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LETTERS
TO THE
EDITOR
TO THE EDITOR:
The recent passing of
Mary Jean Downey, a former
sch o o l-m a te
and
nearby
neighbor in Portland for many
years, was a very sad occasion
for all of us.
She was one of those
people who always seemed to
be doing the "right thing",
caring for and successfully
raising a good and model family.
A "strong" person, she was
described by the minister at
her services as the "hub" of
her family. The example she
set in her lifetime is one that
we all should strive to live by.
M ary
Je a n
w as
fortunate to have as a partner
and husband, Everett--most
people call him "Buck".
His contribution to his
fa m ily
was
e q u a lly
commendable. and continues so.
He was with his wife attending
to her during a long period of
illness spanning several year’s?
Yet, at the same time he
always found time to help other
people in their time of need.
Everett, down through the
years, has been the equivalent
of a "one-man Indian service"
for countless
numbers of
people in diverse needs. I know
of no other single individual
who has done more.
We will miss seeing
Mary Jean with Everett at the
local Fred Meyer store where
we often ran Into each other
shopping.
The family of Everett
and Mary Jean, also all
successful people, have been
left an indelible legacy from
their mother -- an example of
how a good family life should be
lived, and a legacy for all the
rest of us.
Sincerely,
Joe Lane Sr.
DEAR EDITOR:
I am currently on the
Board of Directors, National
Indian Council on Aging, for the
Portland Area, representing the
E lder Indians of Oregon,
Washington and Idaho.
I am deeply concerned
about the fact that there is no
action taken by our Tribes to
send a delegation of our Elders
to the up-coming National Indian
Conference on Aging to be held
August 15-16 at Nashville,
Tennessee's Opryland Hotel!!
I've contacted the appropriate
Council people in December
1989, was present at the
February '90 General Council
announcing the "Doings" and did
everything but tap dance down
Main Street trying to get the
right attention.
Maybe I talked with the
wrong Chiefs.
I know that there are
interested people that want to
go - so why not send them?
Thank You,
IN
MEMORIAL
MARY JEAN DOWNEY
Mary Jean Downey was born to Henry Goodell and
Minnie Miller Goodell on December 20, 1922 in Siletz, Oregon.
She died at home in Portland on June 29, 1990.
Mary Jean and Everett (Buck) Downey were married in
Vancouver, Washington on April 26, 1941. They resided in
Portland for the past 26 years.
Survivors include her
husband, Everett (Buck)
Downey; brother, Edmond Goodell; Sisters, Margaret Noack and
Cynthia Murrow ; sons, Everett (Bud) Downey, Tim P. Downey,
and Henry G. Downey; daughters, Jolynn Conover and Denise
Kraxberger; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;
uncles, Mike Miller, Tim Miller, Jim Miller and Everett Miller;
and one aunt, Diane Simanowicz.
Services were performed by Reverand James Coleman
at the Chapel of Wilhelm Funeral Home, Tuesday July 3, 1990
at 11:30 p.m.
Additional services were performed at
Willamette National Cemetery by Chaplain Diane Bagues and Bob
Tom who sang a memorial song and accompanied himself on a
hand drum.
Gilbert Towner
ESTHER DELORES BELL EASTER
HAPPY 39TH BIRTHDAY
Margo Norton. Hope,you have
many more to come...you're
still older!
Robbie, Ang,
Dale and William
GUESS WHO'S 3911!
Happy 39th Birthday Robbie!!
Love,
Angella, Dale & William
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Esther Delores Bell Easter was born to Arthur Bell and
Angelina Rippin Bell in Logsden, Oregon on December 30, 1939.
She died in Eugene, Oregon on July 8, 1990.
Esther was raised in Siletz, Oregon. She was a member
of the Assembly of God Church and the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz Indians.
She was united in marriage to Walter Easter at the
Assembly of God Church on December 2, 1950.
She had been a resident of Springfield, Oregon for the
past Thirty-three years:
Survivors include her husband, Walter Easter; three
daughters, Caroline Easter, Carlene Easter and Corliss
Attebury; two sons, Ralph Easter and Calvin Easter ; one son-
in-law, Ray Attebury; one brother, Delbert Bell; three sisters,
Rose Hudson, Pauline Ricks and Clarice Mcknight, all of
Springfield, Oregon; seven grandchildren, Issacc Easter and Lisa
Easter both of Oakridge, Oregon, Angeline Easter, Delight
Attebury, EmmyLou Attebury, Troy Attebury, and Edith
Attebury; two great-grandchildren; and thirteen nieces and
nephews all of Springfield, Oregon.
A wake was held at the Tribal Center in Siletz from
7:00 p.m. July 10 until 2:00 p.m. July 11.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. July 11 at the
Siletz Tribal Center with Reverend Roy Woods officiating and
Reverend Vernon Brown assisting. Interment was at Paul
Washington Cemetery.
MARIE ROSE EDWARDS
Marie Rose Edwards was born to Manuel and Marie
Charley Lawson in Toledo, Oregon, on October 4, 1955. She died
in Seattle, Washington on July 17, 1990 at thirty-four years of
age.
At the time of her death, Marie was a student attending
a trade school in Seattle, Washington.
She had attended High School in Siletz, Oregon; and was
a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of
Oregon.
Survivors include her mother, Marie Fuller of Portland;
one son, Darold Edwards of Siletz; one daughter, Tina Edwards
of Siletz; one brother, Franklin Charley of Siletz; a sister,
Darteen Smith of Siletz; and an uncle, George Charley of
Portland.
Funeral Services were held at the Siletz Tribal Center,
Siletz, Oregon on July 25, 1990 with Pastor Alfred Burkey
officiating. Interment was at Paul Washington Cemetery, Siletz,
Oregon.