March FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Walking On... Marlena Josephine Lancour 17 sNok signflz Elder Center events March March Aug. 17, 1951– Feb. 6, 2024 Tribal Elder Marlena J. Lancour passed away on Feb. 6, 2024, at the age of 72. Marlena Josephine Lancour was born in McMinnville, Ore., to Joseph Sell and Emma Labonte-Sell on Aug. 17, 1951. She was the middle child of eight children. Marlena grew up taking part in many ad- ventures with her brothers and sisters in both Grand Ronde and Turner, Ore. In Turner, she would eventually meet and marry Ernie Lancour. They settled down and started a family, which included Novalee, Ernie Jr. and Joe. The family split time between the Tri-Cities area of Washington state and Turner until they eventually settled down in Marion, Ore., where they raised their children. Marlena worked at NORPAC cannery in Stayton for more than 20 years. Once her grandchildren were born, she decided to retire so she and Ernie could spend time with them. Their names are Tyler, Grace, Sam, Lauren, Emmalee, Ernie III, Riley, Eli and Peyton. As a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Marlena loved sharing her stories of growing up on the reservation. She often spoke about all the adventures she had with her brothers and sisters. Every year she loved to return to the August Contest Powwow with family to listen to the drumming, watch the dancing and go shopping at various vendors. Marlena loved crocheting blankets for family and friends. She later taught her granddaughter Emmalee how to crochet. Marlena loved days out with her daughter and granddaughter, Novalee and Grace, to shop, have lunch or go get their nails done. Marlena was always up for going on a road trip. One of her favorite spots was the fish hatchery. She was so happy when the grandkids wanted to ride along. One of her favorite vacations was when she did a road trip with Ernie Jr.’s family to Las Vegas where they joined up with the rest of her kids and grandkids for her son Joe’s wedding. Marlena was always up for adventure with any of her grandkids who were interested in some fun. Ice cream and shopping were always a hit. To Marlena, family was everything. When she wasn’t out and about spending time with her family, she loved to garden. It didn’t matter if it was growing vegetables, tending flowers or even mowing her rather large lawn on her riding mower, she loved to be outdoors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Lancour; father, Joseph Sell; mother, Emma LaBonte-Sell and brothers, Wayne Sell and Tom Sell. She is survived by her sisters, Nancy (Sonny) Coleman, Leveta Sell, Theresa (David) Haller and June (Mike) Sell Sherer; brother, Bill (Donna) Sell; and her children, Novalee (Jeff) Lancour Joles, Ernie (Jillian) Lancour and Joe (Shannon) Lancour. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas is assisting the family. A visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Bollman’s Tribute Center, 287 S.W. Washington St. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Lighthouse Community Building, 24697 Grand Ronde Road, followed by burial at the Tribal Cemetery at noon. 2024 2024 Need Assistance? Front Desk 503-879-2233 Kitchen 503-879-4625 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 4 Healthy lifestyle meeting noon 11 Healthy Lifestyle meeting noon 18 13 Horse Stable Visit 19 Craft Day 11am to 1pm 25 6 Grocery Shopping Trip leave at 9am 12 Art Therapy 1pm National Plant a flower day. Planting at 1pm Healthy Lifestyle meeting noon Healthy lifestyle meeting noon 5 Craft Day 11am to 1pm 20 27 Horse Stable Visit 8 Round Dance 14 Craft Day help get ready for honor day noon to 2pm Grocery Shopping Trip leave at 9am 26 Craft Day 11am to 1pm 7 Craft Day help get ready for honor day Noon to 2pm Massage 10am to 2:45 21 2 9 Round Dance 15 16 22 23 29 30 St Patty’s Luncheon Bingo 1pm Massage 10am to 2:45 28 Elder Trip leave at 9am For Massages please call the elder center 503-879-2233 to sign up for a time. Insurance is billed. All signup sheets are located in the elder center. If you need help signing up please call 503-879-2233 Drop box installed The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, 9655 Grand Ronde Road, has a medication drop box located in the front lobby. Lobby hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The drop box is for any prescribed or over-the-counter medication. 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