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APRIL 1, 2023
Smoke Signals
Walking On...
Dolores Avonne Parmenter
Carl E. Lambert
Sept. 6, 1942 3 March 11, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness
that we must announce the passing of Do-
lores A. (Lomboy) Parmenter. Dolores was
born in 1942 in Portland, Ore. She passed
on March 11, 2023, at Legacy Mount Hood
of complications.
Dolores has shown us a world of vibrant
colors expressed through many of her ar-
tistic talents. Some of those talents include
basketry, beading, carving, drawing, photog-
raphy, tole painting, traditional craft work
and drum making, and weaving. Whew! No
wonder I couldn9t keep up with her. Thank
you, mom. And dad says, <She could spend money, too!= Cyndi and mom
enjoyed sharing the grace of Jesus together.
Dolores is survived by her husband, Bill Parmenter; brother-in-law,
Harley Parmenter (Pat); daughters, Kimberly Betts (Wes) and Cyndi Par-
menter; brothers, Vic Lomboy (Sheri), David Lomboy and Mario Martinez;
grandchildren, Steven Betts (Kaylee) and Stephanie Simons (Jake); and
great-grandchild, Brooklyn Betts.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 28, at the Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Ore.
A burial followed at the Tribal Cemetery, 9245 Grand Ronde Road. A
public gathering for all to honor Dolores Parmenter concluded the funeral
services at uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9600 Highway 22 (Hebo Road), in
Grand Ronde.
The family was honored to have you in our presence during this time if
you were able to attend. If unable to attend, there will be a celebration of
life in the Clackamas/Multnomah area once the weather turns nice.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is assisting the family.
July 17, 1928 3 March 13, 2023
Tribal spouse Carl E. Lambert, a resident
of Grand Ronde, passed away on Monday,
March 13, 2023, in the comfort of his home.
He was born on July 17, 1928, in Salem,
Ore., and was the son of David and Mable
(Harold) Lambert.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force.
During his 20-year career, he served in se-
curity police, earning numerous marksman
awards and trophies. After leaving the ser-
vice, Carl became involved in local military
organizations such as becoming a lifetime
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
in Willamina, American Legion, a member
of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Honor Guard and he was the AMVETS state commander at one point and
had founded the AMVETS Post 2000 in the year 2000.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Smith
Lambert, and daughter, Norma Crites.
Carl is survived by his four children, Gary Lambert, Suzanne Epling,
Duane Lambert and Marcia Lambert.
A memorial service was held at the Grand Ronde Church of the Nazarene,
8775 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Ore., on Saturday, March 25, with
a reception that followed. He was laid to rest at Grand Ronde Cemetery.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family.
Wendell Keith Olson
July 30, 1966 3 March 17, 2023
Tribal Elder Wendell Keith Olson walked
on March 17, 2023, at the age of 56 after a
yearlong battle with brain cancer.
Wendell was born on July 30, 1966, in Mc-
Minnville, Ore. Throughout his life, he lived
in Oregon and brieny in Idaho, ultimately
buying a home with his wife in Willamina.
Wendell married the love of his life, Teressa,
in 1988 and together they had three children.
Wendell was happiest when surrounded
by his family and friends. He loved his job
as a telecommunications technician for the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and
running the sound board for Sunday morning worship service at Grace
Community Church in Dallas.
Wendell loved God, NASCAR, guns, cars, photography and being a Tribal
Elder. Most of all, Wendell loved his family. Wendell was a wonderful son,
husband, father, brother and papa.
Wendell is survived by his mother, Carol; father, Dennis; wife of 34
years, Teressa; children, Spencer, Dominique and Jacob; grandson, Mad-
dox; sister, Shelby; and mother-in-law, Winona. He is preceded in death
by his father-in-law, Charles.
A memorial service was held Saturday, March 25, at the Tribal gym-
nasium. 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Ore. A meal was held at
the Elders Activity Center following the service.
