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JUNE 1, 2020
Walking On...
Robert “Bob” Johnston
April 24, 1934 – May 5, 2020
Grand Ronde Tribal spouse Robert “Bob”
Johnston, 86, passed away at his home in
Yamhill on May 5, 2020, surrounded by fam-
ily.
Bob was born on April 24, 1934, in Lingle,
Wyo., to parents Laurence and Amanda John-
ston, number eight of 11 children. In 1936, the
family moved to the North Plains/Hillsboro
area where Bob was raised and attended
school. Shortly after high school, he enlisted
in the Army 82nd Airborne. He was honorably
discharged in 1957.
Bob and his wife, Deanna, raised their family of eight daughters in
Hillsboro, Ore. Bob’s family was his greatest joy. He never missed an
opportunity to share his words of wisdom, whether you wanted to hear
them or not. Bob’s 15 perfect grandchildren were his special treasures.
Bob was a truck driver most of his life and always ensured that he was
home with his family most nights. Bob and Deanna retired in January
2000 and enjoyed wintering in Mexico and Arizona.
Some of the many things Bob enjoyed included gardening, woodworking,
hunting with his brother-in-law and friends, camping, family vacations
and cruises, riding his quad in the desert, and spending time with his
daughters and their families. He especially enjoyed playing cards with
family and friends. It wasn’t unusual for him to insist on one more game
before evening’s end. He was always ready to tell you his latest joke or
share trivia to anyone who would listen. It was a running family joke that
almost everywhere Bob and Deanna traveled, they ran into someone they
knew. Bob enjoyed his morning coffee with friends, always gathering at a
local restaurant and solving the world’s problems.
Bob is survived by his wife, Deanna; daughters, Tammy (Fred) Holmes,
Teresa Hart, Regan (John) Reichle, Sheri Sleppy, Cricket Spencer, Bobbi
(Tony) Cookston and Leisa Liebenow; 15 grandchildren; sister, Garnet
(Don) Verley; brothers, Lauen (Lorna) and Jim Johnston; and many nieces
and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Amanda John-
ston; brothers, Lee and Gerald Johnston; sisters, Ethel McKindley, Inez
Ptacek, Ruby Sanders, Wilma O’Connor and Ruth Pfaff; daughter, Terri
Goold; and sons-in-law, Tim Hart and Jody Sleppy.
A celebration of life will be held at a later day. To leave condolences,
visit www.macyandson.com.
Friday, May 8
• Citizen contact occurred in the 26100 block of Salmon River
Highway.
• Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde
Road.
• Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde
Road.
• Attempt to locate vehicle in the 27100 block of Salmon River
Highway.
• Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 28800
block of Salmon River Highway.
Saturday, May 9
• Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde
Road.
• Assist outside agency by helping an Oregon State Police trooper
with a DUII investigation at the Grand Ronde Police Department.
• Assist outside agency regarding shots fired in the area of mile-
post 15 on Highway 18.
• Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18.
A vehicle was eluding police during a pursuit.
Sunday, May 10
• Assist outside agency with a reported explosion in the 39500
block of Fort Hill Road.
• Citizen contact occurred in the Willamina area.
• Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the Willa-
mina area.
• Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a male walking
in the road near milepost 13 on Hebo Road.
Monday, May 11
• Traffic assist occurred in the area of milepost 23 on Hebo Road.
• Assist outside agency with a 911 hang-up in the 27100 block of
Salmon River Highway.
Smoke Signals
MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT
Tribal Court is now issuing marriage licenses and is able to
perform marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40.
For questions regarding scheduling, contact the Tribal Court
at 503-879-2303. 
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for
both men and women combined. The general population faces a lifetime risk for developing the
disease of about 5 percent, while someone whose family has a history of colorectal cancer has a
10 percent to 15 percent chance of developing the disease. Approximately 140,000 new cases of
colorectal cancer will be diagnosed and 56,000 people will die from the disease this year. Sur-
passing both breast cancer and prostate cancer in mortality, colorectal cancer is second only to
lung cancer in numbers of deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer strikes men and women
with almost equal frequency.
Colorectal cancer is often a silent disease, developing with no symptoms at all. When symptoms
do occur, they may include the following:
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Blood in or on the stool
Change in bowel habits
Stools that are narrower than usual
General stomach discomfort (bloating, fullness and/or cramps)
Vomiting
Diarrhea, constipation or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely
Frequent gas pains
Weight loss for no apparent reason
Rectal bleeding
The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. All men and women aged 50 and
older are at risk for developing colorectal cancer, and should be screened. Some people are at a
higher risk and should be screened at an age younger than 50, including those with a personal
or family history of inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer or polyps, or ovarian, endo-
metrial or breast cancer.
A low-fat diet, high in vegetable and fruit intake, and regular exercise can also lower your risk
of developing colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer can be cured in up to 90 percent of people
when it is discovered in its early stages. It is estimated that approximately 40,000 lives a year
could be saved through widespread adoption of colorectal cancer screening and early treatment
in men and women.
From the CDC and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Assist outside agency with a disorderly conduct in the 27700
block of Salmon River Highway.
• Assist outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 8700
block of Grand Ronde Road.
• Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost
27 on Highway 18. A female was arrested for driving under the
influence of a controlled substance.
Tuesday, May 12
• Assist outside agency by helping with a child welfare check in
the 28100 block of Salmon River Highway.
• Reported theft in the Grand Ronde area.
• Assist outside agency with a cover requested for an overdose in
the Willamina area.
• Assist outside agency with a reported assault in the area of mile-
post 25 on Highway 18.
Wednesday, May 13
• Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde
Road.
• Animal complaint reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle.
• Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde
Road.
• Assist outside agency with pursuit of a vehicle in the area of
Highway 18 and Red Prairie Road.
Thursday, May 14
• Assist outside agency with a reported open door in the Willami-
na area.
• Reported theft in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. A
female was cited and released for theft.
• Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde
Road.
Compiled by Grand Ronde Tribal
Police Department Officer Clint Cardwell.