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18 announcements/obituaries june14 2011 Congratulations Hansen Wedding and Anniversary Eric and Karie Hansen were joined in marriage on May 27, 2011 in Hillsboro, OR, almost twenty-five years after Eric’s parents, Vance and Alicia Hansen were married in Mountaindale, OR. Eric gave Karie the same wedding ring his father gave his bride on their special day twenty-five years before, on May 31, 1986; Vance had been given the same ring from his father, who had given it to his wife when they were married. The couples celebrated Eric and Karie’s wedding and Vance and Alicia’s Anniversary with a reception at the Vernonia home of Vance and Alicia. Congratulations to Eric and Karie and Vance and Alicia Hansen. In Memory of... ROSE DETTMERS Rose Dettmers, 72, a former resident of Vernonia, Oregon, late of Scottsdale, Arizona, died Sunday evening, May 22, 2011 at the Kindred Hospital of Scottsdale, California. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Serving since 1953 Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt, Gregory and Rachel Hoyt, Ross Mathews, Jane Schneider, Dan Raney, Peni Flores Attendant: Ray Pelster Jeffrey & Kathryn Hoyt 11:00 AM at the Vernonia Community Church, 957 State Avenue in Vernonia, Oregon, with Pastor John Cahill, of the Pioneer Baptist Fellowship, officiating. Burial Rites and Interment followed at the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 Bridge Street in Vernonia, Oregon. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception immediately following the cemetery rites, to be held in the fellowship room of the church. ROSE DETTMERS was born July 17, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Vito Simplicio and Mary (Mele) Simplicio. She was raised in Los Angeles and Redondo Beach, California. She was united in marriage to Wallace B. “Wally” Dettmers in 1959. Following their marriage they resided in the communities of Redondo Beach and Huntington Beach, California, until 1979, when the moved to Oregon, settling in the Vernonia community. They made their home in Vernonia for twelve years, until 1991, when they moved to Guadalupe, California. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Wally, on June 13, 2001, after celebrating over forty-two years of marriage together. She continued living in Guadalupe, until 2002, when she moved to Redmond, Oregon. In 2009 she moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she had made her home since. Rose and her husband, Wally, owned and ran Vernonia True Value Hardware for many years. This put her in the center of the social life in Vernonia where she felt most comfortable. Rose loved being with people, playing cards, organizing parties and community events. Besides working at the hardware store, Rose was a devoted wife and mother. Family life was her highest priority and she was the glue in always bringing family and friends together. While living in the Vernonia community, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church. Rose was also preceded in death by her parents, Vito and Mary Simplicio, her brother, Mike Simplicio, and her two sons, Wallace B. “Butch” Dettmers, Jr. in 1983 and Anthony “Tony” Dettmers in 1990. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Vito John and Lila Dettmers, of the Philippines; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Ginger Simplicio of Redondo Beach; Vito Frank and Coral Simplicio, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Also surviving are her grandchildren Vito John Dettmers, Jr presently working as a civilian in Afghanistan; Ryan Anthony Dettmers of Sun City, California; Kristin Marie of Sun City, California; her great-grandchildren, Anthony Dettmers, Marissa Dettmers, Mira Nicole Dettmers, Brianna Faye Dettmers and several nieces and nephews. To sign the online guest book or TUALATIN VALLEY FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES Direct Cremation $ 675 Direct wurial $ 875 Plus Cemetery Costs 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 E-Mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com Website: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Providing personalized services Caskets • Markers • Vaults • Urns www.tualatinvalleyfa.com Serving since 1873 (Hillsboro) 237 West Main St. Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-3126 Serving all cemeteries for marker sales and installation 503-693-7965 (weaverton) New Location 12270 SW First St. • 503-641-9060 to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia is in charge of the arrangements. (503)-429-6611 RICHARD K. “DICK” ALDRICH Richard K. “Dick” Aldrich, 69, a lifelong resident of the Vernonia community, died Saturday morning, May 28, 2011 at his home. Private Interment Held. RICHARD KEITH ALDRICH was born December 18, 1941 in Vernonia, Oregon, the son of the late Ralph Aldrich and Leona (New) Aldrich. He was raised and received his education in the Vernonia community, having been a graduate of the Vernonia High School Class of 1959. Upon his high school graduation he attended Oregon State University and was a lifelong Beaver fan. He was united in marriage to Mary J. (Falconer) Eide on October 14, 1988 in Reno, Nevada. They celebrated their 22 nd Wedding Anniversary this past October. Many longtime Vernonia residents (and their dogs) will remember Dick as their letter carrier. Among his special interests he enjoyed bird hunting and trapshooting. Dick was preceded in death by his mother and father, Leona and Ralph, and stepmother, Margaret (Davies) Aldrich. Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughters, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. His sisters, Diana (Derl) Roberts, Marsha (Gordon) McLaughlin and his brother, Rodney Aldrich and nieces and nephews. To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia is in charge of the arrangements. RUSSELL EUGENE TAYLOR Russell Eugene Taylor was born December 6, 1920 in Lexington Nebraska, the son of the late George H. Taylor and Grace D. Taylor. He spent his early years in Sutherland, NE. and Hershey, NE. He moved to North Platte, NE during his elementary years, and received most of his education there, graduating from North Platte High in 1939. Russell was united in marriage to Nevah B. (Stevie) Taylor on September 28, 1941 in North Platte, NE. They celebrated 62 years of marriage in September of 2003, shortly before Stevie’s death. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Russell tried to enlist in all the branches of the armed services, but due to one weak eye, was not allowed to enlist. So he was drafted into the Army Air Corps instead on October 7, 1942, when the manpower need was at its height. Following his time in the service, in 1945 he and Stevie moved to Cardiff- By-The-Sea, California and lived there until 1974, where he worked for the civil service at Camp Pendleton as a pipefitter. They then moved with their daughter, Tammy, to Forks, Washington to be nearer to family. They lived in the Forks community until 1987 when they moved to Cozad, Nebraska, where they resided until 1995 when they returned to North Platte, Nebraska. In April of 2003, they moved to Oregon, settling in the Vernonia community to again be near their son Gary and daughter Tammy’s families. While residing in the Forks community, he was an active member of the Forks Bible Church and to stay busy, he worked for about 10 years for the Forks Hospital in the maintenance area. After moving to Cozad and later North Platte, Nebraska, he was an active member of the Berean Church, serving as head usher, and the Senior Citizens Center in both places. While living in the Vernonia area, he was once again active in the Nehalem Valley Bible Church and Senior Citizen’s Center. He moved to the assisted living facility of Marquis Vintage Suites in Forest Grove, Oregon, in 2008, where he continued an active lifestyle. Russell had 3 special interests in his life, the first being his family. He took delight in his first granddaughter, Alisha, and then later in Brienne, Anna, Julie, Nicholas, and Alyssa. And then along came the great-grandchildren, Joshua, Izaak, and his newest, Adaleine (Addie). He had a special “twinkle” in his eyes for them as they did for him. His second great passion was ballroom dancing. He taught almost everyone with whom he came in contact to dance if they showed the slightest interest, including his doctors, nurses, assisted living director, etc. His 3rd major interest was playing cribbage. He could play for hours with just the slightest encouragement. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, Steve and Erroll Taylor, and sister Bea Kennedy. Another brother died at birth. Russell passed away May 20, 2011 at the Marquis Vintage Suites. He is survived by his son, Pastor Gary G. and wife, Diana of Vernonia, Oregon; son Tim R. and wife Lee Taylor, of Heber City, Utah; and his daughter, Tammy M. Taylor, and fiancé Jeffrey A. Cary of Everett, Washington. Also surviving are his 6 grandchildren, Alisha Beth and husband Marvin Mulder, of North Carolina; Brienne Joy and spouse Charles Townsend, of Seattle Washington; Anna L. Olney and companion, Joshua Sommer of Bremerton, Washington; Juliene Lorel and spouse Christopher Wall; Nicholas and Alyssa Taylor of Heber City, Utah; his 3 great-grandchildren, Joshua A. and Izaak T. Mulder, of North Carolina, and Adaleine Grace Townsend of Seattle; and several other relatives. The family would like to extend special thanks for the loving care of Lisa Plunkett in his final hours; the special care extended to him by the staff at Marquis Care Vintage Suites in Forest Grove, Oregon; and the Hospice staff of Washington County. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given as donations to the Nehalem Valley Bible Church in Vernonia, Oregon, where he was a member.
