Walking On: Nichelle Frances Perman, Shirley Fletcher Walkhoff

Nichelle Frances Perman

March 19, 1972 – June 13, 2024

Tribal member Nichelle Frances Perman passed away on June 13, 2024.

Oregon Cremation Company is assisting the family.

Funeral service information was unavailable before press time.

Shirley Fletcher Walkhoff

Aug. 1, 1955 – Jan. 24, 2024

Tribal Elder Shirley Fletcher Walkhoff, 68, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She was born on Aug.1, 1955. A former resident of Forks, Washington, Shirley was a spirited and caring soul who touched the lives of many.

 After graduating from Forks High School, she later pursued a career in nursing and attended Peninsula College. Shirley dedicated her professional life to helping others, working at Grays Harbor Community Hospital as an emergency room nurse for many years, before relocating to Oregon and filling roles within the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center.

Shirley was known for her adventurous spirit, both in her travels and in her daily life. She had a zest for life and was often considered the life of any party. Her caring nature extended beyond her family to friends, animals and even strangers, earning her the affectionate title of ‘mom’ from many who knew her.

She found joy in music and was particularly proud that her grandson, Fletcher, took up the guitar.

Her hobbies included traveling, crafting and baking, which she often enjoyed surrounded by the company of friends and family. Shirley's love for traveling left her with many stories and even more friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Kendra Johnson; son-in-law, David Johnson; grandson, Fletcher Johnson; second spouse, Arnie Tucker; and siblings, Tim Fletcher, Fritz Fletcher and Cathy Smith. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Eileen Nickel and Fred Fletcher, and her first husband, Michael Walkhoff.

A service to celebrate Shirley's life will be held at the Olympic Natural Resources Center, 1455 South Forks Ave., from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Shirley’s legacy of love, care and vibrant spirit will be remembered by all who knew her.