Walking On - Clifford J. Gregg, Lanora M. Young, Judy Davis, Marlena Josephine Lancour

Clifford J. Gregg

July 17, 1947 – Jan. 10, 2024

Tribal Elder Clifford J. Gregg passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 76.

He was born on July 17, 1947, to Melanie (Anderson) and Earl G. Gregg in Spokane, Wash. He grew up in the Spokane Valley, graduating from West Valley High School in 1965.

Following service in the U.S. Coast Guard, Cliff took a job with Pacific Northwest Bell, a career that included being a lineman doing telephone repair, corporate training from the Midwest to the west coast and finally into management.

After more than 30 years of service, Cliff retired to property in Goldendale, Wash., where he enjoyed raising horses and became a member of the Gents Auto Club based out of Spokane, Wash.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Keith R. Jeffery; brother, Kenneth R. Gregg; grandson, Robbie L. Babbitt and granddaughter, Sydney L. Gregg.

Cliff is survived by his loving wife, Veta Gregg; sister, Connie Dodge; daughters, Shelli (Dennis) Baxter and Christina (Jim) Janssen; sons, Chadwick (Georgina) Gregg and Christopher (Shannon) Gregg; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Lanora M. Young

Oct. 18, 1936 – Jan. 29, 2024

Tribal Elder Lanora M. Young passed away on Jan. 29, 2024, at the age of 87.

Sumner Voiles Funeral Chapel in Sumner, Wash., is assisting the family.

Funeral service details were not available before press time.

Judy Davis
  June 4, 1952 – Dec. 27, 2023

Tribal spouse Judy Davis passed away on Dec. 27, 2023, at the age of 71.

A full moon helped to guide a most precious woman to heaven. As our hearts were breaking, an angel was born. Judy will forever be in our hearts and remembered as a very precious soul - She was and always will be a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Judy brought a smile to everyone's face with just her presence and warmed your heart with her infectious laughter.

No matter who you are, you were always welcomed into Judy's home, with open arms and a home-cooked meal. As far as everyone is concerned, Judy cooked the absolute best bacon in the world.

Today we are mourning the loss of an amazing woman but we are celebrating the wonderful years that were spent with her.

Judy is survived by her best friend and husband, Marvin; her daughter, Lena; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Shari; grandchildren, Alyshea, Jada and Elleigh-Ana; and great grandchildren, Uriah, Sequoia and October.

She is also survived by her brothers, Jon (Launa), Dave and her bonus stepchildren.

Judy was preceded in death by her father, Jim; mother, Betty and brother, Jim.

We love you to the “university” and beyond. Judy, you will be forever in our hearts and never forgotten.

Marlena Josephine Lancour

Aug. 17, 1951– Feb. 6, 2024

Tribal Elder Marlena J. Lancour passed away on Feb. 6, 2024, at the age of 72.

Marlena Josephine Lancour was born in McMinnville, Ore., to Joseph Sell and Emma Labonte-Sell on Aug. 17, 1951. She was the middle child of eight children.

Marlena grew up taking part in many adventures with her brothers and sisters in both Grand Ronde and Turner, Ore. In Turner, she would eventually meet and marry Ernie Lancour.

They settled down and started a family, which included Novalee, Ernie Jr. and Joe. The family split time between the Tri-Cities area of Washington state and Turner until they eventually settled down in Marion, Ore., where they raised their children.

Marlena worked at NORPAC cannery in Stayton for more than 20 years. Once her grandchildren were born, she decided to retire so she and Ernie could spend time with them. Their names are Tyler, Grace, Sam, Lauren, Emmalee, Ernie III, Riley, Eli, and Peyton.

A proud Tribal member, Marlena loved sharing her stories of growing up on the reservation. She often spoke about all the adventures she had with her brothers and sisters.

Every year she loved to return to the August Contest Powwow with family to listen to the drumming, watch the dancing and go shopping at various vendors.

Marlena loved crocheting blankets for family and friends. She later taught her granddaughter Emmalee how to crochet. Marlena loved days out with her daughter and granddaughter, Novalee and Grace, to shop, have lunch or go get their nails done.

Marlena was always up for going on a road trip. One of her favorite spots was the fish hatchery. She was so happy when the grandkids wanted to ride along.

One of her favorite vacations was when she did a road trip with Ernie Jr.’s family to Las Vegas where they joined up with the rest of her kids and grandkids for her son Joe's wedding.

Marlena was always up for adventure with any of her grandkids who were interested in some fun. Ice cream and shopping were always a hit. To Marlena, family was everything. When she wasn't out and about spending time with her family, she loved to garden. It didn't matter if it was growing vegetables, tending flowers or even mowing her rather large lawn on her riding mower, she loved to be outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Lancour; father, Joseph Sell; mother, Emma LaBonte-Sell and brothers, Wayne Sell and Tom Sell.

She is survived by her sisters, Nancy (Sonny) Coleman, Leveta Sell, Theresa (David) Haller and June (Mike) Sell Sherer; brother, Bill (Donna) Sell; and her children, Novalee (Jeff) Lancour Joles, Ernie (Jillian) Lancour and Joe (Shannon) Lancour.

Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas is assisting the family.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Bollman’s Tribute Center, 287 S.W. Washington St.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Lighthouse Community Building, 24697 Grand Ronde Road, followed by burial at the Tribal Cemetery at noon.

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