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In Memory of... obituaries continued from page 12 Oregon and Carty and his wife Patti JOHN MONROE KITCHEN was Adams, of Reno, Nevada. born April 22, 1945 in Gentry, Arkansas, Family suggests that remembrances or contributions may be made to Pioneer Baptist Church, 249 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon, 97064, in her memory. To sign the online guestbook or to send the family condolences visit www. fuitenrosehoyt.com Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove is in charge of the arrangements. (503) 357-2161 John M. Kitchen John M. Kitchen, 67, a longtime resident of the Buxton community, died Friday evening, May 11, 2012 at his home. Private Cremation Rites were held at the Hoyt Crematory in Forest Grove, Oregon. the son of the late Charlie Kitchen and Launita (Hobbs) Kitchen. He was raised and received his education in the Anderson, California, having been a graduate of the Class of 1963. may22 2012 Upon his high school graduation he served one enlistment in the United States Air Force, until he received his honorable discharge. He was united in marriage to Sandra Pierce on May 20, 1966 in Carson, Nevada. They celebrated their 45 th Wedding Anniversary this past May. Following their marriage they moved to the Buxton community in 1978, where they have resided since. John had worked as a truck driver for the Interstate Trucking Company in Wilsonville, Oregon for twenty years, having retired in 2010. Among his special interests he enjoyed caring for his dog, “Ziggman” and he had a special love for his family life. John was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Launita Kitchen; by his sister, Judy Kitchen and his brother, 15 Michael Kitchen. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Kitchen, of the family home in Buxton, Oregon; his five children, Benjamin Kitchen, of Portland, Oregon; Christian Kitchen, of Buxton, Oregon; Sunni Brasseur and her husband, Malcolm, of Cornelius, Oregon; Stephanie Kitchen, of Beaverton, Oregon; and Samantha Kitchen, of Buxton, Oregon; and his four siblings and their spouses, Carletta and Pete Houtman, of Redding, California; James and Kathy Kichen, of Anderson, California; Tawnia and Rick Shumaker, of Anderson, California and Shawn and Pat Barr, of Arizona. Also surviving are fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives in Hillsboro is in charge of the arrangements. (503)-693-7965. THANK YOU to everyone who made the 3rd Annual Vernonia Sportsman’s Banquet financially possible Vernonia Sportsman’s Banquet Sponsors: Curl Transportation Rainbow River Lodge Miller Truck Salvage Grant’s Construction Royal Moore Auto Phone (503) 429.2617 Kitchen Countertops Fax (503) 429.0941 Fireplace & Furniture ABSOLUTE@AGALIS.NET Tubs & Vanities www.absolutemarbleandgraniteinc.net Special Thanks to Raffle Donators: Dennis Taxidermy Hawkeye Bilt Game Carts Vernonia True Value Rainbow River Lodge Duck Commander Calls Under New Local Ownership Open Daily at 6:30 AM If you missed this year’s Sportman’s Banquet and would like a DVD of Jase Robertson’s presentation please contact Chad Hewitt at 503-429-0511. Mariolino’s Pizza & Grill Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & ice cream Family owned and operated for over 40 years. 721 Madison Avenue, Vernonia (503) 429-5018 Men’s Club Meets every Wednesday at 5 PM Annual Memberships Available Restaurant Now Open NOW BOOKING: Tournaments Company Parties Class Reunions Family Reunions And More $2 Off Green Fees with this coupon 7 days a week expires 6/30/2012 Vernonia Golf Club • 15961 Timber Rd. • (503) 429-6811