Natalie Jean Tufti Burgess

passed away May 23, 2012 at St. Charles Medical Center.

At her request no public services will be held.

Natalie was a long time resident of Prineville and a Tribal Member of the Confederated Tribes of

Warm Springs. She worked at Kah-nee-ta Resort for a short time before

returning to Prineville to care for her dad.

Natalie graduated from Crook County High School in 1984.

She enjoyed fishing, watching old movies and cooking.

She is survived by: her father Earl Tufti of Warm Springs, Step Mother

Shirley Tufti of Warm Springs, brothers, Tyree Stormbringer of Albany,

Ferman Tufti of The Dalles, Tim Burgess of Portland, Step brother Tim

Wainanwit of Warm Springs, Sisters, LaJeannia Morales of Salem, Melinda

Puerta of Aurora, Rebecca. Cruz of Canby, Jessica Tufti, Earlene Tufti and

LeeAnn Tufti all of Warm Springs. Long time companion Frank Clawson of

Prineville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by: Doreen Tufti, Theron Tufti, Mother Letha Tufti,

Leila Tufti, Priscilla Tufti, Arnold Tufti, Jolene Tufti and foster parents

Buster and Wisey Burgess. Numerous nieces and nephews.