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obituaries/classified ads
march21
2013
In Memory of...
Maurice Wyman Barstad
November 19, 1922-February 24, 2013
Maurice Barstad, age 90 of
Vernonia, OR passed on Sunday February
24, 2013 at The Grove Assisted Living
Facility in Forest Grove. He was born in
Edmonds, North Dakota and moved to
Oregon at an early age with his parents.
A decorated Navy veteran, he became a
policeman in Portland and switched over
to become a firefighter for the remainder
of his career of service.
The passing of one man rarely
shakes the world order, but this one man
did leave the world better than he found
it. Morrie’s legacy was constructed
of humility, generosity and simple
acts of caring and loving. He was an
uncomplicated and uncomplaining
man of prudence, integrity, courage,
and fidelity. He was a throwback in as
much as his word was his bond. That
was evidenced by all his dealings, but
particularly how he honored his wedding
vows to Eleanor, his wife of sixty five
years when she was incapacitated by
Alzheimer’s disease. He loved and cared
for her with all the energy he could
muster while his body was ravaged by
cancer until he could no longer assist her
in even the simplest of ways. The term
“Stand-up Guy’” has no better example
than Morrie.
Morrie’s family, whom he
treasured and adored, was everything
to him and to be welcomed into his
greater family required only a courteous
“hello.” You didn’t have to prove
yourself to Morrie. He didn’t judge
people by the color of their skin or the
cut of their clothes. He gave everyone
the opportunity to communicate who
they were by their actions. He regaled
his family with stories of his immigrant
grandparents and parents and the
incredible hardships they endured simply
to stay alive in the harsh winters on the
plains of North Dakota and Alberta,
Canada.
Eleanor has survived him and
through the thick veil of her disease, still
saw his deterioration and admonished
him to “Eat better Papa” as his frailty
COUNTY VETERAN’S
SERVICES OFFICER
FULL TIME POSITION
PARALEGAL VETERAN’S
SERVICE OFFICER.
SALARY:
$17.70-$27.54
PER HOUR (DOE).
LOCATION: ST. HELENS,
OREGON.
to become state certified.
Veterans preferred, two
years of relevant work
experience desired. For
additional
information
regarding the position call
503-366-6541.
Community Action Team
(CAT) is seeking a County
Veteran’s Service Officer to
provide paralegal services
to veterans. Part of a multi-
disciplinary team serving the
best interests of the client/
veterans will collaborate
with Oregon Department
of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)
staff and multiple community
partners. Must be or be able
Submit letter of intent and
resume to:
Darlene Smith
Community Action Team
125 N 17 th Street
St. Helens, OR 97051 or
dadmin@cat-team.org
Application Dates: Open
until filled
Equal Opportunity
Employer
Classified Ad Rates
$5/month
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FOR RENT
Commercial Building For Rent, “Clever
Cricket” Building, 728 Madison Ave. in Ver-
nonia. Available after May 15. Call Gordon
for information, 503-318-5347
3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Home on quiet cul-de-sac.
1600 sq.ft., newer home, large bedrooms, all
upstairs. Nice deck and backyard. No smok-
ing/pets. Minimum 6 month lease. $1200/
mo. with $1000 dep. Available 3/4/13. Con-
tact Cody 503-747-8225.
Duplex for Rent - 1 bdrm, 1 bath. Wood-
stove, dishwasher, disposal, w/d, RV park-
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mo. 503-241-8020
3 Bdrm/2 Bath MH in Riverside Meadows
$650/mo. $450/dep. 503-793-0921
For Rent--3 studios available, 409 Rose
Ave, $400 rent $400 deposit. Call Tim 503-
396-3371.
Long Term RV Space for rent. 503-793-
0921
Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units
in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers -
John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/AmEx accept-
ed. 503-728-2051
stole over him. He spent his last days in
the same facility as his beloved Elly so he
could be near her. He is survived by his
son Terry of Aloha, OR., daughter Sharon
Ferguson of Union, WA., step daughter
Lois Jollie of Idaho, five grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren, all of whom
he cared deeply for. He will be greatly
missed by them all.
