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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (April 24, 2012)
16 announcements/obituaries/classified ads april24 2012 Welcome to the World... Andrew Dean Stahlnecker Evan and D e b b i e Stahlnecker are proud to announce the birth of their son, Andrew Dean Stahlnecker on April 13, 2012 at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro, OR. Sister Molly Stahlnecker, age 3, is also excited to welcome Andrew to the family. Grandparents are Dennis and Margie Stahlnecker of Albany, OR and Dan and Sally Brown of Gladstone, OR. In Memory of... Genevieve M. “Genny” Fisher Genevieve M. “Genny” Fisher, 81, of Vernonia, Oregon, died Tuesday morning, April 10, 2012 at the Wynwood of Forest Grove Retirement Community. A Funeral Mass was held to celebrate Genny on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Recitation of the Holy Rosary proceeded the Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 960 Missouri Avenue in Vernonia, with the Fr. Luan Tran, celebrant. Assisting was Judy Budge, pastoral associate. Burial Rites and Interment followed at the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 Bridge Street in Vernonia, OR. Family and friends were invited to attend a reception immediately following the cemetery rites, held in the Parish Hall. Genevieve May “Genny” Fisher was born September 11, 1930 in Hood River, OR, the daughter of the late Lee Schwab and Clara (VanDomelen) Schwab. She was raised and received her education in the Vernonia community. She was united in marriage to Tracy Ellsworth Hanson on July 13th, 1948 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Following their marriage they resided in the Vernonia community. Genny was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy, on December 10, 1969, after celebrating over twenty years of marriage together. On October 12, 1974 she was united in marriage to Dale Eldred Fisher at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vernonia, OR. They celebrated their 37 th Wedding Anniversary this past October. Following their marriage they resided in the Vernonia community for three years, until 1977 when they moved to Longview, WA. In 1993, they returned to the Vernonia community, where they resided for seven years, until 2000 when they moved to The Dalles community. In 2004, they returned to the Vernonia community. In 2008, they moved to the Forest Grove community, having resided at the Homestead Retirement Community, later at the Jennings McCall Retirement Community and more recently to the Wynwood of Forest Grove Retirement Community, where they have resided since. Genny had worked for Tektronix, Inc. in Beaverton for ten years, until 1974, when she retired. She later worked as a waitress at the Coffee Shop in Vernonia and the Mid Valley Coffee Shop in Longview, Washington, for several years. Genny had two loves, her family and caring for Vernonia. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vernonia, Oregon, being active with their quilt fairs and gift shop. 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All utilities included, Genny helped found Vernonia Pride, her heartbeat to “keep Vernonia beautiful.” She helped with Vernonia Jamboree activities for many years. She also volunteered for the American Cancer Society in Vernonia and Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. In the 1970’s, she was a great promoter of the Melodrama’s performed in Vernonia as fundraisers for the American Cancer Society. During the flood of “96” she was an active part of committees to provide relief supplies for the community. She coordinated and ran the “flood Dudes” clothing shop, providing free clothing for those in need. Among her special interests she enjoyed sewing, crafts and caring for her dog, “Holly” and her cats, “Sebastian” and “Callie.” While living in the Longview community, Genny was instrumental in organizing the Terry Taylor North Lake Neighborhood Garage Sales, as well as block watches. Of the 267 residents, approximately 167 would hold a garage sale during the summer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Clara Schwab and by her brother, Melvin Schwab. Survivors include her husband, Dale E. Fisher, of the family home in Forest Grove, OR; her four children and their spouses, Gary Lee Hanson, of Seaside, OR; Christine Y. and Patrick A. Hall, of Forest Grove, OR; Tracy Lawrence “Larry” and Billie Hanson, of FOR RENT SERVICES Guitar Lessons all styles, taught by a pro- fessional 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. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. 503- 429-6052 Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers - John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/AmEx accept- ed. 503-728-2051 Vernonia, OR; and Robert Elling “Rob” and Song Hanson, of Beaverton, OR; her four step-children, Margaret Field, of Seattle, WA; Richard Fisher, of Texas; Timothy “Tim” Fisher and his wife, Juanita, of Bremerton, WA; and James “Jim” Fisher, of Seattle, WA; her brother, Robert Schwab, of McMinnville, OR; and her sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Jack Thienes, of The Dalles, OR. Also surviving are her 8 grandchildren and their spouses, Tracy and Byren Thompson; Katie and Barney Grant; Nathan and Amanda Hall; Meghan and Doug Plies; Erin Hall; Genny Hall; Julie and Jeff McLaughlin and Angie and Gary Nelson; her 10 great-grandchildren, her seven step- grandchildren, her 15 step great- grandchildren; her 2 step great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 960 Missouri Avenue, Vernonia, Oregon 97064 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o one’s local chapter, 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 Forest Grove is in charge of the arrangements. (503)-357-2161 SERVICES Jeffrey & Kathryn Hoyt 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 To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com WANTED I Buy Guitars, amps and other musical in- struments. Call John 503-235-8996 Purchase on Contract- 5+ acre property. Contact Andrew, 503-728-2908 Help Ivory Win Photo Contest! 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Stay 5 nights Treharne Firewood Service-- Fir cut, split and the next 2 are free. Pets allowed with and delivered - $170/ cord local. Jerry fee. Check our website for more info www. Budge 503-429-1811 pcez.com/~flyby or call 503-556-5850 firearms proficiency training classes avail- able. Small classes ensure individual atten- tion. Local and flexible scheduling. Please call 503-429-7342 for details. FOR SALE HELP WANTED VA C AT I O N R E N TA L S
