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16 NOVEMBER 1, 2017 S moke S ignals Walking On... Wilbur Norman Haller Aug. 18, 1925 – Oct. 17, 2017 Tribal Elder Wilbur Norman Haller went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the age of 92. After a short struggle with kidney disease, he passed away at his home in Kennewick, Wash., surrounded by his family. Wilbur was born in Blaine, Wash., on Aug. 18, 1925, the son of Adeline Elvina Menard and Wilbur Daniel Haller. Wilbur was married to Sally June Haller in Reno, Nev., in 1950, his loving wife of 63 years. Wilbur is lovingly remembered by his children, Linda Murphy, Daniel Haller, David Haller, Patricia Alb- ertson, Michael Haller and Robyn Haller. He also is greatly loved by 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Wilbur’s family includes many nephews and nieces, and the following brothers and sisters who loved him very much: Carol Gleason, Delores Knight, Hazel Porter, Donald Haller, Edward Haller, Harvey Haller, Kenneth Haller and Robert Haller. Brothers and sisters who preceded Monday, Oct. 9 • Suspicious activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Driving complaint in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River High- way. • Theft in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Public assist in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Oct. 10 • Suspicious activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Drug activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, Oct. 11 • Citizen contact in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Welfare check in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency in the area of Grand Ronde Road and Salmon River Highway. Female subject was arrested on a valid warrant. • Suspicious activity in the area of Grand Ronde Road and Salmon River Highway. Thursday, Oct. 12 • Alarm in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Assist outside agency in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. • Alarm in the area of milepost 21 on Salmon River Highway. • Medical assist in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Oct. 13 • Domestic disturbance in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Drug complaint in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Male subject was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail in Dallas. • Suspicious activity in the area of Grand Ronde and McPherson roads. • Driving complaint in the area of milepost 27 on Salmon River High- way. • Suspicious conditions in the area of milepost 15 on Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Oct. 14 • Alarm in the 48000 block of Blacktail Drive. • Assist outside agency in the 28000 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 2 on Highway 18B. Vehicle was located and the male operator was arrested for DUII. • Theft in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Civil issue in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Public assist in the area of Fire Hall Road. Sunday, Oct. 15 • Assist outside agency with a welfare check in the 25000 block of Ed- son Drive. • Attempted burglary, criminal mischief and criminal trespass in the 25000 block of Blue Jay Court. • Assist outside agency with a single vehicle non-injury rollover crash in the area of milepost 2 on Forest Service Road 2234. • Domestic disturbance in the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive. • Suspicious activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. • Motorist assist in the area of Grand Ronde Road and Salmon River him in death were twin girls who died at birth, Doris and Dorothy, and Nellie Haller, Phyllis Cureton, Daniel Haller, Jim Haller, John Haller, Harold Haller, Harry Haller, Agnes Haller, Charles Haller, Geneva Hansaker, Marion Davidson and Betty Garrett. Wilbur was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. He attended high school in Redding, Calif. He was inducted into the Navy in 1943 and served as a radar man aboard an amphibious LCT landing craft during World War II. He was a proud member of Laborers’ Local 348 and he worked on many dams throughout the western United States and at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation until he retired in 1987. Wilbur enjoyed reading, hunting, gardening, metal detecting and visiting with family and friends. He loved to share stories of his life growing up with his large family during the Great Depression, stories of his military service in Europe, the South Pacific and Asia during World War II, and stories of his many years working construction with his brothers. Visitation was held Monday, Oct. 23, at Mueller’s Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1st Ave., Kennewick, Wash., and the funeral service followed with Kenneth Haller and Victor Cureton officiating. Burial was at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S. Union, Kennewick. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, visit the Sympathy Store at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com. Highway. Monday, Oct. 16 • Civil issue in the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive. • Suspicious activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Oct. 17 • Attempted fraud in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. • Assist outside agency in the 25000 block of Yamhill River Road. Male subject was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail. • Assist outside agency in the 28000 block of Andy Riggs Road. Male subject was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail on a warrant for failure to appear. • Assist outside agency regarding animal neglect in the 45000 block of Southwest Hebo Road. • Forgery in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Wednesday, Oct. 18 • Driving complaint in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River High- way. • Suspicious activity at the day use area on Blacktail Drive. • Assist outside agency in the 45000 block of Southwest Hebo Road. • Suspicious activity in the area of Agency Creek and Southwest Grand Ronde roads. Thursday, Oct. 19 • Non-injury vehicle crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. • Assist outside agency with a domestic in the area Sourgrass Road. • Motorist assist in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Assist outside agency with a domestic in Willamina. Friday, Oct. 20 • Assist outside agency with a warrant arrest in the 24000 block of Yamhill River Road. • Assist outside agency with a search warrant in the 21000 block of Highway 22. • Assist outside agency with a welfare check in the 9600 block of Tilix- am Circle. • Suspicious activity in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Motorist assist in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Non-injury vehicle crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Oct. 21 • Assist outside agency with a medical assist in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Female subject was transported to the hospi- tal by West Valley Fire personnel. • Driving complaint in the area of milepost 17 on Salmon River High- way. Sunday, Oct. 22 • Assist outside agency at Highway 22 at Sawtell Road. Female subject was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail for possession of cocaine. • Assist outside agency in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Male subject was transported to the hospital by West Valley Fire per- sonnel for a medical evaluation. • Domestic disturbance in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. • Found property in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. • Assist outside agency in the 25000 block of Yamhill River Road. Male subject was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail. • Assist outside agency in the 25000 block of Yamhill River Road. Male juvenile was taken into protective custody and transported to the Yam- hill County Juvenile Detention Center. • Driving complaint in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Compiled by Sgt. Rod McAllister