Page 10 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - April, 2018

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OBITUARIES

In loving memory of Beloved father,
uncle, brother,
Lorilee Kathryn Pickernell grandfather

1944-2018 and friend

Lorilee Kathryn Pickernell, Surviving brothers, Percy Youckton, Jonathan M.
age 73, a longtime resident of relatives George Youckton Sr. and
Oakville, died on March 21, include Marvin Youckton Sr.; four Jack Sr.
2018, at her daughter’s home her three sisters, Irene Thompson, Clara
in Olympia. Lorilee was born daughters, Hall, Edna Bruce and Delores 1954-2018
on Nov. 12, 1944, in Oakville, Carmen Hayden; and a grandson, Jonathan M. Jack Sr., a
to Clarence and Jessie Kathryn Shortman Frederick Shortman Jr.
(Hayden) Youckton. of Oakville, resident of Oakville, died
On June 17, 1961, she and Rose Choke We change the world in our on March 13, 2018, at Peace
Gerald E. “Gunny” Pickernell of Olympia and Irene Adams own small ways, House Southwest Medical
Sr. were married in Oakville. of Rochester; four sons, Casey And we are only here Center in Vancouver. He
She then attended South Pickernell, Gerald Pickernell because of her, was born on Sept. 18, 1954,
Puget Sound Community Jr., James Pickernell and Some things in Centralia to Stephen and
College. With her degree, Harold Pickernell she did will last Mabel Alice
she began working for the Sr., all of Oakville; forever, (Hayden)
Washington Department of a brother, Melvin Long after she Jack. He
Fish & Wildlife. Six years later, Youckton of Oakville; has left this earth. was an
she worked in social services at two sisters, Linda So now that I enrolled
Taholah. For the past 15 years, Daniels of Oakville have realized this, member of
she was a Keno manager at and Dora Underwood It’s not so lonely in the Chehalis
Lucky Eagle Casino. of Taholah; 17 grandchildren; my soul, Tribe.
She loved spending time and 11 great grandchildren. I know she’s always Mr. Jack
with family, especially her In addition to her parents here with me, was one of the original
grandchildren. She also liked and husband, Gunny, she was And the daffodils still tribal members that sold
her time at the casinos. preceded in death by three grow. fireworks on the Chehalis
Reservation. This and
commercial fishing were his
true passions in life.
To our family, friends, community members mechanic working on his
He also was a natural
cars as well as many of his
We, the children and final days: Jessie Goddard, Weber, Pam Jackson, Norma friends’ cars. In his spare
grandchildren of Chehalis Nona Youckton, Sharon Hall, Brown and April Reynolds time, he could be found
Tribal Elder Lorilee Kathryn Charlotte Lopez, Chris Ortivez, for preparing the last meals to enjoying the local casinos.
(Youckton) Pickernell, would Marie Bird, Dora Underwood be shared with our departed He is survived by
like to thank everyone involved and Virginia Bringsyellow. mother. Thank you to anybody his three sons, Johnny
in helping us guide our Mama Coleman Mortuary for who brought food items such Jack of Yakama and
to her final resting place. preparing our mother for her as rolls, pies, salads, etc. Fish Jonathan M. Jack Jr. and
final journey and for honoring cooks John Youckton, Darrin George H. Jack, both of
Thank you to the following: our Indian Shaker Church Jones, Shawn Ortivez and Rochester; a grandson,
The Chehalis Tribe, Lucky traditions. Gravediggers Ray Richie Revay. Ezrah N. Merriman-Jack
Eagle Casino, Nisqually “Barnaby” Canales and Dustin Our Mama was our teacher, of Rochester; sisters Dora
Tribe, Nisqually Emergency Klatush. our doctor, our chef, our Underwood of Taholah
Operations Staff and Quinault Pallbearers George diary, our taxi driver and and Mae Smith of Seattle;
Nation for donations and Youckton, Derwin Goddard, our cheerleader. She was a and numerous nieces and
services provided. Franklin Pope, Teddy beautiful lady with a beautiful nephews. The extended
Tommy “TJ” Jackson and Pickernell, Tony “Abe” Brown heart. She was loved and she family includes best friends
Harold “Fudd” Charles for and James Quilt. Chet loved and adored anyone she Don Secena, Lee Starr Sr.
officiating the candlelight and Delamater and Alfred Starr for came into contact with her. She and Dolly Canales, whom
funeral services. sitting with our mother during had a smile and a laugh that he called mom.
The nurses and doctors who her final night at our Dad’s would brighten up any room. Our family appreciates
provided care for our mother: church. Rest in peace and God bless. and wishes to thank the
Addie Spencer, Elizabeth Virginia “Dolly” Canales, We will all miss you Mama. Chehalis Tribe and the
Stiegel and Mary. Joan “Boots” Martin, Ole Obi, community for their love
The people of faith who Dan “Bones” Gleason, Shoni Sincerely, and support through this
prayed and provided comfort Pannkuk, Maggie Wheeler, Jeff Carmen, Casey, Cheyenne, time of sorrow. He will be
to our mother during her Perkins, Joseph Whitwer, Mary Ringo, Rose, Harry and Irene missed by many!