Page 3 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - August 2024

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Alexander Paul He was raised in Oakville. Faith Secena.
A candlelight service was
He was proud to be known as a
Shortman gamer. In his earlier years, he loved held at Tuesday, July 23 at the
May 4, 1998–July 16, 2024 playing baseball and basketball. Oakville Shaker Church. An Indian
Alex also enjoyed music.
Shaker service was also held on
Surviving relatives include Wednesday, July 24 at the Shaker
Alexander Paul Shortman, mother Carmen Shortman of Church. Interment followed at
age 26, a resident of Oakville Oakville; father Fred Shortman the Chehalis Tribal Cemetery with
and an enrolled member of the of Oakville; brother Daryl E. dinner at the Chehalis Community
Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Shortman of Tumwater; and Center.
Reservation, died on Tuesday, July numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, Arrangements were entrusted to
16, 2024, at Capital Medical Center nephews and cousins. Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
in Olympia. He was loved by many. He was preceded by a brother, If you would like to take a
Alex was born on May 4, 1998, Frederick Shortman Jr.; and few moments to record your
in Olympia to Frederick P. and grandparents, Gerald “Gunny” thoughts for the family, please visit
Carmen L. (Pickernell) Shortman. Pickernell, Lorilee K. Pickernell and colemanmortury.net.

It was
another safe
journey for
the Chehalis
Canoe Family.
Thank you to
all the tribal
youth and
everyone who
made this a
successful
adventure.