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20 vernonia’s voice october obituaries-announcements-classifieds 2008 In Memory of... ANGELA NICOLE RINKS MAYO Angela Nicole Rinks Mayo of Yakima, WA, died suddenly in her sleep on June 26, 2008 at her parents’ home in Fort Bragg, CA. Born on Aug. 4, 1981 in Oklahoma, she was 26. A memorial service was held July 12 at the Lincoln Avenue Free Bible Church in Yakima, Wash. Angela grew up in Vernonia, Washing- ton State and Fort Bragg, California. Always a happy soul, she loved taking care of her chil- dren and her dear husband, John. Her proudest moments were the arrivals of her three daughters. She enjoyed her work assisting disabled people and had just started designing fine jewelry. Angela is survived by her husband, John Mayo, her three daughters: Willa, age 1, Marissa, age 4, and Brittaney, age 8; and her step-daughter Summer, age 7, all of Yakima, WA ; her parents, Richard and Judy Rinks of Fort Bragg, CA and Janet Wright of Portland, OR; grandparents Richard and Gale Gardner of Vernonia, OR; half-sister Ginger Trudeau of Portland, OR; three step-sisters: Vanya Smith of Phoenix, AZ; Jody Francis of Glendale, AZ; and Christina Thompson of North Carolina; and aunts Kathleen Rinks of Portland, OR and Cynthia Coffin of Tigard, OR. BETTY MAE VAUGHN Betty Mae Vaughn, a resident of the Vernonia community died Thursday morning, September 4, 2008 at the Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Portland. A graveside service was held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery in Vernonia. Interment followed the ceremony. BETTY MAE VAUGHN was born March 29, 1934 in Gardena, Cali- fornia, the daughter of the late Floyd “Dee” Sutherlin and Tudie Mae (Speer) Sutherlin. She was raised and received her education in the Gar- dena community. In 1992, she moved to Oregon, settling in the Vernonia commu- nity, where she has resided since. Betty owned and operated the Country Kitchen Restaurant in Vernonia for the past eighteen years. Among her special interests, she had a special love for her family life, serving customers and helping others. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jerry Sutherlin; and her two grandchildren, Larry Vaughn and Sharleen Vaughn. Survivors include her six children and their spouses, Sharon and Carlin “Carl” Turner, of Magalia, California; Marshall and Connie Vaughn, of Vernonia, Oregon; Brenda and Mike Kelly, of Vernonia, Oregon; Linda and Eric Gullickson, of Nevada City, California; David Vaughn, of Vernonia, Oregon; and Kristina Toward, of Grass Valley, California; her sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Emil Sulek, of Lan- caster, California; and her brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Barbara Sutherlin, of Lomita, California. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and their spouses, Jennifer (Tony Douglas) Kreceman, of Red Bluff, California; John and Laureen Kreceman, of Santa Rosa, California; Crystal Kreceman, of Chico, Cali- fornia; Crystal Sewell of Hanover County, Virginia; Shawnna and Adam Lloyd, of Vernonia, Oregon; Joe Mulvey, of Redondo Beach, California; Michelle and John Green, of Penn Valley, California; Travis Gullickson, of Nevada City, California; Trisha Gullickson, of Nevada City, California; James (Andrea Jones) Vaughn, of Hillsboro, Oregon; Jason and Amber Vaughn, of Vernonia, Oregon; Cody and Angela Elwell, of Grass Val- ley California; and Ciara Toward, of Grass Valley, California; and eleven great-grandchildren, Melissa Mulvey, Christopher Lloyd, Olivia Lloyd; Cameron, Allison and Madison Douglas; Jayden and Mahala Kreceman; Aarieonna Priscilla Mae Vaughn; Aubrey Jean Hope; Logan Morgan; Johnny and Lynette and Alexis Green; Athena and Elijah Elwell; Kera Sewell; and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Ver- nonia School District for the future children of Vernonia, in her memory. CHARLOTTE L. BIERMIER Charlotte L. Biermier, 88, a former resident of the Vernonia com- munity, late of Forest Grove, died Wednesday evening, June 25, 2008 at the Beehive Assisted Living Center in Forest Grove. Private Family Services were held. Charlotte Lucy Biermier was born on August 5, 1919 in Wood- stock, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Lucy (Barrows) Smith. She was raised and received her education in Antigo, Wisconsin. Upon her high school graduation she attended Teacher’s Normal School in Merrill, Wisconsin, Graduating in 1939. She was united in marriage to Edward Charles Biermier on July 17, 1942 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Following their marriage they re- sided in the Rhinelander community. