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DECEMBER 1, 2016
Walking On...
Richard John Schlappie
Dec. 2, 1941 – Oct. 29, 2016
Tribal Elder Richard J. Schlappie, 74, of Portland, Ore., walked on
after a battle with lung cancer.
He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Rich-
ard was born to the late Josephine LaBonte Schlappie and Edward
Schlappie on Dec. 2, 1941, in Portland, Ore. He was preceded in death
by his mother, father, sister, Donna, and wife, Virginia.
Richard was married to Virginia Castaneda Schlappie until her
death. He had four children: Gina, Patricia, Christine and Michaeline,
and eight grandchildren. He chose to be estranged from his family up
until four years ago. A private memorial service will be held by his
daughters. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity
of your choice.
Philip John Warren
Feb. 4, 1942 – Nov. 23, 2016
Tribal Elder Philip John Warren, 74, walked
on on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at his home
in Grand Ronde, Ore.
Philip “Tonto Pup” Leland Warren was born
in McMinnville, Ore., on Feb. 4, 1942, to John
“Tambo” Phillip Warren and Blanche Marie
(Ford) Warren Lillard.
He is survived by his brothers, John Lillard
of Grand Ronde and Butch “PowWow” Lillard
of Willamina, and his sister, Vonnie “Rosebud”
Merrow of McGill, Nev. He also is survived by his son, Bob “Boot”
(Karen) Warren of Grand Ronde, and daughters, Linda “LindaLee”
Warren of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Pamala “Hamster” Warren of
Coquille, Ore. He was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde and he leaves behind many extended family members and many
community members who, over the years, became family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche Lillard and Jas-
per A. Lillard, and four sisters: Ruthie Cooper, Shirley Flansberg,
Donna Casey and Norma Billings. Phil spent his lifetime working in
the timber industry in some capacity, either as a tree faller or driving
those logs out on his old truck “Nellie Belle.” His work took him as far
away as Alaska and all over the state of Oregon, including living and
working in Warm Springs. He passed his love of animals on to his
family. He will be greeted on the other side by the family members
who have gone on before him, as well as the hundreds of dogs and
cats that he has rescued and loved over his lifetime.
Phil knew most everyone and once he got to know you, you would be
issued the classic “Tonto Pup” nickname and from that day forward
CTGR Youth Education Annual Fall Community Service Project
Socktoberfest
2016
Accepting donations
through Dec. 9
Socktoberfest is a youth service project to assist
the Grand Ronde Community Clothes Closet
Bring your donations to the Youth Education
building, (Mondays- Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
We are in need of new socks for all seasons.
For kids, teens and adults, work socks, dress socks,
all sizes, styles and colors would be greatly appreciated.
Only new items, please
that name was how he knew you.
He was always such a great storyteller. His hunting exploits were
epic. He had many great adventures and many great friends and
family to share them. He ventured far and wide, but always gravi-
tated back to home base in Grand Ronde. This is where we gather
to remember this great Bear of a man, share many memories and
provide comfort to all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at
the Grand Ronde Tribal gymnasium in Grand Ronde.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family. To send
an online condolence, go to www.dallastribute.com.
Theodore James Rempel
Dec. 8, 1984 – Nov. 6, 2016
Born Dec. 8, 1984, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to
Winona Helen-Lehua Ani Rempel and Mark
Allen Rempel, Tribal member Theodore James
Rempel, 31, passed away on Nov. 6, 2016, near
Baker City, Ore.
Ted is survived by his sons, Noah Jonathan
and Jake Ryan Rempel of Denver, Colo., and his
siblings, Christopher Lloyd Rempel of Portland,
Ore., and April Michelle Rempel of Eugene, Ore.
He also is survived by his father, Mark Rempel,
of Jupiter, Fla.; his grandfathers, Jerry Rempel of Salem, Ore., and
Bob Ani of St. Johns, Ore.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ted was cremated and his ashes were interred with those of his
mother, Winona, at the Grand Ronde Cemetery in Grand Ronde on
Saturday, Nov. 12. Services were held at the Grand Ronde Commu-
nity Center with burial following at the cemetery.
“In the Hands of God,
Even Death is a Time for Rejoicing”
When death brings weeping
and the heart is filled with sorrow
It calls us to seek God
as we ask about tomorrow
And in these hours of heart-hurt
we draw closer to believing
that even in death, in God’s hands
is not a time for grieving,
but a time for joy in knowing
death is just a stepping-stone
to a life that’s everlasting
such as we have never known.
New Optometry hours
• 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday
• 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday
Please call to schedule your appointment
at 503-879-2079 or 800-775-0095.
Community Health Program
Medical Transport
Services
Medical transportation
services are available to
Tribal members within
the six-county service
area when an alternate
means of transportation
is not available. Advance
notice required.
Please call 503-879-2078
to schedule a reservation.