16
obituaries/classified ads
may8
2012
In Memory of... continued from page 15
S.W. Taylors Ferry Road in Portland,
Oregon, with the Pastor Grant Williams,
officiating. A Celebration of Life Service
was held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at
2:00 PM at the Vernonia Community
Church, 967 State Avenue, with the
Pastor Ralph Young, officiating.
Family and friends attended
a reception immediately following the
church ceremony in the fellowship room
(gymnasium) of the church.
ETTA ELIZABETH RUSSELL
was born February 14, 1918 on a farm,
near St. Charles, South Dakota, the
daughter of the late Joseph and Anna
Marie Wuest. She was raised and
received her education in the St. Charles
community, having been a graduate of the
St. Charles High School Class of 1936.
She then attended Taylor University in
Upland, Indiana for one year.
In 1939, she moved to Oregon,
settling in the Klamath Falls community
where she met her husband, Gerald. She
was united in marriage to Gerald LeRoy
“Jerry” Russell on February 25, 1942 in
Klamath Falls, OR.
When Jerry was drafted into the
U.S. Army, Etta moved to Snoqualmie,
Washington, to reside with her parents,
Reverend and Mrs. H.L. Russell. They
pastored the Church of the Nazarene
in Snoqualmie, WA for several years.
Etta worked at Boeing Aircraft as a
time keeper at Renton, WA, until Jerry
received his discharge.
In 1946, she moved with
her husband and baby girl, Karen to
Portland, Oregon where they resided for
Also surviving are her ten
grandchildren and their spouses, Rhonda
and Dale Restau; Bill Miller; Bobby and
Jennifer Miller; Joshua Russell; Ben
and Tiffany Russell; Jeremiah Russell;
Tammy and Jeff Manley;Cherith Russell;
Zachary Russell; and Dakota Rose; her
ten great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle,
Dylan, Brendon, Bailey, Samantha,
Gavin, Landon, Maverick and Leon; and
several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that
remembrances may be contributions to
the Vernonia Senior Center, 446 Bridge
Street Vernonia, OR 97064, 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, 429-
6611
a few months, before moving to Salem.
In 1948, they moved to the Vernonia
community, where she had made her
home since.
Etta was preceded in death by
her husband, Jerry, on February 23, 2003
at Forest Grove, OR, after celebrating
over sixty years of marriage together.
She had worked for Tektronix,
Inc. in Beaverton for ten years, until she
retired in 1971. Etta then worked as a
custodian at the Vernonia Post Office for
twelve years, until she retired.
Etta had volunteered at the
Vernonia Senior Center for twelve
years, serving in various activities,
including hostess, bookkeeper, kitchen
aid, dispatcher for COLCO and she
delivered meals on wheels and hauled
groceries for the Senior Center. She also
helped her husband operate a worm farm
for twelve years.
She was also active in the
Church of the Nazarene for over sixty Louise E. Larson
years. In later years she belonged to
the Vernonia Community Church. Etta
was also an active member of the Home
Extension Club for over thirty-six years.
Etta was also preceded in death
by her parents, Joseph and Anna Marie
Wuest; and her grandson, Kris Russell,
on April 25, 2002.
Survivors include her daughter,
Karen and Ronald Miller, of Hubbard,
OR; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Ronald Russell, of La Center, WA;
and Fay Russell, of Vernonia, OR; and
her one brother, Jim Wuest, of Peoria,
Illinois.
Louise E. Larson, 95, a resident
Serving since 1953
Local Properties For Rent
420 A Street - 4 bdrm +
bonus room, 3 bath,
family room, laundry
room. Updated vinyl
windows throughout.
Formerly a 3-plex
converted into a home.
$995/month
of the Forest Grove community, died
April 18, 2012 at the Marquis Vintage
Suites in Forest Grove.
A Memorial Service was held
on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 1:30 to
4:30 PM at the Forest Grove Senior and
Community Center, 2037 Douglas Street
in Forest Grove, Oregon.
