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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 2013)
february21 16 2013 Congratulations... In Memory of... Jessica Shafer and Bill Edwards Albert B. “Bert” Brunsman Mike and Amy Shafer of Hillsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Shafer, to Bill Edwards. Bill is the son of Butch and Barb Edwards of Hillsboro. Grandparents are Mike and Marleen Shafer of Vernonia, Marge Anderson of Buxton, and June Olsen and Marie McDonald, both of Tillamook. The couple currently resides in Gales Creek. Jessica is a 2008 graduate of Hillsboro High School, a 2012 graduate of Portland Community College, and works as a teller at US Bank in Banks. Bill is a 2007 graduate of Hillsboro High School and works as an electrician with Cochran Electric in Tigard. The couple is planning a September wedding at Langdon Farms. Serving since 1953 Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory Third Generation Family Owned & Operated Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt, Gregory and Rachel Hoyt, Samantha Humphrey, Ross Mathews, 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 Serving since 1873 Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-3126 Serving all cemeteries for marker sales and installation Albert B. “Bert” Brunsman, 95, a former longtime resident of the Vernonia community, late of Battle Ground, Washington, died Sunday morning, February 3, 2013 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home, 741 Madison Avenue in Vernonia, with Chaplain David Mossholder, of PeaceHealth Hospice Southwest, officiating. Lodge Rites were held under the auspices of Holbrook Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. # 30 in Forest Grove. Burial Rites and Interment followed at the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 Bridge Street in Vernonia with Full Military Honors under the direction of the American Veterans Honor Guard. Family and friends were invited to attend a reception immediately following the cemetery rites, held at the Vernonia Scout Cabin, 901 Park Drive in Vernonia. ALBERT BERNARDUS “BERT” BRUNSMAN was born on January 12, 1918 in LaMoure, North Dakota, on the family farm, the son of the late Albert Alexander and Dora (Galener) Brunsman. He was raised and received his education in the LaMoure community. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, having joined the United States Army in 1939. He served for 17 years in Communications. After World War II and Korea he had jurisdictions over all Communications West Coast between the Mexican and Canadian borders. 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Following their marriage, they made their home in the Vernonia community for over sixty years until the town flooded on December 7, 2007. Following the flood they moved to Battle Ground, Washington to reside with their daughter, Candace and family, where they have resided since. After moving to the Vernonia community, he co-owned and operated Brunsman Hardware Store with his brother David. He later bought his brother’s share and owned and operated the store for nine years until 1979, when he sold and retired. During this period he also served a term on the City Council. Bert was a member of Holbrook Masonic Lodge, A.F. & A.M # 30 in Forest Grove. As a 32nd Degree member of both Scottish Rite and York Rite he was also a Shriner. He also belonged to the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post # 119, both in Vernonia. Among his special interests he enjoyed gardening, reading western books, his favorite stories were “Never Cry Snake” and “Mean Tents” by writer, Patrick McManus. Bert also enjoyed his club work and had a special love for spending time with his grandchildren. Bert is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Alexander and Dora Brunsman; his son Albert Edward Brunsman on November 30, 1968 and his three brothers, John Brunsman, David Brunsman and Frank Brunsman and his two sisters, Eleanor Cansdale and Marian Little. Survivors include his wife, Isabelle M. Brunsman, of the family home in Battle Ground, Washington; his two daughters and a son-in-law, Sharon L. Kelley, of Portland, Oregon and Candace M. and Hans Rosengreen, of Battle Ground, Washington and his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Don Spencer, of Placitas, New Mexico. Also surviving are his five grandchildren and a spouse, Albert Alan Ammerman, Aaron Clifford and Crystal Ammerman, Deanna Curtis, Maria Rosengreen and Nina Roberts; his thirteen great-grandchildren, Dutch Ammerman, Carter Ammerman, Sullivan CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE SERVICES SERVICES WANTED HELP WANTED Scott Arthur Long April 26, 1958-January 10, 2013 Scott Arthur Long died in Portland on January 10, 2013 at the age of 54. Scott was born in Oregon City to parents Marvin and Sandra Long on April 26, 1958. He was raised in Oregon City and attended Oregon City High School. In high school he was on the swim team and was rated the eighth-fastest swimmer in the world at the age of fourteen. In 1982 he married Geraldine Layva and served in the U.S. Navy from 1982-1983. Scott worked at Shindaiwa for ten years as a warehouse lead until they closed the warehouse and relocated to another state. He liked camping, fishing, golf, darts, swimming and animals. He also loved playing poker tournaments for the Lions Club in Vernonia and was a five- time Champion at Texas Hold ‘Em. He was a real people person who was ready to cheer you up when you were down. Mr. Long is survived by his wife, Geraldine Long of Milwaukie, father Marvin Long; sister Nancy Schnieder; brothers Ron and Steve Long; aunt Sandi Young and many nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his mother Sandra Long and grandparents Vera and Harry Moyer. There will be a private service held at a later date. continued on page 17 To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com abcforlife.net, 503-709-1878. Guitar Lessons all styles, taught by a pro- fessional with 30 years experience. $25/hr. John 503-235-8996 or 503-789-3835 Photo Restoration Cracks, Fading, En- largements, Copies, Story Collages. 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