Brule, SD.  Wake services will be Sunday at 7:00 pm at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule, SD.

Vivian Rita Sawalla was born March 23, 1955 in Rosebud, SD to Joseph and Maggie (Lever) Sawalla.  At the age of 8, Vivian went to live in Redfield, SD where she made her home until 2001 when she moved to Mitchell, SD to be closer to her sister Vera.

Vivian enjoyed the company of the staff in the home where she lived and enjoyed the weekly visits from her sister Vera.

A smile is a gift that someone shares with another that warms his/her heart for a lifetime.   That is what Vivian "Viv" Sawalla did for the lives of many.   She had a smirk and expression that communicated her wishes and a laugh that was infectious.   Viv was admired for her spunk, determination and unique ways of letting you know her wishes.   Viv was soft at heart and enjoyed the time she spent in the presence of others.  Though quiet in words spoken, she spoke in ways to others that created a strong bond of friendship and companionship.   Vivian loved spending time on the deck at North Kimball with her friends, especially when the sun was shining.

Vivian passed away on September 27, 2020 at Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell, SD at the age of 65 years.  She is survived by her siblings Vera Sawalla, Clyde Sawalla, Emmett Sawalla, Barbara Bad Horse, and Jennifer Bad Horse; and many other relatives.

Preceding her in death were her father Joseph Sawalla, her mother Maggie (Lever) Sawalla-Bad Horse, sisters Pansy Sawalla, Velma Bad Horse, Rena Bad Horse, and Bernice Jackson, brothers: Larry Eagle Star, Lester Eagle Star, and Jasper Eagle Star.