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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 2015)
announcements/obituaries Welcome to the World... In Memory of... Philip R. Bentsen Jay Coell Brasure J ay Coell Brasure was born October 2, 2015 at 8:08 pm weighing 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 21 inches in length. Parents are Joseph and Marylynn Brasure of Vernonia. Grandparents are Daryl Tuttle and Elaina Brasure of Vernonia and Manuel Alfaro Serrano of Chicali, Mexico and Maria Aquirre Maldonado of Portland, OR. Philip R. Bentsen, 79, a previous resident of the Vernonia community, late of Portland, died Saturday morning, December 5, 2015 at the West Hills Health & Rehab Facility in Portland. Services will be held at a later date. Philip Roger Bentsen was born on December 20, 1935 in Sidney, Montana, the son of the late Elvin Lauritz and Gladys Rose (Rodenberg) Bentsen. He was raised in the Sidney community until 1947 when he moved with his family to the Corvallis community, where he was a graduate with the Corvallis High School Class of 1954. VHS Winter Sports Report came back as a better wrestler this season and has done well against some tough competition. Freshman Tyler Wolf is developing quickly. Barnes says Wolf appears to be a real student of the sport Vernonia Veterinary Clinic Small and Large Animals Open Mon, Wed & Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call for Appointments (503) 429-1612 Or 24 hr. Emergency Number (503) 397-6470 700 Weed Ave. Vernonia, OR 2015 He was a Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, having served one enlistment in the United States Air Force. During his service he was stationed at the Guam Naval Station, in Que Mo and Matsu Islands and in Denag, Laos. He was a Senior Airman in the Air Policeman “Warhawks” Unit. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Major. Philip then served in the United States Army Reserves for four years. Following his discharge, Philip attended Oregon State University where he majored in Agriculture and minored in Liberal Arts. He was also a member of the ROTC at OSU. He also attended the University of Missoula where he studied Criminal Sciences as well as attending Montana State University. He was united in marriage to Judy M. Anderson on October 29, 1983 at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Toledo, Oregon. Following their marriage they made their home in Toledo until 1999 when they moved to the Vernonia community. Philip was preceded in death by his wife Judy on August 26, 2005 after celebrating over 21 years of marriage together. Following Judy’s passing, Philip resided in Vernonia until becoming a guest resident at the West Hills Health and improves every time he wrestles. Nick “Brick” Bennett continues to improve at 138 and should be a solid part of the squad this season. Barnes says Storm Hensen is hungry and also continues to improve and is wrestling tough. Freshman Heppner Forster is Cedar Ridge is currently seeking applicants for part- time housekeeping positions. We are looking for someone with good communication skills, self-motivated, and detail oriented. If you have experience we encourage you to apply but experience isn’t required for this position. If interested, visit www. visitcedarridge.com or email ryan@visitcedarridge.com. strong and fit and is learning the sport. Barnes still has five girls on his squad. Amanda Rose Sicard has been the surprise so far this season, showing a lot of heart after winning three of her three matches in the girls bracket at Warrenton. Andrea Castano, Kailia Jackson and Katie Goodman all show good athletic ability and are improving and learning the sport. Dagney Doyle SERVICES Restaurant Special: Kids Menu w/ Activity Page. A Personal (word search) Puzzle & Theme drawing. 2 sided set-up & first 50 menus $49. Lo- cal Artist & Photo Restorer, Terry at StPierreGraphics. 503-308-2209 LAUNDRY Wash & Fold. Pick-up & Delivery or Drop-off in Clatskanie. Serving Vernonia, Rainier and sur- rounding areas. $10/bag (12gal.tall kitchen bag) Call Brenda or Terry 503- 753-2269 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 For fast cash! 010412 Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory & Rehab Facility in Portland, where he has resided since. He worked as a Regional Security Manager for Vescom Corporation until his retirement in 2009. Philip was a member of the VFW Post #4227 in Toledo, Oregon; the American Legion Post #119 in Vernonia and the US Prudential Task Force. Among his special interests he enjoyed Indian crafts, beadwork, art and music, Native American horses, family genealogy, camping, fishing, hunting and traveling. Philip is also preceded in death by his parents, Elvin L. and Gladys R. Bentsen. Survivors include his daughter, Rachael Bentsen, of Vernonia, Oregon; his brother and sister-in-law, Lon and Denise Bentsen, of Toledo, Oregon and his niece and nephew, whom he helped raise, Erica Bentsen and Aaron Bentsen. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Oregon Public Broadcasting, 7140 SW Macadam Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97219 or to the American Legion Post 119, PO Box 392, Vernonia, Oregon 97064, in his memory. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives in Hillsboro is in charge of the arrangements, 503-693-7965 has been unable to wrestle due to mouth surgery, but has been doing well so far. Photos this season are being taken by Jessika Goodman and stats are being kept by Lily Buchanan and Savannah Norman. The team has some tough competitions on the schedule coming up with the Haggerty Invitational at Nestucca on December 19, the Clatskanie Tournament on December 29, the Bob Bishop Invitational in Willamina on January 2, and the Pac Rim Tournament in Seaside on January 8-9. Good Dry Hay $4/bale 503-429-6541 Ask for George or Gladys Terry’s Gym 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 Granite Markers & Monuments 971-344-3110 21 continued from page 16 A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones december17 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Locally owneW in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries AccepteW OrWer Wrawing at no charge online Forest Grove Memorial Chapel 503-357-3126 www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Family Owned & Operated JOIN THE TEAM! Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary 2245 Baseline St., Cornelius (Across from Fred Meyer) 503-530-8119 State Licensed PB-0388 Open everyday at 9 a.m. 503-901-1705 16720 Noakes Rd. Vernonia
