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2016
In Memory of...
James Patrick “Pat” Lloyd
James Patrick “Pat” Lloyd,
beloved husband, father, teacher and
friend passed away at his home in
Brightwood, Oregon, June 30th, 2016.
He was 79 and loved life.
Pat Lloyd was born November
17, 1936, the first of four children to
Jewel and Hazel Lloyd of Vernonia,
Oregon. Pat earned his bachelor’s
degree in education from Oregon
College of Education and later his
master’s degree in education from the
University of Portland. Throughout
his career, “Mr. Lloyd” was a beloved
physical education teacher and coach to
thousands of students in the Lynch and
Gresham School Districts. In addition to
coaching many school sports Pat owned
and ran Gresham Gymnastics Club for
over 20 years.
Three ever-present interests of
Pat’s were nature, physical fitness and
rock and lapidary work. He found great
joy in each, and in the latter, making
beautiful jewelry for his loved ones. He
loved sharing his time and wisdom and
remained engaged and curious in the
world until the very end.
Pat is survived by his loving
wife of 31 years, Patricia Tennant Lloyd,
siblings Roberta Elliot, Nancy Daily and
Neil Lloyd. His children are Mark, Julie,
Tracy, Susan and Vicki Lloyd (by first
wife Barbara Wehrly), Scott and Jaime
Lindsay and Tracy Klosterman. Pat was
predeceased by his youngest daughter,
Amy Elizabeth, in 1982. He will also be
missed by 15 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren.
A memorial was held for the
many who loved and appreciated Pat
Lloyd on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at
Dexter McCarty Middle School in
Gresham.
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 on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at
2:00 pm at 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, Oregon. Following
their marriage they resided in Hood
River 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.
Also surviving are his six
grandchildren, David Razner of
Denver, Colorado; Brittany Bergerson
of Hillsboro; twins Morgan Bergerson
and Matthew Bergerson both of Forest
Grove; Don Bergerson and Fred
Bergerson both of Vernonia; and several
nieces and nephews.
To sign the online guestbook
or to send the family condolences, visit
www.fuitenrosehoyt.com.
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral
Home in Vernonia is entrusted with the
arrangements.
Your Horoscope for August 2016
By Stacey Lynn
This is not a balanced
month. A solid base and
sound judgment will be need-
ed to maintain comfort and se-
curity.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) So
you may experience a hot
month (physically), but find it
lacks emotional fulfillment. Or
worse, you could get into trou-
ble using clouded judgment.
Beware of excessive spend-
ing. You have opportunity to
stand out, have success, and
increase your prestige. Make
significant decisions after
September 22. Don’t let your-
self be fooled by the mirage of
easy money.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept 22) A
new love may begin, or it
could be about reconcilia-
tion, confirming feelings, get-
ting engaged, and so on. If
you’re already in a committed
relationship, life together is
cheerful and blessed with ful-
fillment. Get involved in solv-
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prey to excess and careless-
ness. August is not entirely
without risk.
Libra (Sept 23- Oct. 22) It
will take work to keep harmony
in your relationship. Get busy
working with your partner. Join
efforts to achieve something
together – the best goal would
be to do something for your
home. Next month will be a lot
happier. Show restraint when
it comes to money. Listen to
your body. If you think some-
thing might be wrong, go to
the doctor! Avoid mental over-
exertion!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Luck in love may come from
somewhere afar or you could
take a journey for love. During
August you can have all the
fun you want with your loved
ones. Ambitions are running
high, but so are possibilities
to fulfill them. You ooze con-
fidence and authority so as-
sert yourself. Be more social
and don’t hesitate to ask for
other’s support when needed.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Relationships are under the
spotlight. Your love life and
your partner’s concerns are
tightly tied to public life, career,
high aims, social status, high
life or prominent people. Cur-
rent good luck brings Sagittar-
ians happiness and emotional
fulfillment. Do not fall into the
trap of exaggerated expecta-
tions. August promises career
success and achievements.
Relax!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You need a wider perspective
in relationships, and, at the
same time, to look for deeper
meanings. Set aside some
emergency funds and think
carefully about financial deci-
sions. Guard your back, be-
cause someone might be dis-
creetly but efficiently under-
mining you. There is potential
for a chronic illness. Careful
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