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Walking On...
Madeline Lucille (smith) nelson
1929 – March 17, 2014
Madeline Lucille Nelson was
born in Jamestown, Kan. She
was preceded in death by her
husband, John (Pappy) Nelson
in 1992. They had been married
since Aug. 5, 1954. She also was
preceded in death by her parents,
Thelma Jane (VanScoyk) and
Archie Leon Smith, along with
brothers Bud and Bob Smith and
sister Donna Russ.
Madeline is survived by her and
John’s seven children: Richard Ray, Anita (Nelson) Jones, Carolyn
(Nelson) Sherrell, Dale, Darrel and Doug Roberts and Greg Nelson.
She also is survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and great-great-grandchildren, as well as by many who she consid-
ered her children and grandchildren.
Madeline passed away in her home on March 17, 2014. She wished
to be cremated. Arrangements are being handled by Dallas Mortuary
Tribute Center. Madeline wished to have her ashes joined with her
husband John’s in the Trinity Alps in northern California. Their son,
Greg Nelson, will horseback in to join the two for eternity.
She wishes for the family and friends to have a barbecue later with
a date and time to be determined. Arrangements are being made by
her son, Richard Ray, a Grand Ronde Tribal member, and his wife,
Kathi Ray. The barbecue will be held in the Elders’ Activity Center
of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand Ronde. The
family wishes to thank the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for
taking care of their mother and making her wishes possible.
John (Pappy) Nelson owned and operated his truck, a MFG home
toter, and Madeline (Little Mama) drove pilot car for him and many
other drivers until her retirement in 2006.
A part of our hearts has gone with them and a part of theirs will
always be with us, until our Father and our Lord brings us together
again. Our hearts will always miss them.
The family wishes to thank Bollman Funeral Home for caring
for them through this time. Online condolences may be left for the
family at www.dallastribute.com.
S moke S ignals
Happy 11th Birthday
Moses
Your determination will move moun-
tains! Love Mom, Dad & Mason
Opal M. Davidson turns 99 on
Saturday, April 19. Her dream is to
see 100, at the age when Elders
all across the country receive a
congratulatory letter from the
President of the United States.
And, of course, she also looks for-
ward to receiving the traditional
Tribal blanket. One more year,
Opal, but friends, family and the
Tribe can’t wait. We all offer con-
gratulations to you this year, too.
You’ve come a long way, baby!
Jerry Lee Duggan
July 3, 1934 – March 24, 2014
Jerry Lee Duggan, 79, a resident of Grand
Ronde walked on at his home Monday, March
24, 2014.
He was born on July 3, 1934, in Raden,
Okla., the oldest child of Houston Lee and
Flonnie Windom Duggan. He was a product
of the Depression, moving with his parents
and working in the fields of cotton and other
field crops.
On Feb. 20, 1951, he married Frances M.
Snider in Stevenson, Wash. Together, they
lived in Los Angeles, Calif., for 15 years and then in Seattle, Wash.,
for the next 15 years. They made Grand Ronde their home in the
1990s. Jerry worked for many years as a house moving engineer
for the J. Dent House Moving Co.
Jerry had many stories to tell of his growing-up years and enjoyed
sharing them. He enjoyed the guitar and watching western movies.
He attended the Lighthouse Ministries Church in Grand Ronde.
He is survived by his sons, Clark, Matthew (DeeDee), Houston,
Mark (Tiffany) and Kevin; daughter, Gaylene; and 11 grandchil-
dren and 25 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his sisters,
Betty, Ronda, Sue and Deana. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Frances, on March 13, 2009, and sons, Jerry and Austin, and
sisters, Brenda, Jackie and Kathy, and brother, Harley.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, in the Dallas Mor-
tuary Tribute Center with interment following in the Grand Ronde
Tribal Cemetery. To leave a message or memory for the family, visit
www.dallastribute.com.
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