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 1991, after celebrating over fifty years of mar- riage. She continued living in Rhinelander, until July 54, 2004 when she moved to the Vernonia community, to be near her daughter and family. Charlotte served as a school teacher in a one room school house in the Rhinelander area having taught 1st through 8th grade for many years, until she retired. ROBERT C. “ROB” ROSE She was a longtime member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Robert C. “Rob” Rose, 36, a resident of the Vernonia community, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Charlotte was also a member of the Home- died Monday, September 9, 2008 at his home. maker Wonemen’s Club in Rhinelander. A Celebration of “Robs” Life was held on September 13, 2008 at Among her special interests she enjoyed people watching, read- the Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home, 741 Madison Avenue in Ver- ing and eating good food. Charlotte and her husband loved nature and nonia, with Reverend John J. Cahill, pastor emeritus of the First Baptist they raised their children to enjoy the great outdoors; fishing, camping, Church in Vernonia, officiating. A reception was held at the family home hunting, bird watching and berry picking. She loved babies and children of Michael and Lisa Pihl in Vernonia. and was often observed smiling and taking to them and after sensing her Robert Charles “Rob” Rose was born August 7, 1972 in Grants good humor toward them they would return her smiles. Charlotte adored Pass, Oregon, the son of Richard Charles Rose and Judith Kaye (Gant) dancing, wearing hats and having a good time. Her sense of humor was Rose Rand. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Judy and Grant infections and her wit was stellar. Rand, whom served in the United States Coast Guard. They lived in sev- She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Myrtle Jackson and eral communities where he was stationed, including Grants Pass, Or- her four brothers, Tad Smith, Lloyd Smith, Ken Smith and Robert Smith. egon; Klamath Falls, Oregon; Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon; Sioux St. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Brian E. and Boni Marie, Michigan; Point Reyes, California, until 1985 when they moved Biermier of Gleason, Wisconsin; Marie and Jim Krahn of Vernonia, Or- to Oregon, settling in the Forest Grove community, where he completed egon; her sister, Ruby Ament of Wausau, Wisconsin; and her two sisters- his schooling. in-law, Dorothy Reiser and Bea Ek, both of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Rob later lived in Beaverton, Oregon; Nevada; Ohio and more re- Also surviving are seven grandchildren and their spouses, Terry cently to the Vernonia community, where he had resided since. and Ivonne Solberg of Hillsboro, Oregon; Christopher and Dawn Sol- Among his special interests, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and he berg of Creswell, Oregon; Ben and Amy Krahn of Corvallis, Oregon; was an avid ultimate fighting fan. Susan and Jason Arridondo of College Station, Texas; Allison and Jerry He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cleda Ensign in Yeager of Corvallis, Oregon; Christy Biermier of Salt Lake City, Utah; 2002; and by his grandfather, Cliffton Rand in 1988. Rusty Biermier of Gleason, Wisconsin; and eight greatgrandchildren, Survivors include his mother and step-father, Judith K. “Judy” and Sean Solberg; Deandra Mae Solberg; Mikila Solberg; twins, Andrew and Grant Rand, of