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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (March 3, 2016)
16 obituaries/classified ads march3 2016 In Memory of... Ralph E. Bergerson Ralph E. Bergerson, 90, a former resident of the Vernonia community, late of Forest Grove, died Wednesday morning, February 17, 2016 at the Jennings McCall II Assisted Living Center in Forest Grove. A Graveside Service will be held in the Spring of 2016 in the North Cemetery of Clear Creek, 57109 Timber Road in Vernonia, with Pastor John Cahill, officiating. Concluding Rites and Interment will follow at the cemetery. Ralph Elllis Bergerson was born January 31, 1926 in Vernonia, Oregon, the son of the late Elmer Bergerson and Blanche (Easterly) Bergerson. He was raised and received his education in the Vernonia community, having been a graduate of the Vernonia High School Class of 1948. Upon his high school graduation he attended Pacific University in Forest Grove for three years. He was united in marriage to Helen “Jean” Craig on August 20, 1950 in Hood River. Following their marriage they resided in Hood River, Oregon for two years until they moved to the Vernonia community, where he had resided until August of 2012 when he moved to the Jennings McCall Retirement Community, where he resided since. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Helen on April 16, 1981, after celebrating 31 years of marriage together. While living in the Hood River community, he worked as the Hood River County Clerk for two years. They then returned to the Vernonia community, where he went to work for U.S. Bank, Vernonia Branch. Ralph worked for the Bank for thirty years, until he retired as the Branch Manager. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M Vernonia Chapter, having served as the Past Grand Master, a charter and founding member of the Izaak Walton Nehalem Valley Chapter, the Vernonia Chamber of Commerce, and the North Cemetery of Clear Creek, having served as the secretary/treasurer and the American Cancer Society, having served as the State Secretary. He also was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Blanche Bergerson, his brother, Melvin Bergerson, his sister, Evelyn Bergerson and his son, Craig Olaf “Ole” Bergerson. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bill Magaziner of Castle Rock, Colorado; and his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Barbara Bergerson of Vernonia, Oregon. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, David Razner of Denver, Colorado; Brittany Bergerson of Hillsboro, Oregon; twins, Morgan Bergerson and Matthew Bergerson both of Forest Grove, Oregon; Don Bergerson and Fred Bergerson both of Vernonia, Oregon, and several nieces and nephews. To send the family condolences, visit www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. HELP WANTED Rodney L. Wanless Rodney L. Wanless, 89, a lifelong native of the Gales Creek community, died Thursday morning, February 25, 2016 at his home. Graveside Services were held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Mt. View Memorial Gardens, 499 Watercrest Road in Forest Grove, with A Trusted Name in Funeral Service Angel Memorials Headstones Reverend Richard E. Osburn, Retired Pastor of the United Church of Christ, officiating. Concluding Rites with a Flag Honor Presentation followed under the direction of the American Legion Washington Post #2 in Forest Grove. Rodney Lee Wanless was born December 31, 1926 in Forest Grove, Oregon, the son of the late Earl Wanless and Lillian (Fogel) Wanless. He was raised and received his education in the Gales Creek community and later was a graduate of the Forest Grove High School Class of 1944. After his graduation he joined the United States Army having served one enlistment during World War II, until he received his honorable discharge at the rank of Private First Class. He was united in marriage to Ola F. Porter on December 12, 1963 in Warrenton, Oregon. They celebrated their 52 nd wedding anniversary this past December. Following their marriage they have made their home on the Wanless Century Farm in Gales Creek, Oregon. Rodney had worked as a Bridge Foreman for the Washington County Road Department in Hillsboro for twenty-five years, until he retired at the age of sixty-two years old. He and his family have operated Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home & Crematory Cedar Ridge is currently hiring kitchen staff. We are looking for self-motivated cooks who have a current food handlers card and preferably one year of food service experience. Candidates must show strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, ability to multitask, attention to detail and solid work ethic. Must be able to work cleanly, efficiently, and with careful attention to preparation. If interested, visit www.visitcedarridge. com or email ryan@visitcedarridge. com. 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. 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District (C911CD) is 741 Madison Ave., Vernonia 503-429-6611 971-344-3110 Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt Locally owneW in Vernonia Serving NW Oregon All Cemeteries AccepteW OrWer Wrawing at no charge online www.angelmemorialsheadstones.com 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 HELP WANTED conducting a hiring process for full- time Communications Specialists. Log on to www.columbia911.com and click on ‘Careers.’ For any questions call 503-366-6976. SERVICES St Pierre Graphics & Illustrations based in Clatskanie. Photo Restoration, Menus, Business Identity Logos, Wedding Montages, Personal word search Puzzles, Auto Renderings. Free estimate, pick up & delivery in surrounding locations. Please call Terry 503-308-2209 or StPierreGraphics@aol.com Clean~Organize~Paint Terry’s Home Care now offering LAUNDRY service. Pick up & Drop off available: Vernonia, Rainer, Clatskanie. (Load size equal to a 12 gal. tall kitchen bag) Let us take the load off!! TerrysHomeCare@aol.com or Terry’s Cell 503-308-2209 To list your classified ad: email scott@ vernoniasvoice.com. The cost is $5 a month, for two issues. Terry’s Gym 2308 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove 503-357-2161 Granite Markers & Monuments the Autumn Days Nursery in Gales Creek for many years. Among his special interests he enjoyed woodworking and farming, having raised cattle and pigs. Rodney also harvested grain and hay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lillian Wanless, his brother, Roland Wanless and his grand- daughter, Lillian Faye Sandstrom. Survivors include his wife, Ola Wanless of the family home in Gales Creek, Oregon; his four children and a spouse, Randy Lee Wanless of Forest Grove, Oregon; James Earl Wanless of Banks, Oregon; Theresa Faye and Sven Sandstrom of Vernonia, Oregon; and Tom Steven Wanless, of Gales Creek, Oregon; and his two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bill Wanless of Portland, Oregon; and Calvin and Pat Wanless of California. Also surviving are his four grandchildren, Jackie Wanless, Carl Wanless, Melissa Sandstrom, and Ryan Sandstrom, and several nieces and nephews. To sign the online guest book or to send a condolence to the family go to www.fuitenrosehoyt.com. Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove is entrusted with the arrangements. JOIN THE TEAM! 503-901-1705 16720 Noakes Rd. Vernonia The Black Iron Grill & Pub has an opening for full and/or part-time spring and summer help. Join our crew of hard working individuals and enjoy the fun and satisfac- tion of being a part of the team that is build- ing one of the best little town experiences in the Pacific Northwest! Plbasb apply in pbrson. We offer competitive wages + gratuities Spbcific Job Rbquirbmbnts: • 1+ yrs experience in full service restaurant • Must possess a current food handlers card, OLCC required for some positions • Have a positive attitude and enjoy working in a fast paced environment • Be a team player For more information about The Black Iron Grill please visit our Facebook page. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to meeting you!
