TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
In Memory of Zackary W.B.
Anderegg
Zackary would have been 18 years
old this month, June 25, 2004. He was
bom c-section - 8 pounds, 2 ounces,
20° inches long - because his head was
too big to come down the birth canal.
Little Grandpa Anderegg thought he
was a girl; he was so pretty with no
squished head. I called him my miracle
baby with the perfect birthday day, June
25. Every six months, he would get
presents, Christmas and his birthday
being six months apart.
He was my miracle baby because
for six years, I was not able to conceive
and a short visit in the hospital gave me
a 60-40 chance of having another baby.
Four months later, the miracle concep
tion took place and Heather Ann was
to become a big sister at the age of 7.
Zackary Walter Bruce was so des
perately wanted and welcomed into our
family. Now he is gone. His favorite
birthday dinner was pizza and chocolate
pudding pie. Happy Birthday, sweetheart,
loving you always and forever.
Mom and Heather Ann (sissy)
I want to take this moment in time
to extend a warm and sincere thank you
to the family, friends, and co-workers
who have been a constant support to me
throughout these last six months. I
know that I wouldn’t have made as
much progress in this grieving process
without the unconditional love every
one has extended to me.
Zackary W.B. Anderegg
My sincere gratitude goes out to my
co-workers who have been there
holding me up each day as I struggle
with the sorrow that fills every empty
moment, making it difficult to remem
ber the details my job demands.
My soul is filled with grief for the
loss of my beautiful, kind, intelligent
son who has chosen to go ahead,
walking the path to find peace with our
ancestors and the Great Spirit God. A
constant sadness remains for the void
his leaving left in the hearts of all who
knew and loved him.
With much gratitude for your loving
support, you are in my prayers daily.
Thank you very much.
Truly, Verdene
Gary Lynn Belgarde Sr.
1951 - 2004
Gary Lynn Belgarde Sr. passed away
peacefully with family at 2:40 a.m. at
Oregon Health Sciences University on
April 29, 2004.
Gary was bom in Crescent City,
Calif. His family relocated to Oregon
in the early 1960s. He attended North
Salem High School.
Gary voluntarily served in the U.S.
Army, based in Fort Gordon, Ga., as a
radio technician.
Gary was preceded in death by his
parents, Vern and Geraldine (Strong)
Belgarde. He is survived by his son,
Gary Lynn Belgarde Jr. of Salem, Ore.;
daughter, Michelle Tyees Belgarde of
Salem; five grandchildren, all of Salem;
brother, Gerald Belgarde of Siletz, Ore.;
sisters, Jackie Belgarde of Salem and
Wanda Belgarde of Siletz; Jolynne
Clawson of Siletz, Vilayne Clawson of
Salem, and Norma Jean Jimenez of
Salem. There also were lots of cousins,
aunts, and uncles who loved him.
He enjoyed family events such as
barbecues, birthdays, and sporting
events, and he loved going to musical
concerts. His favorites were hunting and
fishing with immediate family
(cousins).
Gary resided with Vern and Donna
Kessinger, whom he considered as his
closest family, and loved and adored
them very much. Gary will be totally
missed by all the Kessingers and family
and friends forever.
Services were held May 8, 2004,
at Restlawn Funeral Home, followed by
interment at Restlawn Memory Gardens
in Salem, Ore.
Fund Set Up for Whitehead Family
The school board of Siletz Valley School has opened an account on behalf
of the Whitehead family at Bank of the West in Siletz. Donations can be made
at any branch.
In Honor, Craig Whitehead
Respectfully, Eva E. Clayton
A quiet gentle man with the conviction of pure gold.
Commitment, tribal tradition, regalia bold.
Whispering of a softened leader’s voice,
Many things accomplished through personal choice.
Kraxberger, con’t from page 16
Mulling Retirement
Kraxberger had planned to retire
Feb. 1, after 20 years of Active Guard
Reserve service, but the date came and
went while she was deployed.
Now she isn’t sure what she will do.
After a week of leave, she returns to
work today.
If she does retire, she said, she has
no idea what she will do with her time.
She might consider doing something for
the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, of
which she is a member.
Kraxberger - thought to be the
highest-ranking Native American in the
Oregon Army National Guard, male or
female - was more involved with the tribes
a few years ago before her mother died.
As she reflects on her success in
the Guard, she is reminded of that one
afternoon nearly three decades ago,
when her mom surprised her with a visit
from a recruiter and the ultimatum that
changed her life.
“I’m glad she did that,” Kraxberger
said. “It was probably the best choice
I’ve ever made.”
With distinction one of a kind mold,
Genuine is the honor if it be told.
A pow-wow drum beat an Indian prayer,
Strength uplifting, Craig will always be there.
To the family: 1 wish you peace and sparkle that will come again.
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