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16 obituaries/classified ads january16 2014 In Memory of... Michael Warren Hartzell Michael Warren Hartzell, 74, a resident of the Vernonia Community died Tuesday late morning, December 24th, 2013 at his residence in Vernonia. Private cremation Rites have been held at Hoyt Crematory in Forest Grove. MICHAEL WARREN HARTZELL was born on April 6th, 1939 in Lakeview Oregon, the son of Warren and Faye (Pendery) Hartzell, he was raised in Oregon and later moved to California and received his education in Sacramento and Oklahoma City where he met Ruby Hartzell at the age of 17. He was united in marriage to Ruby Hartzell on January 2nd, 1957 in Purcell, Oklahoma. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this past January. Following his marriage they made their home in the communities of Point Magu, California; Whidbey Island Washington; Fair Oaks, California; and Latrobe, California. In 2001 they moved to the Vernonia community where they have resided since. They Spent their summers in Salome, Arizona for many years and lived part time in Blanchard Idaho. As a young man Michael enlisted into the Navy where he spent 6 years working on jets and aircraft carriers. After his time served in the military he then worked at the Southern Pacific railroad. He went on to spend most of his career in the Post Office in Sacramento where he retired after 30 years in 1998. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family his family always came first. As a child he was a boyscout which helped him discover the outdoors, he loved fishing, flying, and hunting. He was quite the builder as well. He made many planes from the bottom to top, flew them all over, then tore them apart. He then built his large beautiful home in Vernonia, all on his own. The community was very important to Michael. When he was not working he was volunteering at the Fire Department. He founded the Department in LaTrobe, CA and became the Fire chief for many years. His family said he was loved by all who came in contact with him and that his mother adored him. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ruby Mae Hartzell. 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Also surviving are his nine grandchildren, Cherri, Krystal, Jonte, Ryan, Travis, Phillip, Karly, Jake and Kyle, of the Northwest; his five great- grandchildren; one niece, Tracy Geiss, of Herald, California; one nephew, Jeff Jones of Sacramento, California; two great nieces and one great nephew. The family suggests remembrances may be contributed to the Vernonia Senior Center, 446 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Oregon, 97064 or to Vernonia Cares Food Bank, PO Box 126, Vernonia, Oregon, 97064 in his memory. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternative in Hillsboro is in charge of the arrangements. 503-693-7965. community for 26 years until they moved to the Banks community, where they have resided since. Robert worked at Kaiser Foundry in St. Helens which was later bought by Owens Corning. He later worked for the battery factory in St. Helens until he was injured and has been disabled for the past 30 years. Among his special interests, he enjoyed gardening, farming, reading and fixing things. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert George and Lorna Maxine Gamroth; his son, Robert George Gamroth, Jr. and his brother, David Gamroth. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Gamroth, of the family home in Banks, Oregon; his five sons and daughters-in-law, Matt and Mary Gamroth, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania; Carl and Sonia Gamroth, of Hillsboro, Oregon; Don and Venus Gamroth, of Banks, Oregon; Tracy Gamroth, of Scappoose, Oregon and Joe and Robin Robert G. Gamroth Gamroth, of Christmas Valley, Oregon; his daughter, Carol Gamroth and Pat Pollard, of North Plains, Oregon; his sister, Jean Forrest, of Banks, Oregon and his two brothers and sister-in-law, Jim and Ruby Gamroth, of Missouri and Darrell Gamroth, of Hillsboro, Oregon. Also surviving are his 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Tuality OHSU Cancer Center, c/o Tuality Healthcare Foundation, 335 SE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123, in his memory. Robert G. Gamroth, 74, a To sign the online guestbook resident of the Banks community, died or to send the family condolences visit Sunday morning, December 22, 2013 www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. at his home. Services have been held. ROBERT GEORGE GAMROTH was born on April 24, 1939 in Jordan, Minnesota, the son Isabelle M. Brunsman Isabelle M. Brunsman, 95, a of the late Hubert George and Lorna Maxine (Lundeen) Gamroth. He was former longtime resident of the Vernonia raised and received his education in the community, late of Battle Ground, communities of Gales Creek, Banks Washington, died Friday afternoon, December 20, 2013 at her home. and North Plains. Services have been held. He was united in marriage to ISABELLE MATILDA Sandra Carol Jackson on May 24, 1960 in Hillsboro, Oregon. They celebrated BRUNSMAN was born March 19, 1918 their 53rd Wedding Anniversary this in Mantario, Saskatchewan Canada, past May. Following their marriage the daughter of the late Fredrick Butt they made their home in the Scappoose continued on page 17 CLASSIFIED ADS To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com FOR RENT FOR SALE SERVICES HELP WANTED Taking Applications for Large Studio apartment in downtown Vernonia with small private back yard and out building. Call Sharon at 503-819-7924 Apartment for Rent 1 bd, 1 bath, 2nd flr. $500/month, includes water, sewer, garbage, garage space. Non smoker, no pets. 1st, last & deposits. For information call Jeff at 503- 780-8884. Blue Heron Hollow, 600 California Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064. 2 bdrm $564 & 3 bdrm $701. Washer & Dryer in each unit CALL 503-429-6052 TTY 711. Income Limits Ap- ply. Cascade Management Inc. 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