Vernonia, Oregon; his father and step-mother, Richard Amelia Solberg; Gracie Krahn; Clancy Krahn and Gabriel Arridondo; C. and Debbie Rose, of Chiloquin, Oregon; his sisters and a brother- ax: (503) 648-9191 • E-mail: ropads@hillsboroargus.com • Rep Phone of (503) 214-1120 and many nieces and nephews. in-law, Veronica D. Niswonger, Hillsboro, Oregon; and Lisa S. and She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Mike Pihl, of Vernonia, Oregon, Charlene Rose of Nevada; his brothers orrection Deadline: Graphic Artist: MB The family suggests that contributions may be made to the Hospice and sisters-in-law, Charles R. “Chuck” and Chrissy Rose, of Beaverton, 0, 13, 17, 24, Care 27 of Washington County, 900 SW Hillsboro Argus Oregon; Courier-Mail and 20, Palliative Oak Street, Hills- Micheal L. and Jessica Rand, of Forest Grove, Oregon; and boro, Oregon 97123, in her memory. Randy R. and Jamie Rand, of North Plains, Oregon, Dwayne and Ruby Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove is in charge of Rose of Nevada; his grandparents, Betty and John T. Williams, of Gold the arrangements. (503) 357-2161 Hill, Oregon; Robert and Vicky Jo Ensign, of Elma, Washington; and his To sign the online guest book or to send the family a condolence grandmother, Elma Rand, of Spokane, Washington. visit www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. Also surviving are nineteen nieces and nephews and numerous aunts and cousins, ——— Serving since 1953 ——— The family suggests that re- membrances may be contribu- tions to the American Diabetes Association, 380 S.E. Spokane #110, Portland, Oregon 97202, in his memory. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia is in charge of the arrangements. (503)-429-6611 To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com SHIRLEY Y. TORRES Shirley Y. Torres, 72, a resident of the Vernonia community, died Monday evening, September 8, 2008 at her home. A private interment was held. Shirley Yvonne Torres was born October 28, 1935 in Santa Rosa, California, the daughter of the late Edward Crepazzi and Leslie Valerie (Dayton) Crepazzi. She was raised and receiver her education in the Santa Rosa community. She moved to the Vernonia community in November of 1989, having resided here for nearly twenty years. Shirley had worked as a nurse in a Cardiologist Clinic in San Francisco, California, for several years. She later worked as an air- line stewardess for several years, having been based at San Fran- cisco, California. LARRY REED OBLACK JR. Larry “Jr.” Oblack passed away September 10, 2008, at the age of 41. Larry Oblack Jr. was born Oct. 2, 1966, in St. Helens, OR. He grew up in Mist, OR., attended Mist Elem. School, Washington Grade School and graduated from Vernonia High School in 1985. He lived his entire life in the Nehalem Valley. Jr. married Yvonne Robinson in 1990. Together they had two sons, Jesse & Conner. He later married his wife Jolanda. He had a great appreciation for the outdoors, photography, hunt- ing. He was a member of the antique Powerland Association, a group of enthusiasts dedicated to preserving steam powered logging equipment. He was also a member of North American Research Group a paleontol- ogy and geology group exploring significant fossils of the NorthWest . He recently re-joined the Natal Grange. He loved circle and drag racing cars. He was a member of the GPAA and enjoyed gold mining. He en- joyed camping, exploring for old artifacts, agates in the Nehalem River, and watching his two sons compete in sports. He enjoyed woodworking projects with his son Conner. He worked for Larry Oblack Trucking his entire career. Survivors include his parents, Larry & Claudia Oblack of Mist, his sister, Kim Morrison, his sons Jesse & Conner Oblack of Clatskanie, and his grandmother Bertha Oblack. Celebration of life services was held Sat. Sept. 20, at the Natal Grange. Remembrances to an Educational fund can be made to any US Bank of Oregon under Jesse & Conner Oblack. GRETCHEN ELIZABETH BUSH Gretchen E. Bush, age 70, a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at her home in Hillsboro. A