Memorial Service for Dawn. E Muir, 64, of Mandan, North Dakota, formerly of Eagle Butte, will be held at 1:00 PM (MT), Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Bingo Hall in Eagle Butte. Dawn passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Dawn Estelle Muir

Dawn Estelle Muir, 64, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2026, in Bismarck, ND.

Dawn was born to David and Mary Estelle Muir (Fielder) on September 19th 1961, in Palo Alto, California. She attended grade school in Fallon, NV before moving with her siblings and mother to Eagle Butte, SD. Dawn went to Junior High and High School in Eagle Butte, while in high school Dawn excelled in academics and athletics. Dawn was the homecoming queen of her senior class. Dawn graduated from Eagle Butte High School with the class of 1979. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. She then attended the University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion, SD where she earned a Jurist Doctorate.

Dawn held a variety of positions throughout the country always taking positions to benefit society particularly the Native American populace. She was a grant writer, public defender, prosecutor, Judge, teacher, domestic violence shelter manager to name just a few of her endeavors. Dawn had a wicked sense of humor with a smile and laugh that would light up a room. She was fiercely protective of her children and grandchildren and a loyal friend to so many in Indian Country, she will be greatly missed. Dawn was a proud member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

Dawn is survived by her son Jack Lawrence of Eagle Butte, SD. Daughter Mae (Brian) Giggee of Mandan, ND, Daughter Tess Muir of Mandan, ND. Brother David (Rachelle) Muir of Fallon, NV. Sister Donna Hope Muir of Norfolk, VA. Brother Merle (Irene) Muir of Las Vegas, NV.  Grandchildren; Lily, Dominick, Tayton, Layton, Kemper*, Lennix, Shannonlee.

*We would like to honor Kemper as Dawn's son by celebrating the extraordinary relationship he shared with Dawn. From the moment he was born, Dawn was mother, father and confidante-all in one. Their love formed a uniquely special bond that has shaped his entire life, and we cherish that deep connection as a tribute to both of them.

Dawn is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins spread across the country.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelations 21:4 NIV