Walking On -- Madeline Nelson and Jerry Duggan

Madeline Lucille (Smith) Nelson

1929 - March 17, 2014

Madeline Lucille Nelson was born in Jamestown, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (Pappy) Nelson in 1992. They had been married since Aug. 5, 1954. She also was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Jane (VanScoyk) and Archie Leon Smith, along with brothers Bud and Bob Smith and sister Donna Russ.

Madeline is survived by her and John's seven children: Richard Ray, Anita (Nelson) Jones, Carolyn (Nelson) Sherrell, Dale, Darrel and Doug Roberts and Greg Nelson. She also is survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as by many who she considered her children and grandchildren.

Madeline passed away in her home on March 17, 2014. She wished to be cremated. Arrangements are being handled by Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Madeline wished to have her ashes joined with her husband John's in the Trinity Alps in northern California. Their son, Greg Nelson, will horseback in to join the two for eternity.

She wishes for the family and friends to have a barbecue later with a date and time to be determined. Arrangements are being made by her son, Richard Ray, a Grand Ronde Tribal member, and his wife, Kathi Ray. The barbecue will be held in the Elders' Activity Center of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand Ronde. The family wishes to thank the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for taking care of their mother and making her wishes possible.

John (Pappy) Nelson owned and operated his truck, a MFG home toter, and Madeline (Little Mama) drove pilot car for him and many other drivers until her retirement in 2006.

A part of our hearts has gone with them and a part of theirs will always be with us, until our Father and our Lord brings us together again. Our hearts will always miss them.

The family wishes to thank Bollman Funeral Home for caring for them through this time. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dallastribute.com.

Jerry Lee Duggan

July 3, 1934 - March 24, 2014

Jerry Lee Duggan, 79, a resident of Grand Ronde walked on at his home Monday, March 24, 2014.

He was born on July 3, 1934, in Raden, Okla., the oldest child of Houston Lee and Flonnie Windom Duggan. He was a product of the Depression, moving with his parents and working in the fields of cotton and other field crops.

On Feb. 20, 1951, he married Frances M. Snider in Stevenson, Wash. Together, they lived in Los Angeles, Calif., for 15 years and then in Seattle, Wash., for the next 15 years. They made Grand Ronde their home in the 1990s. Jerry worked for many years as a house moving engineer for the J. Dent House Moving Co.

Jerry had many stories to tell of his growing-up years and enjoyed sharing them. He enjoyed the guitar and watching western movies. He attended the Lighthouse Ministries Church in Grand Ronde.

He is survived by his sons, Clark, Matthew (DeeDee), Houston, Mark (Tiffany) and Kevin; daughter, Gaylene; and 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his sisters, Betty, Ronda, Sue and Deana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, on March 13, 2009, and sons, Jerry and Austin, and sisters, Brenda, Jackie and Kathy, and brother, Harley.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center with interment following in the Grand Ronde Tribal Cemetery. To leave a message or memory for the family, visit www.dallastribute.com.