Norbert H. Pelster
NORBERT H. PELSTER, 100,
a longtime former resident of Vernonia,
lately of Beaverton, died March 8, 2013
at Maryville Nursing Home.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated
on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10:30
A.M. at the Visitation Catholic Church,
4189 NW Visitation
Road in Verboort,
Serving since 1953
with Father Michael
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt
Funeral Home & Crematory Vuky, celebrant.
Recitation
of
Third Generation
the Holy Rosary
Family Owned & Operated
preceded the Mass
at 10:00 A.M.
Jeffrey and Kathryn Hoyt,
Burial Rites and
Gregory and Rachel Hoyt,
Samantha Humphrey,
Interment followed
Ross Mathews,
at the Mt. Olive
Peni Flores
Cemetery.
Attendant: Ray Pelster
Family
and
Gregory and Rachel Hoyt
friends were invited
to attend a reception
2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161
741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611
immediately
E-Mail: Fuitenrosehoyt@aol.com
following the Mass
Website: www.fuitenrosehoyt.com
held in the Parish
Serving since 1873
Hall of the church.
Forest Grove Memorial Chapel
Norbert
was
2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-3126
Serving all cemeteries for
born on April 9,
marker sales and installation
1912 in Raeville,
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Treharne Firewood Service - Fir cut, split
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Nebraska to Albert Conrad and Louise
Catherine (Hoesing) Pelster. He attended
Boone County Schools in Nebraska and
later completed a Diesel Mechanics
course.
He worked on farms from
Nebraska to Oregon in the 1930’s.
He was united in marriage to
Mary “Louise” Unger on October 7,
1940 at St. Mathew’s Catholic Church
in Hillsboro, then made their home in
Vernonia. They raised nine children and
also parented James, David and Mike
Armstrong for ten years.
Norbert was employed by
Oregon American Lumber Mill in
Vernonia as a tractor operator and
watchman until it closed in 1957.
Norbert’s hobby was tinkering with
cars, trucks and tractors. He and Louise
enjoyed pattern dance classes and dances
at the senior centers. He religiously
watched Lawrence Welk “champagne
music” weekly. He was a long-standing
member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
in Vernonia.
Norbert and Louise’s children
are Raymond of Vernonia, Leo (Janice)
of Cornelius, Theresa Carter (Ken) of
Cornelius, Dolores Ashenberner (Sam)
of Beaverton, Sr. Josephine SSMO of
Beaverton, Catherine Maney (Pat) of
The Dalles, Cecilia De Clerck (Greg)
of Powell Butte, Agnes Abel of Gaston
and the late Emil (Carol) of Vernonia.
Norbert has two living sisters, Blanche
Richmond of Kyle, Texas and Bernice
Henninger of Sun City West, Arizona.
Norbert was preceded in death
by his wife Louise on September 14,
2002 after celebrating almost 62 years of
marriage; his son, Emil; his brothers, Art
and Edwin; his sisters, Martha Euse and
Alma Kiesling; and his grandson, Joseph
Pelster.
He has 37 grandchildren, 56 great-
grandchildren, one great-great-grand-
child and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
The family suggests that
contributions be sent to Sisters of St.
Mary of Oregon Foundation, 4440 SW
148th Ave Beaverton, OR 97007 or
St. Mary’s Parish Religious Education
Fund, 960 Missouri Ave. Vernonia,
Oregon 97064.
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Photo Restoration Cracks, Fading, En-
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HELP WANTED
House Cleaner Wanted - Once a week,
must like dogs. Dependable with references.
Message 503-429-0520
9-1-1 Communications Specialist Co-
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(C911CD) is conducting a hiring process for
full-time Communications Specialists. Log
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‘Hiring’ or information will be mailed by
calling 503-397-7255 ext 2221 and leaving
name and mailing address.
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