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16 obituaries/classified ads august7 2014 Welcome to the World... In Memory of... Glenn Franklin Hawkins From 1961 to 1986, Glenn worked as a heavy Caleb Paul Weller machinery mechanic was born to David at Crown Zellerbach in and Heather Weller Tillamook, OR. Also, on June 4, 2014 at during this time, Glenn 12:25 PM at Tuality worked as a reserve Hospital in Hillsboro. officer with the Tillamook Caleb weighed 7 County Sheriff’s pounds, 14 ounces and Department. After Crown measured 21 inches. Zellerbach closed its Grandparents are doors in 1986, Glenn Ken & Shelli Wanvig began logging Douglas of Sherwood,OR fir pole and saw timber on and Dennis & his family’s tree farm in Dianne Weller of Vernonia. In April 1992, Vernonia, OR. Great Glenn and his brother Bill grandparents are Joyce Weller of Vernonia, OR; took over DMI, a specialized machine shop for the Patricia Frye of Sherwood, OR; DJ & Shirley Dickey electronics industry. He worked there until he retired in of Portland, OR, and Willard Wanvig of Oregon City, 2006. OR. Caleb is David and Heather’s first child. After retiring, Glenn and Leslie built the home of their dreams on 10 acres in Redmond, Oregon. Here, Glenn was able to enjoy puttering around their property and building countless works of wooden art in his wood shop. Glenn had a passion for his woodworking and had become quite accomplished with his craft. He also Glenn Franklin Hawkins Glenn “Shorty” Franklin Hawkins of Redmond, enjoyed camping, fishing and target shooting. He was a OR, entered the gates of heaven at 2:55 PM on Monday, gunsmith and a lifetime member of the NRA. Glenn is survived by his adoring wife of July 14, 2014. He was 71. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, July 41 years, Leslie Eldean Hawkins of Redmond, OR; 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Eagle Crest Conference Center, daughter Renée (husband J.D.) Scott of Hillsboro, OR; daughter Ginger (husband Michael) Jolly of Aloha, located at 1522 Cline Falls Road in Redmond, OR. Glenn was born February 2, 1943 in St. Helens, OR. Other survivors include two brothers, Byron OR, to Glen and Marie (Serafin) Hawkins. He was (wife Evelyn) Hawkins of Pine Mountain, GA; and raised in Vernonia, OR, and graduated from Vernonia William (wife Mary) Hawkins of Hillsboro, OR; and High School in 1961. On February 3, 1973, Glenn six grandchildren whom Glenn was the most proud of, Drew Scott, Dominic and Raquel Jolly, and Greg, married his sweetheart, Leslie Robbins. Jeremy and Katelyn Cronk. Glenn is preceded in A Trusted Name in Funeral Service death by both parents, his Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt daughter Shaun Hawkins, and a grandson, Jonathan Funeral Home & Crematory Scott. Autumn Funerals 2308 Pacific Ave., in Redmond has been Forest Grove entrusted with the 503-357-2161 arrangements, (541) 504- 741 Madison Ave., 9485. Granite Markers & Monuments Vernonia www.autumnfunerals.net 503-429-6611 Caleb Paul Weller In Memory of... Angel Memorials Headstones 971-344-3110 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Family Owned & Operated Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 503-357-3126 To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Locally owneW in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries AccepteW OrWer Wrawing at no charge online www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com Classified Ad Rates $5/month (two issues) Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE The next issue of Vernonia’s Voice will be out August 21st. Daniel Ward Lowrance May 19, 1933-June 30, 2014 Daniel Ward Lowrance, 81, a resident of the Vernonia community passed away Monday morning June 30, 2014 with his wife Marjorie by his side. Dan was born May 19, 1933 in Denver, Colorado. He was the youngest of five children born to Hershel and Blanche (Johnson) Lowrance. His mother often called him “Danny Boy” after an old Irish ballad. He was raised and received his education in Westchester, California. After high school Dan enlisted in the Navy, serving from July 1951 through July 1955 during the Korean War. While in the Navy he was assigned to the USS Diachenko, a Rudderrow Class Destroyer Escort/ Crosley Class High Speed Transport ship. His brother Wayne was also assigned to this ship during this time. The USS Diachenko participated in the bombardment and blockade of the Korean coast in Wonsan Harbor, North Korea. Dan manned the ship’s “Big Gun” during this campaign. After returning home from the Navy he met his future wife, Marjorie Dorr. They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1959 and at the time of his death they had been married for 55 years. They made their home in Redondo Beach, California until 1971 when they moved to the Sacramento area. In 2005 when the great grandchildren began to arrive they moved to Vernonia to be closer to them. Dan worked in the field of plumbing and for the last thirteen years of his career he was head plumber for the City of Sacramento. He retired in 1992. His interests included racing, camping, fishing, hunting, music, traveling and shooting. For many years he shot competitively at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center. His favorite event was the long range competitions. Dan was an expert marksman. He enjoyed the art of reloading and taught this skill to his sons and son-in-law. He is survived by his wife Marjorie, brother Wayne, and three children, daughter Karen (Craig) Headley of Vernonia; their children Aaron Daniel (Bailey) Headley of Oak Harbor, Washington, and Heather (Brogan) Graham of Vernonia; son Michael (Catie) and his daughter Cassidy of Sacramento; son John (Rachel) of Blythe, California; his daughter Kayliegh and their son Jeg. In addition he is survived CLASSIFIED ADS continued on page 17 To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com FOR RENT FOR SALE SERVICES HELP WANTED 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 2nd floor apt, water/sewer/ garbage & garage included. No pets. $500/ mo. 1st, last and $400 security deposit. Available now. Call Jeff 503-780-8884 Office Space - Downtown Vernonia. Con- tact 503-706-2882. Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers - John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/AmEx accept- ed. 503-728-2051 single-family lots, side-by-side, in beautiful 8-lot cul-de-sac subdivision. Four homes al- ready built and sold. All utilities in place, owner will carry with $1,000 down. Loca- tion: Rose Hedge Court. Call Ken or Carol for more information, 503-648-1951 or cell 503-781-7322. John 503-235-8996 or 503-789-3835 Photo Restoration Cracks, Fading, En- largements, Copies, Story Collages. 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