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In Memory of...
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ROBERT EUGENE MCNAIR SR.
and her husband Len Konaby of Rainy River, Canada;
Harley Lane Brownridge
Robert Eugene McNair Sr. long time residence of Ted Blossom of Sherwood, Oregon, his sisters Louise
Vernonia, Oregon passed away on Dec. 14, 2008, at the Dillow of Rifle, Colorado and Sharon Rotter of San Di-
Ray and Sandra Brown-
age of 81 of causes related to strokes.
ego, California; seven grandchildren, Joaquin Mandes ridge are proud to announce the
Funeral servic-
and his wife Abby of Vernonia, Jeff Mandes of Bea- birth of their son, Harley Layne
es were scheduled
verton, Justin Mandes of Hillsoboro, David McNair of
Brownridge, who came into their
to be held at 1:00
Salem and Josh McNair of Vernonia, Jennifer of Min-
P.M. on Tuesday,
nesota and Joseph of Canada; two great-grandchildren, lives November 15th at 12:50
December 23, 2008
Rose of Minnesota and Robby of Texas and numerous AM weighing in at 7lbs 5 oz and
measuring 19.5 inches long.
at the Church of Je-
nieces and nephews that he loved unconditionally.
sus Christ of Latter
Harley is lucky enough to
The family suggests remembrances to the Al-
Day Saints, 1350 E.
zheimer’s Research Foundation, 1311 NW 21st Av- have 3 sets of grandparents:
Knott St., Vernonia,
enue, Portland, Oregon 97209, in his memory.
Mary and Tommy Freeman who
Oregon.
Viewing
To sign the online guest book visit www. reside in Florida; Ken and Gul-
was scheduled for
fuitenrosehoyt.com
lan Bragg who reside in Hillsboro
December 22, 2008
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest
and also Bruce and Pat Brown-
at Fuiten, Rose &
Grove is in charge of the arrangements. (503) 357-2161
ridge who reside in Beaverton. This is Sandra’s first child. Ray however was
Hoyt Funeral Home
previously blessed with two children, Devyn and Jordan Brownridge, both age 7.
741 Madison Ave, Vernonia, Oregon.
They are curious about and happy to have a new little brother. The family couldn’t
Robert was born to Lester R. and Gertrude FRANK A. SERAFIN
(Jones) McNair on April 25, 1927 in Trenton, Ne-
Frank A. Serafin, 97, a longtime resident of the be happier with their new addition.
braska. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in Vernonia community, died Tuesday evening, Decem-
1945 and upon graduating enlisted in the U.S. Navy. ber 16, 2008 at the Haven House Adult Foster Care
Oregon; Matthew Serafin, of Redding, California; and until October of 2006 when they moved to their
During his service in the U.S. Navy he traveled to Home in Forest Grove, Oregon.
present home in the Forest Grove community,
several nieces and nephews.
many sites including the Philippines. Upon his hon-
A Celebration of
The family suggests that remembrances may where they have resided since.
orable discharge as machinist’s mate, he received the Frank’s Life will be held on
While living in the Newport community,
be contributions Hospice of Washington County, 900
Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, American Area Saturday, January 17, 2009
Dick
worked
for the Toledo Sawmill. After return-
SE
Oak
Street,
Suite
202,
Hillsboro,
Oregon
97123
or
Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. at 1:00 PM at the Vernonia
Haven House Adult Foster Home, 2935 Forest Gale ing to Portland, he worked in the Steel Fabrication
Robert also served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army Community Church, 957
Industry for Ted Nelson and later Dick Helzer in
Drive, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116, in his memory.
Air Corp and was stationed in Japan.
State Avenue in Vernonia,
To sign the online guest book or to send a condo- Tigard, Oregon for 38 ½ years, until he retired at
He began his married life on October 20 1951, Oregon with the Pastor
the age of 62.
lence go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com .
marrying Cleo May Lamping of Vernonia. Two Grant Williams officiating.
