Page 2 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - March - April 2020

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RETIREMENT
From page 1
Bones began his career with
the tribe in 1972 as a tribal police
officer and held the position until
1975. In fall of 1976, he was hired
for a dual role in enrollment and
administration. He became the
Director of Facilities, Enrollment
and Administration, a position he
held honorably through the years.
During his tenure, Bones also
served as a manager of Social
Services. During his long and
illustrious career, Bones served on
various sub-committees for the
Chehalis Tribe and on the Business
Committee for many terms as Vice
Chairman and 5th member.
Many hats

Along with his committee
work for our community, Bones
held a seat on the Health Board Top: The
as early as the 1970s, was an Northwest
influential participant in SPIPA Intertribal
and WWIETIP and also NICS Court System
during its inaugural committee (NICS) honored
Daniel “Bones”
(he remained there until just a Gleason for his
short time ago). years of service
Additionally, he participated as Chairman
in the Health Alliance Office of the
in Chehalis, a group consisting organization.
of Chehalis, Cowlitz, Chinook,
Shoalwater and Nisqually tribes. Middle: Bones
Bones has been responsible took part in
for blessing a majority of our hundreds
gatherings. It is important to of tribal
mention he was named Assistant events with
Minister to the Shaker Church in close family
2014. members.
Early years Bones has fond memories from
As a young man, Bones served his time as a representative for his
in the United States Air Force people all across the region.
from 1955-1959. He received The advice he offers us is a
basic training in California and perfect definition of who Bones is:
Wyoming. This training took “Look to the Creator and pray each
him across the pond, where he day, continue to work together,
spent a year at the USAF base in help one another every chance you
Liverpool, 10 months in London get. Lastly, keep a good mind and
and a year in Germany before stay healthy.”
returning to our community. Looking ahead
After the End of the Trail 1
convenience store opened, it Bones intends to spend as much
was one of Bones’ duties to time with family as he can and get
make midnight runs to Puyallup his steps in. If you know Bones, you
and Plumber, Idaho, to collect know that means he will be active
cigarettes to stock our shelves. in retirement. When asked what
When asked why he traveled so he will miss the most, he replied:
late, he said he “had to go when “Getting up every day to go to work
there weren’t any cops around.” and seeing everybody.”
Daniel “Bones” Gleason is a
Accomplishments vital thread to the fabric of our
Bones said his biggest organization, tribe and of our
accomplishments for the tribe history. A good teacher is like a
included “being here for the candle – it consumes itself to light
community and helping it grow.” the way for others.
He said the greatest asset to our On behalf of the Chehalis Tribe,
people is that we all work together we thank you for your many years
no matter what the assignment. of service.