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12 obituaries november5 2015 Welcome In Memory of... to the World... Tucker Jordan Stevens T u c k e r J o r d a n S t e v e n s was born at 3:30 am on October 12, 2015 at Keiser M e d i c a l C e n t e r . T u c k e r ’ s parents are Caleb and R e b e k a h Stevens of Beaverton, OR (previously of Vernonia). Tucker weighed 9lbs, 4oz. Grandparents are Rocky and Jeanne Hill of Vernonia, Paula Love of Vernonia, Russell Young of Beaverton, Michelle Stevens of Tualatin, and Justin Stevens of Tualatin. Great Grandparents are Allen and Beverly Preslar of North Plains, Donna Stevens and Bob Fugate of Estacada, Donald Young of Coose Bay, Diana Greenwade, Melvin Love, and Joyce Speaker. In Memory of... Sandra L. “Sandy” Marshall Sandra L. “Sandy” Marshall, 72, a lifelong native of the Forest Grove community, died Friday afternoon at the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, following an extended illness. Services have been held. Sandra Lee Marshall was born July 3, 1943 in Hillsboro, Oregon, the daughter of the late Alfred Robert “Bud” Vanaken and Mary “Martha” (Coupe) Vanaken. She was raised and received her education in the Forest Grove community, having been a graduate of the Forest Grove High School Class of 1961. She was united in marriage to Everett “Monte” Marshall on July 28, 1962 in the St. Anthony’s Parish in Forest Grove. They celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary this past July. Following their marriage they have made their home in the Forest Grove community. Sandy had worked in the Registrars Office at Pacific University, Diamond Cabinet Factory in Hillsboro, Cabinet Makers in North Plains, Goldie Anns Dress Shop in Forest Grove, Copyright Screening, Verboort Sausage Company and seasonal work at Sunset Packing in Banks. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Parish in Forest Grove and a member of the Web Foot Volk Walkers. One of her passions was Volks Walking, in 10K, 6.2 mile structure walks and collecting medals for her participation, when available. Sandy had completed 229 walks before 1998. She and Monte were two of the first walkers to complete walks in thirty-six counties of Oregon. Among her special interests, she enjoyed boating, camping, waterskiing and visiting the Oregon coast. She also enjoyed being a homemaker, gardening, decorating, completing the puzzles in the morning paper and she had a special love of spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Martha Vanaken. Survivors include her husband, Monte Marshall of the family home in Forest grove, Oregon; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Jim Jansen of Castle Rock, Colorado and Kim and Mike Frantz of Vernonia, Oregon; her two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Dick Haberman and Linda and Steve VanDoren, all of Forest Grove, Oregon; and her brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Carolyn Vanaken of Forest Grove, Oregon. Also surviving are her five grandchildren and their spouses, Kristen and Dillon Lucas, serving in the United States Navy stationed at Norfolk, Virginia; Ashley and Raymond Gray, serving in the United States Army stationed at Bilseck, Bavaria, Germany; Jerad “Jake” Jansen of Castle Rock, Colorado; Nicole and Colton DeWitt of Vernonia, Oregon; and MacKenzie and Michael Kinnan, serving in the United States Airforce stationed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah; her four great- Rob Fitzgerald grandchildren, Kaden Lucas, Ryder Lucas, Grady DeWitt and Sawyer DeWitt and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to St. Anthony’s Parish, 1660 Elm Street, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116, in her memory. To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. John Vincent Thompson III Born on January 23, 1955, Passed away on October 28, 2015 Rob Fitzgerald Passed Peacefully 10~8~2015. He will be missed ~ SO LETS HAVE A COLD ONE! Vernonia’s Voice is published on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Our next issue will be out November 19th. John was born in Turlock, CA, to Margaret and Vince Thompson. Vince passed away and Margaret later married Jack Miller. Jack was “dad” to John. John grew up in Vernonia learning the finer skills of hunting, fishing, logging, cars and motorcycles. To support his passions, John worked periodically in Alaska and in the electronics field. John was married to Debbie Wharton and resided in Portland. He had two daughters from a previous marriage; Kimberly (Bill) Dahlgren of Cottage Grove along with their twin sons, Hunter and Jacksen and Crystal (Mondi) Porraz of Bend along with their children, Mikayla, Tanaya and Benji. John was loved by all who knew him and leaves behind many family and friends who miss him terribly including his parents, Jack and Margaret Miller of McMinnville; his brothers, LaVern Von Heeder, (Alan) Wade Von Heeder of Soldotna, AK, and David Von Heeder of Willamina; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be planned and scheduled for summer of 2016. Good Dry Hay $4/bale 503-429-6541 Ask for George or Gladys Job Opening City Recorder City of Vernonia, OR Position serves as Council Clerk, elections official,and is responsible for City records retention. The City Recorder will be involved in the conduct of City business. To obtain an application and full job description, please visit: www.vernonia-or.gov For questions, contact HR at 503-429-5291 x 107 or email financial@vernonia-or.gov. All application materials must be received prior to 5 pm on Friday, November 13 th , 2015. 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