Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (July 15, 2016)
JULY 15, 2016 Walking On... Eugene LaChance June 6, 1930 – May 22, 2016 Our beloved Eugene LaChance went home to be with God and his family members in Heaven on May 22, 2016, at the age of 85. He was born in Garibaldi, Ore., on June 6, 1930, to Joseph Rock and Lillian Rachel (Dowd) LaChance. He was preceded by both of his parents; brothers, Ted and Melvin LaChance; and great-grand- daughter, McKenzie Rose Brown, to be with the Lord and play with the angels in Heaven. After graduating from Willamina High School, he joined the Army and served during the Korean War, returning home to Camp Pendleton to train troops, and was later honorably discharged. He returned home, becoming a cabinet maker, and he married Barbara (Shearer-Lane) in March 1970 and raised her daughter, Melody. They welcomed another daughter, Sarah, into their lives in April 1972. Gene worked for the Springfield School District as head cus- todian at Yolanda Elementary and retired in 1995. His hobbies included bowling, watching WWE wrestling, traveling, hunting and camping. Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; two daughters, Melody and her husband, Michael Knotts, and Sarah and her husband, Raef Parmelee; six grandchildren, Jerry Brown and his wife, Allie, Brett Brown, Cole Brown, Mathew Knotts, Chalene Parmalee-Raymond and her husband, Erik, and Carmen Parmalee; and one great-grandson, Cameron Brown. He also is survived by a half-sister, Teresa Mausen, of Sweet Home, Ore. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 11, at the Tribal gym in Grand Ronde. Family requested attendees dress in his favorite colors, various blues or bright colors, and asked people not to wear black. A graveside service was held immediately following at the Tribal Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Springfield Memorial Funeral Home. People can sign the guestbook at www.musgroves.com. ATTENTION CTGR TELEPHONE SERVICE If you have an emergency and need to dial “911” you must first dial a “9” (9911). The only calls that do not require that you dial a 9+ are those made from the CTGR extensions within the CTGR campus and/or those who use CTGR Tel for their home phone service. S moke S ignals 23 Clothes Closet open Monday, Friday The Clothes Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Friday on the Tribal campus near the Elders Activity Center at the end of Blacktail Drive. It accepts clothes, small appliances, small pieces of furniture, electronics and household goods that are clean and in good condition. It does not accept books, large TVs or large furniture, but there is a community board where people can post those items. Donations are accepted during regular business hours. For more information or emergency clothes, contact Lori Walker-Hernandez at 559-847-7565 or Daniele Powley at 503-917-8732. Hunting & Fishing Lifeways of the Grand Ronde People Who: All Grand Ronde Tribal members. What: We would like to record your family’s hunting and fishing stories for inclusion in the Tribe’s cultural and historical collections. Where: Chachalu: Tribal Museum and Cultural Center When: Starting September 1st, 2015 How: Contact Stacey Runningbird @ 503-879-2381