LOUISE
ELIZABETH
LARSON was born September 9, 1916
in Astoria, Oregon, the daughter of the
late George Edward and Anna (Pauline)
Beck Kruckman. She graduated from
Astoria High School in 1934 and the
University of Oregon, where she was
a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.
Later, while teaching full-time, she
earned her Master’s Degree from
Portland State University.
She married Gordon G. Larson
on February 8, 1941 in Astoria. After
Gordon’s discharge from the U.S.
Navy they lived in the communities of
Newberg, Vernonia, Banks, and Forest
Grove. Louise was preceded in death by
Gordon after fifty-two years of marriage.
Louise taught school in Banks
for 25 years until she retired in 1983.
Then, she continued teaching as a
volunteer for the ESL program at Centro
Cultural, and the S.M.A.R.T Reading
program.
Louise was also member of
the Clatsop County Historical Society,
and the Columbia River Maritime
Museum. Her father was a veteran
Columbia River fisherman and worked
as a seiner. She was imbued with a love
for Astoria and the Columbia River.
continued on page 17
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt
Funeral Home & Crematory
TUALATIN VALLEY
FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES
Third Generation
Family Owned & Operated
Direct Cremation $ 675
Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt,
Gregory and Rachel Hoyt,
Samantha Humphrey,
Ross Mathews,
Dan Raney,
Peni Flores
Attendant: Ray Pelster
Peni Flores
2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161
741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611
E-Mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com
Website: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com
Cremation Services Provided By
Hoyt Crematory, Forest Grove
Direct Burial $ 875
Plus Cemetery Costs
Providing personalized services
Caskets • Markers • Vaults • Urns
www.tualatinvalleyfa.com
Serving since 1873
For more info contact Rhonda at 503-784-9560
Forest Grove Memorial Chapel
VIP Property Management, Inc.
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
FOR RENT
House For Rent 2+ bedroom, 1 bath, pel-
let stove heat, $550/mo rent, $500 deposit.
No pets. Non smoking preferred. Near Mist.
503-755-2508
Duplex for Rent 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Wood-
stove, dishwasher, disposal, W/D, RV park-
ing. Close to schools, no pets. Sewer and
water included, $650/mo. 503-241-8020
House for Rent Vernonia, 2 bedroom + loft,
1 bath. House did not flood. $700 per month,
first, last & $400 deposit. Call 503-816-8909
Cute 1 bdrm/1 bath stick built house for
rent. Fenced yard and detached carport. Lo-
cated in Vernonia. $600-$650 depending on
term of lease. 1 month deposit. No pets. Call
Joe 310-666-3523
$701 - 3 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse now avail-
able. Stop in for a cup of hot coffee & a tour.
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR RENT
Income restrictions apply. Water, sewer, gar-
bage paid. 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
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
(Beaverton) New Location
12270 SW First St. • 503-641-9060
(Hillsboro) 237 West Main St.
503-693-7965
To place an ad call: 503-367-0098
email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com
SERVICES
application requirements. Also personalized
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
Free-Range Duck Eggs for Sale --Allergic
to chicken eggs? Try duck eggs. Great for
Baking. $4 per dozen. 503-429-7342.
House for Sale Possible owner contract with
low down. Two homes: double lot on quiet
dead-end street in town. Main house has 2 or
3 bedroom, 1 bath and needs repair but is liv-
able. Second home is unfinished. Property is
at end of road on large lot with 2 car carport
and greenhouse. Great investment property!
For more information call 503-308-2073 or
503-351-1934.
FOR SALE
Firewood for sale - Well seasoned fir, split.
Mist 503-438-8344
Treharne Firewood Service-- Fir cut, split
and delivered - $170/ cord local. Jerry
Budge 503-429-1811
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
VA C AT I O N R E N TA L S
Rockaway Beach House - Two/2 bedroom
units. $95/$115 or both $200. Stay 5 nights
and the next 2 are free. Pets allowed with
fee. Check our website for more info www.
pcez.com/~flyby or call 503-556-5850
