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JUNE 25, 2001

Isabell Ides, one of the oldest members of the Makah Nation of Washington, died on Wednesday at the age of 101.

Ides is credited with helping pass on the Makah language and culture to a new generation of tribal members. She was buried yesterday.

Get the Story:
Makah Tribe's matriarch dies at 101: 'She taught so many people so much' (The Seattle Times 6/24)
Isabell Ides, matriarch of Makah and a link to old ways, dies at 101 (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6/23)

Relevant Links:
The Makah Nation - http://www.makah.com