Dick was a member of the Church of Jesus
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia
daughters, one who preceded him in death and a son Private Interment Rites will
Christ of Latter Day Saints, Forest Grove 2nd
is in charge of the arrangements.(503)-429-6611
were soon born into their family.
be held at the Forest View
Ward, a member of the Forest Grove Elks Lodge
Bob, as friends and family called him, loved Cemetery, 1161 W. Pacific
#2440 B.P.O.E., a member of the American Le-
working with his hands and working outdoors decided Avenue in Forest Grove, Oregon.
gion Washington Port #2 in Forest Grove, a life
to move his family to Delta, Colorado to try his hand
Family and friends are invited to attend a recep- RICHARD A. “DICK” FISHER
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Richard
A.
“Dick”
Fisher,
78,
a
resident
of
the
at farming. While there, a second son was born. After tion immediately following the ceremony, to be held in
Forest Grove community, died Wednesday afternoon, #8242 in Yuma, Arizona, a member of the Hills-
several years Bob and Cleo were missing their fam- the fellowship room of the church.
boro Moose Lodge #247 and a member of the
ily in Vernonia and moved back in 1959 where he
Frank Angelo Serafin was born September 8, December 10, 2008 at his home.
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1877 in the St. Johns
Funeral Ser-
started his career in the logging industry. A third son 1911 in St. Helens, Oregon, the son of the late Peter Se-
District of Portland.
soon came along and the family settled into their life rafin and Brigida (Nina) Marin Serafin. He was raised vices were held on
Among his special interests he enjoyed old cars,
in Vernonia. Bob and his family became active mem- and received his education in the Trentholm, Oregon Monday, December
airplanes, having been a pilot since 1962 and for sev-
15, 2008 at 11:00
bers of the LDS Church. After 10 years of marriage to community.
eral months he piloted tours over Mt. St. Helen’s.
Cleo, she suddenly passed away in March 1963. Bob He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Rachel “Liz” A.M. at the Church
He was preceded in death by his parents,
was left to raise four children on his own. Bob was Beeler on January 11, 1948 in McMinnville, Oregon. of Jesus Christ of Lat-
his son, David Allen Fisher and his brother,
devoted to his children and he was an active member Following their marriage they resided in the St. Helens ter Day Saints, Forest
James “Jim” Fisher.
in the community serving as Cub Scout master, Little community, later moving to the family farm outside of Grove, 2nd Ward,
Survivors include his wife, Dorene M. Fish-
League president, and IWA union steward as a Crown Trentholm until January 1, 1950 when they moved to 2700 Leon Drive in
er, of the family home in Forest Grove, Oregon;
Forest Grove, with
Zellerbach employee.
the Vernonia community, having resided there since.
his three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard A.,
Bob enjoyed a love of cars, which he shared with
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Liz, on John Schneider con-
Jr. and Polly Fisher, of Radford, Virginia; David
his son Bob Jr. and he was especially proud of him May 30, 2007 at Portland, Oregon, after celebrating ducting and President
and Ellen Fisher, of Aloha, Oregon; and Daniel
Robert
Stoddard,
when he tried his hand at stock car racing in Portland. over fifty-nine years of marriage together.
Fisher, of Portland, Oregon; his brother and sister-
Bob’s son Bruce considered his father to be his best
He worked for Clark and Wilson from 1927 to 1933 presiding. Dedication
in-law, Allen J. and JoAnn Fisher, of Lake Ha-
of
the
Grave
with
A
Flag
Honor
Presentation
followed
friend and they shared a love of history. Bob’s daugh- and then for St. Helens Ice and Beverage until 1943. Af-
ter Becky blessed him with three grandsons whom he ter working in Kodiak, Alaska in Naval construction, he under the auspices of the American Legion Washington vasu, Arizona; and his sister, Nellie Kerr, of Lake
was equally devoted to.
started building roads for Crown Zellerbach. He started Post # 2 in Forest Grove at the Forest View Cemetery, Camano Island, Washington.