Celebration of Gretchen’s Life was held, September 20, 2008 at Fuit- en, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home, 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, Or- egon with Matthew Eagan officiating. A reception followed at the family home in Hillsboro. Gretchen E. Bush was born on June 16, 1938 in Fargo, North Da- kota, the daughter of Wesley L. and Ora Jean (Hammerud) Bolmeier. Gretchen’s family moved at an early age to Vernonia, Oregon and Gretchen graduated from Vernonia High School in 1956. She then gradu- ated from Willamette University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She married Richard (Rick) Bush on March 12, 1963 in Salem, Oregon and they moved to Virginia for a short time before moving to Iran with Rick’s job. Four years later they moved to Hillsboro, Oregon where they have lived since. Gretchen owned and operated Gretchen’s Lingerie Closet in Hills- boro for several years. She was a member of the Bridge Club and played and coached soft- ball for several years. She loved sports, especially baseball, trips to Rock- away at the Oregon Coast and attending her grand-children’s activities. Gretchen was survived by her husband, Rick Bush of the family home in Hillsboro, Oregon; her children and their spouses, Rebecca and Paul Newland of Lake Oswego, Oregon; Adam and Harumi Bush of Fort Worth, Texas; Rachel and Alan Boschma of Carlton, Oregon; her aunt, Lois Nelson of Hillsboro, Oregon; and her grandchildren, Heidi, Malena, Wakana, Lisa, Kaylie, Kelsie and Karson. The family suggests remembrances to Kaiser Permanente Hospice at 2701 NW Vaughn #140, Portland, Oregon 97210 or the American Cancer Society at 0330 SW Curry Street, Portland, Oregon 97201. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (503) 357-2161 To sign the on-line guest book or to send the family a condolence visit www.fuitenrosehoyt.com ax:(503) 648-9191 • E-mail:ropads@hillsboroargus.com • Rep Phone (503) 214-1120 orrection Deadline: Hillsboro Argus 6/3,6,10,13,17,20,24,27 Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey Hoyt, Gregory Hoyt, Christopher Hoyt, Ross Mathews, Jane Schneider, Dan Raney, Yvonne La Mont, Jose Lopez, Stephanie Kachmarek 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 E-Mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com Website: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com ——— Serving since 1873 ——— Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-3126 Serving all cemeteries for marker sales and installation Graphic Artist: Kay Hillsboro Argus Courier-Mail Direct Cremation 550 Direct Burial $ $ 750 $ $ Plus Cemetery Cemetery Costs Costs Plus Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives ~ There are Options ~ www.tualatinvalleyfa.com 237 West Main St., Hillsboro 503-693-7965 Classifieds... Real Estate For Rent/Sale • For Rent - 2 Bedroom Duplex w/ attached garage. Beautifully landscaped. Front and back yard fenced. $695/mo. plus move in costs. Available immediately Call 503-429-4038. Public Notices • Rideshares And Car Pools - In this time of high energy costs and questions about energy sources and consumption, Vernonia’s Voice would like to encourage conservation through shared rides and carpooling. Want to share your daily commute? Do you go shopping out of town regularly? Have an appointment scheduled? Please submit your FREE Ride- share ad by the 20th of the month to ads@vernoniasvoice.com • Monday-Friday to Murray and Millikan Way (close to Nike campus), Beaverton. Leave Vernonia at 7:00 AM, Leave Beaverton at 5:00 PM. Flexible departure times. email: katlarsenpdx@hotmail.com • I need a ride to Beaverton on Tuesday, November 4th (election day). Need to leave Ver- nonia at about 8:30 AM. Dental appointment. Will also need a return trip home. Please call 503.429.0112 and leave a message along with contact information. Thank you. • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Vernonia to 185th area. Leave Vernonia at 3:10 PM, Leave 185th at 8:10 PM.. willing to drop off and pick-up near Hwy 26 and Cornelius Pass, 185th, or Cornell. Call Leslie at 503-429- 0903.