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PASSAGES Happy 2nd Birthday, AJ! Love and kisses, Auntie Melissa We love you, AJ! Happy Birthday on Nov. 22. Love, Grandpa, Grandma, Auntie Andrea and Mila Willard Shannon Metcalf was born on Aug. 28, 2000. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 1/2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He is the son of Willie and Chuvonne Metcalf. His grandparents are Leon Metcalf, Mike and Roxanne Elkins, and Janice Lane. He is the great-grandson of Connie Williams, Janet Elkins, and Martha Lockheart. His great-great-grandmas are Maude Lane of Siletz and Ruth Mueller of Eugene. The family of Sheila Bayya would like to thank the many friends and family for your expressions of sympathy and helpfulness during our recent loss. Thank you to all of the Siletz staff who assisted; your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. 32 In Loving Memory of Amos B. Arden Amos passed away on Sept. 2, 2000, at age 70 from a brain aneurysm. He was born on April 7,1930, in Siletz. His parents were Clayborne and Jessie Arden. Amos is survived by his wife Robyn of Vancouver, Wash.; three sons, Kurt of Gresham, Ore., Clinton of Vancouver, Wash., and Clayborne of Portland, Ore. Amos also raised his granddaughter, Sara Renee Arden, and his stepdaughter, Jennifer M. Hurd. Amos had 11 grand children and one great-granddaughter. Amos was preceded in death by his son, Steven D., in 1983 and daughter, Lisa D. Helsper, in 1996. Amos also is survived by his sister, Connie Hartt, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to being an uncle, he was also “brother” to Jessie Davis, Andrea Kaiser, and Oscar Hatfield. Amos proudly served in the Marine Corps for five years and was involved in the Korean Conflict. Amos still kept in contact with a couple of his “buddies” from the Marine Corps. Amos was a truck driver for Portco Corporation for 29 years. Over the years, he received many safety awards. He retired in May 1995. After retirement, Amos became involved in the Ad-Hoc Gaming Committee. He was largely responsible for developing and coordinating the day care facility and arcade for Chinook Winds, all on his own time and expense. He was very proud of his work and that he was instrumental in finding Nicky Peterson, who has managed both departments very successfully since Chinook Winds opened. Amos was proud of his Indian heritage and being a member of the Siletz Tribe. He always felt that the tribe should focus on its youth. Therefore, we have set up the Amos B. Arden Memorial Fund, a scholarship to Happy Birthday to John Pullam on Nov. 28! We love you lots! From the family Happy Birthday to Josh Rilatos on Nov. 3! You didn’t think we’d forget, did you? We love you! From your family Happy Birthday, Tina R., on Nov. 27! We love you and we appreciate everything you do for us! Don’t wait for sirens! Love, your brats and the rest of the family! help pay for college expenses that will be awarded to a Siletz Tribal member who is furthering his or her education. Those wishing to contribute to this Memorial Fund may send donations to the Amos B. Arden Memorial Fund, Account No. 329177-0, Columbia Credit Union, P.O. Box 324, Vancouver, WA 98666. Our family would like to thank everyone for the generous love and support we have received in the form of phone calls, cards, flowers, and donations to his memorial fund. We also would like to thank those who attended his memorial service and give special thanks to the many Siletz elders who attended - it was greatly appreciated and a testimony of the many family and friends whose lives were touched by Amos. Amos was a kind, loving, and generous man who enjoyed visiting with everyone, especially the “ladies!” He was a wonderful husband and supportive father. Amos’ warm smile and genuine caring spirit will be greatly missed by all. Happy Birthday, Sis. I just want to thank you for always being the “greatest big sister” and always being there when I need someone to talk to and also being there when my daughter, Bird, needed you. Our family really loves and thanks you. You are the greatest! Love, the Butlers from Monmouth and Brookings! Laverne, Sunshine, Eagle- Thunder, Bird, Jess Two-Birds, Sophia, Muck Muck, Sabrina, Levi, Little Little, and Little J.D. Lighting Bear
