Holly Sue Jackson – 1982-2020
Holly Sue Jackson, 37, was born on
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1982, to Denise
Lyn Riding In and Victor Henry Jackson
Jr. in Portland, Ore. She went home to the
Creator with her daughter Natachee on
March 31, 2020.
Holly was a beloved mother, daughter,
granddaughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin
and friend. Holly was beautiful, loving
and kind. She always put her family and
friends first and traveled frequently to help
us wherever and whenever she was needed.
Her love was powerful and she gifted
us with light and laughter every time she
was near. Holly had a presence about her
all her life; she stayed confident, always
radiating beauty, strength and style.
A highly intelligent, strong, inde-
pendent Native woman, she embodied a
true warrior. She was a role model and
a pillar of her community; she excelled
at everything she did. Her unconditional
love and care will remain a precious gift
in our hearts.
During her school years, Holly played
baseball, basketball and was an avid
member of the Native American Youth
Association, where she met many lifelong
friends. After attending Mt. Hood Com-
munity College, she traveled throughout
the country, making memories and living
life for the experiences.
She was a brilliant artist and her cre-
ative gift showed in her fashion, personal
style, designs, beadwork and regalia. A
member of the pow-wow circuit, she went
on to become Miss Siletz 2006-2007.
She was always encouraging young
people and had a wonderful way with
children. Holly had a flair that brought
energy to any event she attended and could
make any day feel like a day to celebrate.
She was an accomplished photographer
who shared her love of life through social
media. Holly was a social butterfly and was
at the heart of our family. She connected
with so many on a spiritual level, to know her
was to love her. She was truly a great woman.
Her heart was so full of happiness
when she learned she would be a mother.
Natachee was a miracle, a blessing and
immediately Holly’s baby girl was the
center of her world.
Holly enjoyed spending time with her
nephew and niece, going out, watching
movies, beading, traveling, taking photos,
swimming, going to Blazer games, going
to pow-wows, cooking, dancing and visit-
ing with family and friends. She enjoyed
music and often gave gifts of compilations
she generously made.
One of the best cooks, she knew how
to plan a party and make it known how
important we were to her on our special
days. She was devoted to enriching the
lives of her loved ones. She was a star in
our eyes, the love of our life.
Holly and Natachee will be deeply
missed. No words can express how much
they meant to us all. We are eternally
grateful for the time we had with these
angels. Having touched so many lives,
Holly’s love and care will remain a pre-
cious gift in our memories.
Graduates!
Courtesy photo
Holly Sue Jackson
Holly and Natachee are survived
by their grandmother, Doris Riding In
(Portland, Ore.); mother, Denise Riding
In (Portland); father, Victor Jackson Jr.
(Klamath Falls, Ore.); sisters and brothers,
Leah (Jeremy) Tycer (Chiloquin, Ore.),
Vanessa Jackson (Davin Poole) (Eugene,
Ore.), Vincent, Reginal, Odin Jackson
(Klamath Falls); nephew and niece, Koa
and Coral Poole (Eugene); special friend
Zane Powless (Chiloquin, Ore.); numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins and lifelong friends.
She was preceded in death by grand-
parents Marilynne and Victor Jackson Sr.,
and Robert Riding In; aunt, Dr. Debby
Riding In; and uncles, Max and Matthew
Jackson.
The family thanks everyone for the
love and prayers during this difficult time.
Services will be held in Siletz at a later
date when it is safe and appropriate to
do so.
Lewis hired as STBC property manager
Ann Lewis has been hired as the commercial property manager for the Siletz Tribal
Business Corporation.
She is an enrolled member of the Grand Ronde Tribe and a direct descendent of
the Siletz Tribe. Her lineal great-great-grandparents are Tillamook and Sarah Bobb,
members of the Tillamook Tribe; and her grandparents are Wilson Sr. and Ann Bobb,
members of the Grand Ronde Tribe.
Jeremy Sweet
Paul Mitchell School of Hair Design
I congratulate my son, Jeremy Sweet,
on his graduation from the Paul Mitchell
School of Hair Design, PTown. Our family
is so very proud of you. 💙 Everything you
do affects all of us, so stay gold and shine!
Niga teke miga Kloshe Tillicum.
Tribal construction skills
bank being developed
The Siletz Tribe Housing Department
is compiling a list of Tribal members
who are willing and able to work on the
workforce housing construction project
that will commence soon in Neotsu.
The project is funded in part with Indian
Housing Block Grant funds that require
Indian preference in employment and con-
tracting. The list will be provided to the
contractor and subcontractors who will
ultimately make the decision in hiring.
If you are interested and available to
work, please contact Valerie Hibdon at the
Siletz Tribal Housing Department office –
541-444-8322; 800-922-1399, ext. 1322;
or valerieh@ctsi.nsn.us. You will need to
provide your name, phone number, enroll-
ment number and construction trade.
Lewis says it is an honor to work for the Siletz Tribe. She brings more than 25 years
of key management experience in marketing, investment and property management
of residential and commercial property, and Tribal trust land. She has also served on
multiple community and economic development boards.
In addition to her real estate career, Lewis spends much of her free time dabbling
as an artist, working mostly with acrylics. She says this is more of a passion than a
career. She is excited to have had her works exhibited at many locations in Yamhill
County and the Five Oaks Museum (formerly the Washington County Museum) in
Northwest Portland as well.
If you do not have construction expe-
rience, you will be added as a potential
laborer.
If you have any questions, contact Lewis at 541-992-5354.
CTSI Jobs
Without a Trace by Ann Lewis
Courtesy photos
Ann Lewis
Apply Now for Siletz
Tribal Head Start
Siletz Tribal Head Start is
accepting applications for the 2020-
2021 school year. Classrooms are
located in Portland, Salem, Lincoln
City and Siletz.
Children must be age 3 or 4 to
attend.
Applications are available by
mail or can be downloaded from
the Tribal website. To request an
application, call DeAnn Brown at
541-444-2450.
Thank you.
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Tribal employment information
is available at ctsi.nsn.us.
Note: “Open Until Filled” vacan-
cies may close at any time. The Tribe’s
Indian Prefeence policy will apply. Tribal
government will not discriminate in
selection because of race, creed, age,
sex, color, national origin, physical
handicap, marital status, politics,
membership or non-membership in
an employee orgnization.
CTSI constantly is looking
for temporary employees to cover
vacancy, vacations, maternity leave
and extended sick leave. If you are
looking for temporary work that can
last from 2-12 weeks, please submit
an application for the temp pool.