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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 2011)
obituaries/classified ads In Memory of... Arlene E. Hennessy ARLENE E. HENNESSY, age 74, a resident of the Vernonia community, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at her home. A CELEBRATION OF ARLENE’S LIFE was held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Vernonia Christian Church, 410 North St., Vernonia, Oregon, with Pastor Sam Hough officiating. A reception was held in the fellowship hall at the church following the service. ARLENE EDNA HENNESSY was born on December 20, 1936 in St. Helens, Oregon, the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Stevens) Bomberry. Arlene was raised in Yankton, Oregon and received her education in St. Helens, Oregon having been a graduate of St. Helens High School with the Class of 1955. Following graduation, Arlene attended Behnke Business College in Portland, Oregon and received her business certificate in Clerk Stenography. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Hennessy on May 20, 1960 2011 in Yankton, Oregon. Following their marriage they resided in St. Helens, Oregon until 2002 when they moved to Vernonia, Oregon and she has resided there since. Arlene and Robert were married for 43 years prior to Robert’s passing in 2004. Arlene was a secretary at Boise Cascade Paper Mill in St. Helens, Oregon. She worked there until her retirement. Among her special interests, Arlene enjoyed hunting, camping, cooking, reading, the Oregon Ducks, crafts, gardening and her beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bomberry, Minnie Carlbery and step father Walter and her husband Robert Hennessy. Arlene is survived by her two daughters and sons in law, Cindy and Rob Heimann, of West Richland, Washington and Shelley and Ray Cota, of Vernonia, Oregon. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Bob, Brandon, Shandee and Robby. Remembrances may be donations to the Columbia County Humane Society, 2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens, OR 97051, in her memory. Serving since 1953 Anonymous Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Donor Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt, Gregory and Rachel Hoyt, Samantha Humphrey, Ross Mathews, Dan Raney, Peni Flores Attendant: Ray Pelster in support of Vernonia’s Voice december13 Ross Mathews Verdell “Dale” Armstrong Verdell “Dale” Armstrong, 82, a former resident of the Vernonia community, late of Forest Grove, died Wednesday morning, November 23, 2011 at the Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 960 Missouri Avenue in Vernonia, with Fr. Luan Tran, celebrant. Burial Rites and Interment followed at the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 Bridge Street in Vernonia, Oregon. Family and friends were invited to attend a luncheon immediately 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 Serving since 1873 Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-3126 Serving all cemeteries for marker sales and installation Classified Ad Rates $5/month Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE To sign the online guest book or to send the family a condolence, go to www. fuitenrosehoyt.com Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home-Vernonia is in charge of arrangements. (503) 429-6611 Providing personalized services Caskets • Markers • Vaults • Urns www.tualatinvalleyfa.com (Hillsboro) 237 West Main St. 503-693-7965 (weaverton) New Location 12270 SW First St. • 503-641-9060 CLASSIFIED ADS FOR RENT 2 Bdrm Manfct. Home near Mist. Available Jan 1. Refer- ences required. 503-755-2315 3 Bd/1 Ba Furnsihed Home for rent at Fishhawk Lake. Darling contemporary. Only 1 block from lake, clubhouse & beach. Lrg deck for entertaining. Lots of windows & cozy wood stove. $800/mo. $1000 Dep. $45 tenant screening fee. View details at www.postlets.com/rtpb/6534972. Call to schedule a tour: Joni Jackson, Reliance Real Estate Services (503)956-0445. 3 Bd/2 Ba 1890sf Home on 1.62 acres. For rent in Vernonia, quiet neighborhood. Plenty of guest & RV parking. Built- ins & vaulted throughout. Family room with wet-bar; Mas- ter suite features 2 closets, built-ins, soaking tub & shower. Huge private deck & Lrg green house. $1150/mo., $1000 Dep., $45 tenant screening fee. View details at www.post- lets.com/rtpb/6201496. Call to schedule a tour: Joni Jackson, Reliance Real Estate Services (503)956-0445. 