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12 obituaries/classified ads august6 2015 In Memory of... Faith M. Reynolds Faith M. Reynolds, age 100, a longtime and third generation resident of Vernonia, died Thursday morning, July 23, 2015 at the Canfield Place Retirement Center in Beaverton, Oregon. A Funeral Service in celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Grace Family Fellowship, 967 State Avenue in Vernonia. A reception of light refreshments will immediately follow in the church. Private Immediate Family Interment will be held later in the week at the Rose City Cemetery, 5625 NE Fremont Street in Portland. Faith Melinda Reynolds was born in Stanfield, Oregon, the daughter of decendents of pioneer families, on May 17, 1915. Her parents were Elmer and Ethel (Galloway) Hiatt. She was raised in Vernonia and Portland and was a member of Vernonia’s class of ’33, serving as president of her freshman class. She later received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Portland State University in 1964 after returning to college in the 1960s when she was in her 40s. Faith was united in marriage to Ralph Ray “Boomer” Reynolds on June 24, 1933 in Portland, Oregon; and following their marriage they made their home in Vernonia, moving to their Rose Avenue house in 1938, which she sold after 76 years last summer, 2014. Faith was preceded in death by her husband Ralph on April 11, 1988 in Vernonia after more than fifty-four years of marriage. She continued living in Vernonia until 2012 when she moved to the valley at age 97 to live nearer to her daughter and son-in-law. Faith taught at both Lincoln and Washington grade schools as an elementary school teacher for the Vernonia School District, teaching kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades from 1962 – 1978. During World War II, she contributed to the war effort by watching for planes in the towers located in the forested areas around Vernonia and she knitted wool socks for soldiers who were serving in the war. Also during the war her older brother served in the Army in Europe and her younger brother served in the Air Force in the Pacific. While living in Vernonia, Faith and Ralph attended and were active in the Vernonia Evangelical Church and the Order of The Eastern Star and The Freemasonry. In addition, Faith was a member of The Vernonia Study Club and an active participant in the Oregon State Home Extension Service programs. In later life, Faith was also a member of P.E.O.; the Vernonia Senior Center; The Friends of the Library; the Vernonia Pioneer Museum; and did volunteer work for the Smokey the Bear Program for Fire Safety. Among her special interests she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, quilting, gardening, canning, sewing, reading, and participating and supporting her family in their many projects and activities. She was an active participant in 4-H where she enjoyed helping with their summer day camping and she served as a Boy A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 Granite Markers & Monuments 971-344-3110 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Locally owneW in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries AccepteW OrWer Wrawing at no charge online 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 www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com Classified Ad Rates $5/month (two issues) Rideshare/Carpool Ads FREE LOST Lost Cat - Disappeared June 21, female, pale tortoise shell, 3 years old, fixed, no col- lar. Near Hardware Store, corner of Rose & Bridge. Wandered off first time outside. If seen please call 971-263-1437, Phyllis. Brother is missing her badly. Scout Den Mother and active supporter of the Order of Rainbow for Girls. Faith was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Ethel (Galloway) Hiatt; her two brothers, Virgil Gerald Hiatt and Clifton Nathan Hiatt, both graduates of Vernonia High School, and her sister Velma Hiatt who died in infancy. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Marjorie (Reynolds) and John Carson of Portland, Oregon and her son and daughter-in-law Roy Reynolds and Denny Martin of Healdsburg, California. Both of her children graduated from Vernonia High School. Also surviving are her three grandchildren, Kaia (Carson) Hudson of Portland, Oregon; Andy and wife Kinh Reynolds of Portland, Oregon; and Jeremy Reynolds of Portland, Oregon; her seven great-grandchildren, Kate Reynolds, Claire Reynolds, Ryan Reynolds, Sarah Reynolds, Mira Reynolds, John Kenneth Carson, and Austin Allan Simmermaker; her great- great-grandson, Braxton Kenneth Carson, and two great-nieces and one great-nephew as well as numerous dear cousins and friends. The family suggests prayers and reflections of their lovely memories as their remembrances of Faith. 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. Ken Nanson Ken Nanson passed away peacefully on July 18, 2015 of complications of dementia. He was a beloved orthodontist in Portland and Astoria for 40 years, and loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. B o r n in Missoula, MT, he was raised by his parents Victoria and Arthur Nanson in Vernonia, graduating from Vernonia High School in 1955, and going on to Oregon State College, where he played The Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Board of Directors will meet August 18, 2015 at 7 pm at the Main Station, 12525 HWY 202, Mist, OR. Agenda items include but are not limited to usual order of business, citizen input, Fire Chief’s report, financial reports and any other business needing to be discussed. William DeJager -Board President CLASSIFIED ADS FOR RENT SERVICES John William Organ John William Organ died on July 20 th at the age of 33 in Longview, Washington. The funeral was held on July 24 th at Vernonia High School at 1000 Missouri Street at 2:00 pm. Born in Portland to Dan and Katie Organ in 1981, John was brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord Jesus Christ. Eldest brother to Mark, Molly, Bonnie and Bill Organ, John was a natural leader to his siblings and friends. John was engaged to Chandra Hines and was a father to Chloe, Phoenix, Oliver and Gracelynn Marie. John attended Southwest Christian in Beaverton through the 6 th grade and then attended Tigard High School completing his GED in 2001. John enlisted in the Oregon Army National Guard and aided in the effort to recover New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and trained in Japan. Although he struggled greatly in his life, John was a provider, a hard worker and loved his family with his whole self. He is loved and will be missed throughout our lives. Donations to assist John’s family are being accepted by Nehalem Valley Bible Church, 500 North Street, Vernonia, OR 97064. To place an ad call: 503-367-0098 email: scott@vernoniasvoice.com SERVICES Self Storage - Fine, insulated storage units John 503-235-8996 or 503-789-3835 in Clatskanie. 20 sizes, on site managers - John & Kris Lillich. Visa/MC/AmEx accept- ed. 503-728-2051 Local small business looking for part- time help, 30+ hrs/week. Retail sales/shop mechanical work. Requires Saturday shifts, Guitar Lessons all styles, taught by a pro- some heavy lifting, self-motivated and a fast fessional with 30 years experience. $25/hr. learner. Please send resume to: Employment, HELP WANTED varsity basketball from 1956-1958. He was a die-hard Beaver Believer, and enjoyed watching his alma mater play. He attended the University of Oregon for Dental and Orthodontic school. He is survived by his brother, Jim, and four children, Kelli, David, Chris, and Gabriella. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to The Oregon State University Foundation. A private remembrance service will be held. HELP WANTED PO Box 55, Vernonia, OR 97064 WANTED I Buy Guitars, amps and other musical in- struments. Call John 503-235-8996 or 503- 789-3835
