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obituaries/classified ads
october20
2016
In Memory of...
Pamela Lee Kofstad
Pamela Lee Kofstad, 61, of
Vernonia passed away October 5, 2016
in her home surrounded by family and
friends. Celebration of Life Service was
held at Harvest Community Church in
Beaverton, Oregon on October 16, 2016
at 3:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Chuck
Currie officiating. Reception with fam-
ily and friends followed the service.
Pam was born in Hillsboro to
George and Georgia Griffin on April 16,
1955. She graduated from Aloha High
School in 1973. She became a valuable
member of the staff at Pacific University
as an Administrative Assistant for the
School of Social Sciences.
Pam is survived by her husband,
Harvey Kofstad; two children, Kelly
Kielian and Dustin Kofstad; three step-
children, Angela Kofstad, Kevin Kof-
stad, Steven Kofstad; parents, George
and Georgia; three siblings, Mike Grif-
fin, Ed Griffin, Sandra Danchok; and
thirteen grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed and
remembered by her warm smile, loving
A Trusted Name in Funeral Service
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt
Funeral Home & Crematory
2308 Pacific Ave.,
Forest Grove
503-357-2161
741 Madison Ave.,
Vernonia
503-429-6611
Jeff & Kathryn Hoyt
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
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touch, and her family strength.
Condolences may be left on
the online guestbook available through
Omega Funeral & Cremation Services at
http://www.omegaservices.com/obitu-
ary/. Donations, in honor of Pam, may
be made to the ALS Association Oregon
and SW Washington Chapter http://we-
bor.alsa.org/goto/PamelaKofstad.
The family wishes to extend
their gratitude to all medical providers,
friends, and family for the continued
support, love, and tributes.
Jerry D. Rogers
Jerry was born in Holdrege,
Nebraska to Doyle and Joceina Rogers,
raised in Oregon the oldest of six chil-
dren.
After graduating Taft High
School Jerry joined the United States
Marine Corp and received his Honor-
able discharge in 1986.
Soon after Jerry was united in
marriage to Wanda Dulaney in 1988
in Newport, Oregon. They moved to
the Salem area where they raised two
daughters together.
Jerry drove trucks for over 30
years which he loved and enjoyed al-
most as much as hunting, fishing and
taking his dog Jasmine out to his favor-
ite spots in Vernonia.
In 2014 Jerry and Wanda moved
to Vernonia to retire in their own little
slice of heaven together. Jerry and
Wanda shared 28 years of marriage and
memories together. Jerry loved his fam-
ily, especially his children, grandchil-
dren and great grandchild.
On September 12, 2016 at 54,
Jerry said his goodbyes to his loved ones
here on earth but will be joining those
that preceded him in death, his mother
Joceina Rogers; his brother Jeffrey Rog-
ers and sister Julie Rogers.
Jerry leaves behind his wife
Wanda J Rogers; his four children,
Janie Medina, Robert Medina of Ma-
dras, Alyssa Alonzo of Montana, Ju-
lie Rogers of Salem; six grandsons,
three granddaughters, one great grand-
son, four nieces and two brothers, John
and Tom Rogers of Birkenfeld; parents
Doyle and Judy Rogers of Woodburn;
two stepbrothers, Danny Ryser of Sa-
lem, David Ryser of Washington; and a
stepsister Evon Ryser of Junction City;
and many cousins.
Memorial Service will be
held November 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm at
Vernonia Assembly of God, 662 Jef-
ferson Ave., Vernonia, OR. A potluck
reception will be held following the ser-
vice.
The family suggests that re-
membrances may be contributions to the
Vernonia Cares Food Bank, 627 Adams
Ave., Vernonia, OR 97604 in his mem-
ory.
Tualatin Valley Funeral Alterna-
tives in Hillsboro is in charge of the ar-
rangements (503) 693-7965
Hyrum F. Schirmeister
HELP WANTED
KLS Surveying Inc. is looking for
individuals to join our team. If
you enjoy working within a creative,
professional environment, we invite
you to send us your qualifications.
We are currently seeking positions
as a survey crew chief, office
technician and field crew members.
Salary is dependent upon experi-
ence and education.
Preference will be given to candi-
dates who are self-motivated and
have a strong work ethic.
Successful candidates will have:
• A valid Oregon driver’s license
• Good organization, note-taking,
and writing skills
• Be required to pass a drug
screening test.
Please email resume to dwallace_
kls@msn.com or mail to 1224 Alder
Street, Vernonia, Oregon 97064
Vernonia School District is cur-
rently accepting applications for
High School Asst. Boys Basket-
ball Coach. For more info please
visit www.vernonia.k12.or.us.
Vernonia School District is cur-
rently accepting applications for
a half-time Fiscal Assistant. For
more info please visit www.verno-
nia.k12.or.us.
Hyrum F. Schirmeister, 43,
a longtime resident of the Vernonia
community, died Thursday morning,
October 6, 2016 at the Kaiser Westside
Medical Center in Hillsboro.
A No Regrets Celebration of
Life Potluck Open House was held on
Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 10:00
am – 7:00 pm at the Schirmeister family
home, 62455 Sleepy Lane in Vernonia.
Hyrum Fredrick Schirmeister
was born on August 6, 1973 in Covina,
California the son of Jay Doran and
Margaret Marie (Tedford) Schirmeister.
He was raised and received his educa-
tion in the North Bend community, hav-
ing been a graduate with the North Bend
High School Class of 1991.
He was united in marriage to
Dawn Catherine Rigel on April 1, 1995
at the First Christian Church in North
Bend, Oregon. They celebrated their
21st wedding anniversary this past
April. Following their marriage, they
made their home in the Milwaukee com-
munity until 1998 when they moved to
the Vernonia community, where they
have resided since.
Hyrum worked as a union roofer
until 2004 when he was injured. He then
worked as a flagger until 2009 when he
became disabled. He then got the oppor-
tunity to be a stay at home dad.
Among his special interests he
enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also en-
joyed spending time with his friends and
family and was known as Uncle Hybe to
many.
He is preceded in death by his
mother, Margaret Marie Schirmeister
and his sister, Lola Smith.
Survivors include his wife,
Dawn C. Schirmeister of the family
home in Vernonia; his two daughters,
Meagan Schirmeister of Vernonia and
Felica Schirmeister of Vernonia; his fa-
ther and his wife, Jay D. and Jan Schir-
meister of North Bend, Oregon; his in-
laws, Ted and Kathleen “Kathy” Rigel
of Lakeside, Oregon; his two brothers
and a sister-in-law, Dutch Schirmeister
of Vancouver, Washington and Bill and
Cheryl Schirmeister of Elkton, Oregon.
Also surviving is one grand-
child on the way and many nieces and
nephews.
To send the family condolenc-
es or to sign the online guestbook visit
www.fuitenrosehoyt.com.
Fuiten, Rose & Hoyt Funeral
Home in Vernonia is in charge of the ar-
rangements. (503) 429-6611.
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