The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., October 4, 1984, page 2

SLOCKISH

     Cody James Slockish of Wahkiacus, born April 1, 1999 in White Swan to Frank and Mattie Slockish, passed away Sept. 19 in Seattle.
     A member of the Yakima Indian Nation, he was a veteran of World War II and of the Catholic Church, and was educated at Yakima Valley College and the University of Washington.
     Mr. Slockish lived in the area most of his life, and was a logger and fishermen.
     He is survived by a daughter, Christina Slockish, Wahkiacus; by a brother, Wilbur Slockish Sr.; by three sisters: Marie Teo and Arlene Ahtanum, White Swan, and Sally Buck, Dallesport; by three granddaughters and a grandson; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
     Seven Drums Dressing Ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 21, at Gardner Funeral Home, with Russell Jim and Andrew George officiating. Burial followed Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Wahkiacus Cemetery.

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