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14 obituaries/classified ads december27 2011 In Memory of... Elaine (Delores) Barber James ELAINE (DELORES) BARBER JAMES, 86, a former resident of the Vernonia community, late of Hillsboro, died Saturday evening, December 10, 2011 at Harmony Guest Home in Hillsboro, Oregon. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1:00 at the Vernonia Scout Cabin, 901 Park Dr., Vernonia, OR. Pastor John Cahill, of Pioneer Baptist Fellowship in Vernonia, will be officiating. A reception will follow the service. ELAINE (DELORES) BARBER JAMES was born March 24, 1925 in Hillsboro, Oregon, the daughter of the late Dale and Myrtle (Alldread) Barber. She was raised and received her education in the Hillsboro community having been a graduate of Hillsboro Union High School Class of 1943. Following her graduation, Elaine worked for Stimson Lumber Company, then for an attorney’s office in Hillsboro. Elaine was united in marriage to Wilfred “Bill” Earl James on October 22, 1949 in Hillsboro, Oregon. They celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary this last October. Following their marriage they resided in the Hillsboro community. Elaine was employed at Tektronix as an engineering secretary, being later promoted to Facilities Manager until her retirement in 1985. Following her retirement, Elaine and Bill built a house in Rockaway Beach and lived there from 1987 to 1998. They then built a house in Vernonia, where they have lived since. Elaine was a member of the Sisters of Pythias, the Vernonia Lion’s Club and the Vernonia Senior Center. She was Secretary for the Nedonna Beach Fire District, a member of the Hillsboro Methodist Church and attended the Vernonia Christian Church. Among her special interests, Elaine enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading, computers and travel. The Oregon Coast held a special place in Elaine’s heart for the many years of fishing, clamming and beachcombing with her husband Bill. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Myrtle Barber, and her brother Elmer Barber. Survivors include her husband, Wilfred “Bill” Earl James, of the family home in Vernonia, Oregon; her three children and a spouse, Valerie L Mack of Vernonia, Jerilyn A and Gene F Cropp of Vernonia and Wilfred E James, Jr. of North Las Vegas, Nevada. Also surviving are her five grandchildren, Greg and Kacey James, Sonya James, Marisa Mack, Gina Cropp, and Sasha Mack; and her great grandchildren Brady and Skylar Elaine James. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to one’s local Hospice or the Alzheimers Association, Oregon Chapter, 1650 NW Naito Parkway #190, Portland, Oregon 97209, in her memory. Tualatin Valley Funeral Serving since 1953 291 A Street Anonymous Donor call Kim Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt, Gregory and Rachel Hoyt, Samantha Humphrey, Ross Mathews, Dan Raney, Peni Flores Attendant: Ray Pelster in Lovable service at a reasonable price • Bathing • Haircuts • Nail Clipping • Nail Polishing • Specialty Shampoos Classified Ad Rates $5/month Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE support of Ross Mathews Vernonia’s Voice 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 Alternatives in Hillsboro is in charge of the arrangements. (503)-693-7965 Bertha Grimm Doblie October 7, 1909 –November 19, 2011 Bertha Grimm Doblie died November 19, 21011 in Portland. She was born October 7, 1909 in Mount Angel to William Albert Grimm and Emilie Kreidt. After her mother’s death in 1919, her father moved his family to Paul, Idaho for a few years before returning to Mount Angel to farm. Bertha lived for a while in Klamath Falls and eventually moved to Portland where she learned typing and shorthand. She married and later divorced Kenneth James Buxton. She married Maximilian Irvin Doblie and they lived in Portland until his death in 2000. She retired as a typist from Multnomah County. Bertha loved to travel and visit with her friends and family. She was an active and loyal member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by her son, James (Jim) Buxton, four grandchildren, Julie Mullen of Canby, Katherine Chakos of St. Helens, Elizabeth Andersen of Vancouver and Alexander (Woody) Buxton of Portland, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A memorial will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 6700 NE 29th Avenue, Portland, January 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM. She will be buried along with Max in the Trinity Lutheran cemetery in Mount Angel. TUALATIN VALLEY FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES Direct Cremation $ 675 Direct wurial $ 875 Plus Cemetery Costs Providing personalized services Caskets • Markers • Vaults • Urns www.tualatinvalleyfa.com Forest Grove Memorial Chapel (Hillsboro) 237 West Main St. 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-3126 Serving all cemeteries for marker sales and installation (weaverton) New Location 12270 SW First St. • 503-641-9060 CLASSIFIED ADS 503-693-7965 To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com FOR RENT FOR RENT $722 - A big find in a small town... 3 Bdrm, 2 bath town- house now available. Equal Housing Opportunity. Water, sewer, garbage paid. Tax credit. 503-429-6052 HELP WANTED 5 bdrm, 3 bath house in Vernonia. $750/mo + utilities. 1st + deposit. 503-793-0921 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. 3 Bd/1 Ba Home furnsihed or unfurnished for rent at Fish- hawk 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, Reli- ance 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 Jack- son, 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. 3 Studio Apts. Available - 409 Rose Ave. $400 rent, $400 depost. Call Tim 503-396-3371 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 Firewood for sale - Well seasoned fir, split. Mist 503-438- 8344 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. 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
