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12 obituaries/classified ads january2 2014 In Memory of... Wallace (Wally) W. Thomas Jr. Wallace (Wally) W. Thomas Jr., 79, a resident of Vernonia, Oregon, died Tuesday morning, December 10, 2013 at a care facility in Forest Grove after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Private Cremation Rites were held in Forest Grove. Born January 19, 1934 in Portland, Oregon, son of Wallace Wilfred Thomas Sr. and Julia Ann (Shea) Thomas. He was raised in Astoria Oregon, graduating an honor student from Astoria High School in 1952. He was very active on the Football Team and upon his graduation he chose to use his football scholarship to attend Washington State University from among the many other scholarships he was offered. Wally was inducted into the Astoria High School Football Hall of Fame in 1997. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, having joined the United States A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 Granite Markers & Monuments 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 971-344-3110 Privately Owned 15 Years 100% Guaranteed Quality All Cemeteries Accepted Order proof at no charge online Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Family Owned & Operated Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 503-357-3126 www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com Army Paratroopers in 1953 serving until the end of the war when he became a drill sergeant for the remainder of his service and received his Honorable Discharge in 1956. He worked while continuing his education as a railroad worker, production control for Boeing, a logger, and a fisherman. After moving to Oregon he found employment at Leupold and Stevens and finished his degree in management. He then worked as an instructor of machine technology and math at Portland Community College for over eighteen years during which he received his teaching degree, and retired in 1996. Following his retirement, he worked as a Bus Driver for the Forest Grove School District for over ten years. Among his special interests, Wally enjoyed serving as the assistant coach for the Vernonia High School Football Team, most of his players call him Sarge to this day. He coached Pop Warner Football Teams in Beaverton and in California. He also enjoyed white water rafting and was a guide for several years. He attended many theater performances with his wife. He was a hunter, deep sea fisherman, and a sports fan. He also edited a great many textbooks even after his retirement. Wally was united in marriage to Jennifer L. Harrison in 1981 in Vancouver, Washington. They celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary this year, residing happily together just outside of Vernonia in the house they built together. He is preceded in death by his parents and two of his sons, William and Christian Thomas. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer L. Thomas, of Vernonia, Oregon; his children and their spouses, Kim Thomas-Clink, of Scappoose, Oregon; Laura Woodson, of Forest Grove, Oregon; Jessilyn and Evan Maxwell, of Grapeview, Washington; Sean and Sharon Thomas, of Aloha Oregon; Mariya and Doug Niemi, of Washougal, Washington; and David and Debbie Thomas, of Hillsboro, Oregon. Also surviving are his seventeen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributed to Doctors without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001-5004 in his 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 Bridge Street Bits HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 from the Vernonia Senior Center to our wonderful supportive community: We thank you for your patronage this past year, which time brings changes to us all.: We would like to say good bye and thank you to retiring Connie King and welcome on board Sheila Kruger.. come in and make her feel welcomed .. come in for lunch.. 60 and over donation basis. Under 60 $4.00 now and any damage repaired. Thanks for watching out for your neighbors and especially our Vernonia area seniors. Any assistance and or questions please call Karen 503-366-6581. Community Action Team. MEMBERSHIP DUES: $15 for the year. Thanks for your support. VETERAN’S Honoring Our Heroes Columbia County Fairgrounds. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to “events-cat.org” on the net. Transportation available for veterans via Columbia County Rider. Call Pam Daniel 503-366-6591 for info. HOPE everyone’s pipes are all unfrozen by HOW TO SPOT A CON ARTIST: Warning Vernonia Senior Center Classified Ad Rates $5/month (two issues) Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE Sign #4: Con Artists bring out your worst fears. Skilled con artists will draw upon any insecurity and fear you have. They will try to make you feel inadequate if you do not believe them. They will tell you they feel slighted if you lack confidence in them. Similarly, they may instill fear in you if you complain of a failed investment and warn you that it will “rock the boat” for other investors. 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