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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 2016)
in other words/obituaries september1 2016 13 Bridge Street Bits By Karen Miller Even though the weather was hot there was a nice turnout for our Senior Center picnic on August 19. Thank you to all who came and who helped set up, provide food, did the barbecuing, hauled chairs and tables. You were appreciated. Back together again were the Golden Oldies who provided musical entertainment. Good to hear Pat Ray, Art Isaason, Venita Volpp, Art Dummer, Ellie Thompson, our yodeler and former My Fair Lady Queen Necia Dewitt, together again and newcomer Roy Behnke on keyboard. The band was enjoyed by all. PLEASE NOTE for those of you who are taking advantage of the meal certificates, you may see Pat Ray at the Learning Center Office from 10:00 am to Noon on the FIRST and SECOND Monday. Please note this time change. Also, ANY donations would be appreciated to keep this program going and serving seniors in need. Thank you to all. THANK YOU a few weeks back to Romanna and Pauline for decorating tables for the My Fair Lady Princesses and our own Vernonia Queen Claudia OBlack who enjoyed their pampering time here in town. Romanna and Pauline both have been instrumental in putting things together; Romanna with her decorating skills and Pauline alongside make a great team! Vernonia Health Center. Last Wednesday of the month. (503) 429-0622 VETERANS SERVICES: First Tuesday of the Month. Learning Center 1:00 to 6:00 pm MEALS ON WHEELS: Pat Ray (503) 429-3912 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING: All are invited. Second Friday of the month. Food Bank Bldg. 10:00 am SENIOR SERVICES: Community Action Team/ Juliann Davis (503) 366-6584 SPEAKING OF TEAM, if you desire to be a part NEWSLETTER NEWS: Karen (503) 429-0273 of our senior team in any way, please join in on our Board meetings on the SECOND Fridays CARD GAMES Every Friday, come join in at the Food Bank Building, 1:00 pm. of the month at 10:00 am at the Food Bank Building. We would love to have your input. SENIOR SIGN OFF: Ever notice that the most NOTES AND NUMBERS: sensible people agree with us?! See ya’ around town. FOOTCARE: Make your appointment at the Vernonia Senior Center • 939 Bridge Street • 503-429-3912 In Memory of... School Commons, 1000 Missouri Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064. Steven Derl Roberts was born January 29, 1962 in Hillsboro, Oregon, the son of the late Derl Glenn Roberts and Diana Kay (Aldrich) Roberts. He was raised and received his education in the Vernonia community. He had worked as a loader operator for Gwin & Sons Logging Company in Vernonia for twenty-five years. Among his special interests he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. Cactus was preceded in death by his father Derl Roberts, his sister Sheryl Ann Roberts and his brother Randall Dale Roberts. Survivors include his daughter Megan Roberts of Vancouver, Washing- ton; his son Ryan Derl “Tiger” Roberts of Vernonia; his mother Diana Roberts of Vernonia; his two brothers Bryan Roberts of Vernonia; and Kevin Roberts of Aloha, Oregon; and his sister Rhonda Roberts of Vernonia. Also surviving is his granddaughter Scarlett, and his nieces and nephews. Tualatin Valley Funeral Alterna- VERNONIA C H I RO P R AC T I C C L I N I C, I NC. VernoniaChiro.com Joseph Dombek, DC (971) 248-4055 Now Accepting New Patients 610 Bridge Street • Vernonia, OR 97064 continued from page 12 tives in Hillsboro is entrusted with the Graveside Services will follow at the arrangements. Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, 2080 Bridge Street in Vernonia. Nancy Louise Dailey was born June 10, 1940 in Vernonia, Oregon, the Nancy L. Dailey daughter of the late Jewell and Hazel Lloyd. She was raised and received her education in the Vernonia community, having been a graduate of the Vernonia High School Class of 1953. She later attended real estate school, having received her sales associate certification. She had worked as a library aide for the Vernonia High School Library from 1964 to 1984, when she retired. Nancy also served as the cheerleader advisor for the Vernonia High School for many years which was recognized for winning first place several times in cheerleader competitions at the Univer- sity of Oregon. Nancy also worked in the Nancy L. Dailey, 76, a lifelong real estate industry, having been a sales native of the Vernonia community, died associate for Vernonia Real Estate from Friday morning, August 26, 2016 at 1984 to 2009 when she retired. Avamere of St. Helens. Nancy was united in marriage to A Celebration of Life Service Donald M. Dailey on February 8, 1985 will be held on Sunday, September in the Presbyterian Church in Warrenton, 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Vernonia Oregon. They celebrated their 31 st High School Commons, 1000 Missouri wedding anniversary this past February. Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064, with Following their marriage they have made Pastor John Cahill officiating. Family their home in the Vernonia community, where they have resided since. Nancy served several terms on the Planning Commission for the City of Vernonia. Among her special interests she enjoyed raising animals, especially llamas on their farm in Vernonia from 1995 to 2014. Her pet llamas she enjoyed caring for included “Friday” and “Desiree.” Nancy also had a special love for her family life, especially caring for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Jewell and Hazel Lloyd, by her daughter Kimberly Ann Eckland in infancy in 1961, by her brother Patrick Lloyd, by her son-in-law Terry Michael Schaumberg in 2014, and by her son Brian Eckland in 2015. Survivors include her husband Don Dailey of the family home in Vernonia; her four children and their spouses, Brad Lynn and Melodie Eckland of Hillsboro; Brenda Kay Schaumberg of Vernonia; Craig Dailey of Huntsville, Alabama; and Christie Anderson of Beaverton; her sister Roberta Elliott of Seaside, Oregon; and her brother Neil Lloyd of Vernonia. Also surviving are her seven grandchildren and their spouses, Kyle and Roxana Eckland of Salem, Oregon; Trista Eckland of Hillsboro; Chelsea Eckland Alcala and Danny Alcala of Burbank, California; Dylan Eckland of Beaverton; Tyson Dailey of Huntsville, Alabama; Devin Coleman of Beaverton; Aaliyah Anderson of Beaverton; and Nico Anderson of Beaverton; her three great-grandchildren, Steven Eckland, Gracie Eckland, and Hannah Eckland; 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 Vernonia is entrusted with the arrangements.