We ask that in lieu of nowers, donations be made to the National Brain
Tumor Society in hopes that someday someone else9s <Wendell= could
be saved. To donate, visit https://nbtsevents.braintumor.org/fundrais-
er/4538619.
Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family.
SSI recipients eligible
for Internet service aid
Any household with an individual receiving Supplemental Security In-
come is eligible to receive discounted Internet service through the Affordable
Connectivity Program recently launched by the Federal Communications
Commission. Social Security does not count Affordable Connectivity Program
assistance as income or a resource for SSI purposes.
The program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward Internet
service for eligible households and $75 per month for households on quali-
fying Tribal lands. Eligible households also can receive a one-time discount
of up to $100 toward purchasing a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from
participating providers.
To enroll in the Connectivity Program, go to www.fcc.gov/asp. þ
Ann Ritchey
June 20, 1947 3 Jan. 17, 2023
Tribal Elder Ann Etoile Ritchey, a resident of Olympia, Wash., walked
on Jan. 17, 2023, at her home.
She was born June 20, 1947, in Salem, Ore., the daughter of Emma
(Riggs) Summerlin and Francis C. Ritchey. Her maternal grandparents
were Andrew and Amanda Riggs.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tyrone
Ritchey. She is survived by her ove children, Delight Etoile Satter and
her husband Dr. Luis Pena of Decatur, Ga., Julius Ritchey Satter and
his wife Dr. Rebecca (Smith) Satter of Tucson, Ariz., Alby Andrew Satter
of Tacoma, Wash., Gabriel Colin Satter and his partner Pon Xayavong of
Tacoma and Kass Ritchey and his partner Mel Bayness of Olympia; her
beloved grandchildren, Molli, Christopher, Gavin, Callie, Ray, James,
Beau, Karson and Charlotte; two great-grandchildren, Haven and Kiona;
and many extended family, tillicum, students, colleagues and friends.
Ann was a mother, poet, storyteller, educator and oerce advocate of
students and faculty/staff of color. After many years as a homemaker,
she earned an associate of science degree from Fort Steilacoom Commu-
nity College (now Pierce College) and bachelor of science degree from
Evergreen State College. She then returned to Pierce College serving stu-
dents as the Title III advisor and retention specialist to Indian students,
advisor to the Students of a Feather Club and Writing Center advisor
at Pierce College (Fort Steilacoom Community College) in Tacoma for
many decades.
Her passion in working one-on-one with <at-risk= students led to her
working with more ESL/ELL students than anyone else in the studio/
center and led to BIPOC (black, Indigenous and people of color) and im-
migrant and orst-generation students frequently and most often seeking
her special help. Her article <Indians Can9t Read= in a special edition of
The American Indian Quarterly detailed her oerce advocacy for Indige-
nous student retention and success in higher education.
Ann also was critical in getting Pierce College onally, after 12 long
years, to acknowledge and repatriate Puyallup Tribal remains and arti-
facts for reburial in the Puyallup Tribe burial grounds.
She loved swimming, catching bees and crayosh as a child, hiking and
canoeing, traditional family storytelling, reading, writing, sewing, bead-
work, gardening, garage sales, teaching her children about the forests of
the Pacioc Northwest, singing rock 9n9 roll with her children especially as
they evaded Nisqually oreworks inspections, the scariest fair rides, road
trips, and spending time with her beloved children and grandchildren.
Her life is a testament to the power of staunch truth in the face of
oppressive and violent odds, from which springs her deep traditional
practices including her giveaways, art, stories, laughter and joy. Her
children carry these traditions into future generations.
The family has held private services and will hold private services at
the Tribal Cemetery at a later date. A celebration of life for the Tribal
community is being planned to honor her life and support the Grand
Ronde community.
The family respectfully suggests donations to be made in Ann Ritchey9s
name to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde9s Chachula Museum
and Cultural Center or to the Tribal Chinuk Wawa Language Building;
mail to 9615 Grand Rond Road, Grand Ronde, OR, 97347.
Sympathy cards may be sent to the family care of Delight E. Satter,
1010 Scott Blvd., C3, Decatur, GA, 30030.