JULY 8, 1934 – NOV 29, 2021 Benjamin R. Tyon, Sr., AKA “Maste,” meaning Sunrise, was born on July 8, 1934 to George & Sarah (Little Bear) Tyon in Pine Ridge, SD. Ben made his journey on November 29, 2021 at Pine Ridge Indian Health Hospital. Ben graduated from Pine Ridge High School in 1953, Chadron State College in 1957, and Black Hills State College in 1976 with a Master’s in Education. Ben began his teaching career in Morrill, Nebraska in 1958. He also taught in Flandreau, SD, Kyle, SD, and Pine Ridge Public School before returning to Pine Ridge...

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