Spilygy Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
July 17, 2008
Page 9
Births
Howlak Tichum
Alvis Willington Smith Sr. (Kam iaux), Jan. 3, 1920 - June 13, 2008
Alvis W. Smith Sr. who
was recently residing at Fort
Belknap Montana, went to
be with the Lord on June 13,
2008 due to natural causes.
He was born January 3,1920
at D ry H ollow Ranch in
Warm Springs, Oregon.
Alvis received his educa
tion studying under a coal oil
lantern at Dry Hollow Ranch
where he grew up. In 1938
Alvis enlisted in the United
States Army and was sta
tioned at Fort Knox, Ken
tucky
Upon successfully com
pleting the service he met
Ramona R. Whiz. From this
marriage Alvis and Ramona
w ere b lessed w ith four
daughters and seven sons.
Alvis was a* logger and
worked in the timber busi
ness in Tulalip, Washington
for numerous years. He and
his family relocated to Warm
Springs, where he was a car
penter and wood worker.
Alvis built many homes,
recreatio n al centers and
tribal business buildings in
the Warm Springs Reserva
tio n area. H e continued
working as a logger at the
Warm Springs Mill. He was
a dedicated Native American
fisherman at the Celilo Falls,
Klickitat Falls, and the Co
lu m b ia River. H e was a
saddle bronc rider, and was
self-em ployed as a cattle
rancher. Alvis broke an un
ac co u n ted n u m b er o f
horses, and was also a dedi
cated worker for his parents
and sister with their cattle
ranch.
Alvis began the Warm
Springs Boxing Team in the
early 1950’s and his first boxer
was Kanim W Smith Sr. Alvis
advocated, for his boxing team,
and people would view his box
ing team competing on live tele
vision.
He took numerous boxers to
compete in the Golden Gloves.
One o f his boxers, Kennedy
Smith, won 14 Golden Gloves
and three Jackets.
Alvis coordinated live band
dances and contests for the
Warm Springs people. He was
always active in creating sports
and activities for the people.
Alvis was an advocate of the Pi-
Ume-Sha Powwow activities.
He helped an unaccounted
number o f his people when they
asked him for help, he wouldn’t
turn anyone away.
. Alvis was a very, very proud
Wasco man and a strong behever
o f the Shaker Church. He in
vited all denominations into his
home and into his heart and he
was extremely spiritual. Alvis
and his children would Wasco
D ance periodically at the
Kah’Nee’Ta Lodge for the guest
and salmon bakes.
Alvis was preceded in
death by his parents Wesley
and Annie (Jackson) Smith,
his late wife R am ona R.
(Whiz) Smith, his daughter
Zelma L. Smith, a grandson
Anthony (Tony) Stacona and
his brother in-law Austin Bill
Whiz.
Alvis is survived by his
children Marie Jody) Calica
and family, Kanim (Leona)
Smith Sr. and family, Alvis
(Sissy) Smith Jr. and Family,
Bobby (Smith) Eagle Heart
and family, A ustin (Lois)
Smith Sr. and family, Leta
Smith and Family, Vernon
Sm ith Sr. and family,
Kennedy (Edna) Smith and
family all o f Warm Springs;
Alyssia Meanus and family
o f W arm Springs; M ona
(Billy) Cochran and family of
Fort Belknap Montana, Jo Jo
Smith and family o f Bend.
Alvis is survived by 89 grand
children, great grandchildren
and great-great grandchil
dren, a sister Zelma L. Smith
o f Dry Hollow, and a dear
friend, Gladys Thompson.
Alvis had three step chil
dren from his relationship
w ith Shirley C hem em a-
Smith. Additionally, Grade,
Wendy, Dotti, and Victor are
step-children from the late
Audrey George. Alvis loved
his grandchildren dearly and
they were always the stars
and delight of his eye. Alvis’
m agnetic personality and
spirituality will be greatly
missed by his family, friends
and relatives.
God bless you.
(Submitted by his daughter
Mona Smith Cochran.)
Daniel McBride Jackson
Douglas Ralph Jackson Sr.
and Louella Marie H eath o f
Warm Springs are pleased to
announce the birth o f their son
Daniel McBride Jackson, born
on June 26, 2008. Daniel joins
six brothers, Doug Jr., Donald,
C harles, Jam es, G a rre t and
JaimeRae; and sister Elysie.
Grandparents on the father’s
side are the late Boyd J. Jackson
Jr., and Regina Heath. Grand
parents on the mother’s side are
Marvin Meanus Sr., and Nola
Queahpama.
Troy Allen Adam s III
T.J. Adams and Laura Hunt
o f Madras are pleased to an
nounce the birth o f their son
Troy Allen Adams III, born on
June 30, 2008.
Troy joins sister Destiny.
T he grandparents on the
father’s side are Shielyn Calica,
o f Madras, and Troy Adams, of
Idaho Falls, Idaho.
G ra n d p aren ts on the
mother’s side are Dave and Janet
Landmark o f Madras.
Tam era Joy Talama Boise
Lance H u n ter Boise and
Dawn Jacquelyn Hoptowit of
Warm Springs are pleased to
announce the birth o f their
daughter Tamera Joy Kalama
Boise, born on June 30, 2008.
Tam era joins two sisters,
Danielle, 8, and Ikeana, 7.
G ra n d p aren ts o n the
mother’s side are Tamera J. Ka-
mala, and Dondi Jay Hoptowit,
o f Warm Springs.
-------- Stone Setting and Memorial
Stone Setting for Mabel Eyle, and
Memorial for Susanna Santos and
Eligio Santos on Saturday, August 2.
Stone Setting will be at 10 a.m. at
Simnasho and the Memorial will be im-
mediately following the stone setting.
MEMpRIESINSTONE
Custom Designed, Hand-Made Memorials
Made One At A Time For Over 20 Years
PIONEER ROCK
& MONUMENT
Web store
www.pioneerrock.com
**TWO LOCATIONS**
GOLDENDALE, WA 509-7734702
.
201 Crafton Rd
X
THE DALLES, OR 541-296-4934
[2818 W 2nd St |- Across from the Aluminum Plant
Cash & Release
Voted #1 pawn shop in Madras!
Jefferson County’s only used gun dealer
A t Cash and Release,
we are always here to assist you w ith your short-term loan.
Dane ria fit the first time since Vffly
imi»
AUTOCUE
CENTER
C o m p lete R e p a ir S e rv ic e
Do you have. ■ ■.
CALL 475-6663
or stop by for an appointment
755 S.W. Hwy 97, Madras, OR 9774*1
Approved Auto Repair
— ,
-
r
Then we have CASH to loan you!
60-day loan period
I f you don’t need a loan, come visit us for that special gift for
someone. We stock firearms, chainsaws, jewelry, hand tools and
lots o f Native American beadwork and traditional regalia.
So come in and see us!
.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
provides free assistance to low-
income Oregonians in many civil
cases. Speak with an attorney
during drop-in hours 1 to 4 p.m. on
v
guns, gold, jewelry, beaded Items, log splitters
or chain saws? M aybe a horse trailer or ATV?
.
the first Monday of the month at the
Family Resources Center in Warm
Springs. Or call us at 385-6944
Monday through Wednesday
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Located at: 579 SE 5th Street, across from Thriftway
Or give us a call at (541) 475-3157.