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born on January 26, 1925 in Portland,
Oregon, the son of the late Albert and
May (Reed) Krieger. He was raised and
received his education in the Vernonia
community.
He was a Veteran of World War
II, having served in the United States
Army. Ralph joined on July 15, 1943.
He served for three years until receiving
his honorable discharge on February 16,
1946 at the rank of First Sgt.
He was united in marriage to
Evelyn L. Stevenson on April 19, 1947
in Portland, Oregon. They celebrated
their 66th Wedding Anniversary this
past April. Following their marriage
they made their home in the Vernonia
community until 1993, when they
moved to the Forest Grove community,
where they have resided since.
Ralph worked as a Shingle
Sawyer for the Ed Miller Sawmill in
Vernonia for sixteen years. He and his
brother later purchased their father’s
shingle mill in Vernonia, which they
owned and operated for several years.
Ralph then worked as a log truck driver
for Crown Zellerbach Company in
Vernonia for twenty-five years, until he
retired at the age of sixty years old. He
also owned and operated his own log
truck also for several years.
Among his special interests, he
enjoyed traveling and camping and he
had a special love for spending time with
his family. They also thoroughly enjoyed
wintering in Yuma, Arizona for the past
twenty years.
He is preceded in death by his
parents, Albert and May Krieger and
his three brothers, Harold Krieger, Bud
Krieger and Bill Krieger.
Survivors include his wife,
Evelyn L. Krieger, of the family home
in Forest Grove, Oregon; his four
children and their spouses, Marsha
King, of Springfield, Oregon; Kevin
and Irma Krieger, of Hillsboro, Oregon;
Jeff and Bonnie Krieger, of Manning,
Oregon and Mark and Ronda Krieger, of
Chugiak, Alaska; his brother and sister-
in-law, Marvin and Vaughn Krieger,
of Goldendale, Washington and his
sister, Evelyn Spofford, of Republic,
Washington.
Also surviving are his six
grandchildren and their spouses, Lisa
Krieger, of Hillsboro, Oregon; Troy
Krieger, of Tigard, Oregon; Travis and
Christy Krieger, of Aloha, Oregon;
Tony and Amie Krieger, of Vernonia,
Oregon; Ryan and Shannon Krieger, of
Anchorage, Alaska and Colin Krieger,
of Anchorage, Alaska and her three
great-grandchildren, Kiley Meisner;
Ava Krieger and Saraphine Krieger, and
numerous nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that remembrances
may be contributions to the D.A.V.
(Disabled American Veterans), 8725
N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland, Oregon
97201, in his 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.
Elspbeth J. “Beth” Peters
Elspbeth J. “Beth” Peters, 75,
a resident of the Vernonia community,
died Thursday morning, July 25, 2013 at
Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center
in Portland.
A Wake will be held on Saturday,
September 7, 2013 at 1 P.M. at Vici and
Brian’s Vacation Rental, 849 Bridge
Street in Vernonia.
ELSPBETH JEAN “BETH”
PETERS was born on September 11,
1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter
of the late William and Elizabeth
(Hopkins) Swannie. She was raised
and attended grade school in Glascow,
Scotland, and moved with her family
to the United States, attending school
in Boise, Spokane and Lake Oswego,
where she graduated with Lake Oswego
High School Class of 1955. Upon her
graduation she attended Chemeketa
Community College in Salem where she
received her Associate of Arts Degree in
Human Resources Technology.
She was united in marriage to
the late Edward Allen Peters in 1955
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in Portland, Oregon. Following their
marriage they made their homes in Lake
Oswego, Stafford and Salem. They later
divorced. She resided in Rockaway
Beach, Oregon for twenty years until
2010, when she moved to the Vernonia
community, and resided with her son.
Beth worked as an Human
Resources Executive for Bill Meising in
Portland for eight years.
Among her special interests she
enjoyed sailing,
Beth is preceded in death by
her parents, William and Elizabeth
(Hopkins) Swannie.
Survivors include her son
and daughter-in-law, Bill and Thyra
Peters, of Vernonia, Oregon; and her
two daughters and a son-in-law, Valerie
Peters, of Vernonia, Oregon and Victoria
Peters and Brian McKernan, of Vernonia,
Oregon.
Also surviving are her three
grandchildren, John Granholm, of
Cocoa Beach, Florida; Dannette Peters,
of Forest Grove, Oregon and Brandon
Peters, of Hillsboro, Oregon; her three
step-grandchildren, Karen Kullberg, of
Milwaukie, Oregon; Amy Balcom, of
Milwaukie, Oregon and Julie Kullberg,
of Portland, Oregon; her three great
grandchildren, Caleb Butler; Allie
Cortez and Kaylee Peters and her three
step-great-grandchildren, Bailey Marie
Balcom; Jayden Balcom and Colt
Huskey.
The family suggests that
remembrances may be contributions to
Oregon Public Broadcasting, 7140 SW
Macadam Avenue, Portland, Oregon
97219, 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
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Ruby Mae Hartzell
Ruby Mae Hartzell, 73, a
resident of the Vernonia community,
died Saturday morning, August 10, 2013
at the Providence St. Vincent Medical
Center in Portland, Oregon.
Funeral arrangements are
pending through the Tualatin Valley
Funeral Alternatives in Hillsboro, which
will release a complete obituary in the
next issue.
Heidi Brouse Stefan
A Celebration of Life for former
Vernonia resident Heidi Brouse Stefan
was held on Friday, August 9th at the
Oregon City Pioneer Community Center
(615 5th ST.) The service began at 5:00
PM with a light dinner following. The
family would like to thank everyone for
your kind words and thoughts as they go
through this difficult time.
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Church Directory (in alphabetical order)
Assembly of God
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Prayer: 6:00 PM
Wayne Marr, Pastor
662 Jefferson Avenue
503-429-0373
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Sunday Schedule:
Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 AM
Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 AM
Relief Society, Priesthood and
Young Women: 12:10 PM
Marc Farmer, Branch President
1350 E. Knott Street
503-429-7151
Covenant Church Vernonia
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 PM
John D, Murray, Pastor
359 “A” Street
503-860-3860
Nehalem Valley Bible Church
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service: 10:45 AM
Wed. Ladies Bible Study: 10:00 AM
Wednesday Service: 7:00 PM
Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 AM
Gary Taylor, Pastor
Grant & North Streets
503-429-5378
Pioneer Baptist Fellowship
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
www.pbfalive.com
John Cahill, Pastor
939 Bridge Street
503-429-1161
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Wednesday Religious Education: 3:15-
4:30 PM
Sunday Mass: 12:00 PM
Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator
960 Missouri Avenue
503-429-8841
Vernonia Christian Church
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship Service in Youth &
Family Center: 11:00 AM
www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org
Sam Hough, Pastor
410 North Street
503-429-6522
Grace Family Fellowship
Sunday School: 9:00 AM
Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Wednesday Prayer: 6:15 PM
Greg Justice, Interim Pastor
957 State Avenue
503-429-6790
Vernonia Foursquare Church
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Children’s Sunday School
Carl Pense, Pastor
850 Madison Avenue
503-429-1103
Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist
Church
Sabbath (Saturday) Services
Sabbath School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11:00 AM
www.VernoniaSDAC.org
Larry Gibson, Pastor
2nd Ave. and Nehalem St.
503-429-8301
