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Wilmadene Butler
Tribal Elder Wilmadene "Tuffy" Butler passed away on February 22. She
was 69.
She was one of 22 children born to Andrew and Mary Amanda Riggs. She
was the last surviving of the 22 children.
She attended St. Michael's Catholic School and Grand Ronde Elementary
School.
She married James E. Butler on November 11, 1954.
She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She also served on Tribal
Council. She loved life and devoted herself to everyone, especially her family.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Butler; daughter Cynthia Ann;
and three grandchildren.
Editors Note: I'll never forget you Wilmadene. I'll never forget your kindness
and your smile. I'll never forget the way you looked at me with loving eyes and
the way you teased my mom about me being "your boy." I'll never forget the
way you welcomed me into your home, but most of all I'll remember your laugh
the way you crinkled your nose and cackled out loud. I love you and I will
always remember you.
Vernon Leo Justen
Vernon Justen, a resident of Grand Ronde, passed away on February 18
in Grand Ronde.
He was born on December 8, 1948 in Shakopee, Minnesota, the son of
Herbert and Katherine Burnett Justen. Vernon lived in Chaska, Minne
sota until 1953 when the family settled in Grand Ronde. Vernon graduated
from Willamina High School. He attended O.T.I, and Western Oregon
University. Vernon had been involved in all aspects of logging. He was self
employed operating Justen Logging Co. which focused on reforestation and
excavation around the state of Oregon. Vernon was a strong supporter of
high school wrestling programs. Vernon had wrestled in high school and
received a number of awards.
Vernon attended St. Michael's Catholic Church in Grand Ronde. He was
a member of the Oregon Logging Association and was a Veteran of the U.S.
Army. Vernon loved spending time with his family and his dog Ethel. Vernon
had a love of antique machinery and enjoyed exploring for new finds. He
was preceded in death by his parents; Herbert and Katherine Justen and
brother; Robert Justen.
He is survived by his son; Jordan of Hillsboro; daughters; Janelle Justen
of McMinnville and Kerry Justen of Willamina; stepson; Jason Greenlaw of
Willamina; sisters; Marie Davis of Dallas, Rose Eisele and Vicky Aaron,
both of Grand Ronde, Jeanne Buswell of Willamina and Barbara Hadley of
Sheridan; brothers; Ted of Washington, Paul and Vincent, both of Grand
Ronde; along with his grandchildren, Savannah Justen, Gabriella Justen
and Braden Justen-Mendenhall. Services were held February 22.
Editors Note: Vern Justen was not a member of the Tribe, but he was a
member of our community. He was a member of our family and he left behind
loved ones that we as a Tribe care about. Walk On in Peace Vern.
Jerrold Easterling
Jerrold "Jerry" Easterling of Sisters, a former longtime resident of Grand
Ronde, passed away February 27 at the St. Charles Hospital in Bend.
He was born August 18, 1925 in Kearney, Nebraska to Robert and Bernice
Easterling. The family moved to Oregon in 1936. He attended schools in
Creswell and joined the U.S. Navy upon graduation from high school. He
served four years as a radioman in World War II.
He graduated from the University of Oregon School of Journalism in
1951 and worked on year for the News Review in Roseburg. He was associ
ated with the family auction business in Creswell for a number of years.
He went to work as a business and agriculture reporter for the Capital
Journal in Salem in 1970 and later was a feature writer and columnist for
the Statesman Journal. He won Best of Gannett award for writing in 1982.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne: daughters, Leith Williver of Sisters
and Susan Mason of Camas, Washington; son, Steven Topf of Newberg; a
sister, Nancy Harrold of Creswell; and four grandchildren.
Editors Note: Jerry Easterling was a noted journalist who lived in Grand Ronde
and was an inspiration to many of us journalists who came along after him. Thank
you to the Easterling family for sharing such an inspirational man with all of us here
in Oregon. We're better for the experience.
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EXTERNAL OPENING
B Executive Health Director
Health & Wellness Center
Grade: 22
Closing date: March 28
B Department Manager
Human Resources
Grade: 19
Closing date: March 28
INTERNALEXTERNAL
B FNPIII
Dependent upon qualifications
Medical Clinic
Grade: 1617
Closing date: March 17
B Site Supervisor
(K-5, Before & After Care)
Education Department
Grade: 9
Closing date: March 17
B Nursing Supervisor
Medical Clinic
Grade: 14
Open Until Filled
B Lab Manager
Health CenterLaboratory
Grade: 15
Open Until Filled
For a detailed job description,
please contact the Tribe's JOB LINE:
503-879-2257
1-877-TRIBEGR
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Cultural Events
All Tribal members welcome to join us for a spiritual gathering March
29, 2003. There will be a meal served with some traditional foods. We
will be giving thanks for the beginning harvest of this year. Also a
blessing on the land and water that gives us food.
Put on by the Culture Committee at the Community Center.
March 29, 2003 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lot 24
Grand Meadows
2000 MARLETTE
ASKING PRICE: $73,000
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DESCRIPTION: This home is 1,387
square feet in size, 3 bedrooms and 2 bath
rooms. Appliances included are refrigerator,
electric range, dishwater, washer and dryer
hook-ups.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Vaulted ceilings,
walk in pantry in kitchen, walk in closet in
master bedroom, walk-in, sit-down shower,
8 X 14 deck with wheel chair ramp, 10 X 10
storage shed and 3 car driveway.
REMARKS: Located in quiet Elder area,
nice mountain view.
Interested Tribal members may contact
the Tribal Housing Authority at 503-879-2467.