3 Bd/2 Ba READY NOW in Vernonia. She’s super clean & what a cutie! Vaulted, spacious, gas fireplace, and she’s not too old for you – 2004 Model. Check her out at www.post- lets.com/rtpb/6596104. Call to schedule a tour: Joni Jack- son, Reliance Real Estate Services (503)956-0445. House for Rent - 3 bd/1 bath, washer/dryer, appliances, fenced front yard, storage shed. $925/mo. Available Dec.1 Please call 503-429-2110. $722 Cozy up this winter at Blue Heron Hollow. 3 Bdrm, 2 bath townhouse now available. Equal Housing Opportunity. Water, sewer, garbage paid. Drop by for a steaming cup of coffee and a tour. Tax credit. 503-429-6052 FOR RENT 3 Studio Apts. Available - 409 Rose Ave. $400 rent, $400 depost. Call Tim 503-396-3371 5 bdrm, 3 bath house in Vernonia. $750/mo + utilities. 1st + deposit. 503-793-0921 Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers - John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/ AmEx accepted. 503-728-2051 FOR SALE Commercial BBQ - on trailer, with sink, has passed Health Dept. inspection. Call Larry Snethen 503-819-5636 Weekly Auction--New auction hours. Weekly auctions every Thurs, preview 5:30 PM, auction 6:30 PM. We buy gold, silver, coins, household items, estates. 114 S. 17th Street, St. Helens. 503-396-5898 or www.EstateAuctionsNW.com Treharne Firewood Service-- Fir cut, split and delivered - $170/ cord local. Jerry Budge 503-429-1811 WANTED I Buy Guitars, amps and other musical instruments. Call John 503-235-8996 PUBLIC NOTICES Need Food Assistance? We’re willing to help. Vernonia Cares Food Bank, 627 Adams Avenue. Open Tues and Thurs, 10am - 2pm. Call 503-429-1414. 23 following the cemetery rites, held in the Parish Hall. VERDELL “DALE” ARMSTRONG was born on February 11, 1929 in Santa Anna, Texas, the daughter of the late L. B. Yates and Ruby (Hester) Yates. She was raised and received her education in Coleman, Texas. She was united in marriage to Irvin Armstrong on February 3, 1946 in Coleman, Texas. Following their marriage they moved to Oregon, settling in the Vernonia community, where he worked in the logging industry and she was a homemaker until her children were grown. They later divorced. Verdell worked as a cook and caregiver in the Vernonia, Hillsboro and Coleman communities. She retired in 1994. Among her special interests she enjoyed making afghans and scarves for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her three sisters. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Betty (Leonard) Schmidlin, of Vernonia, Oregon; Peggy (Skip) Mather, of Forest Grove, Oregon; Linda (Joe) McCubbin, of North Plains, Oregon; Michael (Carol) Armstrong, of Aurora, Minnesota; James Armstrong, of Willis, Texas and Tracy Armstrong, of Buxton, Oregon; her brother, L.B. Yates, of Coleman, Texas and her sister, Dorothy Robbins, of Stratford, Texas. Also surviving are twenty- three grandchildren, twenty-eight great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to Housecall Providers,Inc., 4531 SE Belmont, Suite 250, Portland, OR 97215 in her memory. 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. continued on page 24 To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com HELP WANTED Upper Nehalem Watershed Council is looking for (on call, part time, seasonal) tree planters. Must have reliable trans- portation, valid driver’s license and car insurance. Contact Steve Sorbets: stevansorbets@yahoo.com for an application. Free Horse Stall-- Board your horse, self care in exchange for farm work/cleaning stalls for small livestock. Approx. 10 hrs total labor per week. Great riding trails close by. Near Vernonia Airport. Contact Heather 503-502-6703 SERVICES Guitar Lessons all styles, taught by a professional with 30 years experience. $25/hr. John 503-235-8996 Photo Restoration and enlargements. Save your family photos before they’re gone forever! Have your pics digitally repaired, enlarged or copied. I will pick up & deliver. Call 503-980-3289 Safety Course Classes - Required for the Oregon Concealed Handgun License-fulfills application requirements. Also personalized firearms proficiency training classes available. Small classes ensure individual attention. Local and flexible scheduling. Please call 503-429-7342 for details. VA C AT I O N R E N TA L Rockaway Beach House - Two/2 bedroom units. $95/$115 or both $200. Stay 5 nights and the next 2 are free. Pets al- lowed with fee. Check our website for more info www.pcez. com/~flyby or call 503-556-5850
