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MARCH smok 15, 2025 1Naakli 21 signalz O w. . . Dwight Ursell Summerlin LaDonna Terri Hembree ( Norwest) Oct. 20, 1944- Dec. 31, 1968- Jan. 30, 2025 Tribal Elder Dwight Ursell Summerlin Jan. 30, 2025, at the on away age passed Tribal Elder of 80 in Tum- Dwight the age of 56 in McMinnville, born Oct. 20, 1944, in McMinnville, was by family. childhood He started spent between was looked being often were a six. formed. a for fondness One the first cars. motors he ever built was school with the guidance of a man named Mr. Leighton who owned a wrecking yard. He would leave written instructions every night with the motor and Dwight would work a high school and love of lifelong graduated After graduation, diligently completing his building motors. Dwight in 1964 from North Salem Dwight proudly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, he During his time in the service, first built motor worked through High School. the decision to serve his country made in the United States Air force. After completing was his training at Lackland in Thailand. serve sent to he learned to weld, with that skill he became part of Strategic Air Command well as Studies as Observation Group. Being a part of these groups was a great honor to Dwight. Dwight told many stories of his time in the service and lots of of friends he memories forgot. Dwight never II w, She moved with her i!- vinyl records, agates and liked to bead. She meals. after that sparked Oregon. LaDonna worked retail at Seaway Market and The Grand Ronde Shopping Center, and in security at Spirit Mountain Casino. She loved to go fishing and was always ready to go on an adventure. She collected Throughout his schooling, he sold sketches for nickel and worked in the kitchen to pay for his Dwight had RI uated in 1991 from West Valley Academy. after from the young of picking hops, working He told many stories blueberries and green beans. He worked along- side his cousins and many of his first friendships age of s and California, — . family from Ketchikan to the West Valley area in 1971. She attended Willamina schools and grad- Alaska. Summerlin. Oregon Hembree She was born Dec. 31, 1968, in Ketchikan, Oregon, to Emma ( Riggs) Summerlin and Ursell Much of Dwight' Terri Norwest) passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, at Washington. water, Feb. 22, 2025 LaDonna happy stationed in Guam, was also he enjoyed cliff diving and attempted to learn scuba diving. That was cut short with his one close encounter with a great white shark. He where loved to drive up Spirit Mountain listening to Etta James and the Eagles, reminiscing about family. She loved going to the river and being outside in nature. She is survived by her daughter and son- in-law, Alisa and Nick Mull of Grand Ronde; son and daughter- in- law, Michael and Amber Rose Norwest and sisters, Shirley Norwest of Salem, Daniele Powley of Grand Ronde, Jackie Brown of Ben- ton City, Washington; and three grandchildren, Kaywah Norwest, Sunny of Gresham; brother, Johnny Norwest of Lafayette; Mull and Hope Mull. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcellus and Sharon Nor- west; brothers, Lonnie, Robin, Marcellus Jr., Andrew, John " Big John" Norwest and Lyle Johnson; and sister, Carmen Norwest. A viewing was held Wednesday, March 5, at Bollman' s Tribute Center in Dallas. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, March 6, at the Tribal gym, followed by a gravesite service at the Tribal cemetery and a meal at the Tribal Community Center. said he swam the fastest he had ever had in his life back to shore and he walked the 20 diving. was the end of him and scuba endless others in a way that would make back to base and that miles Dwight told this story and you laugh and feel as though it was just the other day. In 1968, Dwight finished his service and honorably discharged at March Air Force Base near Riverside, California, where he started a family with then- wife Lenore Coffey. Together they had three daughters, Maureen, Tracey and Teresa. In 1977, Dwight moved to Washington state with his family in search of more opportunities. He continued to work within the field of welding In December had three and production. he married 1981, more Dwight started his his second Marjie Olmstead, wife, and Melanie, Dwight and Matthew. children: career with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremer- ton, Washington, in the spring of 1985. During his time there Dwight had a very fulfilling career. He had obtained a red badge security clearance and was a crew foreman. Dwight worked on many large- scale projects often working overtime for weeks straight. He did this with a sense of pride and the work ethic he developed in his youth. In 2010, Dwight retired from his career with Puget Sound Naval Ship- yard. During his retirement, Dwight enjoyed collecting models, knives and movies. He also spent time working intermittently on various proj- ects and upgrades on his vehicles. Dwight was preceded in death by his and parents and siblings. He is survived by his children, grandchildren his beloved dog, Jack. Funeral Alternatives of Washington assisted the family. Tribal Library merges with Regional Library Service The Tribal Library has merged with the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service, said Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole. Tribal members can now get books from libraries in Polk, Yamhill and Marion counties, as well as access to many free programs. Tribal Library patrons should visit the Tribal Library and update their information and obtain a new Regional Library Service card. For more information, contact Cole at 503- 879- 1488. • Are you moving? Do you need help with First, Last, and Deposit? This program_ has limited undin and will be . i first come, first served program. Contact Social Services for more information ELDERS L V i WITH 503) 879- 2034 or ( 800) 429- 0232 LONELINESS IN WHEN ADULT ELDERS ASSUME SOCIAL MOVE THAT LIFE THEY THEY THEIR FAMILY INTO WILL HAD THAT INDEPEDENTLY_ & FOSTER ADULT FOSTER CONTINUE WHEN THEY FRIENDS, THEY WILL TO CAR '- CARE . 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