Ellen Moses “SWim Tem Nalqs” (93) of Nespelem, Washington and Revered Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Tribes, went on to her Maker Sunday morning June 19th, 2022. Ellen’s family was by her side to bid her farewell. Ellen was born January 22, 1929 in Chesaw, Washington to Edward & Mary Harbor-Pierre.
She was a direct descendant of Chief Ed Pierre and lifetime member of Longhouse and Catholic Church where she was an active in fundraising for the Altar society. Ellen worked tirelessly for her fellow tribal members, particularly the youngest, her “Little People” whom she loved. Ellen was an educator and Director of Programs for the Grand Coulee Schools, Board Member of the Tribal Housing Authority, appointed as a member of Regional HUD Board representing the people of the Colville Nation and a Foster Grandparent for as long as her health allowed. Active members of the Cattlemen’s Association, in the 1970s Ellen and her Husband, were jointly recognized as “Cattlemen of the Year.” She loved the Song “Stardust” her Husband dedicated the song “Your are My Sunshine” to Ellen. Ellen’s wonderful sense of humor, wit and even her sometimes “sharp” tongue will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Predeceased by her husband; parents: Edward & Mary Harbor-Pierre; daughter: Sharon Moses; granddaughter: Mawe We-Ta-Lo; and five brothers; Ellen’s proud legacy lives on through her children: Darlene Wilder (Ian), Harvey Moses Jr. (Cheryl), Rachel Moses, PHD, Katherine Moses and Edward C. “Chuck” Moses; grandchildren: “Mic” Wilder, Ken Wilder, Wat Chum Yush Wilder, Weep-Tes Tsi-muux Tsi muux Wilder (Dar Seymour), Tmth Spusmen Wilder (Hannah Tomilson), Monica Desautel, Erica Moses, Amelia Marchand (Wakeen), Harvey “JC” Moses III, Shane moses and Nathan moses-Gonzales and Sixteen Great-Grandchildren.
Ellen’s dressing was held at Strate funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Washington at 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 with Wake and Washut service that evening at the Nespelem Community Center beginning at 7:00pm. Funeral Services began at sunrise on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 with burial at the Little Nespelem Cemetery in Nespelem, Washington.
Please sign her online register at www.stratefuneral.com Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is honored to be serving Ellen's family.
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