Also surviving are his nine grandchildren
Stepson, Ted also shared a love of cars and history and his own contracted logging business for Crown Zeller- 1161 W. Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove.
and
their
spouses, Richard V. Fisher, of Portland,
Richard
Arthur
“Dick”
Fisher
was
born
De-
spent many hours sharing stories with Bob.
bach under the name F&E Logging in 1952. His son,
Bob has been a happily married man since his David, joined his father as a partner in 1971, which they cember 18, 1929 in Portland, Oregon, the son of the Oregon; Nicole A. and Ryan Watson, Richard
marriage to Nellie Blossom on May 8, 1976. Ted Blos- operated until David’s death in 1991. Frank was 80 years late Clifford David Fisher and Gloria Lorene (Rappé) A., III. and Melinda Fisher, Michael J. and Tracy
Fisher. He was raised and received his education in Fisher, Benjamin L. Fisher and Jesssica S. Fisher,
som, his stepson, chauffeured them on many trips to On- old by then and decided it was time to retire.
tario, Canada where Bob loved spending time visiting
Frank was Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star Vernonia, Oregon, having graduated from the Vernon- all of Radford, Virginia; Joshua N.B. Fisher, at-
tending Bringham Young University in Provo,
ia High School Class of 1947.
and fishing with his grandchildren, Jennifer and Joseph. and Past Master of Vernonia Masonic Lodge #184.
Utah; Andrew P.F. Fisher, of Aloha, Oregon and
He
was
a
Veteran
of
the
Korean
Conflict
having
Bob had a special relationship with his oldest grandsons,
Among his special interests over the years, he
Joaquin and David, because they also worked in the log- enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, wood working and joined the United States Army on July 8, 1952 in St. Mary-Margaret R. Fisher, of Aloha, Oregon; his
Helens, Oregon. Dick served for two years, until he two great-grandchildren, Noah B. Fisher and
ging industry and they loved talking about grandpa’s traveling the United States in his motor home.
time in the military. Grandson’s Jeff, Josh and Justin
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Liz; received his discharge on June 22, 1954 at Fort Lewis, Macy E. Fisher, both of Radford, Virginia and
several nieces and nephews.
at the rank of Corporal.
ax: (503)
648-9191
• E-mail:
ropads@hillsboroargus.com
• Rep and
Phone
(503) Washington,
214-1120
shared their
grandpa’s love
of the outdoors.
Grandpa son, David; two sisters, Marie Hawkins
Yola Felton;
The family suggests that remembrances may
Dick was united in marriage to Dorene M. Beck-
Bob
had
a
special
place
in
his
heart
for
his
grandson
brother,
John
Serafin;
and
grandson,
Brad
Notestine.
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Joaquin’s wife, Abby. She could always make him
Survivors include his daughter, Vicky Crowston, with on July 25, 1949 in Stevenson, Washington. They be contributions to the National Kidney Associa-
0, 13, 17,
20,
24, even
27 during the last days of his life. Hillsboro
Argus Courier-Mail
smile
and laugh
of Vernonia, Oregon; brother, Louie Serafin of Tigard, celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary this past tion of Oregon and Washington, P.O. Box 15149,
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo; Oregon; and sister, Angelina (Babe) Moore of Hills- July. Following their marriage they resided in New- Portland, Oregon 97293-9149, in his memory.
To sign the online guest book or to send a con-
a daughter, Deborah Renee; a son, Brian Lee, and a boro, Oregon. Also surviving are five grandsons, Ste- port, Oregon, until 1951 when they moved to Portland.
dolence
to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com.
They
made
their
home
in
Portland
for
twenty-two
brother, Richard.
phen Serafin, of Hillsboro,
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in For-
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nellie; his Oregon; Christopher Serafin of Gaston, Oregon; Dan- years, until 1973 when they moved to the Gaston com-
children, Bob, Becky, and Bruce; step-children, Diana iel Serafin and Zachary Serafin, both of Cornelius, munity. They lived in Gaston for thirty-three years, est Grove was in charge of the arrangements.
ax:(503) 648-9191 • E-mail:ropads@hillsboroargus.com • Rep Phone (503) 214-1120
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Classifieds...
Real Estate For Rent/Sale
• House for Rent - Vernonia 2 Bedroom, remodeled kitchen & bath, new carpet & paint, new
vinyl windows, W/D hookups,garage, $650. 182 Bridge St, across from elementary school
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Avenue. Open tuesdays and Thursdays, 10AM-2PM. Call 503-429-1414.
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sources and consumption, Vernonia’s Voice would like to encourage conservation through
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