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14 obituaries july21 2016 In Memory of... Ronald L. “Ron” Welch Ronald L. “Ron” Welch, 73, a longtime resident of the Vernonia community, died Tuesday afternoon, July 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at his home in Vernonia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Grace Family Fel- lowship, 957 State Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064, with Pastor Mac MacCallum officiating. A time will be given for at- tendees to share stories and testimonies about Ron. A Flag Honor Presentation will be held under the direction of the U.S. Navy. Family and friends are invited to attend a potluck luncheon to be held immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Ronald Laverne “Ron” Welch was born on February 4, 1943 in Stapleton, Nebraska, the son of the late Wayne Lester and Idris Inez (Dillon) Welch. As a young child he moved with his family from Nebraska to the Vernonia community, where he was raised and received his education having been a graduate with the Vernonia High School Class of 1961. Following his graduation he worked in construction until 1964 when he enlisted in the United States Navy on April 13, 1964 in Portland, Oregon. He served for one enlistment and served three tours in Vietnam with the Navy SeaBees Battalion building airstrips. He received his Honorable Discharge on April 12, 1968 at the rank of BULCN and transferred to the Naval Reserves. Ron was united in marriage to Sandra Sue “Sandy” Lindsley on September 21, 1968 at the Vernonia Christian Church. They celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary this past September. Following their marriage they made their home in the Vernonia community until 1974 when they moved to the Beaverton community. In 1979 they returned to the Vernonia community, where they have resided since. Following his discharge, he was a logger and then a construction worker for various companies. He was the Owner of Cornerstone Construction from 1984 – 2009. He also worked as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Vernonia School District from 1980 – 1984. In 1990 he became a Slab Yard Foreman at Oregon Steel Mills where he supervised eight employees, having held that position for eight years. Ron then went to work as a carpenter for Madden Industrial Craftsman Inc. for seven years before becoming the Maintenance Technician for the Beaverton Foursquare Church for five years until his retirement in 2011. Ron was a current member of the Grace Family Fellowship and a previous member and pioneer of the Vernonia Foursquare Church. He also had been a member of Pioneer Baptist Church in Vernonia. Among his special interests he enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing with his brothers, camping trips with family, making hand carved wooden toys and helping with benevolence projects in the community, having helped numerous people. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Lester and Idris Inez Welch. Survivors include his wife, Sandra S. “Sandy” Welch of the family home in Vernonia; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela “Angie” Taylor and her fiancée, Nick Korsmo of Vernonia, and Heidi and Chris Hensarling of Beaverton; his son, Nic Welch of Vernonia; his three brothers and sisters- in-law, Wayne “Larry” and Lorna Welch of British Columbia, Canada, Leon Dee “Shorty” Welch of Richland, Oregon, and Darwin Lee and Linda Welch of Vernonia; and his two sisters and brothers-in-law, Darlene Faye and Bryan McLeod of Vernonia, and Gayle Rogene and Clifford Yokley of Atwater, California. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren and a spouse, Eric Michael and Jessie Welch-Taylor of Vernonia, Kaitlyn Michele Taylor of North Plains, Oregon, Ryan Matthew Taylor of North Plains, Oregon, Dylan Jeffrey Taylor of Vernonia, attending Oregon State Uni- versity, Matthew Ronald Welch-Taylor 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 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 Formerly Prickett’s Mortuary of Vernonia, Sydney Lynn Hensarling of Beaverton, Oregon and Evan James Hensarling, of Beaverton, Oregon; his two great grandchildren, Stetson Roy Welch-Taylor of Vernonia, and Sterling Michael Welch-Taylor of Vernonia; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Helping Hands Benevolent Fund at Grace Family Fellowship, 957 State Avenue, Vernonia, Oregon 97064, in his memory. The family requests any flowers sent be ordered through the Vernonia Florist, (503) 429-2000. To sign the online guestbook or to send the family condolences visit www.fuitenrosehoyt.com Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home in Vernonia is in charge of the arrangements. (503) 429-6611. Kelly D. Fultz Kelly D. Fultz, 39, a resident of the Vernonia community, died Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2016. Kelly Don Fultz, born Decem- ber 2, 1976 in Longview, Washington, the son of Terry T. Fultz and Sharon “Gail” (Firth) Fultz. At the age of four years old he moved with his family to Vancouver and then to Lake Oswego, where he was raised and received his education. Kelly then attended Medical School in Al- buquerque, New Mexico, where he re- ceived his Licensed Physician Assistant Certification. Kelly assisted several physicians in the Portland/Metro area for several years. Kelly was currently employed by a subdivision of the Intel Corporation in Hillsboro and worked as a technician since April of 2015. He was a member of the National Physique Committee for many years. Kelly competed and won the Mr. Oregon bodybuilding title in 2002, and he won the N.W. Championship overall bodybuilding title in 2003. Kelly spent roughly five years traveling about the country and supporting himself as a personal trainer in many of the top rated fitness clubs in the nation. Among his special interests he enjoyed playing the guitar and while on Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Look for our next issue August 4th. his personal training tour he met up with members of a popular rock band and actually toured with them for several months as a stage hand grip, and on several occasions the band introduced him and Kelly played several solo guitar performances which brought the crowd(s) to their feet. He was a self- taught “picker” and could play songs on request. Kelly’s gentle and happy go lucky kind of life was genuinely unique; everyone who knew him or even just shared the pleasure of his acquaintance revealed to others that he had touched their lives in a memorable way. Kelly displayed a personality that surely left a lasting impression on all who knew him well as well as those who simply just knew him. Survivors include his parents, Terry Fultz and Gail Fultz of Vernonia; and his brother, Chief Warrant Officer John Fultz serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in Tampa, Florida where he resides with his wife Bridget. The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the KELLY D.FULTZ MEMORIAL FUND, c/o Terry’s Gym, 16720 Noakes Road, Vernonia, Oregon 97064, which will soon be renamed Kelly’s Gym in his memory. 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 Vernonia is entrusted with the arrangements. (503) 429-6611. Ralph Raymond Shaw Ralph Raymond Shaw, 84, of Sherwood, passed away July 5, 2016, surrounded by his family. Ralph was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 25, 1932 to George M. and Birdie Shaw. He later moved with his family to Sherwood, Oregon, where he graduated from Sherwood High School. Ralph served in the United States Marine Corps as a combat engineer during the Korean War. He met his wife Marlene Bahns in Salem, Oregon and they were married August 27, 1955 in Reno, Nevada. Together they welcomed four children who were raised on their family farm in Sherwood. Along with being a farmer, Ralph was a logger with Shaw Bros. Logging for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member of the ‘Robin Hood’ B.P.O.E #2342, American Legion Argonne Post 56 and the KWVA. Ralph is predeceased by his parents, four siblings, and son Randy Shaw. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, daughters Lorie Hall, Lynn Hayes and Lisa Shaw, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many dear friends. Ralph will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His family will carry his love and memory with them forever. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic, located at 3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97239. At his request, no service will be held.
